It’s no surprise that China’s top hotels have perfected the art of extravagance. These hotels go a step further, pairing luxury with creative passion and a distinctly local point of view.
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Mexico’s Hauntingly Beautiful Mansion Hotels
The origins of Halloween are debatable: pagan, Christian, pre-Colombian. What’s not up for debate is the country that has the best version of Halloween — and the best hotels made from grand old houses.
Two Extremes Meet Safely in the Swiss Alps
When selecting a hotel in the Swiss Alps, it appears a decision must be made between modern and traditional. Look closer and you’ll see that the region’s most compelling hotels often combine a bit of both.
Athens Hotels Turn Away From Antiquity
The best hotels in Athens aren’t against looking backward. In fact, some of them are happy to celebrate the city’s golden age. It’s just not the golden age you’re thinking of.
Authentic Tuscan Farmhouse Hotels
The motif of the Tuscan farmhouse has been emulated throughout the world — probably to its own detriment. But there’s nothing like the real thing, and these hotels give you all of the authenticity without any of the cliché.
Tuscany’s Castle Hotels Are Bastions of Tranquility
Tuscany’s castle hotels operate at their own smooth speed. They’re fortifications, to be sure, but like seemingly everything else in the region, they also exude style and serenity.