Hotels
Tella Thera is a new all-suite resort in northwestern Crete, redefining what sustainable luxury can look like. Located in Kissamos Bay, the family-owned property is rooted in respect for the island’s rugged landscape, fusing environmental...
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A building with one name and two meanings, ‘Drakoni’ was named so in honour of the family that erected and owned it for more than six generations, as well as offering a nod to the fact the whole structure was built from the local hard stone of...
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Cut into a rugged, almost Martian, hillside on the edge of Crete’s impossibly clear waters, The Royal Senses Resort (a part of the Curio Collection by Hilton) manages a masterclass in bringing together rough and uncompromising nature with serenity...
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Situated on the northern coast of Crete, close to the small village of Panormo, the recently refurbished Royal Blue hotel exudes 'kouzoulada', a Greek word not easy to define, but that is used to characterise the passion and spirit of the island and...
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The southernmost town in Europe, Ierapetra is sun-drenched and charming. It is quintessentially Greek. Its cobbled old town is filled with tavernas and cafes, and its fortress provides commanding views over the Libyan Sea. Meaning 'Sacred...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
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On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
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Running a small business is no easy feat, but it’s also never been more exciting! The next generation of entrepreneurs are flexible, tech-savvy, and design-led in their approach to work, which means they demand the same from their...
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Some places in the world just scream romance and beauty, and Italy's Lake Como is definitely at the top of that list. Tucked away like a fjord between steep Alpine slopes, it offers a mix of dramatic nature and old-world aristocratic charm that you...
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Many landlords battle with late bills each month. You ship reminders, make calls, and nevertheless watch for lease that doesn’t come on time. It’s disturbing, in particular whilst your bills and loan rely on those payments. You begin thinking if...
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The Adventure of Traveling Alone Travelling alone has a unique charm. You get to move at your own pace. You pick destinations without debate. You decide what feels exciting. You feel freedom in a way that group travel rarely allows. Solo travel...