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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
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…
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…
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…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
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…
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…
With unusual and breathtaking environments, on New Year’s Eve from 2001 to 2002, Etnia Casa Hotel opened its doors to welcome guests from all over the world in environments that revealed a perfect balance between comfort, essence and sophistication.
For the Etnia seal, hospitality involves the art of the meeting, the welcome, and the legitimate exchanges between the hotel staff and the guests, so that, when returning to their homes, they have unforgettable affective memories of their lodging, Bahia and quality tourism in Brazil.
For ethnicity, hospitality is more than a concept. It is a purpose renewed daily, to each new guest entrusting their experience to governance, concièrge and chef.
This commitment is maintained through the choice of quality products and certified provenance, in the indication of serious professionals who provide varied outdoor sports experiences, visits to cultural and intangible heritage, reservations for restaurants and tickets to events, such as the Music Festival in Trancoso, and we mine wellness immersion practices.
In this diverse range of possibilities, some options are more frequent, such as tours to the beaches of Espelho, Corumbau, the districts of Caraíva and Cabrália, the Historic Center of Porto Seguro, the Monte Pascoal Reserve and Jaqueira Reserve, yoga classes, massages, horseback riding, mountain biking and water sports such as diving, kayaking and kitesurfing.
Guests can also schedule classes of forró, capoeira, lambada and zouk lambada, in addition to hiring beauty and therapeutic services.
Arrival and departure transfers can also be requested. In addition to this varied range of options, the team has the expertise to propose more personalized experiences around gastronomy, environment, local culture and organization of surprise celebrations for special dates during the stay.
Pets don’t stay out of here. They’re part of any family. So you’re very welcome. But for the stay of all guests to be respected, there are some parameters in these cases so that everyone can enjoy the accommodation with total comfort and tranquillity. In this sense, we send a detailed document previously containing the suggested conditions for the reception of pets.
Many criteria determine the choice of the guest by the hotel you want to know, in addition to the subjective identification of simply being enchanted by a particular suite or space. In any case, to help with your choice, Etnia Casa Hotel has villas designed to welcome couples, families with children and even individual guests.
With different dimensions, all villas have extremely spacious environments (ideal for those travelling with lots of luggage) and have a kitchen equipped for those who like to cook.
Villas
The five villas, whose names refer to the Yoruba language and its culture, are encrusted in a large garden full of native trees, such as pau-brasil, embaúba, jaqueira and jambeiro, as well as orchids and bromeliads.
The layout of each unit provides privacy and silence for guests to cultivate dolce far niente in cosy and sophisticated environments that respect architecture responsibly in its construction and maintenance.
Oriré
In the Yoruba language, Oriré refers to a good adventure, referring to the feeling of happiness and prosperity. This villa has a décor inspired by the nomadic peoples with predominantly yellow and gold burned décor elements. All curtains and cushions are made of Italian shirt fabric and the bathrooms have marble and Brazilian stones.
Designed on two floors, and with a walk-in room that gives breadth to the environment, its upper space houses a suite, bathroom and a large walk-in closet. On the ground floor, two suites house cosy spaces that lean into the woods.
The common area brings together living, dining room, toilet, equipped kitchen and a large terrace with strategic openings to the garden, from where you can admire leafy jabuticabeiras, hoses and pau-brasil. In total, there are three suites harmoniously balanced on 238.90 m².
Afín
In the Yoruba language, Afin refers to the king’s palace, referring to the feeling of balance between elegance and sophistication. In this villa, blue and white flood and illuminate the décor inspired by the colours of the Mediterranean.
The marine atmosphere remains in the European and Brazilian ropes and ceramics, in addition to the Bahia blue stone vats, which is a natural rock that has a pigmented finish of great beauty accentuated by the crema Paraná marble.
Afín has two suites with a large walk-in that allows natural ventilation and also creates movement for curtains made of Italian shirt fabric. The common area includes living, dining room, third bathroom, equipped kitchen and a large terrace facing the private garden. In total, there are two suites distributed in a space of 217.75 m².
Bibalé
In the Yoruba language, Bibalé refers to the state of calm and serenity. Sensations that translate into an atmosphere dominated by shades of sand and earthy colours with decorative elements composed of natural fibres. The entire floor is handmade local ceramic.
With large balconies that overlook the Atlantic Forest forest, the villa has two bedrooms and hammocks that connect the environment and invite contemplation. Bibalé has two suites and a common area that includes a dining room, a kitchen equipped with mostly utensils from Italy and a large terrace overlooking the garden. In total, there are two suites arranged in 186.40 m².
Dining
When it comes to gastronomy, freshness is always welcome at the table. This criterion guides the inspiration of the cuisine of Etnia that refers to the Mediterranean cuisine and the richness of Bahian cuisine. The menu features fruits and vegetables from the family farming of locals and the hotel’s small vegetable garden.
The breads and yogurts are made by the kitchen team, which still produces a jackfruit jam with the fruits of the great garden jackfruit, which sharpens the palate of the most demanding. Meals are always served in a large and open space with a beautiful view of the pool, which brings fluidity to the very personal service provided to guests.
Meals can be arranged at sophisticated tables within the villas themselves. Etnia Casa Hotel offers kosher cuisine with a specially designed menu according to Kashurt’s rules. All ingredient suppliers are certified and the meal preparation process is closely monitored by a mashgiach.
For those who enjoy a good national vintage, the hotel has its own sparkling wine, in Rosé and Brut versions, which have natural fermentation carried out with champenoises techniques with 24 months of maturation.
Trancoso
Situated on top of a cliff, Trancoso maintains in its Square the essence and originality that have made this small village one of the most sought-after destinations in Brazil.
With authenticity, charm and a bossa of its own, it has 150 km of white sands and beaches of an emerald green that invite you to hiking, outdoor activities or, simply, bucolic contemplation.
Its diversity of gastronomy and shops full of charm are an invitation to flank the district and, when the light of day falls, soft, to the rhythm of the tides, the tone of bohemia takes over the city.
This cosy atmosphere arose in the 1970s when the hippie movement inspired young people, artists and an entire generation that was in search of simplicity and found in the Trancoso of the time an authentic environment, with small houses occupied by fishermen who welcomed tourists who were exploring to arrive where at the time there was only lamp light.
Since then, the village founded by Jesuits saw the arrival of asphalt and electricity in the 1980s. The small Church of St. John the Baptist, founded in 1656, the protagonist of the original house, welcomes passionate couples who choose Trancoso as their destination of bonding.
Today, the Square is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its residents perpetuate the traditions of their ancestors and fight for the preservation of natural and immaterial heritage.
Sustentability
Etnia Casa Hotel is born with the conviction that the responsibility of architecture and hospitality goes through the sphere of sustainability. Guests testify, during their experience, a native and preserved Atlantic Forest, in addition to the use of recycled and certified wood, intelligent measures of water reuse, garbage recycling and composting.
The maintenance of traditional practices of local culture and the preservation of natural and intangible heritage also integrate the management purpose.
In addition, and to join forces, the owners and team members maintain a close relationship with civil entities of the city and community leaders, which allows us to actively participate in affirmative actions, such as those developed by the Trancoso Awakening Association (ADT), of which we are associated, and which supports important initiatives related to the environment.
At Etnia Casa Hotel our only extravagance is to ensure that guests have a wide and remarkable experience and that the surrounding community lives in a healthy and autonomous environment.
