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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Nestled in almost three hectares of gardens overlooking the bay of Porto Vecchio, Casadelmar boasts a dream location by the sea, minutes from the town centre and the most beautiful beaches of southern Corsica.
The resort is the result of a successful collaboration between its owner and the architect Jean-François Bodin. The minimalist wood and glass architecture, understated decor and spectacular views throughout create a serene atmosphere for a truly relaxing stay.
The 34 elegant rooms and suites and luxurious private villa all have magnificent terraces with panoramic sea views. The water of the 25m outdoor pool blends into the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio.
Designed by renowned landscape architect Jean Mus, the Mediterranean gardens are like a precious jewellery box that provides the setting for a constant dialogue between flora and fauna.
Ancient olive trees, Florence cypresses, umbrella pines, rockroses, myrtle bushes and everlasting flowers line the paths as guests stroll through the gardens, moving between light and shade. At the 2-Michelin starred gourmet restaurant Le Casadelmar, Italian chef Fabio Bragagnolo prepares simple dishes infused with the flavours of the Mediterranean.
Spa Casadelmar is a luxurious cocoon where guests relax and enjoy a wide range of natural treatments and traditional therapies based on the rituals developed by British skincare and spa specialists ESPA.
PRIVATE VILLA WITH POOL
Hidden in the gardens, the private villa overlooks the bay and offers complete privacy. Like the hotel, its contemporary design is in perfect harmony with the natural surroundings. The villa boasts three elegant suites:
- On the ground floor: one 120m2 suite with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a 150m2 terrace and an 18m private heated pool
- On the first floor: one 75m2 suite with a 20m2 terrace and one 61m2 suite with a 20m2 terrace
GOURMET RESTAURANT
At Casadelmar’s 2-Michelin starred gourmet restaurant, Italian chef Fabio Bragagnolo prepares simple Mediterranean cuisine that enhances the ingredients by creating subtle, harmonious flavour combinations.
The menu reflects his light, contemporary style of cooking, enriched by the different spices, textures and sauces he continually invents. Exotic accents produce unusual contrasts, but the results are always balanced.
GRILL & LOUNGE RESTAURANT
Set under wistera-covered pergolas and on a large panoramic terrace with spectacular views of the bay, the Grill and Lounge Restaurants offer a delicious menu accented with exotic flavours. Choose from pasta dishes, salads, plates of fine Italian cured meats, fish tartares or magnificent assortments of sushi.
THE CHEF – FABIO BRAGAGNOLO
Fabio Bragagnolo is dedicated to preparing gourmet dishes that reflect the spirit of the hotel and live up to Casadelmar’s incomparable natural surroundings. A baker’s son born in northern Italy, he has been passionate about cooking ever since he was a young boy.
After working in a number of top international restaurants, he arrived in France in 1999 to take up the position of sous-chef at Carpaccio in the Royal Monceau in Paris, which he believes is the gastronomic capital of the world. He then moved to Porto Vecchio, Corsica, to open the Casadelmar restaurant, where he was deputy executive chef for eight years.
Hard-working and modest, with a sophisticated sense of taste and an expert’s flair for creativity, he was the natural choice to take over as head chef in 2014. Since then he has won two Michelin stars in recognition of his exceptional talent and savoir-faire.
PASTRY CHEF CLAUDIO PEZZETTI
Originally from Padua, Italy, Claudio Pezzetti joined Casadelmar when it opened, and his career as pastry chef has developed with the restaurant. The creations he has produced over the years demonstrate a perfect mastery of his art.
Like his close colleague Fabio Bragagnolo, Claudio focuses on Mediterranean ingredients such as brocciu and mascarpone cheese, or amaretto and limoncello liqueurs, to create sensationally light and elegant desserts, including passion fruit soufflé with Tahitian vanilla, Granny Smith apple sphere, and chocolate medley.
SPA ESPA
Decorated with dark wood, Japanese fabric and Medici marble, Casadelmar’s Spa & Wellness was designed as a calming retreat from the exuberant natural surroundings and sunlit world outside, a luxurious cocoon where guests can relax and unwind.
The spa offers a wide range of natural treatments and traditional therapies based on the rituals developed by British skincare and spa specialists ESPA, which provide long-lasting physical and emotional benefits.
ESPA products are carefully created with meticulous attention to textures and fragrances, and combine active ingredients (essential oils, marine extracts and botanicals) derived from natural sources. Treatments are tailored to the specific needs of guests.
The spa also offers a special treatment made with essential oils from Corsican shrubs grown in Casadelmar’s own herb garden, such as everlasting flowers, lavender, sage, rosemary and thyme depending on the season.
The fitness centre boasts magnificent views of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio and offers state-of-the-art equipment. A personal coach is available for custom private sessions on request.
MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, WEDDINGS
Located less than two hours from Europe’s major cities, in the heart of the Mare Nostrum region with its pristine beaches, mountains and rivers, Casadelmar is the perfect choice for professional or private events.
Casadelmar can be completely privatised for meetings, incentives, weddings and anniversaries and offers a fully equipped work area with panoramic views of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio. Our Concierge service is also available to organise complementary activities for your guests.
LA PLAGE CASADELMAR
La plage Casadelmar is nestled at the end of the Benedettu peninsula. Lined with pine trees and red rocks, the fine sandy beach overlooks the Gulf of Porto Vecchio. Chill Out beds await you on the sandy beach, inviting you to relax.
A few steps away, small, secret coves of crystal clear water are waiting to be discovered. Here, the key word is silence…while in the distance, Porto Vecchio, the “city of salt”, beckons.
PALOMBAGGIA BEACH
Watercolour blue outlined by porphyry rose…white dunes in the distance, shaded by umbrella pines. This wonderful beach is one of the most beautiful on the island. Its deep waters are also a paradise for children. Palombaggia offers magnificent views of the Cerbicale isles.
These five spartan, windswept islands are a haven for birds, and classed as a nature reserve. This unspoilt natural beauty sweeps all the way south to the Cap d’Acciaghju.
BAY OF SANTA GIULIA
Located to the south of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio, the Bay of Santa Giulia is quite simply heaven on earth. With its beautiful lagoon at the foot of a mountain and miles of fine white sand, this is one of the most famous beaches in southern Corsica. It is also one of the region’s most dynamic watersports hubs, offering a wide range of activities. A beach that offers everything.
SAINT CYPRIEN BEACH
The town of Lecci is rightly proud of this small bay, which boasts a magnificent beach bordered by Arasu lake.A Genoese tower overlooks the site, and numerous remains have been discovered near the mouth of the Osu.
White sand, turquoise water and red rocks: a palette of eye-dazzling colours. The beach is suitable for children because of the gently sloping sea bed. It is also a base for several watersports outfitters, who offer water skiing, sailing, jet skiing and other activities.
RONDINARA BEACH
Located halfway between Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio, the shell-shaped Bay of Rondinara is a delight for boaters, who come to enjoy the superb mooring facilities and magical beach. Like the other beaches, it is a popular destination in the summer.
PINARELLO BEACH
The Gulf of Pinarello in Sainte Lucie de Porto-Vecchio has long white sandy beaches lined with forests of pine trees. This peaceful, family-friendly spot offers a range of food, drink and watersports options.
The small bustling port welcomes boaters who moor here to take in the lovely atmosphere and visit the ice cream vendors. The island of Ruscana off the coast of Pinarello is known for its tower, which housed a Genoese garrison in the 16th century.
