Travel Inspirations

As we travel a lot throughout the year, we have created this section to give you a little overview of interesting destinations – with insights from our ambassadors and recommendations by some locals.

Stars in the Alps Austria

Eight family-run gourmet hotels in Austria, from the Bregenzerwald to southern Styria, with Michelin stars, Gault&Millau toques and a typical menu for each.

The Perfect Guide to Merano South Tyrol

Merano is enjoying a revival, thanks to new hotels, restaurants and shops. Our guide to where to eat, shop, hike and stay in and around the old spa town.

Munich - Marseille Munich, Germany – Marseille, France

Nine stages, nine dreamy hotels: our road trip from Munich across the Alps and Liguria to Provence.

A Visit to Beirut Beirut / Lebanon

Design week, art studios, beach clubs and kibbeh nayeh: our ambassador Eftihia on three days in Beirut, a city of poetic chaos that stays defiantly alive.

Italia e Amore Emilia-Romagna & Tuscany / Italy

An off-season road trip in an electric car through Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany: Roncolo 1888, Agrivilla i Pini and Follonico, plus the best stops along the way.

A trip to Filicudi Sicily

Shimmering like a great whale in the southern Mediterranean the island of Filicudi attracts a young and nature-loving crowd in the summer.

The Pretty Hotels of Paris Paris / France

Our four favorite Paris hotels with real value for money, chosen from around 20 we visited in person: Pulitzer, Hôtel du Sentier, HOY and Henriette.

The Best Ski Hotels in the Alps 2026/27 The Alps

Our 11 favorite ski hotels, chalets and huts for winter 2026/27, from Adelboden and Lech to the Dolomites: small, personally run and close to the slopes.

Tour des Alpes Bavaria / Tyrol

A road trip through the Bavarian and Austrian Alps with three Pretty Hôtels: the Alpenloge in the Allgäu, Der Lermooser in Tyrol and Blyb. on Lake Tegernsee.

Where to Go, Stay and Eat in Sicily Sicily / Italy

A road trip around Sicily from Palermo via Taormina, Etna and Noto to Ragusa and Siculiana: where to stay, eat and swim, and what to skip.

Ten Lovely Hidden Gems for Summer Where to go?

Ten small, beautiful B&Bs and hideaways in Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland and Germany that you should visit at least once in your life.

Winter Magic in Bad Gastein Bad Gastein / Salzburger Land / Austria

Get cozy in Austria’s unique Belle Époque resort: snow-sure slopes, Negroni instead of schnapps, and three tried-and-tested places to stay in Bad Gastein.

Laura’s Personal Best-Of List for an Italian Summer Italy unplugged

Our ambassador Laura grew up in Le Marche and later scouted destinations for magazines. Here are her favorite beaches, restaurants and hotels across Italy.

The Most Beautiful Hotels in South Tyrol The North of Italy

Our 20 favorite hotels in the mountains south of the Brenner Pass, from Merano and Lana to Brixen and Bruneck, with an overview of which hotel suits whom.