If you are going to Mendoza, Argentina to sample the country’s finest wines, here are the best small hotels in the area. I strongly advise you not to stay in the center of the city of Mendoza because it’s quite ugly. Staying outside the city in one of the many little towns, close to boutique [...]
With the motto and philosophy “more in every way”, the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol is a luxurious five-star hotel that offers exclusivity without sacrificing warmth and coziness. The outstanding location on the Seefeld high plateau is only one of its many features. It has one of the largest wellness spas in the Alps, as well as an [...]
If you are going to Mendoza, Argentina and are looking for an intimate boutique hotel that is close to small family owned wineries, don’t miss the Posada Borravino, a wonderful little country hotel in the town of Chacras de Corio, approximately 20 minutes from Mendoza airport. Posada Borravino has only eight rooms with a total [...]
If you are going to Patagonia and want to stay in a boutique hotel that blends traditional handcrafted arts and clean modern design, check out the Indigo Patagonia located on the waterfront in Puerto Natales, a historical frontier town in Patagonia. The hotel and spa create an easy-going vibe by mixing wood interiors and warm [...]
If you are going to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil and want to stay in a hotel with history and atmosphere, the Pestana Convento do Carmo is the best place in the city. Located in the picturesque Pelourinho district, the hotel is a former Carmelite convent that has been meticulously restored to its former glory. The construction of [...]
If you are going to Grindelwald and want to stay in a historic hotel with stunning views of the mountains, look no further than the Hotel Bellevue des Alpes, a grand hotel from the 19th century that continues to attract and delight visitors. Located in the Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the north face [...]
Ohla is one of the newest hotels in Barcelona, billing itself as an exclusive 5-star designer boutique hotel. The location is ideal: it is two blocks from Plaza Catalunya, the center of Barcelona, and only a few steps away from the enchanting Palau de la Musica Catalana, a UNESCO Heritage site. Although it is on [...]
A new hotel has opened in Amsterdam, only a few minutes walk from the Central Station and Dam Square, and almost next door to one of my favourite places in the city — the Central Library. The hotel is called Mint Hotel (part of a small hotel chain in the UK) and it has 553 [...]
Tel Aviv is a fabulous city with amazing food, vibrant nightlife, beaches, culture and art, but until recently, the only suitable accommodations for visitors have been large chain hotels, which have not kept up with the times in terms of design, amenities, and service. Because tourism in Israel has come mostly from tour groups in [...]
The historic town of Honfleur is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Normandy. A quaint harbor surrounded by well-preserved narrow houses, ancient churches and buildings, made it a favorite among French artists in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it remains popular among French and foreign tourists who want to explore the [...]