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Envisioned by talented designer Frank de Bruijn, the HotTug has quickly become one of the Netherlands’ quirkiest new inventions. A boat and a floating Jacuzzi in the same time, this ingenious concept is the first wood-fired floating hot tub in the world and offers tremendous experiences whether you’re looking for a bit of romance or just want to take a unique recreational boat trip down the legendary Dutch canals with your friends or colleagues.
I can’t get enough of this stylish backpack from Horizn Studios. Made from water-resistant, 100% recycled materials, it’s lightweight, soft to the touch, and sleeker than most, all while holding everything you need to make it through the day.
Nestled in dreamy jungle surrounds, about 30 min drive from Amlapura, Hideout Horizon is the ideal adventure seeker's getaway. Created by Bali-based Studio WNA, the exotic three-level structure is completely open, with bespoke bamboo furnishings throughout and a welcoming indoor-outdoor plunge pool for refreshing dips.
Striking sustainable design, helicopter rides over the blood-orange dunes, and stargazing sessions with an astronomer - you don’t get many chances to experience the otherworldly Namib desert this way. Renovated by architect Jack Alexander and Fox Browne Creative agency, the recently opened andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge offers all these and much more amidst one of Africa’s most spellbinding landscapes.
An oasis of calm and style perfectly in sync with the surrounding nature, Lamia del Riccio is a stellar example of traditional dwelling renovation done right. Nestled in the Apulian countryside, near Ostuni, this family-run holiday home combines vernacular architecture with a modern Mediterranean flair, courtesy of Italian designer Gian Paolo Guerra. The property revolves around a newly built limestone lamia (typical to the area), but the master bedroom suite is housed in an original Saracen trullo.
The last few years have been all about drinking coffee in inspiring surroundings, and that’s exactly what Kaizen - a beautifully designed cafe in Bangkok's hipster-loving Ekamai - stands for.
Mexico is in the midst of an architectural revolution, and this whimsical retreat outside Tulum is very much part of it. Immersed in the jungles of the Unesco-protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere, this villa is a masterclass in green luxury - sustainably designed, expertly staffed, and blissfully embedded in nature.
Who doesn’t love an A-frame cabin in the woods? Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, only an hour and a half east of Seattle, and surrounded by some of the best hikes in the Pacific Northwest, Sky Haus is the perfect place to escape from everyday life.
Santorini is an island where hotels compete for views of mesmerizing seascapes and sunsets, and Andronis Arcadia delivers them in spades. But that’s not all that draws in vacationers - the stylish all-suite hotel on the edge of Oia is replete with amenities and looks like it came out of the pages of a decor magazine.
Set in extensive manicured grounds along Mallorca’s lesser developed south east shore, this sleek, sprawling hotel balances blissful relaxation with endless adventures, all while delivering some of the best coastal views in this part of the island.
Built by hand over a period of four years, Vora Private Villas is a splendid Santorini hotel fusing minimalistic Cycladic design with vernacular architecture high above the majestic Aegean Sea.
Designed by its architect owner, Swell is a fresh take on the area's traditional aesthetic, with thatched palm roofs, tropical outdoor showers, and colorful textiles handmade by local artisans. It sits on a volcanic black sand beach in El Paredón, the nation’s secret surfing paradise, and oozes bohemian sophistication through every square foot.
Although smack dab in downtown Kyoto, MOGANA Hotel emanates calm and serenity with its clean lines, subdued color palette, and glorious interplay of light and darkness.