The game-changers

Forget ordinary and predictable. If 'stay home, stay safe' taught us anything, it's that holidays aren't enough – we want experiences!

 

The Palladian façade of Fairmont Carton House; photo courtesy of Accor.

New era for Fairmont Carton House


The ambitious multi-million Euro refurbishment and rebranding of Irish landmark estate Carton House is now complete with the hotel and golf course reopening earlier this year.

 

 

Illume by Paul Ferrante. Photo courtesy of Ojai Valley Inn

In pursuit of wellness


Wellness tourism: the trend that takes 'me time' to new levels.

 

 

Volcanic spring resorts, once celebrated as health destinations, are today extolled for their benefits to the skin.

Ancient meets contemporary


First established in 1919, Terme di Saturnia Natural Destination has undergone a contemporary makeover to celebrate its 101st anniversary. Its new look has been designed by London-based studio THDP and takes the minerality and volatile elements of this unique site as its inspiration.

 

 

The striking lobby of Ace Hotel Brooklyn; photo by Kent Johnson, courtesy of Ace Hotel.

Art at the heart:
Ace Hotel Brooklyn

Rearing 13-storeys into the sky like a Bauhaus campus, the Ace Hotel Brooklyn has been designed by Roman and Williams and architect Stonehill Taylor with an artist’s sensibility in mind.

 

 

Cathrine Burke and Niall Campbell, owners of Breac.House

At the far edge of Ireland


Located on the Horn Head peninsula in Donegal, Breac.House is a very unique place. This design-led boutique bed and breakfast makes the most of the captivating landscapes of the Wild Atlantic Way with breathtaking views built into
every guest room.