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.
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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.
The Croatian coast has become a paradise for high-end guests - many world celebrities and Hollywood actors spend their holidays there in private villas with sky-high prices. We present the five most expensive prestigious villas in Croatia, where overnight stays reach record amounts and where comfort is at the highest level.
When the gods create holiday destinations, they are most successful when they forget about humanity and let nature write the story. Where the blue of the sky merges endlessly with the blue of the sea, where vanilla is not just a taste but a scent in the air, and where time moves more slowly, lies an island that is not just a place to stay, but a revelation.
What makes a place perfect for a vacation? Good company, beautiful views, lots of space and few obligations. Villa Grandeca in Dalmatia combines all of this – and more. Here, every day is an opportunity to simply have a good time.
In the heart of the Istrian landscape, where olive groves meet the scent of the sea, stands a villa that is not just a place to live, but an experience. Design Villa Oliba is a contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean luxury, where architectural perfection is intertwined with the timeless peace of the Istrian landscape.
When we think of a seaside holiday, most people think of the turquoise Mediterranean or the rolling Atlantic. But somewhere in the north of Europe, among dunes, pine trees and wooden villas, the waves of the Baltic Sea gently caress the shores of countries that are often overlooked in travel conversations. And yet — right there, there are places that offer subtle beauty, healing silence and an unexpected wealth of experiences. Welcome to the north, where summer smells of tar, smoked fish and stories of centuries.
Forget about the meager pillows, the tent that defies the logic of assembly, and the salad from a plastic container. Welcome to Aminess Avalona Camping Resort, where camping is no longer an improvisation with nature, but a luxury that even five-star hotels would envy. On the southern tip of the island of Pag, a place awaits you that makes no secret of its ambitions – it wants to be the most beautiful campsite in the world. And guess what? It may have already succeeded. It is currently the best campsite in Croatia.