Is it a castle? Is it a château? Is it farmhouse? It doesn’t matter. Domaine des Etangs celebrates its history, but isn’t bound by it.
Hotel Spotlight
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.