This Spanish UNESCO City Just Got a Palace Hotel Worth Travelling For
Few cities in Spain are as cinematic as Cáceres, the Extremaduran gem where cobbled streets and stone façades earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. Now, the historic centre has a new jewel: the Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, which opened this September following a €14-million restoration of a 16th-century palace once […]
A Fresh Peak: Aman Debuts Rosa Alpina in Alpine Splendour
Tucked into the storybook village of San Cassiano in Italy’s South Tyrol, Rosa Alpina has long been a cherished retreat for those in the know — a place where alpine charm meets refined hospitality. Now, under the Aman banner, this iconic property reopens after a transformative renovation, offering a new chapter in Dolomite luxury. The […]
Auberge Resorts just debuted its first Italian property, and it’s a Renaissance-era dream
Renaissance meets modern romance at Collegio alla Querce, the newest showstopper from Auberge Resorts Collection—and their very first in Italy. Perched in Florence’s north hills, this boutique property occupies a former convent and boarding school, with restored 16th-century frescoes, cloistered courtyards, and front-row views of the Duomo. The 83-room retreat feels more like a private […]
This tour operator is offering a series of self-guided cycling trips through Italy
Building on last year’s successful launch of self-guided cycling tours in Italy, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours, a trailblazer in cycling vacations and leader in active travel, is introducing three new extended itineraries for 2025, offering travellers a deeper dive into the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Italy’s la dolce vita. These longer trips align with […]
A palace-like hotel is opening in a 17th century building Paris
Maybourne has today announced a 2027 opening for its newest development in the Parisian quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, The Maybourne Saint-Germain, bringing a palace-style hotel with 101 keys and 23 ultra-luxury branded residences to Paris for the first time. Expanding its prestigious hotel portfolio, Maybourne is creating an extraordinary property that reimagines bespoke hospitality in the City of Light, affirming […]
Italian masterpiece Casa Brera debuts in Milan with Michelin chefs
Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, has joined the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand by Marriott International. Strategically located in the heart of Milan, the hotel is nestled in the charming pedestrian Piazzetta Bossi, a few steps away from Teatro alla Scala and the lively Brera neighbourhood. Originally designed in the 1950s by the esteemed Italian […]
Going to great depths in Franconian Switzerland
Ann Ruppenstein sets foot on a rocky journey through Germany’s most cavernous region, discovering the quaint towns, hiking trails and hidden wonders that await. One thing to know about Franconian Switzerland is that, despite its somewhat misleading name, it’s not actually in Switzerland. Located in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, the region filled with unusual rock […]
Tauck is launching two new river boats in France for 2026
Tauck has announced that two new ships will be joining the company’s fleet of award-winning riverboats in 2026. The two ships, which have not yet been named, will launch in spring 2026 following construction next year in Serbia and The Netherlands. The two newbuilds include a 135-meter vessel that will sail on Tauck itineraries along […]
Six Senses is opening properties in Lake Como and Milan
Six Senses has signed hotel management agreements with Gruppo Statuto as part of an exciting new chapter in its Italian story. Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como will follow the debut opening of Six Senses Rome in 2023 in the restored Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini and the announcement of the upcoming Six Senses Antognolla in […]
These are the top five places in Europe to discover with Le Boat
Whether adventurers are seeking time with friends, a romantic escape, or a family getaway, Le Boat offers the perfect experience to explore the enchanting beauty of Europe’s canals and rivers. Here are the top five destinations in Europe to visit in 2025: France—Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, […]