Travel III

Possible topics:

• A Taste of Paradise: In Portugal, an old mill and fourteen ruins have been transformed into an idyllic guest residence. The “Monte West Coast” invites guests to immerse themselves in their own vision of a good, unhurried life, surrounded by unspoiled nature.
• The Grand Hôtel Nord-Pinus in Arles: How do you modernize a hotel that’s brimming with history and legends? Swiss art patron Maja Hoffmann took on this challenge. A journey of discovery through 25 freshly dusted-off rooms.
• Island Secrets: Away from the glitz of the Côte d’Azur, Noirmoutier and Île d’Yeu beckon on the French Atlantic coast. Amid fishermen’s cottages, cliffs, and culinary rarities, a secluded world unfolds here for those seeking tranquility.
• Riviera flair in Provence: On the Giens Peninsula, the historic “Hôtel Le Provençal” shines in new splendor following a gentle renovation. This family-run gem combines the glamorous elegance of the 1950s with contemporary design.
• Art as an Experience: Gallery owners Manuela and Iwan Wirth transform sleepy towns into vibrant art worlds.
• Between Myth and Luxury: Silversea’s luxury cruise ship, the Silver Muse, takes you through the Greek islands—from the monumental temples of the cradle of Europe to breathtaking views of the Santorini caldera.
• From Milan to the Sea: Star designer Patricia Urquiola transforms spaces, hotels, and cruise ships into creative masterpieces. Through her design, she shapes the future of living—and the hospitality industry.
• The quiet charm of Umbria: Italy’s green hinterland has remained remarkably unspoiled. A journey through secluded mountain villages, historic Renaissance palaces, and culinary boutiques reveals a region that has retained its mysterious serenity to this day.
• Florence on the Elbe with surprises: Amid curious art treasures, fine Elbe wines, and the stylish comfort of the Old Town, a long weekend in Dresden becomes a delightful exploration.
• Budapest’s culinary awakening: The Hungarian metropolis surprises as a culinary melting pot. On a journey of discovery through the Pest district, the contrast between nostalgic elegance and modern sustainability becomes a feast for the senses.
• Sometimes Zen, sometimes full throttle in Canada: Endless highways, majestic mountains and coastal views, hardly any traffic, and always the vast sky—on a motorcycle through British Columbia, every curve becomes an experience, every stretch a meditation.
• In the realm of the wet-nosed primates: Far from classic vacation destinations, Madagascar’s untamed nature beckons. An expedition through the rainforest reveals fascinating national parks where endemic prosimians and spectacular flora convey the feeling of a world all its own.

Subject to change.