Forget the crowds and predictable holidays. Imagine a gentle breeze, a glass of top-quality Chianti and a view of the endless Tuscan hills. Welcome to the Fontanelle estate, where time stands still and where luxury is not just a word, but a way of life.
Accommodations
Tired of generic hotels where the only exciting thing is a mini bar? Forget sterile rooms and prepare for an aesthetic shock. In the heart of the Vipava Valley, we've discovered a destination that combines authentic rustic charm with the luxury of modern hedonism.
Did you think you had to fly halfway around the world for the perfect wellness getaway? No. The prestigious Global Spa Awards 2026 have just revealed what the most discerning have long known: the ultimate zen lies in Croatia. Get your favorite designer swimwear ready, as we take you to the Island of Vitality, where aristocratic history meets modern luxury.
Let's face it, when we hear the word "detox," most of us think of a week of relentless starvation, sipping suspiciously green smoothies that taste like wet earth, and endless bad moods. But what if we told you that there's a place where detoxing your body is synonymous with ultimate luxury, futuristic medicine, and pampering you've never even dreamed of? Forget the ascetic suffering of your home living room; welcome to a world where rigorous science meets uncompromising prestige. Step into the best detox hotel of 2026.
Tired of endless Zoom meetings and dark circles under your eyes that even the best concealer can't cover? Pack your favorite linen dresses and oversized sunglasses. We'll take you to a place where the word 'stress' doesn't even exist. Welcome to the heart of Tuscany, where among the green hills lies the elegant jewel of Relais Val d'Orcia, which will redefine your idea of the perfect rest. Prepare your taste buds and turn off your phones.
Forget the overcrowded and overly expensive Alps. This year, true hedonists are heading further east. Slovakia offers the perfect compromise: the Jasná ski resort for adrenaline junkies and the Bešeňová thermal park for those who prefer to sip cocktails in warm water. Add a luxury hotel and you have the recipe for a perfect winter break. Get your skis and your best swimsuits ready, because an unforgettable adventure awaits you!
Stars may still be synonymous with culinary prestige, but now Michelin's space cousin is replacing them with something new – the Michelin Key, a unique recognition for the best hotels in the world. It's not about how many pillows are on the bed or whether the room has a pool view, but about something much more subtle: the soul of a place. A hotel with a key is not just accommodation – it's a destination in itself.
Late summer has its own rhythm. The days are still bathed in sunshine, but the world is no longer blinded by the euphoria of heat. Nature is calming down in golden hues, tourists are slowly disappearing from postcards, the air becomes softer, more fragrant, more personal. This is a time for those who are looking for more than just a break – they are looking for an experience. A time when you can afford that luxurious silence that is often swallowed up by crowds and self-serve cocktail palm trees in summer. Villa Don Giordano offers just that.
On the island of Rab (Croatia), which has been called felix Arba – happy Rab since Roman times – there is a place hidden among the fragrant pine trees and the emerald sea that surpasses all notions of a perfect holiday. Arba Resort Valamar is not just a hotel. It is an orchestra of experiences in which every detail sounds like the perfect note of comfort, elegance and Mediterranean life. Nothing here is accidental – every drop of pool water, every gram of salt in the air breeze, every towel carefully folded on a sun lounger has its own purpose: to take you away from everyday life and bring you back – to yourself.
Something completely new is being born on the site of the former Hotel Pical in Poreč. The Poreč Valamar Pical Resort, scheduled to open in 2026, promises a new generation of luxury, not only for tourists, but also for the local community. The €139 million project will give Poreč a comprehensive resort that will transform the existing infrastructure on several levels.
If you thought Istria couldn't surprise you anymore, you clearly haven't met the new face of San Canzian yet. The legendary boutique hotel San Canzian, hidden among the hills of Buje, has long been considered an oasis of sophistication - and now it's writing a new chapter. And one that doesn't follow trends, but confidently sets them.
If you've ever wanted to escape the world and land somewhere among vines, ancient stones, and design aesthetics – welcome to Villa Ulmus. Here, the tree doesn't tell you stories, but rather silently watches you while you sip champagne in the jacuzzi.











