High above Souda Bay, a new sanctuary rises. The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa by Block722 blends raw Mediterranean beauty with timeless simplicity, creating a place where architecture becomes a mindful bridge between land, sea, and soul.
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Es gibt Orte, die man nicht einfach besucht – sondern erlebt.
There are places you don’t just visit – you feel them.
The new Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Trenc is exactly that kind of place. Nestled in a lush green oasis just steps from the pristine natural beach Es Trenc, this adults-only hideaway offers a laid-back escape full of style, soul, and sunshine.
Tiles made from coconut shells and bamboo beds with red feet? Some projects are a first even for a company with 90 years of experience. For example, the furnishing of the recently opened Bikini Island und Mountain Hotels Es Trenc in Mallorca. Instead of the usual modern alpine flair, the production facility of the Austrian hotel furnishing company Voglauer was transformed into a colourful place with boho vibes for this project.
The legendary artist David Hockney takes over the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris with a breathtaking exhibition spanning seven decades of his work.
Summer rituals are simple, yet never random. They provide grounding, ask for no effort or perfection, feel light – and make life feel deeply worthwhile.
Some places don't need to be reinvented, just rethought a little. For example, what was once a simple campsite on the edge of Aschau in Chiemgau has been transformed into a stylish, modern chalet village - without losing even a hint of its intimate connection to nature. On the contrary. With the Agrad Chalets, a place of power has been created that blends quietly into its surroundings and is luxurious without saying it out loud.
Still waters run deep, so they say. But what about dark waters? Dark waters are profound, sometimes healing, but definitely fascinating. Just like the Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel. Under the watchful eye of the Wilder Kaiser, not only the gentle waves of the water unfold here, but also the gentle waves of relaxation at the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel.
A stay in the private villas at the Serra Nature eco-resort near Valencia feels as if nature itself is opening its arms to us. How can you connect even more deeply with your surroundings and ultimately with yourself? With the unforgettable nature experiences that can be booked through the resort. And that doesn't just mean hikes and yoga in the Sierra Calderona.
When a meeting becomes a moment of design: Two outdoor personalities shaped by one shared idea
The Danish company Vipp, renowned for its pedal bins and bathroom and kitchen designs, has long been making waves with its stylish guesthouses. Their latest venture: the rammed-earth constructed Vipp Todos Santos in Mexico, seamlessly fusing Scandinavian minimalism with Mexican tradition.
From above, it resembles a giant bloom—a giant bloom of the trillium, known in our region as the wood lily. Nestled in the heart of Yucatán, deep in the jungle of Mexico, it blends seamlessly with the surrounding trees. This is no ordinary structure. It is a hotel whose name reflects its appearance: Trillium by Awakening.
The Canadian architecture firm Lemay has designed a private extension in solid wood in Quebec with the Chalet Vale Perkins. This project is an impressive demonstration of how sustainability and state-of-the-art architecture can not only coexist but also harmonize beautifully.
