Portrait of the Artist

Castello di Reschio Is a Designer’s Masterwork

Castello di Reschio will never be mistaken for a corporate-run, Disneyfied medieval fantasyland. This 1,000-year-old castle hotel in Italy’s Umbrian hills is the real deal — it’s owned by one family, and it reflects the aesthetic vision of one man.

Way Beyond the Waves

Noah Surf House Is Surf Culture for All

An hour down the Portuguese coast from the legendary break at Nazaré, Noah Surf House is creating its own nucleus of surf culture. Except you don’t have to surf to be a part of it. But you should try at least once. But it’s okay if you don’t.

Secret Bay

A Celebration of Balance in the Caribbean

If you’re someone who’s not stimulated by sustainability, take a look at Secret Bay. This is one of the world’s most captivating and luxurious hotels — and also one that’s in true harmony with its environment.

Medieval Genius

One Day in Ghent and One Brilliant Hotel

This is one of those stories about an American who visits a city in Europe he’s not too familiar with, the things he learns along the way, and how they involve dungeons, dragons, and a very special hotel.

Holy Trinity

Three Hotels for Searching the Sacred Valley

The popularity of Peru’s Sacred Valley continues to grow, thanks mainly to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. But there’s a lot more to see in the region, and these three hotels will help you see it.

Baroque on the Water

The Canal House Hotels of Amsterdam

The story of Amsterdam’s canal houses is intertwined with the story of how the city became an economic powerhouse and a bastion of liberalism.