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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Mnemba Island Lodge
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La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
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Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Hotel Bettei Umi and Mori is located on the site of a villa built in 1902 by Prince Sadanaru, the 21st Fushimi no Miya Imperial Family, on a vast 33,000 square meter site surrounded by the sea and forest. You can enjoy the lighthouse, moon and stars from all rooms with ocean view and open-air bath.
This hotel is located on the former site of the villa of Fushiminomiya Imperial Prince Sadanaru, where all rooms have an open-air bath with an ocean view and the moon, stars, and lighthouse are all to yourself.
You can enjoy the sunrise and fantastic night unique to the easternmost point of Kanto. All of the spacious guest rooms of 58 square meters or more are equipped with open-air baths. Please enjoy the dishes that make the most of the local ingredients
Villa Zuikakuso
The corridor leading to the detached room, where the sound of the waves is pleasant, will take you to a quiet space. There are 6 detached rooms, all with open-air baths, each with a different taste, so please choose the one that suits your taste.
Rooms
This room is spacious and comes with a full range of amenities and equipment. From the 1st floor terrace and the 2nd and 3rd floor balconies, you can see the Pacific Ocean and the Inubosaki Lighthouse where ships come and go. All rooms are equipped with an open-air bath, and you can enjoy a natural hot spring in the villa building.
Meal
By the time the evening supper is served, the light of the lighthouse reaches the dining table. We have terrace seats with a nice view and private rooms with a calm atmosphere. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine using fresh fish and vegetables unique to Choshi.
Choshi fishing port boasts the largest amount of catches in Japan. Offshore, the Kuroshio Current, one of the world’s largest warm currents, collides with the Oyashio Current, a cold current rich in nutrients.
In addition, Japan’s largest river, the Tone River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean in Choshi, is also rich in nutrients, so there are plenty of fish species such as red sea bream, bonito, tuna, sardine, saury, mackerel, swordfish, yellowtail, horse mackerel, and flounder. is. Please enjoy the freshly caught fish at the villa Sea and Forest.
We offer dishes made with fresh local vegetables and fruits. All of them are vegetables and fruits grown by local farmers with confidence.
“Hishio” is said to be the root of soy sauce. A seasoning that was eaten among the nobility during the Heian period. It is brewed at Yamaju Shoten in Choshi and sold under the name of “Hishio.” At Bettei Umi to Mori, it is served with sashimi for dinner. Please enjoy it with sashimi.
If you come to Choshi, please try Chiba’s local sake. We offer “Choshi no Homare” in Choshi, “Koshifurui” in Katsuura, and “Iwanoi” in Onjuku. We also have a variety of wines, beers and whiskeys.
Seafood Dining Ruri
In addition to canter seats where the chef grills wagyu beef and seafood in front of you, we also have table seats with an ocean view overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and large and small private rooms for entertainment and dinner. Enjoy a special lunch and dinner at the resort hotel.
Dinner
Enjoy carefully selected ingredients to your heart’s content. I want to see the happy faces of customers when they eat! With that in mind, we purchase fresh ingredients from local fishing ports and local producers every morning.
Choshi’s fishing kinme
The offshore area of Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, is one of the best fishing grounds in Japan due to the confluence of the cold Oyashio Current and the warm Kuroshio Current, as well as the influx of nutrient salts from the Tone River. The alfonsino offshore of Choshi is filled with year-round fat, which is outstanding compared to those from other production areas.
Operations begin before dawn. Choshi Tsurikinme is an alfonsino that is carefully caught one by one using a pole-and-line fishing method called the tatenawa fishing method. There are no scratches on the fish body because it is caught by hand fishing.
We also pay attention to handling on board and at the market, and bids are made at the market in the morning of the day. For this reason, it is shipped with extremely high freshness. A newly caught alfonsino still has a silver belly.
Rinse immediately with ice water to prevent loss of freshness. By keeping it as fresh as it is, the whole body will gradually be dyed bright red. It will be kept cold until it is sorted in the market.
We carefully select the best fish and purchase them directly from the fishing port according to the menu of the inn on that day. Because it is “Sea and Forest” in Choshi City, which has a rich fishing ground, it is possible to provide the alfonsino that is caught on the day.
The secret to the deliciousness of Choshi Tsurikinme is the refined fat that has been used for years. The warm and cold currents that collide off the coast of Choshi produce abundant plankton, which attracts many small fish to eat.
Choshi Tsurikinme fish off the coast of Choshi, which is blessed with an abundance of food, has high-quality fat throughout the year. In addition, alfonsino is rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, as well as vitamins and minerals, as well as collagen.
Ise lobster from Ohara Port
An abundance of seafood is caught in the Sotobo area. In particular, spiny lobster from the Ohara coast has been certified as a pride fish with one of the largest catches in Japan. Purchasers with brokerage qualifications purchase directly from Ohara fishing port. We carefully select the best seafood according to the contents of the menu.
The spiny lobster in Sotobo, which has been forged by the Kuroshio current, has a wonderful sense of touch and a dark red color, and is gorgeous to look at. This spiny lobster is also certified as a brand marine product that Chiba Prefecture is proud of.
Choshi’s Fresh Tsuna
Most of the tuna we usually eat is quick-frozen and thawed, but in Choshi, only freshly caught raw tuna goes to the fishing port. No matter how well you defrost the frozen food, the cells will break and the liquid will drip.This raw tuna from Choshi has a glossy appearance and a different texture, so please give it a try.
Kujukuri’s specialty, “local clams”
Kujukuri Beach has fine sand, and shellfish that store abundant nutrients and minerals grow here. The shell is thick and very glossy. Please enjoy delicious dishes using “Kujukuri clams”.
Breakfast
With that in mind, we purchase fresh ingredients from local fishing ports and local producers every morning. Uses the phantom gift rice “Takomai”! The rice of Tako Town is said to be “phantom rice”, and the distribution volume is small, making it difficult to obtain.
It has been popular for its good taste since the Edo period, and has been selected as the rice presented to the shogunate and, in recent years, to the Emperor. This rice was selected as one of the top 100 best-tasting rice in Japan at the National Voluntary Distribution Rice Competition.
Miso with a lot of love passed down from our predecessors in farming villages. Handmade miso made by farmers’ wives using only soybeans, koji and salt. We serve dishes using fresh vegetables from the Hokuso region of Chiba Prefecture. By purchasing directly from contracted farmers, it is possible to use freshly harvested vegetables.
Surroundings
Japan’s easternmost city welcomes you with a large ocean and nostalgic scenery. Choshi is the city where you can see the earliest sunrise in Japan. The light of the Inubosaki lighthouse, which is a symbol of the Pacific Ocean.
Choshi Fishing Port, which boasts one of the largest catches in the country due to the abundance of fishing grounds off the coast and the bustle of fishing boats, a geopark created by nature, a local train with a retro feel, literary monuments left behind by many literary figures, and traditional crafts such as Choshi Chijimi. Why don’t you take a walk in search of culture?
Inubosaki Lighthouse
A white tower standing at the tip of the dynamic Inubosaki. The Inubosaki Lighthouse is a brick Western-style first-class lighthouse built in 1874 (Meiji 7) by British architect Richard Henry Brunton, and was the 24th lighthouse to be lit in Japan. The view from the 99 steps of the spiral staircase is so majestic that you will feel as if you are on an isolated island in the Pacific Ocean.
Choshi Electric Railway
The Choshi Electric Railway began operating between Choshi and Togawa in 1923. Get on a retro train and make a stopover to find unique station buildings and surrounding attractions. After passing through the city, the view from the train window is a cabbage field. The Choshi Electric Railway, which runs leisurely, reflects the scenery of Choshi itself.
Geopark
Choshi Geopark was certified as a Japanese Geopark in September 2012. The area covered is the entire area of Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. In the Edo period Sotan Akamatsu’s “Tonegawa Zushi”, “Choshihama Isomeguri no Zu” praises the scenic beauty of Choshi’s coastline and says, “It is difficult to put into words the landscape.”
Choshi has long attracted people as a scenic spot. Clues to learn about the history of the Earth are hidden in the scenery we see now, created by the interlocking of the earth, and the joy of discovering them is in the Choshi Geopark. In addition, Choshi has abundant geo resources.
Choshi’s main industries are the blessings of the land, such as the fishery industry, which boasts one of the largest catches in Japan, the soy sauce brewing industry that developed due to the Tone River water transportation in the Edo period, the agriculture of cabbage and melons, and the wind power generation that takes advantage of the windy climate. has received a great deal. One of the ways to enjoy the geopark is to taste the blessings of various geos produced in Choshi.
Choshi Port Tower & Wosse 21
Choshi Port Tower is a twin tower structure with a height of 57.7 meters, and you can enjoy a magnificent view from the observation room at 60 meters above sea level. Wosse 21 is a comprehensive seafood center. There are plenty of shops and restaurants that sell fresh seafood and local products from Choshi, as well as a wide variety of seafood from Japan and overseas.
Dolphin & Whale Watching
You can watch the dynamic swimming of wild whales and the splendid jumps of dolphins from a cruise ship in the pleasant sea breeze.
Hill Observation Hall
If you go up to the observatory, you will reach the highest altitude of 90 meters in Hokuso. A large panorama of the horizon up to 330 degrees in a 360-degree field of view. You can feel the roundness of the earth from the gently arcing horizontal line.
Byobugaura
The 10-kilometer coastal cliffs on the south side of the Choshi Peninsula are called “Oriental Dover.” In March 2016, the majestic scenery and geological value were recognized, and it was designated as a national scenic spot and a natural monument.
Iinuma Kannon
It is one of the 33 temples of Kannon in the Bando region, officially known as Mt. Iinuma Enpukuji. The principal image of the eleven-faced Kannon, known as the Iinuma Kannon, is a famous temple that has been visited by worshipers since the Edo period. Choshi’s downtown and shopping streets were formed around Iinuma Kannon.
Sugawara Okami
It is also known as Kodakara Shrine, and it is said that if you hold the shrine’s child jewels on the day of the annual festival, you will be blessed with children.
