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STERREKOPJE FARM PRICE: $$$$ LOCATION: FRANSCHHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA BOOK NOW Tucked in the foothills of South Africa’s Franschhoek Valley, Sterrekopje Farm is a soulful retreat where organic beauty meets intentional design—think hand-plastered walls, antique African textiles, and sculptural ceramics in every thoughtfully layered space. It’s a masterclass in slow...
LE DOYENNÉ AS RECOMMENDED BY Elena Reygadas PRICE: $$ LOCATION: SAINT VRAIN, FRANCE BOOK NOW "Le Doyenné was designed on a small scale, where a dedicated team cares for every detail, and amenities are thoughtfully considered. Like a true guest house, it offers intimacy, warmth, character, and a deep connection...
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RIZES MYKONOS AS RECOMMENDED BY JILLIAN DARA PRICE: $ LOCATION: MYKONOS, GREECE BOOK NOW "Though I haven’t actually spent the night here, I did visit for lunch and learned about the five farmhouses onsite. Based on my leisurely afternoon indulging in their country salad of homegrown cucumbers and tomatoes, underground...
COPAL TREE LODGE AS RECOMMENDED BY JILLIAN DARA PRICE: $$ LOCATION: PUNTA GORDA, BELIZE BOOK NOW "Sixteen treehouse bungalows rise from southern Belize’s virgin rainforest at Copal Tree Lodge, a remarkably connected retreat for its remote locale. Despite the calm of the jungle, Copal Tree Lodge impresses with its exposure...
CIRQA PRICE: $$ LOCATION: AREQUIPA, PERU BOOK NOW Cirqa Hotel in Arequipa, Peru blends centuries-old charm with contemporary elegance. Set in a restored 16th-century monastery, it features hand-carved sillar stone walls, sweeping volcano views, and refined modern design. At Salón, regional flavors are reimagined in a setting as stunning...
