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Zürich
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Inverness
Situated around eight miles from the shores of Loch Ness, a 300 year-old Baronial castle has been attentively refurbished and reimagined, Aldourie Castle Estate now a premier Scottish retreat offering elegance fused with homelike qualities to its...
South Tyrol
With roots dating back to 1450, Fink is a nine-bedroom inn with centuries-old stone walls and vaults. A former coppersmith, post office, and coffeehouse, the boutique property nods to its past, present and future thanks to a thoughtful restoration...
Baden-Württemberg
Situated in Geisingen, in southwest Germany's Baden-Württemberg state, 1280 Krone is a member of The Aficionados that blends raw architecture with rustic flare, the boutique hotel and restaurant — having welcomed guests in some form or another...
Italy
Hidden among a the lush landscape of a neighbouring centuries-old forest, Vocabolo Moscatelli — a member of The Aficionados — is a 12 room and suites hotel where rich Italian history and elegant mid-20th century style collide throughout....
Venice
Located in one of the oldest palazzos in Venice, and housed in a 13th-century Venetian-Byzantine palace, The Venice Venice Hotel is owned by husband and wife team Francesca Rinaldo and Alessandro Gallo, and pays homage to 'La Dominante' and the...
Tinos
An eight-room design hotel awaits those who travel to Tinos, Under The Sun (a member of The Aficionados) a raw and natural addition to the island's already astonishing landscape; blending sky and sea with rugged architecture to create the perfect...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
The purpose of nursing homes is to provide older people at risk with the care and attention they require in a secure setting. For some residents, however, the truth is unsettling: abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. Nursing home...
Dispatches
China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
Dispatches
It's important to pick the right company to clean your air ducts so that your home stays healthy and safe. When your air ducts are clean, the air quality inside your home is better, which is good for everyone's health. But how do you choose which...
Dispatches
We’ve all seen them. You know, rickety and rusty carports dragging down a property’s curb appeal. In fact, the eyesore is all you pay attention to. Even though carport designs have improved over the years the structures still lack some curb...