ADLER Lodge RITTEN sits on the Ritten plateau above Bolzano, set within a protected forest clearing in South Tyrol. Arrival is intentionally understated. The approach follows a wooded path before the site opens suddenly onto a wide alpine panorama. Buildings appear at the edge of the clearing, framed by trees and…

In the quiet, historic village of Puligny-Montrachet, COMO Le Montrachet occupies three beautifully restored 19th-century buildings on the main square — the former inn, La Résidence and Villa Christine — now forming a unified retreat. Just a short walk from the hotel brings you to the cluster of legendary Grand…

After years of exploring the world through food and places of quiet beauty, I’m delighted to share something close to my heart: The Guide by Luxeat. It’s a handpicked collection of restaurants and hotels that have left a lasting impression — places I’ve discovered over many years of travelling, dining,…

Lisbon’s Four Seasons Hotel Ritz goes beyond the perfected formulas of understated luxury, characteristic of the Four Seasons brand, to bring something very special and rather particular. A jewel of Portuguese mid-century modernism, the hotel is as much an art museum as a place to stay, housing one of the…

On the pine-shaded Lemos peninsula, 30 minutes by car from central Athens and 25 km from Elefthérios-Venizélos Airport, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens offers a modern revival of a 1960s icon. Once frequented by the likes of Aristotle Onassis and Frank Sinatra, the property reopened in 2019 following…

Kalesma Mykonos: a Cycladic sanctuary Set on a bougainvillea-covered hillside above Ornos Bay, Kalesma Mykonos stands on land once belonging to co-founder Makis Kousathanas’ grandfather. Born from a 20-year friendship between Kousathanas and Aby Saltiel, the retreat is an expression of elegant Greek atmosphere: generous, refined, and deeply rooted in…

The Peninsula Tokyo holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favourites. Its location is truly unbeatable, right in the centre of Tokyo, close to both the Marunouchi and Ginza districts, which makes exploring the city so convenient. From the moment one enters, it feels like…

Entering through the historic Kajiimiya Gate, which has stood for over 300 years, I was enveloped in an atmosphere that felt almost spiritual. HOTEL THE MITSUI, Kyoto creates a sort of parallel world where history and modern luxury coexist in the perfect harmony of contemporary design. Situated on the site…

Where can you do poem tracing, where you carefully transcribe the words of master poets of the Meiji era, to imagine the gestures of those who lived over 100 years ago and then take a stroll next to Hozu riverthe Arashiyama with a bottomless glass of Japanese wine. Or take…

No coffee or wine! This is not my usual way of enjoying a few days away. Yet my recent stay at Palazzo Fiuggi was one of intense enjoyment, incredible food and full relaxation. This health and medical resort takes wellness to a whole new level and my recent 4 day stay…

In 2024, one of Zurich’s most majestic and luxurious hotels, the Dolder Grand is celebrating its 125th anniversary, marking a milestone in its storied history as a premier destination for luxury, art, and culinary excellence. Perched atop the central wooded mountain, Adlisberg hill. This palatial hotel, goes beyond traditional expectations…