Can a 1960s spa house be transformed into a stylish hotel? Oh, yes! The proof: the new “The Comodo” in the Austrian spa town of Bad Gastein, which now offers alpine wellness with a designer look. Architect Piotr Wisniewski describes what it took to make it happen.
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Northern Ireland’s largest island is a highlight for hikers, campers and backpackers…
Residing alongside five kilometers of pristine Mexican coastline is the 36,000-acre Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve; within this oasis sits Cuixmala, recognized as being at the forefront of eco-luxury travel. Here the boundaries separating guests from nature are dissolved, whilst being one of the most luxurious places to stay in the world.
Angelo Schmitt from Sylt makes very special works of art out of plastic rubbish he finds on the beach…
The Italian word “solo”, which translates as “only”, was originally used mainly in the context of music. Now, however, it’s caught on in the travel industry. Leni tells us, what it means to go solo …
The “Red Sea Project” is one of the most ambitious regenerative projects in the world. From 2023, the western coast of Saudi Arabia will feature a new form of barefoot luxury spanning over 28,000 square kilometers, with an archipelago of more than 90 untouched natural islands, plus dormant volcanoes, deserts, mountains and cultural sites.
These traditional Mexican villas designed by architecture studio MAIN OFFICE provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, and immerse guests in a whole new way of living. Welcome to Villa Pelícanos!
It’s time to raise awareness about the vulnerability of the planet! Rolex supports researchers in its “Perpetual Planet” campaign to develop solutions to environmental problems and restore the balance of the Earth’s ecosystems.
Robert Comploj is a master of glass art. He learned the craft of glassblowing from the glass masters of Murano. Each of his glass objects, which can be purchased in the GLASHÜTTE COMPLOJ studio in Vienna, is a handmade unique piece …
The history of the Champalimaud family has been tied to this beautiful corner of the world since the 1920s. Here on the Atlantic coast, just a short boat ride from Lisbon, they have created a design hotel that boasts contemporary architectural flair …
Özlem Tuna is a designer in Istanbul, where she takes inspiration from the city, its crafts, its materials, life on the historic peninsula, and the hustle and bustle of the Grand Bazaar. But it all started in her home town by the sea in Anatolia, where dreams of the future were shaped out of mud and dough …
Overlooking the protected sand dunes, the Atlantic Ocean and its surrounding beaches the five-star design hotel The Oitavos is located at the westernmost point of the Portuguese coastline …
CANOPY, an exceptional network of forward-thinking shared workspaces and private offices, just opended its third location in San Francisco – this time in the Financial District. As before one can expect elevated contemporary design, generosity of space, a distraction-free environment, sophisticated membership and concierge-style amenities programs in an iconic neighborhood.
Long sandy beaches, culinary highlights and romantic landscapes…