If you are looking for complete relaxation, wellness pampering and top-notch services, Austria offers you some very special vacation spots. Here are the 10 best spa hotels that will make you forget about everyday stress and fully focus on yourself.
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The Goriška brda, a Slovenian jewel, where vineyards spread across the hills and meet the horizon in the distance, are a true paradise for lovers of nature, cuisine and, of course, wine. But this enchanting landscape offers even more – luxury villas with swimming pools, where guests can enjoy total comfort, far away from the everyday hustle and bustle. Imagine sipping a glass of premium local wine by the pool while the sunset paints the landscape in golden hues. It is a place where time stands still and relaxation takes on a whole new meaning.
If you need a place where you can completely switch off the outside world and immerse yourself in the silence of nature, then the new version of the Cendevaves Hotel will delight you. In December 2024, the hotel in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena will come to life as Cendevaves Alpine Silence – an oasis of peace where you will wake up to views of the magnificent Dolomites. But it is not a completely new hotel, but rather a renovated version of an existing hotel that brings modern comfort and luxury to the heart of unspoiled nature.
Imagine the scene: the golden sun glistens on the surface of the Adriatic Sea, the white pebbles of the seaside walkways crunch below you, and the air smells of the sea mixed with the gentle breeze of the pine trees. All this and more awaits you at Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa, a unique gem hidden in the picturesque bay of the Trieste Sea.
Have you ever dreamed of waking up to the view of the blue sea of the Amalfi Coast? At Hotel Miramalfi, this dream turns into reality.
When you think of Zanzibar, the image of white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and palm trees gently swaying in the wind is bound to conjure up before your eyes. Ycona Eco-Luxury Resort offers you all this, but adds something more - eco-friendly luxury that will completely overwhelm you. Hidden between fragrant spice gardens and rich jungle, Ycona is not just a hotel, but an ecosystem of amenities where luxury is intertwined with sustainability. Their motto "ethical, responsible, sustainable and luxurious" is not just a phrase, but a promise that they keep with every fork, every solar-powered pool and every bit of nature they nurture.
When you climb the 1,769-meter-high Gerlitzen plateau in Austrian Carinthia, a real mountain paradise spreads out in front of you - Mountain Resort Feuerberg, where luxury wellness pampering meets natural beauty. This 4-star superior hotel with 14 comfortable alpine huts offers an unforgettable combination of activity and relaxation all year round.
When you want to spice up your vacation with a touch of exclusivity, maybe even magic, then the Unique Club at Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort is the right place for you. On the white sands of Playa Bávaro and next to the turquoise Caribbean Sea, you will experience luxury that will allow you to forget everything - except how endlessly you enjoy yourself.
When it comes to motor racing, there are few that carry as much historical and cultural significance as the famous 1000 Miglia. First organized in 1927, this legendary race was initially a speed test on the open roads between Brescia and Rome and back. With a total length of 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles), it quickly became one of the most demanding and famous races of the time.
If you've ever dreamed of waking up in a true castle idyll surrounded by mists rising above a crystal lake, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl will certainly not disappoint you. This renovated 15th-century castle beauty on the shores of Lake Fuschl in Austria is the perfect combination of historic heritage and modern luxury, taken over by the Rosewood hotel chain after extensive renovations. And where else could you try swimming in a pool with a view of the Alpine peaks like here?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend your vacation in a castle? Hotel Schloss Mittersill offers you just that – and more. Perched on a hill above the Salzach Valley, this medieval castle has been overlooking the idyllic landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park and the Kitzbühel Alps for more than 900 years. But don't just expect historical mystique – a perfect symbiosis between tradition and modern luxury awaits you here.
When you cross the threshold of the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba on the idyllic island of Aruba, you are welcomed into a very special oasis of peace, hidden among the lush tropical gardens of a former coconut plantation. Located just steps from the popular Palm Beach, the hotel offers a completely different experience - an intimate escape from the tourist bustle created by 49 luxurious private bungalows (casitas) with their own terraces and outdoor showers.