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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: wow factors included.

Welcome to Ikos Kissamos: Unconditional luxury is now available in 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

This new column transports you to distinctive destinations and examines the latest developments shaping the world of travel. It explores innovative luxury concepts in Vienna, exceptional flight experiences, inspiring mountain retreats, and offers a concise overview of global trends. Delivered in a concise, varied, and personally crafted style, it showcases the forces currently animating the industry.

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 luminous reprieve—and for inspiration to plan journeys that will at last materialize in a few short months. We present to you the most exquisite hotels on the Mediterranean—ideal for your summer vacation.

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The BEST HOTELS IN GERMANY 2026 have been announced!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations.

Perfection on 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 an individual has been...

Voting for the BEST HOTELS IN GERMANY 2026 is now open!

Choose your favorite hotel from May 4 to 15, 2026!

Luxury Deals

Sun Siyam Pasikudah – Boutique Luxury on Sri Lanka’s Pristine East Coast

Summer Pampering Moments on the Indian Ocean

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – An Exclusive Lifestyle in the Caribbean

Autumn Special – Enjoy a 40% Discount

Bairro Alto Hotel – Stylish Elegance in the Heart of Historic Lisbon

Discover Lisbon Through Art and Culture

Travel Insider

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...

Where the Night Shines

Darkness, biting cold, and a sky bursting with color: During the Norwegian winter, the Arctic Circle becomes the stage for a fascinating natural spectacle....

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

Saint Tropez

Sun, beach and this very bearable lightness of being: with this mix - as well as the young Brigitte Bardot - "Saint-Trop" became the favorite destination of...

St. Maarten!

Warm sand under your feet, the sound of the sea in your ears and warming rays of sunshine on your skin: the Caribbean island of St. Maarten offers the perfect...

Vienna

How do you become "Europe's most liveable capital"? Vienna's appeal cannot be explained by baroque charm, Sisi nostalgia and a wide range of cultural...

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