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Inner space

From a picture-perfect beach club on the Atlantic coast to a series of discreet holiday villas, a sense of intimacy is at the heart of three new Portuguese openings that have caught our eye.

  • Issue #167
  • 10 min read
Modern living room with exposed wooden beams, terracotta tiles, neutral furniture and large arched doorway
Hospitality

Better nature

Experience Mallorca’s natural beauty at Es Racó d’Artà, a farm estate where the landscape, local produce, hills, and pools offer a relaxing experience.

  • Issue #166
  • 5 min read
Minimalist living room with exposed wooden beams, cream sofa, large arched window overlooking countryside
Hospitality

Phoenix rising Global

As Japanese accents appear in Oslo and Italian touches take root in Tokyo, a familial Lebanese home has been rebuilt following a devastating fire.

  • Issue #164
  • 7 min read
Phoenix rising Global
Food & Drink

Cabin crew

Star chef Andreas Caminada and protégé Silvio Germann have transformed a 1911 Swiss villa near Lake Constance into an intimate six-room inn celebrating Alpine hospitality.

  • Issue #163
  • 7 min read
Modern restaurant kitchen with glass walls, stainless steel equipment, and chefs preparing food in professional setting
Hospitality

Sleek peak

Alpine retreat The Comodo is breathing new life into the charming village of Bad Gastein.

  • Issue #163
  • 6 min read
Hotel room with white bedding, orange leather bench, dark green headboard wall, and framed artwork
Hospitality

Dutch master

A former waterside inn in a quiet fishing village north of Amsterdam is now a cosy hotel and restaurant where good food, nice design and big views all entice you to linger.

  • Issue #163
  • 6 min read
Dutch master
Hospitality

Field days

For the Dutch couple who run Sterrekopje among the valleys and fields near Stellenbosch in South Africa, operating a hotel encouraging guests to interact with its staff is as natural as the bucolic surroundings.

  • Issue #162
  • 5 min read
Rustic living room with exposed wooden ceiling beams, chandelier, burgundy armchairs, and fireplace
Travel and restaurants

Hidden gems

The small Japanese town of Yame, and its surrounding countryside, is pulling in visitors with its new inn and craft heritage.

  • Issue #161
  • 10 min read
Traditional Japanese room with tatami floors, exposed wooden beams, paper lantern, low table and built-in shelving

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