A workplace where you can hear birds chirping and see spider monkeys is something special. The dishes that Chef Carlos Bordanave and Sous-Chef Sergio Sanchez serve their guests at the Flora restaurant in the Hotel Boca de Agua in Mexico are just as special as the natural working environment. In conversation with the two restaurateurs, they talk about ice cream with fruit from the garden that their guests never forget, refreshing cocktails with tequila and its high-proof competitor, and mouth-watering tacos.

If she had a hotel, you would be allowed to walk barefoot here. There would be no bling bling, but beautiful design and interesating art. There would also be boccia! You would eat pasta and enjoy the sophisticated slow-food cuisine. And drink vino! In her hotel, you could do whatever you wanted. How good that she really does have a hotel. She is Karoline Dilitz and she has just breathed new life into her Küglerhof in South Tyrol. Curious? We asked the host for an interview.

Inspired by the magic of the moment, the One Life Group’s state-of-the-art location „Ziizuu“ is a hideaway for the mind and palate. Here you can enjoy a cosmopolitan fine dining experience in the centre of the city. Inspired by the metropolises of this world, with an out-of-the-box interior, atmospheric light installations, green plants, smooth DJ beats and Euro-Asian fusion cuisine, Ziizuu is the hip #placetobe for summer nights in Vienna’s city centre.

“Hey Vienna, At least one concept from Berlin made it to the neighbourhood” could be read on the red backlit notice board at the opening of the new Shiso location. The burgers with an Asian twist are now also available in Vienna. But it’s not just the culinary side of things that’s best of both worlds here. Thanks to the renowned architecture studio Tzou Lubroth the interior is very stylish – including a pinch of Viennese style.

HOW TO MAKE GUESTS HAPPY? WITH THEIR FIRST HOSPITALITY PROJECT, NILS AM SEE, VERENA WOHLKÖNIG AND JÜRGEN HAMBERGER FROM MEZZA-MAISO HAVE PROVEN THAT THEY KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE HOLIDAYMAKERS SMILE. IN AN INTERVIEW ABOUT HOTEL DESIGN, THE FOUNDERS OF THE VIENNESE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM REVEAL HOW ROOM CATEGORIES AND COOKING INGREDIENTS ARE CONNECTED, WHAT THE SALT IN THE SOUP HAS TO DO WITH ART AND WHY IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RIGHT FEELING.

When visiting Damüls in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, there are two Löffelspitze to distinguish between: one is a local mountain, the other is a fine dining restaurant at the Alpenstern Panoramahotel. It’s not just the striking backdrop that will take your breath away here, the cuisine is also out of this world. Three days a week, the restaurant serves up a tasting menu for a maximum of 12 people. Host Peter Bischof and head chef Sandro Abel source their ingredients from the region.

The circle closes at OLM, the round Eco Aparthotel in the South Tyrolean Taufer Valley. It all began with a millstone – now guests can expect a refined “Olm” character in harmony with nature. Harmonious architecture, a forward-looking catering concept and a hotel that is energy self-sufficient and certified for its sustainability characterise the OLM. Everything runs smoothly here:

Located in one of Salzburg’s top locations, the hotel is dominated by the colour blue: blue as the lagoon and the heaven. Thanks to this colour scheme an unique atmosphere and style have been created that convey an incomparable lifestyle experience. In 56 exclusive rooms, that show exceptional attention to detail, new standards have been set.

Located on the south coast of France, The Maybourne Riviera enchants guests all year round with its unrivalled panoramic views of the Mediterranean and first-class service. The French Riviera is one of the top holiday destinations for a reason, thanks to its breathtaking coastal landscapes, azure waters, picturesque bays and charming villages that attract visitors from all over the world. The unique architecture, the exclusive spa area and the idyllic coastal location of The Maybourne Riviera blend harmoniously into the southern French ambience and offer an ideal opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax in absolute tranquillity.

Janu, which means “soul” in Sanskrit – heralds a new era of hospitality with the opening of Janu Tokyo in March 2024. It is the highly anticipated sibling brand of the renowned Aman. Janu’s unveiling is the first of 12 Janu projects planned globally in various city, countryside and coastal destinations. Reservations can now be made for Janu Tokyo from March.