Val d’Orcia, Italy
Ischia, Italy
Bolzano, Italy
Casa Newton is a Tuscan gem combining mid-century design and luscious gardens to create an idyllic environment. This historic villa, located on the 150-hectare Fabbrica Pienza estate, has been transformed into a new high-end boutique hotel. From rows of vines to olive groves, Casa Newton's backyard offers you endless space to walk around and explore. The 11 rooms and suites each vaunt their inimitable style, many with inspiring views over the UNESCO Val d’Orcia countryside.
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Unlike its boisterous Balearic sister Mallorca or the hedonistic playground of Ibiza, Menorca moves to a gentler, more rhythmic pulse. It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, meaning its coastline remains fiercely protected, wild, and incredibly photogenic. The secret to conquering Menorca's beaches is understanding its split personality: the North is a dramatic, windswept Martian landscape of red clay and dark rocks, while the South is a Caribbean dream of blinding white sand, pine forests, and water so clear boats appear to be hovering in mid-air.
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For those in-the-know, Île de Ré has always been a popular holiday destination. Located off France’s west coast—under two and a half hours from Paris by TGV train and a quick 30-minute drive across the bridge from La Rochelle—this sun-drenched little island serves as the perfect place to slow down and escape the oppressive summer heat of the major French cities.
There is a specific kind of golden light that only seems to exist in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It’s the light that lured Matisse, Chagall, and Picasso away from the coast and up into these fortified walls. While the village has long been a pilgrimage site for art history, 2026 sees it entering a new era of "quiet luxury." Between the high-concept minimalism of Fondation CAB and the legendary, creaking floorboards of La Colombe d’Or, Saint-Paul remains the ultimate retreat for those who prefer their Riviera experience with a side of intellectual depth and Provencal soul.
Nothing soothes the soul quite like fresh mountain air and immersion in nature — so it’s no surprise that the Alps abound with wellbeing-boosting hotels which have spectacular spas. From Italy’s Dolomites to the Bregenzerwald in Austria, here are 10 of our favorite spa hotels.
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Unlike its boisterous Balearic sister Mallorca or the hedonistic playground of Ibiza, Menorca moves to a gentler, more rhythmic pulse. It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, meaning its coastline remains fiercely protected, wild, and incredibly photogenic. The secret to conquering Menorca's beaches is understanding its split personality: the North is a dramatic, windswept Martian landscape of red clay and dark rocks, while the South is a Caribbean dream of blinding white sand, pine forests, and water so clear boats appear to be hovering in mid-air.
For those in-the-know, Île de Ré has always been a popular holiday destination. Located off France’s west coast—under two and a half hours from Paris by TGV train and a quick 30-minute drive across the bridge from La Rochelle—this sun-drenched little island serves as the perfect place to slow down and escape the oppressive summer heat of the major French cities.
There is a specific kind of golden light that only seems to exist in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It’s the light that lured Matisse, Chagall, and Picasso away from the coast and up into these fortified walls. While the village has long been a pilgrimage site for art history, 2026 sees it entering a new era of "quiet luxury." Between the high-concept minimalism of Fondation CAB and the legendary, creaking floorboards of La Colombe d’Or, Saint-Paul remains the ultimate retreat for those who prefer their Riviera experience with a side of intellectual depth and Provencal soul.
Nothing soothes the soul quite like fresh mountain air and immersion in nature — so it’s no surprise that the Alps abound with wellbeing-boosting hotels which have spectacular spas. From Italy’s Dolomites to the Bregenzerwald in Austria, here are 10 of our favorite spa hotels.
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