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Nobis’ Grand Moorish Stage in Mallorca

Taking a 12th century Muslim palace in the center of Palma de Mallorca as its setting, the new Nobis Hotel Palma reimagines the spaces with a laid-back elegance and personal take on contemporary luxury.

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Seven Happy Memphis Design Hotels

We heart the devil-may-care punchy, pop colored, abstract, and graphic style of the boundary-pushing postmodernist group from the 1980s.

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A Greek Story in the Mountains

For an idyllic getaway, filled with the most spectacular mountain landscapes in Greece, with ancient ruins and artefacts steeped in mythology, head to Manna in Arcadia.

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Directions Magazine: A New Hedonism

“Whatever it is, don’t be afraid of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.” — Mary Oliver

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15 Hotels High on Nostalgia

What does travel nostalgia mean to you? Is it going back in time to another era or revisiting favorite childhood haunts?

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A New Way of Life in Mexico

In the Zihuatanejo region, on a wild peninsula alive with 177 acres of palm groves, Hotelito is at the heart of a growing creative community.

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Into the Woods with Fieke Mestdagh

We talked with the herbalist about her passion for going out into the forest, reconnecting and being in sync with nature like our ancestors, and what being out there can teach us about ourselves.

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A New Wave of Hospitality in Lombok

Developing as a sustainable alternative to Bali, Lombok is attracting the hip barefoot dreamers who now have a new gathering place.

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Where to Go in 2023

This year we invite you to dream, to give yourself time in a destination, and to revel in the joy that comes when we connect to a new land.

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Edible Masterpieces

Tantalizing temptations that our hotels create with such originality that you’ll be left savoring the taste long after you’ve gone.

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Seven Autumn Destinations to Fall For

Where to go to ponder fiery foliage, savor the season’s bounty, and above all cherish a contemplative silence to tend to one’s inner garden.

Ethical Ecotourism: What to Engage With and What to Avoid

From safaris to conservation experiences, engaging with wildlife—especially the captive kind—carries a responsibility to ensure our presence is positive for the animals and their environment.

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Where to Go Late Summer

To help you get inspired, we asked the inveterate travelers of Design Hotels where they’re headed.

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Seven of the Best Pools

Dive headfirst into these seven stunning aqueous spots, from horizon-edge infinity views, a lake-like oasis, to an iconic rooftop, and beyond, and you will stay chilled while the temperatures soar.