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Flourishing Florence

The city’s rich cultural heritage is shaped and safeguarded by its influential families, revealing proud traditions of craftsmanship and artistry, all set against a uniquely captivating backdrop.

  • 2 min read
  • 17.11.2025
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Best of British Countryside – The Country Hotel Matfen Hall

A visit to the Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate in the northeast of England is like stepping into a scene from Downton Abbey. Here, British restraint meets aristocratic elegance, whether you’re enjoying afternoon tea, a champagne tasting, a round of golf or a spa experience amidst the green Northumberland landscape. It’s all about celebrating the finer side of country life – with a distinctly British flair.

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Berlin, now!

Cosmopolitan, creative, vibrant – yet mindful of its dark past. Nowhere do history and future come together more intriguingly than in the rapidly changing German capital.

  • 1 min read
  • 31.05.24
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Rome – The Eternal City

With over 2,800 years of history etched into its ancient monuments, Rome, the heart of Italy, preserves its past while celebrating the beauty of the present.

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A family affair – The exclusive hotels of Oetker Collection

From baking powder to luxury hotels. Exquisitely appointed, highly elegant and super discreet – that unique mix describes every hotel in the family-owned Oetker Collection. Here are their new masterpieces.

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Grüezi, Zurich!

A global financial center with a characterful old town, surrounded by water and mountains, Zurich celebrates its diversity. The attractive Swiss city is one of the most livable places in the world.

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Howdy, Nashville!

Welcome to the country music capital of the world. A welcoming Southern city where they dance in cowboy boots and listen to singer-songwriters in honky-tonks.

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  • 13.01.2025
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In good weather, you can see the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from the hotel room. The hotel is surrounded by a two-hectare park where lemon trees, wisteria, and bougainvillea grow.

Close to the Gods – The Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento

Boasting a picture-perfect view of the Gulf of Naples, the legendary Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria has been owned and operated by the Fiorentino family since 1834. For five generations, they have preserved and celebrated the history of this sparkling jewel of elegance in Sorrento.

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New York, naturally

The high-octane megacity with its world-famous skyscrapers offers a surprising number of peaceful spots in which to unwind. A stroll through the Big Apple’s iconic parks and cozy gardens.

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  • 25.08.2025
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A Glimpse of Paradise – The island Elang at Bawah Reserve

Imagine an island where you can enjoy true solitude, picnics under palm trees and sundowners around a campfire followed by fine dining. Welcome to Elang, part of the Bawah Reserve. It belongs to the Anambas archipelago in the South China Sea, a cluster of 250 islands between Malaysia and Borneo far off the beaten tourist track.

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