After five years of meticulous transformation, the private Île de Bendor is preparing for its grand reveal. This May, the legendary "miniature world" of Paul Ricard returns as a Zannier Hotels masterpiece—redefining the French Riviera with a blend of 1960s glamour and holistic slow-living.
While the rest of the Mediterranean chases the new and the loud, Forte dei Marmi remains a steadfast sanctuary for the "Old Guard." Nestled between the jagged marble peaks of the Apuan Alps and the golden expanse of the Tyrrhenian coast, this Tuscan enclave has spent decades perfecting the art of the discreet summer.
The 84 Rooms Guide to the best places to stay on Spain’s Costa Brava.
Our contributor Lassi Martikainen picks his favourite Greek island hotels for summer 2026.
After five years of meticulous transformation, the private Île de Bendor is preparing for its grand reveal. This May, the legendary "miniature world" of Paul Ricard returns as a Zannier Hotels masterpiece—redefining the French Riviera with a blend of 1960s glamour and holistic slow-living.
While the rest of the Mediterranean chases the new and the loud, Forte dei Marmi remains a steadfast sanctuary for the "Old Guard." Nestled between the jagged marble peaks of the Apuan Alps and the golden expanse of the Tyrrhenian coast, this Tuscan enclave has spent decades perfecting the art of the discreet summer.
The 84 Rooms Guide to the best places to stay on Spain’s Costa Brava.
Our contributor Lassi Martikainen picks his favourite Greek island hotels for summer 2026.
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Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia, Italy
Menorca, Spain
Sils im Engadin, Switzerland
A visionary masterpiece carved entirely from white tufo stone, Borgo Egnazia is not just a hotel; it is a meticulously reconstructed Puglian village that feels as though it has stood for centuries. Here, the rustic simplicity of the Adriatic coast meets world-class luxury. Lit by thousands of candles at night and scented by jasmine and lemon trees by day, it offers a cinematic escape into the heart of Mediterranean living.
