Odyssey is the creative work of French designer, Ora-Ïto, who will take you on a time/space travel in the heart of Paris. Are you ready for this unique journey?
Humans and non-human animals are treated alike at Finca Victoria's hilltop retreat. The Ayurvedic vegan hotel welcomes open-minded guests in search of healing and rejuvenation. The magical countryside setting on the Island of Vieques, Mexico, is an ideal place to slow down and enjoy each step, each bite, and each …
The eight contemporary pavilions on Hobart's private peninsula complete Australia's coolest art experience. Hobart, the state capital of Tasmania, is home to a mind-blowing subterranean art gallery. The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is integrated into the Moorilla winery estate and showcases ancient, modern, and contemporary art.
You will fall under the spell of Wizards Thatch's 400-year-old building upon arrival. The charming house in the quaint village of Alderley Edge in England is graciously aging behind the green curtain of thick foliage. You can only spot some of its windows and the thatched roof through the wall …
The freestone structure of Nydeggbrücke is one of Bern's biggest attractions, connecting the old town with the new. The 620 feet (190 meters) long bridge crosses the River Aare. It was built in 1844, and with its three beautiful arches, it is now officially part of the Swiss heritage site …
This sustainable resort on Japan's tropical island opened in 2021 after seven years in the making, hoping to attract people's attention with its cool-looking and eco-friendly treehouses. Okinawa's jungle treehouse getaway is competing to become one of the most Instagrammable places in the world, and if you scroll down to …
The world's largest coral reef system is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef consists of 2900 reefs and 900 islands, and it's one of the biggest natural spectacles in the world. At this natural wonder, Cruise Whitsundays launched a unique pontoon in 2019, right before …
Are you an artist, or do you take pride in supporting art? How about a hotel concept where you give money to the artists who created it by staying in the city's hippest rooms? BnA Hotels group came up with the ingenious idea of sharing part of their revenue with …
Carbide & Carbon Building is Chicago's 37-story, 503 feet (153 meters) tall landmark building. It was built in 1929 on the famous Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Designed by the Burnham Brothers, the tower's iconic art deco-styling has made it an inseparable part of the city's skyline. According to an urban …
Paradero's brutalist-style nature villa is situated on the west coast of Baja California, where the ocean meets the mountain town of Todos Santos. Brutalist architecture emerged from the post-war era in the 1950s in the United Kingdom. Brutalism was a way to express a departure from the 1940s architecture with …
The grand palace of Hotel de la Coupole, with impressive French Indochina styling, offers extravagance in a breathtakingly pretty environment. The remote mountain region around Sapa is Vietnam's scenic getaway. The natural spectacle with beautiful rugged scenery and rich cultural life is a major tourist hotspot. Sapa lies in the …
Lake Lucerne, also known as the "lake of the four forested settlements", is one of the most magical regions in Switzerland. Its shoreline rises steeply into tall mountains. During clear weather, you can spot the icy peaks of Mount Pilatus, the Tomlishorn that stands at 6,983 feet (2,128.5 meters). Bürgenstock …
The iconic roadside motels in the USA are entering a second phase of popularity, but this time with a different approach than originally. Motor hotels peaked in popularity in the 1960s, when car production was ramping up to record levels and driving to distant places was the new cool. Half …
Since the Saudi crown prince announced the country's new long-term strategy focusing on tourism, wilder and wilder development plans have appeared on the Internet. They aim to attract tourists by using Saudi Arabia's vast natural lands and eye-popping constructions and to try to replicate the success of the UAE. For …
The concept of FlopHouze frees two birds with one key with their new hotel in a tiny Texan town halfway between Houston and Austin. First, the small upcycled shipping containers perfectly match the latest reducing, reusing, and recycling trends. Plus, the metal boxes made way for artistic creativity. Innovative architecture …
A newly opened hotel in the coastal city of Kanazawa is making waves. Korinkyo Hotel debuted in late 2021, instantly becoming one of the hippest places to stay for the night. Kanazawa is known as the "little Kyoto", full of charming traditional teahouses and wooden structures where you can get …
Going off the grid is today's hype and a natural evolution of human civilization into self-sustainability. So producing your own energy by going off-grid is great, but how about going off-land? Yes, the Australian Lilypad, about an hour north of Sydney, has just done that. They took a cute cottage, …
Dalton Bloom embarked on a journey to build a unique structure in the sweeping hills of Austin. He convinced his architect friend Charles Harker, who, in the early 1970s, studied at the University of Texas and looked for a graduation project. After agreeing on the details, work has commenced on …
Since 1971 when Davos first hosted the World Economic Forum, the Swiss town has become a hotspot for winter sports and hiking lovers surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery. Hoteliers saw the immense potential early on, and Davos attracted some of the biggest brands in the world, with luxurious offerings that …
The gorgeous art deco-style palace on Madison Avenue in Manhattan opened its doors in 1930. The hotel was named after Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher who greatly impacted 19th-century cultural life. The Carlyle has belonged to the Rosewood chain since 2001 and is one of the living …