THE HOTEL LA TARTANE, A TROPEZIAN EDEN
Recently, the Côte d’Azur has seen the emergence of new addresses that bring back the charm of the French Riviera’s past. A gentle, local lifestyle, far from the bling of recent tourism. La Tartane is an ode to this return to simplicity. Between the village and the mythical beaches of Saint-Tropez, lies this seaside hotel […]
ANOTHER EXPERIENCE OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
An oasis ideally located between the ocean and the mountains, Terrestre welcomes guests to its fourteen villas with lush gardens and private pools. The latest addition to Grupo Habita’s family of lifestyle hotels, this Mexican resort is a multi-sensory invitation to reconnect with nature. Built entirely with local materials, the Terrestre blends earth, wood, brick, […]
URBAN SANCTUARY
On August 2, Aman will open the doors of a new establishment in the heart of Manhattan. The popular luxury hotel brand with 34 resorts around the world has once again succeeded in imposing its Zen philosophy on the bustling Big Apple. An invitation to disconnect from the outside world, Aman New York has taken […]
CORSICA, FOR THE LOVE OF NATURE
The island of beauty offers surprises and views at every turn of the trail, from demanding treks to day-long loops, from must-do’s to off-the-beaten-track itineraries. If the GR20 is the grail of every hiker, this trek, crossing the island from north to south, is quite tough: 200 km, significant differences in altitude, alpine variants, and […]
Borgo Santandrea: the infinitely blue
Head for one of the most romantic destinations in the world! In an exceptional natural setting, on the shores of the Amalfi Coast, one address seduces lovers from all over the world … Borgo Santandrea. This former small hotel from the 1960s has been entirely restored in the style of an iconic Italian villa on […]
SPECTACULAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The Stamba Hotel is located in the bustling Georgian capital, Tbilisi. A real design nugget, theestablishment was created within a building of hallucinating proportions built in the 1930s. True tothe purest brutalist style of the Soviet era, this former cognac distillery, converted into a communistnewspaper printing plant, has risen from the ashes. Blending retro chic […]
Three artists’ residences in which to stay this summer
Sleeping a few steps away from an artist’s studio, rubbing shoulders with his or her work and even sharing a meal with them. This is what several artistic residences in France and around Europe offer today, thus providing a unique experience. Acumen shares with you three exceptional places for an artistic stay. La Casa Balandra […]
Three hikes for a change of scenery
Among the small pleasures of the summer, to leave on foot and be intoxicated by bewitching landscapes… In Belgium, from La Panne to Knokke The “Coastal Hike” follows the entire Belgian coast, from the French border to the Dutch border. That is to say nearly 70 kilometers of sandy beaches hemmed in by dunes and […]
EXCEPTIONAL TOURIST DESTINATION
Voted Cambodia’s Best Green Hotel 2022-24, Zannier Hotel Phum Baitang combines high standards of hospitality with low environmental impact. Ideally located near the most beautiful tourist sites, the hotel, which means “green village” in Khmer, acts as a guardian of nature. Nestled in eight hectares of lush gardens, the prestigious establishment is a showcase for […]
Le Galinier in Lourmarin, a hotel from another world
Behind the fence in an 18th century Provençal bastide lies a hotel worthy of a fairy tale. Secular stones, patinated floor tiles, and bleached beams. The place gives way to an incessant play of light. The sun’s rays delicately caress the turquoise pool surrounded by orchards. This flowered space breathes calm and serenity, ideal to […]
Renaissance of Mirwart Castle
After four years of work, Mirwart Castle opened its doors in August 2021, thanks to architect and entrepreneur John Eyers. Charmed by this ancient medieval fortress, hidden in the lush forest of Saint-Hubert (Wallonia), the owner imagined a tourist complex to bring it back to life. The result is a completely renovated residence that houses […]
DISCOVER THE INDIAN HIMALAYA AND ITS SUMMER FESTIVALS
Iranian photographer, painter and video artist, Chayan Khoi explores the world by photographing it. A great traveller, he evokes his adventures with the sensitivity of a Saint-Exupéry and the inspiration of the great sages. Eager to share true human stories, Chayan Khoi travels thousands of kilometers on his motorbike for several weeks, crossing little-known places […]
On vacation, learn to cook locally
Epicureans know that gastronomy contributes to the success of a trip. But beyond the tasting at the table, why not put your hand to the wheel? In Bali, Saint-Tropez and Puglia, three hotels offer high quality cooking classes. In Bali, at the Amankila You have to get up at dawn to take part in the […]
GLAMPING IN THE DESERT
Have you heard of glamping? A contraction of glamour and camping, this tourism trend combines the luxury of beautiful accommodation with the freedom of camping in the open air. The trademark of Magic Camps, glamping is now being exported to the desert. If you dream of a unique and unusual experience in the middle of […]
A Maharajah-like break at Six Senses, Barwara
Last year, the Six Senses group opened its very first address in India. A true haven of peace nestled in a former fort near a national park. It took ten years for this sublime fort, belonging to the royal family of Rajasthan, to be transformed into a luxurious hotel. The first Indian hotel of the […]
Le Belle Plage, a riviera hotel by Raphael Navot
At the helm of the Bachaumont and National des Arts et Métiers hotels in Paris, La Clé Group is opening the Belle Plage in Cannes’ old quarter, Le Suquet. A hotel that has everything to conquer the souls of vacationers. Its Art Deco façade hides an interior inspired by the French Riviera, entirely designed by […]
Dar Hi Life, a new vision of hospitality
Dar Hi is a citadel that seems to spring from the dunes of the Sahara, on the edge of the oasis village of Nefta. An establishment born in 2011 in the line of the hotel projects of Patrick Elouarghi and Philippe Chapelet, in collaboration with designer Matali Crasset. Their desire? To offer a new form […]
4 addresses in which to decompress
A stone’s throw from here or at the end of the world, four havens of peace to catch your breath and start again on the right foot. Atoles Retreat on the island of Santorini in Greece Like a troglodytic house, this new project, by the Greek agency Stones & Walls, includes five suites and a […]
3 unusual experiences
In Botswana, attend the elephant bath The Linyanti Game Reserve, a protected area in the north of Botswana at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley, is renowned for its rich wildlife. To best observe the local stars, the elephants, you just have to go and meet them by walking on the paths… or wait […]
Château Voltaire, hotel to live in
Nestled between the Jardin des Tuileries and the Opéra Garnier, Château Voltaire is a declaration of love to the City of Light. Born from the imagination of Thierry Gillier, entrepreneur at the helm of the ready-to-wear brand Zadig et Voltaire, this 5-star hotel combines unostentatious luxury with sincere hospitality. Redesigned by Franck Durand and the […]
Slow travel in the Nuage Hotel style
In Paris, in the heart of the luxurious Champs-Élysées district, no one suspects that a bubble disconnected from the urban frenzy is hiding. The Nuage Hotel. An ode to responsible travel that gives a new value to the hotel industry. The establishment is no longer a simple stopover to sleep but a place to live, […]
In Israel, walking in the desert in the early morning
In the past, caravaneers transported spices across the mythical Negev desert. Today, it is the hikers who travel through selected portions of this vastness of blond rocks, chaotic terrain and bare plateaus. The Arava Valley is one of these excursions. You have to be there at dawn to see the sunrise. Walk and walk again, […]
Of ash and lava: in the intimacy of volcanoes
They are sometimes kind enough to let us observe their whims. From the Moluccas to Vanuatu, getting close to their jolts, listening to their breathing, and feeling their breath is an unforgettable experience. A volcano is to be earned. The spectacle of nature is often given only after hours of flight, boat or dugout, as […]
MY TREE HOUSE
Have you ever heard of Harads, a small village in Swedish Lapland where the river Lule flows? It’s high time you took an interest because it could be your next vacation destination… In this preserved nature, the Treehotel offers an exceptional hotel experience: treehouses with a unique design. The biosphere, the mirror cube, the bird’s […]