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From the moment I stepped from the boat I could tell that I was going to like Spetses very much. The picturesque old harbour and Dápia, a tourist and commercial center where the heart of the island’s entertainment beats, are the trademarks of Spetses. They are overlooked by whitewashed, neoclassical …

Praised as a destination where ‘nothing is impossible,’ there’s plenty to see and experience in this dream country… Australia has everything; natural beauty and stunning landscapes, world-class beaches, fascinating food scene, two world class cities like Sydney and Melbourne, a strong sporting culture and wine industry, a multicultural society and …

Just outside downtown Shanghai, an ancient camphor forest sets the scene for Amanyangyun. Saved from demolition, these Ming- and Qing-dynasty dwellings have been reassembled, brick by ancient brick, to create peaceful, refined spaces. Light-filled with forest views, interiors are finished in wood, stone and bamboo. Embracing a restful, earthy palette, …

Sicily has long been a crossroads and of Mediterranean culture and has a fascinating Greek temples, Norman churches and Baroque cities. Sicily has also natural wonders like still smoking Mount Etna and crystal clear beaches especially in the eastern and southern part of the island.. I have been in Palermo …

Casa Cook Kos is on an untouched stretch of golden-sand coast, lapped by the bluest of the Aegean waters. Windswept dunes rise gently and gradually merge with a vast stretch of countryside. To set the scene for  summer escape, the rooms are little enclaves grouped around courtyards and gardens. The …

Thomas Cook”s first launch of a new hotel brand Casa Cook Rhodes designed by  Lambs & Lions, interior designer Annabell Kutucu and architect Vana Pernari.  Set against a stretch of muscular rocky hills, the vibe is resolutely mid-century California louche with accents of exposed stone walls, timber decks and pergolas, …

Internationally acclaimed chef Daniel Rose of Spring and La Bourse et La Vie in Paris has made his way to NYC to open a restaurant with famed restaurateur Stephen Starr. A menu of simple yet refined dishes reflects Rose’s personal vision of classic French cuisine aimed at bringing great food …

Restored from decaying, abandoned ancient caves in the village of Matera in southern Italy, Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita offers guests a new take on authenticity. Preserving the existing architecture and local aesthetic, hotelier Kihlgren has created 18 impeccable rooms in the oldest part of the ancient cave dwellings. In …

Nestled within more than 2,170 acres of pristine Caribbean jungle,  Amanera  overlooks the ocean from Playa Grande, whose golden sands make it one of the region’s most beautiful beaches.Dovetailing with the pristine natural beauty of the Dominican Republic and with uninterrupted views of the mile-long sands of Playa Grande beach, Amanera’s casitas …