Hotels
On the Pacific edge of Puerto Escondido, where surf culture, tropical calm and Oaxacan tradition intersect, Mantra Hotel Boutique offers a considered approach to rest. Located in Punta Zicatela, just a short walk from Playa Zicatela, this 12 room...
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With just 22 suites, new Mexican boutique hotel Kymaia offers guests a serene escape on Playa El Puertecito, a tranquil beach close to the idyllic port town of Puerto Escondido. Designed by Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza, the entrepreneur behind Casona...
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A sanctuary set steps away from Zicatela Beach — a surfers' paradise and one of Puerto Escondido's most popular beaches — Hotel Humano is the latest offering from Grupo Habita and has been inspired by the surrounding community, designed to...
Eating Out
Small plates and fine wines reign superior at Glou Glou, a culinary concept led by chef Luis Pabón and sommelier Gabriela Moreno that is located within nine-suite boutique hotel Casa TO. Boasting a strong following since opening May 2023, Glou...
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With 11 suites dramatically set among the serene landscape of Barra de Colotepec, Puerto Escondido's Casona Sforza is an exquisite enclave where design, elegance, and environmental commitment come together. Designed by entrepreneur Ezequiel...
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With a commitment to providing a sanctuary of rest and relaxation, coupled with a sustainable ethos, Grupo Habita's newest project, Hotel Terrestre, invites guests to connect with nature in one of their 14 interconnected villas intimately situated...
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We're away to Mexico now, which you may have figured out yourselves from the unsettling outburst of cactii in the picture below. Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, more specifically, on the Pacific coast to the south of the country. Design Hotels,...
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,...
City Notes
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,...
Dispatches
Many people imagine their backyards as a paradise, but reality often involves a lot of squinting. A deck that feels perfect at sunrise can turn into a forbidden zone once noon hits. It is a frustrating cycle that leaves homeowners staring through a...
Dispatches
If you’ve ever requested estimates from multiple movers, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock in more ways than one. One quote seems reasonable, another feels suspiciously low, and a third is far higher than expected; all for what appears...
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Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park located in Kunshan, Suzhou, offers a confident vision for how contemporary public space can weave together culture, sport, and everyday life. Although completed in March 2024, the park remains worthy of mention in 2026,...
Dispatches
While there have undoubtedly been some remarkable innovations in mental health treatment, online therapy remains one of the most underappreciated changes in recent memory. The ability to open your laptop or turn on your phone and speak to a...