En route to architectural treasures

Travel Route du bonheur Olivier Bauer Published on 18/07/2024

En route to architectural treasures

In 2024, Relais & Châteaux not only celebrates its 70th anniversary as an Association, but the inauguration of its first Route du Bonheur (Road of Happiness).

Variations on the Theme of Paradise

Travel SofijaSilvia Jonathan Bousfield Published on 26/03/2024

Variations on the Theme of Paradise

The clear waters of the Adriatic coast; an epic variety of natural landscapes; a rich cultural history that dates back to the cradle of civilization; and a wonderfully unhurried lifestyle: Croatia has it all. Three properties invite you to discover this beautiful and unspoiled country.

Seeking Total Immersion

Travel Delicious Journeys Marie Mersier Published on 06/02/2024

Seeking Total Immersion

Eight destinations–found at the ends of the earth–take travel into a truly unprecedented dimension. Their isolated locales offer a unique perspective in space and time, all while offering deep immersions in restorative sleep, transcendent dining experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

The Call of the Wild

Travel Be Inspired Graeme Green Published on 01/11/2023

The Call of the Wild

From the jungles of India to the rugged coasts of New Zealand, travelling to see wild animals in their natural habitats doesn’t just create magical memories–it can also support vital efforts to protect endangered species and other remarkable creatures for future generations to enjoy.

The Inside Track on Mountain Life

Travel Point of view Megan Lambert Published on 17/10/2023

The Inside Track on Mountain Life

"The mountains are calling, and I must go." Celebrated mountaineer John Muir marveled at the secrets the mountains keep, and his words still resonate with modern travelers. From the Rockies to the Alps, by way of Japan, three local experts speak about their favorite summits.

Fall and Winter in Morocco

Travel Route du bonheur Olivier Bauer Published on 11/10/2023

Fall and Winter in Morocco

It’s rare to find countries in which you can find both sand dunes and (nearly) permanent snow, whatever the season – and can travel between the two in a single day. Morocco is one such destination.

A Designer View of Hospitality

Travel Olivier Reneau Published on 14/06/2023

A Designer View of Hospitality

Some properties inspire interior designers to dig a little deeper. The particular history, architectural heritage or cultural cachet of an establishment can demand extra special care and attention to ensure that a contemporary interpretation reflects both its past status and future glory.

The Magic Formula for a Life Well Lived

Travel Delicious Journeys Sylvie Berkowicz Published on 12/06/2023

The Magic Formula for a Life Well Lived

There are some places in the world where people live demonstrably longer than anywhere else. Scientists have been investigating why this is the case, trying to determine the role of genetic, biomedical, nutritional and lifestyle factors to understand how we can maintain better health into old age.

New Generations

Travel Family story Sabine Bouvet Published on 04/04/2023

New Generations

Five estates: five family stories. Respect for tradition balanced by a contemporary outlook. From within the Relais & Châteaux family, from all corners of the world, we present five hoteliers and restaurateurs eager to pass their passions on to the next generation.

Adventures on the edge of the Amazon

Travel Travel journal Published on 02/04/2023

Adventures on the edge of the Amazon

Whether in the heart of its bustling capital city Lima, exploring exceptional historical sites or enjoying its wild nature, trips to Peru promise multi-faceted adventures. We present two Routes du Bonheur itineraries for travelers curious to discover its full riches.

The Value of Craftsmanship:|Connecting You to Culture

Travel Be Inspired Sylvie Berkowicz Published on 14/03/2023

The Value of Craftsmanship:
Connecting You to Culture

Craftsmanship is more than a simple trend or style: it can be integral to a property’s design, or even the driving force behind it. When hoteliers call on the talents of local artisans, their properties take on a distinctive quality and authenticity that makes all the difference to guests.

Holistic Experiences|in the Heart of the Spas

Travel Be Inspired Jane Knight Published on 10/02/2023

Holistic Experiences
in the Heart of the Spas

Today's most inspiring spa destinations take a holistic approach to wellness, truly embracing their surroundings and offering a whole immersion experience to their guests. Here we talk to the people behind four very different spas that cultivate their own philosophy of wellness.

Villas by Relais & Châteaux: |The New Art of Travel

Travel Jancee Dunn Published on 07/02/2023

Villas by Relais & Châteaux:
The New Art of Travel

Relais & Châteaux’s collection of villas encompasses every possible kind of location – countryside or seaside, desert or mountain, even city centers – and offers a new style of stay that allows guests to effortlessly blend work, leisure and family life.

10 Eco-Friendlier Ski Resorts

Travel Sabine Bouvet Published on 16/01/2023

10 Eco-Friendlier Ski Resorts

Around the world, ski resorts are working towards a more sustainable tourism and the preservation of their environment. Our properties at the foot of the slopes are also working in this direction. Find out how in our first sustainability report.

Getting Away: |12 Routes du Bonheur for 2023

Travel Travel journal Olivier Bauer Published on 10/01/2023

Getting Away:
12 Routes du Bonheur for 2023

Imagine a one-of-a-kind journey of undiscovered roads to follow, new sites to explore, hidden panoramic views and overnight stays at Relais & Châteaux properties. These 12 itineraries offer exactly that, chosen from 146 Routes du Bonheur and tailored to the months and seasons.

Olive oil fit for an Emperor

Travel Damir Fabijanić Published on 02/11/2022

Olive oil fit for an Emperor

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery is located in Istria, a peninsula on the Adriatic in Croatia regarded as the world’s best olive-growing region and famed for having produced oil for Roman Emperors. As well as making wine, the hotel grows olives: every October marks the start of the annual harvest.

The Elements of Champagne

Travel Stéphane Méjanès Published on 18/09/2022

The Elements of Champagne

France’s famed Champagne region is beloved worldwide for its wine, bubbles, and incomparably talented craftspeople. Visiting the area’s four Relais & Châteaux properties is a delicious way to experience the elements of this effervescent land.

Personal Hideaway,|Hospitality Included

Travel Jancee Dunn Published on 06/09/2022

Personal Hideaway,
Hospitality Included

As well as its 580 hotels and restaurants worldwide, Relais & Châteaux offers a meticulously-curated collection of 600 villas. Each blends the privacy and seclusion of a private home with access to all the services guests can expect from a hotel.

Family story : | the Sri Lanka of |Merrill, Malik & Dilhan Fernando

Travel Family story Published on 23/11/2018

Family story :
the Sri Lanka of
Merrill, Malik & Dilhan Fernando

"My father was the pioneer in creating a branded Sri Lankan tea. From that came our hotel division as well which is on our tea estates."

Contributors

Olivier Bauer International journalist

Olivier Bauer
International journalist

Megan Lambert English travel journalist for The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure, The Times of India

Megan Lambert
English travel journalist for The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure, The Times of India

Graeme Green Travel writer and photographer

Graeme Green
Travel writer and photographer

Sylvie Berkowicz Television producer, host and journalist

Sylvie Berkowicz
Television producer, host and journalist

Sabine Bouvet Lifestyle journalist

Sabine Bouvet
Lifestyle journalist

Stéphane Méjanès Committed gastronomic journalist

Stéphane Méjanès
Committed gastronomic journalist

Damir Fabijanić Croatian photographer

Damir Fabijanić
Croatian photographer

Bianca Bujan Food and travel Canadian writer

Bianca Bujan
Food and travel Canadian writer

Joann Pai Canadian food & travel photographer

Joann Pai
Canadian food & travel photographer

Jerome Galland French design and travel photographer

Jerome Galland
French design and travel photographer

Taja Harris Slovenian photographer and filmmaker

Taja Harris
Slovenian photographer and filmmaker

Christian Simenc Architect & Design Journalist

Christian Simenc
Architect & Design Journalist

Olivier Reneau French lifestyle journalist Air France Madame

Olivier Reneau
French lifestyle journalist Air France Madame

Estérelle Payany Food critic in France, author of some 30 books

Estérelle Payany
Food critic in France, author of some 30 books

Roberta Valerio Reporter photographer and portraitist

Roberta Valerio
Reporter photographer and portraitist

Jancee Dunn New York Times bestselling author of six books

Jancee Dunn
New York Times bestselling author of six books

Jane Knight Freelance writer from UK

Jane Knight
Freelance writer from UK

Amber Gibson Tourism columnist Forbes USA

Amber Gibson
Tourism columnist Forbes USA

Daniel Bernard French food journalist

Daniel Bernard
French food journalist

Adam Slama British photographer

Adam Slama
British photographer

Vicky Chahine Lifestyle journalist from Paris (M Le Monde, Le Point...)

Vicky Chahine
Lifestyle journalist from Paris (M Le Monde, Le Point...)

Juliet Izon Lifestyle writer from New York

Juliet Izon
Lifestyle writer from New York

Lucy Laucht Travel photographer

Lucy Laucht
Travel photographer

Anne-Claire Héraud French self-taught food photographer

Anne-Claire Héraud
French self-taught food photographer

Jackie Caradonio Travel Director of the American magazine Departures

Jackie Caradonio
Travel Director of the American magazine Departures

Lucie Charpentier French photographer

Lucie Charpentier
French photographer

Jean Berthelot de La Glétais Journalist for french press and radio Europe 1, Sud Ouest Mag

Jean Berthelot de La Glétais
Journalist for french press and radio Europe 1, Sud Ouest Mag

Annick Weber Travel and lifestyle writer from Luxembourg

Annick Weber
Travel and lifestyle writer from Luxembourg

Support Éditions Magazine devoted to contemporary illustration

Support Éditions
Magazine devoted to contemporary illustration

Patrick Locqueneux Travel blogger - Mr. Tripper

Patrick Locqueneux
Travel blogger - Mr. Tripper

Jessica Jungbauer German photographer (National Geographic, CN Traveler)

Jessica Jungbauer
German photographer (National Geographic, CN Traveler)

Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu Romanian gourmet writers

Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu
Romanian gourmet writers

Benjamin Loyseau Photojournalist for Vanity Fair, Libération and Le Monde

Benjamin Loyseau
Photojournalist for Vanity Fair, Libération and Le Monde

Alice Cavanagh Paris-based features writer for The New York Times Magazine

Alice Cavanagh
Paris-based features writer for The New York Times Magazine

Rymn Massand Creative consultant in design

Rymn Massand
Creative consultant in design

François Simon Formerly feared French food critic and novelist

François Simon
Formerly feared French food critic and novelist

Jordi Lippe-McGraw American travel writer

Jordi Lippe-McGraw
American travel writer

Matthew Villano American writer CNN Travel, San Francisco Chronicle

Matthew Villano
American writer CNN Travel, San Francisco Chronicle

Céline Marks French blogger & photographer

Céline Marks
French blogger & photographer

Tamlin Wightman Travel writer and photographer

Tamlin Wightman
Travel writer and photographer

Marie Faure-Ambroise Founder of lifestyle website My Travel Dreams

Marie Faure-Ambroise
Founder of lifestyle website My Travel Dreams

Eugenio Mailler Taste Activist

Eugenio Mailler
Taste Activist

Jill Barth Wine expert (Forbes, USA Today)

Jill Barth
Wine expert (Forbes, USA Today)

L'art du voyage Journalists in luxury hospitality

L'art du voyage
Journalists in luxury hospitality

Macarena Escrivà Spanish journalist for CN Traveler Spain, Viajar Magazine

Macarena Escrivà
Spanish journalist for CN Traveler Spain, Viajar Magazine

Laura Burkitt Londoner stylist

Laura Burkitt
Londoner stylist

Marissa Cox Founder of lifestyle blog "Rue Rodier"

Marissa Cox
Founder of lifestyle blog "Rue Rodier"

Kim Levy Journalist about the culture of taste

Kim Levy
Journalist about the culture of taste

David Coggins Writer and editor for US publications

David Coggins
Writer and editor for US publications

Rooksana Hossenally Travel & lifestyle journalist

Rooksana Hossenally
Travel & lifestyle journalist

Lindsey Tramuta Food and travel writer

Lindsey Tramuta
Food and travel writer

Arturo Bamboo Berlin-based silver halide photographers

Arturo Bamboo
Berlin-based silver halide photographers

Guillaume Crouzet French lifestyle chronicler

Guillaume Crouzet
French lifestyle chronicler

The Rollinson London-based travel blogger

The Rollinson
London-based travel blogger

Georgia Hopkins Australian lifestyle writer "It's beautiful here"

Georgia Hopkins
Australian lifestyle writer "It's beautiful here"

Jen Murphy Journalist US about travel & fitness adventures

Jen Murphy
Journalist US about travel & fitness adventures

Whitney Valverde Costa Rican blogger "Whitney's Wonderland"

Whitney Valverde
Costa Rican blogger "Whitney's Wonderland"

Marie-Christine Clément Writer specialised in taste and food

Marie-Christine Clément
Writer specialised in taste and food

Ryoko Sekiguchi Japanese author and translator

Ryoko Sekiguchi
Japanese author and translator

Lauren Wells American Instagram influencer

Lauren Wells
American Instagram influencer

Rhiannon Taylor Australian travel & lifestyle photographer

Rhiannon Taylor
Australian travel & lifestyle photographer

Tarajia Morrell Founder of cooking blog The Lovage

Tarajia Morrell
Founder of cooking blog The Lovage

Rosa Park Co-founder of Cereal Magazine

Rosa Park
Co-founder of Cereal Magazine

5 Glamping Spots |in North America

Travel Juliet Izon Published on 20/07/2022

5 Glamping Spots
in North America

From a remote lodge on Vancouver Island to a former Rockefeller estate in the Adirondacks, these five properties offer guests the chance to commune with nature.

A Breton Family Manor

Travel Family story Bérénice Debras Anne-Emmanuelle Thion Published on 20/06/2022

A Breton Family Manor

Overlooking the sea, rising high above the Sentier des Douaniers, Brittany’s beloved coastal footpath, the Manoir de Lan-Kerellec exudes a joie de vivre born of love and longevity.

The five senses in Hangzhou

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Published on 29/04/2022

The five senses in Hangzhou

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The third leg of this journey takes us in a wooden room in Hangzhou, with the spicy smell of a precious pomander.

Green Approach | in the Wilderness

Travel Joann Pai Bianca Bujan Published on 26/04/2022

Green Approach
in the Wilderness

Canada’s west coast lures nature lovers with diverse wildlife and cultural immersion. To showcase British Columbia’s best assets, Sonora Resort takes a green approach to everything they do, working to preserve the natural surroundings while providing unparalleled experiences for guests.

The tea pickers of Yunnan

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Published on 26/04/2022

The tea pickers of Yunnan

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The first leg of this journey takes us along the Lancang River, the land where the tea tree was born.

Meeting with | a chinese lady in Nanjing

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Published on 21/04/2022

Meeting with
a chinese lady in Nanjing

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. For the fourth leg of this journey we meet a guide in Nanjing who seems to have come straight out of the 1930s.

5 o'clock near the West lake

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Published on 17/04/2022

5 o'clock
near the West lake

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The second leg of this journey takes us to Chaptel Hangzhou for a secret tea-time.

Maui: The Life Source

Travel Sabine Bouvet Taja Harris Published on 12/04/2022

Maui: The Life Source

As the world re-opens after the pandemic, a trip to Hawaii is a particularly rewarding destination, promising natural wonders that almost seem out of this world. Within the planet’s most isolated archipelago, the island of Maui offers the most exemplary of climates.

South Africa : art with subject

Travel Patrick Locqueneux Published on 12/04/2022

South Africa : art with subject

Understanding South Africa, its history and the art which has accompanied its ongoing convulsions takes a little time, but perhaps the most important thing is to have a starting point. D'Ellerman House to Delaire Graff Estate including AtholPlace, Mr. Tripper makes us travel with the thread of art.

The silent chess game

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Published on 11/04/2022

The silent chess game

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The last leg of her journey is one hour from Taipei, in the mountains, where Volando Urai hosts the most disconcerting show.

The Alajmo Brothers: |A Family Affair

Travel Veneto region Olivier Reneau Roberta Valerio Published on 05/04/2022

The Alajmo Brothers:
A Family Affair

Cementing a reputation built on the prestigious Le Calandre restaurant, in Rubano, northern Italy, brothers Max and Raf Alajmo have spun a web that shines brightly in Italy itself and dazzles across Europe. Woven through it is the secret of their gastronomic success: the intensity of family spirit.

Dreamy contemplation in Taipei

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Published on 02/04/2022

Dreamy contemplation in Taipei

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. For the fifth leg of this journey we meet her in Taipei in a disconcerting hotel of Chinese elegance.

Family story :|René and Maxime Meilleur at La Bouitte

Travel Family story Published on 30/03/2022

Family story :
René and Maxime Meilleur at La Bouitte

"When we are in our mountains, there’s always this desire to climb higher and higher. The wish to reach excellence. The mountaineers are like that."

La Bouitte Enhances |Savoyard Heritage

Travel Jerome Galland Christian Simenc Published on 15/03/2022

La Bouitte Enhances
Savoyard Heritage

A five-star hotel and three-star restaurant with deep Savoyard roots is home to masterful mountain savoir-faire – dedication that, in 2020, earned the French property recognition as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, a Living Heritage Company.

Female thought leaders

Travel Estérelle Payany Published on 08/03/2022

Female thought leaders

For International Women’s Day, ten women from the Relais & Châteaux family reveal their vision of hospitality—and how they are meeting the challenges facing the industry following the pandemic.

Along the Brenta: |Veneto’s famed Palladian villas

Travel Veneto region Olivier Reneau Roberta Valerio Published on 01/03/2022

Along the Brenta:
Veneto’s famed
Palladian villas

The history of Venice tells a story of a city that stretches far beyond its iconic islands and canals. From the 16th to 18th centuries, it expanded across the waters of the lagoon, to the mainlands of Veneto, where it became equally renowned for the majestic villas built along the Brenta river.

Carnival: |a Caribbean tradition

Travel Sylvie Berkowicz Published on 22/02/2022

Carnival:
a Caribbean tradition

Once a year, the inhabitants of the Caribbean let loose in a frenzy known as Carnival. Here’s an overview of the greatest festivities, as seen by Relais & Châteaux establishments across the region.

The Renaissance of Le Chabichou

Travel Jerome Galland Christian Simenc Published on 15/02/2022

The Renaissance of Le Chabichou

After an eight-month renovation was followed by the global pandemic, guests at famed Courchevel hotel Le Chabichou can now finally take full advantage of this French institution’s stunning transformation.

The Venice of the Venetians

Travel Veneto region Olivier Reneau Roberta Valerio Published on 08/02/2022

The Venice of the Venetians

Normally accustomed to a constant flow of tourists, the Covid pandemic has allowed Venetians to reclaim Venice for themselves. Alain Bullo, Maître de Maison of the Londra Palace Hotel and a Venetian by birth, reveals some lesser-known gems of this remarkable island city.

To the ends of the earth: |22 destinations to explore in 2022

Travel Travel journal Jane Knight Jancee Dunn Sylvie Berkowicz Published on 03/01/2022

To the ends of the earth:
22 destinations to explore in 2022

This year, choose a destination that takes you further – somewhere capable of transcending its own natural beauty, bringing meaning to your trip, and helping you connect to its mystery. These 22 destinations offer more to discover, with tales to tell, and people to tell them…

Glaciers: The Frozen |Ends of the Earth

Travel Sylvie Berkowicz Published on 28/12/2021

Glaciers: The Frozen
Ends of the Earth

It is said they contain the memory of the world. Irascible, marvelous, silent yet somehow eloquent, glaciers are stewards of ancient secrets. We would do well to treat them with respect while we have the chance, to appreciate that even to walk upon their surface is a rare and exquisite privilege.

Dominica: the secret pearl |of the Caribbean

Travel Amber Gibson Published on 14/12/2021

Dominica: the secret pearl
of the Caribbean

This small Caribbean island is so beautiful and wild that we would like to keep it secret. Let's go to Dominica, a confidential landmark off the beaten track and a preserved Garden of Eden.

Caribbean Blue: |Pick Your Island Dream

Travel Jancee Dunn Published on 19/11/2021

Caribbean Blue:
Pick Your Island Dream

As privacy continues to be the new luxury, these hotels in the Carribean with standalone villas, bungalows—and even a house—offer clear aquamarine waters, soul-restoring sunshine, and delicious seclusion.

An Arty Haven in Lima

Travel Staycation Olivier Reneau Roberta Valerio Published on 19/10/2021

An Arty Haven in Lima

Hotel B in Lima plays on its contrast with this bustling metropolis by providing each client with a tailored art of living fostered by the presence of contemporary art on its walls.

Roman Holiday

Travel Staycation Daniel Bernard Published on 31/08/2021

Roman Holiday

Late summer is a great time to discover the surprising side of this ancient city. At first sight, Rome might appear to be an open-air museum, yet can turn out to be surprisingly modern. Follow our guide through the Eternal City.

"It's actually about valuing everything"

Travel Be Inspired Published on 13/08/2021

"It's actually about valuing everything"

With newfound gratitude after a year and a half unlike any other, Managing Director Andrew Stembridge of Chewton Glen in the UK reflects on the property’s evolution since its humble beginnings, putting emphasis on quality over quantity. This resilience gave Chewton Glen the strength to start anew.

Tequila! The Little Town |That Makes the Liquor Giant

Travel Adam Slama Published on 13/07/2021

Tequila! The Little Town
That Makes the Liquor Giant

Through pictures by British photographer Adam Slama, explore the heady charms of the Mexican city of Tequila.

“The ecological situation is |one of the most important things.”

Travel Be Inspired Published on 15/06/2021

“The ecological situation is
one of the most important things.”

After a year-long review, it has become clear that sustainability must become even more of a main course issue in the culinary philosophy and style of Relais & Châteaux chefs. Aware of the key role she plays, chef Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong shares precisely this commitment.

"Rediscovering the Joy of Hospitality"

Travel Be Inspired Published on 19/05/2021

"Rediscovering the Joy of Hospitality"

As restaurants reopen in France on May 19, César Troisgros delivers a heart-to-heart about the joy he will experience when guests come back. César explains how this period of time has allowed him to "build better" with sincerity and simplicity at the top of his mind.

"Embarking on New Journeys"

Travel Be Inspired Published on 12/05/2021

"Embarking on New Journeys"

Four members of the association — from Mexico to Hong Kong and all the way to the European countryside — share their hope for the future as Relais & Châteaux properties gradually reopen throughout the world.

A Private Paradise

Travel Be Inspired Vicky Chahine Published on 27/04/2021

A Private Paradise

Want a heavenly getaway without breaking social-distancing rules? This ten-stop world tour in Relais & Châteaux’s private villas and cabins shows what kind of vacations await you, all offering safety and seclusion, with VIP services and exclusive experiences.

Sri Lanka : |Adventures on the Teardrop Isle

Travel Dream Lucy Laucht Published on 16/02/2021

Sri Lanka :
Adventures on the Teardrop Isle

Conceived by the Fernando family, Sri Lankan tea producers, Resplendent Ceylon collection of small luxury resorts offer the discerning traveler a remarkable circuit across Sri Lanka while contributing towards local communities & the environment through the MJF Foundation and the Dilmah Conservation.

21 Meaningful Travel Ideas for 2021

Travel Be Inspired Anne-Marie Cattelain Published on 12/02/2021

21 Meaningful Travel Ideas for 2021

With our migratory impulses fettered, our longing for distant horizons shackled by Covid-19, travel is a frequent theme of our dreams. Getting away gains value by virtue of its not being within easy reach, we now consider a voyage’s deeper meaning before setting out in 2021.

In Essaouira, the Heure Bleue Palais| brings back bohemian chic

Travel Staycation Joann Pai Published on 13/01/2021

In Essaouira, the Heure Bleue Palais
brings back bohemian chic

Essaouira, a seaside resort popular with Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and Cat Stevens in the Sixties, unblushingly revives its boho-chic past at the Heure Bleue Palais. Experience eclectic hippie elegance at this luxury hotel in the medina.

Auberge Saint-Antoine: |hotel-museum filled with history

Travel Amber Gibson Published on 24/05/2019

Auberge Saint-Antoine:
hotel-museum filled with history

Within the walls of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Historic District of Old Québec, the centuries converge at Auberge Saint-Antoine, where antiquity meets modern luxury.

Girl meets Elephant: | a Jabulani love story

Travel Tamlin Wightman Published on 02/04/2019

Girl meets Elephant:
a Jabulani love story

The story of the camp Jabulani is one of love and hope. Tamlin Wightman discovers a deep connection in an unusual place: with a herd of rescued elephants in the wilderness of South Africa.