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.
Hotel Spotlight
Villa La Coste Reveals One Man’s Passion for Art
A lot of people love art. Few people love it, or can afford to love it, as much as Patrick McKillen, who turned an old French vineyard into a striking hotel with a collection of art and architecture to rival the world’s best.
Bio Habitat is the Perfect Perch in Colombia
There are more than 100 species of birds in the forest at Bio Habitat Hotel. That number doesn’t include the guests, of course, despite their dramatic perches high above the Colombian countryside.
Robert Redford’s Ski Resort Is So Much More
For over 50 years, Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort in Utah has been a prominent incubator for achievements in cinema, culture, and conservation. The lodging and skiing are pretty swell too.
Keemala Is Phuket’s Most Legendary Hotel
Keemala is a twisted treehouse fantasy — a Thai wonderland of elevated pool villas and intricately woven bird’s nests, with an origin story almost as dramatic as its architecture.
Nine Orchard and a New York Neighborhood
This is a story about a hotel. But in 2022, it’s hard to tell the story of Nine Orchard without talking about its location, a breathlessly discussed Manhattan micro-neighborhood called Dimes Square.