First Look: Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka
Kyushu pied-à-terre.
High above Hakata Bay on the island of Kyushu in Japan, the Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, occupies the top nine floors of the 25-storey main tower of the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex
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First Look: The Blue Lagoon’s New Retreat in the Icelandic Highlands
Immerse yourself in Iceland’s rugged, otherworldly landscape.
For travellers who want to immerse themselves in Iceland’s rugged, otherworldly landscape, an adventure at the Retreat’s new Highland Base – Kerlingarfjöll beckons.
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island: Immersion in Unspoiled Nature
Luxury getaway.
At just 200 metres long by 200 metres wide and with only 15 overwater villas, Kudadoo is an intimate and understated statement of ultraluxury designed by Yuji Yamazaki.
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos: A Relaxing Refuge of Sleek Desert Design
Beachfront sanctuary.
The real world quickly fades into the background upon arrival at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, a new sprawling beachfront sanctuary on the tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, just outside Cabo San Lucas.
Inside Paris’ Haute New Hotel
With Italianate sophistication and unobtrusive opulence, Bulgari Hotel Paris adds new sparkle to the city of light.
Compared to Paris’ old-world, grand dame hotels dripping in gold-leaf boiserie and crystal that outdates Napoleon, the new Bulgari Hotel Paris—the seventh property from the Italian jewellery house—appears pared back and casual. But look a little closer, and this new address quickly reveals its Roman heritage and Parisian postal code.
Glamping and Castle Stays in This Dreamy Stretch of Irish Countryside
Living lavishly.
In Slane Village, in Boyne Valley, about 35 minutes from Dublin, the lush valley with its crisscrossing canals and rolling hills are so scenic, the landscape has been used as the backdrop for shows like Game of Thrones . But now, the region is drawing tourists for a different reason: farm-to-table dining, glamping, and stays at the namesake castle.
Island Getaways for Sun-Starved Travellers
Calling your name.
If you are finding it hard to thaw out after a Canadian winter, the good news is that there are other parts of the world where the sun shines brightly and sandy white beaches beckon. To get some sun to even out your ski-goggle tan lines, here are some island escapes with luxury hotels that are calling your name.
Post-closure, This Historic Swiss Luxury Hotel Is Blooming With Wellness
Flower power.
General manager Nathalie Seiler-Hayez thinks the hotel has more to offer than just the white-tablecloth service it is known for.
Borgo Santo Pietro: A Bucolic Home Away From Home in the Tuscan Countryside
Focus beyond the horizon.
Borgo, as it’s called for short, certainly feels like paradise. And not just for the luxurious accommodations, which consist of 22 spacious rooms and suites in a soothing palette of neutrals and greens and travertine floors.
