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The Best of the Best: Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2026

The winners have been announced: Each year, the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards provide a truly singular occasion to celebrate exceptional achievements. For the 13th time, Connoisseur Circle has honoured the world’s finest hosts and brought them into the spotlight.

The “Wow” in the Desert

Nowhere else can you experience star glamour and architecture, wellness oases, and desert chic in such an Oscar-worthy way as in Palm Springs, California: jaw-dropping moments included.

Welcome to Ikos Kissamos: Unconditional luxury is now available on Crete as well.

Located in a still-unspoiled corner of the Chania region, the new Ikos Kissamos marries contemporary architecture with the island’s authentic character. Here, the emphasis is on open spaces, nature, and mindful relaxation—perfectly complemented by the time-tested Ikos comfort.

Ladies First: Gourmet trip Bangkok

Bangkok has become a gourmet hotspot. 39 Michelin stars shine above the metropolis and six locations are on the list of "The World's 50 Best Restaurants". More than anywhere else, it is female chefs who wield the sceptre in the kitchen. CC author Kiki Baron took a look into their pots.

Mr. & Ms. Connoisseur: The Latest from the World of Luxury Travel

We are savouring an urban highlight in Frankfurt, basking in the admiration of tourists at the Tower of Florence, seeking a deeper insight into the private villa realm, and discovering why honeymoons are so important.

Summer Dreaming: These Are the Places We're Dreaming of Right Now!

It feels as though winter will never relinquish its grip, the days are brief, and the craving for sunshine deepens with every glance out the window. All the more vital, then, is the need for a beacon of hope—and for inspiration to plan journeys that will at last unfold in a few months’ time. We present the most exquisite hotels on the Mediterranean—ideal for your summer vacation.

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Mr. & Ms. Connoisseur

Luxury travel with a personal touch: The new column from the heart of the company.

The BEST HOTELS IN GERMANY 2026 have been announced!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations.

Perfection at every level

For 26 years, Katja Newman has been the managing partner of the Parkhotel Adler in the Black Forest resort town of Hinterzarten. When someone has been running a...

Luxury Deals

Aguas de Ibiza Grand Luxe Hotel – A Sustainable Lifestyle with a View of the Mediterranean Sea

Enjoy a refined 15% discount.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai – Where Lava, Lagoons, and the Pacific Ocean Converge

Up to 400 USD in resort credit per day

Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas – Where Thailand's Coast Reveals Its Most Serene Side

Indulge in three nights, yet pay for only two.

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Dine-around: To mark its anniversary, the Belvédère Hotel family is serving a refined array of culinary delights.

Four restaurants, four culinary philosophies, and a single, cohesive hotel experience: In its 150th anniversary year, the Belvédère Hotel family in Scuol is...

Within the verdant enclave

Alpine, Italian, and surprisingly modern: South Tyrol combines la dolce vita with a sense of style, demonstrating just how bold, elegant, and—of...

Friends of the Caribbean

New impetus for the Caribbean: current tourism campaigns

Discover more!

Splish Splash for a good cause

Swimming, snorkeling and diving with Impact

Montpelier Nevis Debuts Newly Designed Guest Rooms

Sparkling for its Diamond Anniversary

Destinations

Thailand

Luxury travel rethought: In Thailand, exclusivity is combined with sustainability. Instead of just comfort, the country's resorts and regions are increasingly... (Promotion)

Maldives

Holidays in the Maldives - The ecological paradise The boom in the Maldives continues. This is demonstrated by the fact that international luxury hotel groups...

Montenegro

From the southernmost fjord in Europe to the second deepest canyon in the world: Montenegro presents itself as a mini state of superlatives on just 13,812 km2...

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