Right next door to one of France’s most romantic châteaux: Relais de Chambord

  Less than two hours from Paris, but a world away, Le Relais de Chambord is the only hotel on the Château de Chambord’s extensive estate. As the visitor approaches through the forest road, expectation builds. Then, as the extraordinary Château comes into view, its magical atmosphere takes hold. The Château de Chambord stands in … Read more

Fun things to do in Siena in one day

To spend a wonderful holiday in a place like Siena, one of the most sought-after destinations in Tuscany by worldwide tourists, I think it’s useful to plan in advance an itinerary through its historic center, taking advantage of a medieval hamlet full of hidden gems, listed by Unesco as World Heritage Site. You can easily … Read more

W Budapest set to be housed in the impressive Drechsler Palace Budapest

Slated to Open in 2020, W Budapest Will Reimagine the Iconic Dreschler Palace Budapest. W Hotels Worldwide is ‘Making an Entrance’ into Hungary with W Budapest hotel. Located on Andrassy Avenue (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) the hotel will be situated on the city’s most luxurious shopping street located directly across from the State Opera … Read more

The highest train journeys on Earth with South America’s first luxury sleeper train

Belmond Andean Explorer is Peru’s First Luxury Sleeper Train. From May 2017, South America’s first luxury sleeper train will traverse the Peruvian Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa to deliver the highest train journeys on Earth. Belmond Andean Explorer in Peru luxury sleeper train is owned by PeruRail, a 50%/50% joint venture between … Read more

Sofitel Luang Prabang: Old-world nostalgia enhanced by 21st-century amenities

History, heritage and French hospitality in Laos. Surrounded by a lush tropical garden, the new Sofitel Luang Prabang enhances the charm of a UNESCO heritage building with French luxury. Life is enjoyed slowly and vividly in Luang Prabang town and at the elegant new Sofitel hotel, the century-old former governor’s mansion protected by UNESCO, which … Read more

In the heart of the Mayan World: El Convento Boutique Hotel Antigua Guatemala

An atmospheric haven set in the historic town of Antigua Guatemala. What is today Guatemala was for centuries part of the Mayan civilization. Most of the country was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, becoming part of the colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). In Antigua Guatemala’s culturally fascinating atmosphere with brightly painted … Read more