Even if we live to be a hundred – a human life remains a fleeting moment. For a house that has stood for centuries, it is little more than a breath in the passage of time.
Category Archive: Italy
In the ancient caves of Matera, history comes to life: Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita is no ordinary hotel – it’s a tribute to a long-lost way of living. Guests who stay here step into another world: silent, archaic, magical. It’s a place where luxury is born from simplicity.
Brixen – South Tyrol’s oldest town, a cultural gem nestled in the Alps, where history and the present coexist. With Badhaus and Lasserhaus, two extraordinary properties now join the Lifestylehotels® community. Both located in the heart of Brixen, both architecturally ambitious – yet each with a distinct identity and voice.
Between volcanic stone and citrus groves, ancient heritage and contemporary aesthetics, two exceptional hotels have carved out their own spaces of slow luxury: Zash Country Boutique Hotel and the Monaci delle Terre Nere.
Piece by piece, interior designer Pascale Lauber and co-owner Ulrike Bauschke have carefully renovated and modernized this historic palazzo. A particularly striking contrast to the ancient walls is found in the steel-framed windows and doors, reminiscent of diamonds. Unique antique pieces and custom-made furnishings from various countries and eras come together in a truly magical way. The sofas and bed headboards come from South Africa, a fire bowl from the South African bush has been transformed into a bathtub. An old olive press serves as a communal table, and an impressive chandelier, designed by Pascale Lauber herself, hangs from the bar’s ceiling.
Why watch TV when you can simply gaze into the distance instead? In the apartments of Culinaria Living, it makes sense to swap the view out of the window for a view of the screen. Because here, the Merano region with its Mediterranean Alpine beauty lies at your feet.
It’s called slow food and yet the food at Villa Arnica is served very quickly. If you want, you can even choose your own ingredients in the natural garden. A glance over the garden fence is all it takes. Or you can take a few more steps into the 3,000 square metre Arnica field. The sun is shining. The first lettuces are poking their heads out of the soil. There is a delicate scent. The gardening season begins.
Tuscany – a land of rolling hills, golden light, and timeless beauty. For centuries, this enchanting region has drawn travelers in search of inspiration and tranquility. In a world that often moves too fast, Tuscany provides the perfect setting for mindful travel – a slower, more conscious way of experiencing the world.
Nestled in the untouched nature of the South Tyrolean Ahrntal Valley, OLM is a hotel that impresses not only with its extraordinary architecture but also with its holistic philosophy. This energy self-sufficient aparthotel seamlessly combines sustainable luxury with a deep connection to nature.
It’s a real pleasure to go out for a good meal, isn’t it? How about a table at the newly opened Luna Restaurant in Bolzano? A retreat in the centre, an Italian feast with international guest performers, a highlight of the Parkhotel Mondschein. Do we want to sit inside under the glass ceiling? Or outside on the terrace with a view of the park?
An informal boutique hotel in a peaceful green setting, offering breathtaking views, unique design, contemporary art, and welcoming hosts.
Certamente, Venice belongs on the bucket list and probably some of you reading these lines have already strolled through St Mark’s Square, stopped for a Bellini at Harry’s Bar or been to the pavilion show at the Biennale. But what about organising a party in the Serenissima? No? Eureka! We’ve found something. A hotel in a historic palazzo in the sestiere Cannaregio that can be booked for events.
Culinaria Living reaches for the stars not only because of its elevated position above the Merano region, but also in culinary terms. In the two apartments somewhere between the sea and the Alps, you feel just as much at home as in the Michelin-starred restaurant.
Let it go! Two days before Christmas, it’s time to relax. With door number 22, we breathe in the fresh South Tyrolean mountain air, float in the clear pool and gaze at the small village church. Between vineyards and apple trees, we find our inner centre with a meditative Om. Today you can win a 50% voucher for a two-day stay for two at the Hotel Schwarzschmied.
With door number 18, the moon rises over the ochre-coloured, ivy-covered villa with its adjoining park. We are in Bolzano, in a place with 800 years of history. What is here today? A hotel for Italo lovers, terrazzo admirers, art nouveau balcony admirers, yoga practitioners, pasta and martini revellers and moon addicts. With today’s prize you will receive a 50% voucher for a two-day stay for two at the Parkhotel Mondschein.
Hidden behind door number 16 is a code word. What does RH 1477 stand for? For good food and convivial drinks, for history and stories, for South Tyrol and for Lana, for design and for being. Today you can win a 50% voucher for a two-night stay for two people at 1477 Reichhalter – eat & sleep.
Today we breathe in the scent of the South Tyrolean forests and open door number 12 to the Blaslahof, which has been transformed over the years from a farm into an organic retreat. The historic main building with its rustic barn has been extended to include designer chalets that are close to nature and you could soon be spending three nights in one of these.
Come in. Today we open door number 8, which leads us through an stunning garden, past the pool house, to a nostalgic Italian villa. A place to switch off, enjoy and reflect. Stylish and uncomplicated. Today you can win a 50% voucher for a two-day stay for two people including breakfast at Villa Arnica.