GoldenEye
Famous for being Ian Fleming’s hideaway, where he brought the James Bond novels to life, GoldenEye is a true paradise and offers a collection of villas, cottages and beach huts, beautifully set amongst lush tropical gardens, private beaches and secret coves. In the spa overlooking the water, you can regain your balance with treatments made from local ingredients. Days here are filled with snorkelling and paddleboarding in the crystal-clear waters, or exploring by kayak. The experience is complemented by authentic, seasonal Jamaican cuisine that delights the senses.
Makanyi Lodge
Suspended between the silence of the bush and the enchantment of the wilderness, Makanyi Lodge is nestled in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, on the edge of the Kruger National Park. Family-run, it offers a rare and precious safari experience, far from crowded routes and punctuated only by the rhythm of the savannah. The seven suites and the family suite – spacious, intimate, nestled in the quiet – open out onto pools teeming with life and endless vistas, amidst glowing fireplaces and bathtubs with views. Each stay is tailor-made, with total flexibility and sincere attention to detail. Here, hospitality is an act of love for the land and its inhabitants, and each departure holds something more than a memory: a deep connection with wild Africa.
Ngala Safari Lodge
Ngala Safari Lodge is nestled in a private concession within the legendary Kruger National Park. Here, the safari takes on an intimate and exclusive dimension: 14,700 hectares of unspoilt wilderness where you can follow in the footsteps of the Big Five, accompanied by experienced rangers and ancestral silence. The twenty thatched-roof cottages, embellished with romantic furnishings and period memorabilia, and the family villa welcome guests among bright windows, private verandas and spacious bathrooms. The days flow by between tailor-made safaris, dinners under the stars, massages in the open-air lounge and swimming in the bush-view pool. For an unforgettable experience, spend a night suspended between sky and savannah in the atmospheric Ngala Treehouse.
Lairds Lodge Country Estate
In the green heart of the Garden Route, Lairds Lodge is a retreat that smells of old wood, convivial dinners and sunsets reflected in the vineyards. The Cape Dutch-style lodge, set in 24 hectares of tranquillity, enshrines the essence of South African hospitality: sincere smiles, thoughtful details and that rare sense of being able to feel at home away from home. The elegant, airy rooms overlook the tranquil gardens, while the swimming pools offer spots for pure relaxation. Every evening, the table opens as an invitation to share, amid local aromas, selected wines and stories that flow as slowly as good brandy.
Pineapple House Boutique Hotel
Located in Cape Town’s vibrant Sea Point district, this boutique hotel with eclectic charm is an ode to the joy of living: each room is a world of its own, dressed in bold fabrics, inspiring artwork and details that tell stories. Nothing is left to chance, yet everything has the spontaneous flavour of a home where one feels truly welcome. A symbol of hospitality and warmth, the pineapple is here more than a decorative motif: it is the sign of a sincere welcome, made up of smiles, style and authentic relationships. At Pineapple House Boutique Hotel you can relax by the outdoor pool, enjoy a breakfast prepared with local ingredients and enjoy personalised services to make every moment special.
Future Found Sanctuary
Nestled between the slopes of Table Mountain and the vineyards of Constantia, this exclusive retreat is much more than a hotel: it is an invitation to rediscover authentic wellness. Every detail, from the farm-to-table cuisine to the regenerative nature trails, reconnects body and spirit in harmony with the earth. The gardens, natural pools and Sensorium Spa, with sensory pathways inspired by the five elements, create an ideal environment for relaxation and meditation. Surrounded by the tranquillity of a thousand-year-old landscape, South African art, breathtaking views and service that anticipates every desire, the Future Found Sanctuary is a place where everything finds new light.
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa is located on the tranquil bay of Grand Cul-de-Sac in Saint Barth. The refined design, by Sybille de Margerie, combines French minimalism and natural tones, offering rooms and suites with private terraces and spectacular ocean views. The Abyss restaurant serves French-Caribbean cuisine, while the spa, in partnership with La Mer, offers holistic treatments.
Villa Eden
In the charming town of Merano, Villa Eden embraces a philosophy of excellence focused on personal wellbeing and a renewed self-image. Its holistic lifestyle approach spans from nutrition and physical activity to beauty treatments and stress reduction, offering guests a transformative and deeply restorative experience.
Six Senses Zighy Bay
On Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, where rugged mountains meet the crystalline sea, Six Senses Zighy Bay offers a secluded retreat for those seeking pure relaxation or thrilling adventure. Nestled between the dramatic Hajar Mountains and the fjord-like coastline, the resort features 84 stone, wood, and bamboo villas designed to blend harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.
Atlantis The Royal
Standing out among the new icons of Dubai’s skyline, Atlantis The Royal invites guests to experience a level of luxury that redefines imagination itself. Designed by some of the world’s most renowned architects, designers, and artists, this visionary hotel is a destination where boundaries are made to be pushed.
