One of the most prestigious parties where 17 of the best chefs from Switzerland show their skills. Hosted by Gault Millau in one of the most beautiful resorts: Grand resort Bad Ragaz. The weather could not be any better, lots of sunshine and clear blue skies, that is all what we have asked for. A fairytale setting in the beautiful park and around the pool of Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. The Gault Millau rating system works with a scale of 1 to 20, with 20 being the highest. Restau

Hotel 7132 Vals is a beautiful design hotel nestled in the valley named Vals in Switzerland. A small village with a population of +/− 1050 residents. It is now well known for its Thermal spas belonging to the Hotel 7132. We were lucky to stay in the hotel for a weekend and it was even more than we were expecting. First of all what draw my immediate intention was the eye for detail and great atmosphere throughout the hotel. The atmosphere had also to do with the wonderful, att

A new edition and concept for Hotel Bellevue Palace the restaurant Noumi The name ‘Noumi’ comes from «numismatics» which means coins. The Noumi premises once accommodated the Bernese coin press, that is where in fact, the name derives from. A casual atmosphere with cool music played by a dj. They offer Grill, bowls and finger food, all very tasteful and appetizing. THE INTERIOR The interior has an urban look which you would see in a city like New York, but this is located in

Located in one of the most beautiful quarters of Zürich at the Rennweg you can find restaurant Boucherie August part of the Widder hotel. Here you can mix and match your menu with starters and main courses. A great concept where anyone can find something of his preference. With meat as the centerpiece on the menu, there is also some fish and vegetarian food. The meat is of high quality, know that it is coming from international and local well-known butchers. In summer there i

There was no other hotel we could think of for our special celebration than our favourite hotel: Park Hotel Vitznau. A beautiful five-star hotel situated at the shores of the lake Luzern in Vitznau. PARK HOTEL VITZNAU We felt immediately at home after the very warm welcome by the fantastic staff. The weather was not expected to be great at this time of year, but we had no worries because inside it is cozy and warm. There are also plenty of things to keep you busy so you don’t

Waldhaus Flims a beautiful resort, surrounded by a spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful trees. Sometimes you only need a short getaway to feel totally relaxed afterward. So we did and went to Hotel Resort Waldhaus Flims. The hotel has a beautiful spa, 2 pools, 2 restaurants, 2 terraces, and 2 bars. We had a great stay and could not ask for anything more. We had a spectacular view over the woodland and mountains. The beautiful views from our terrace. Our spacious suite S

A beautiful stay in hotel Glacier Grindelwald. On a warm summer day, we’ve arrived at hotel Glacier in Grindelwald. The scenery could not be more impressive. It was a very clear day where you could see all the surrounding mountains. The train station was very nearby and after a delicious lunch and a quick fresh up we went up in the mountains. We took the train up to the station called ‘Kleine Scheidegg’ where we had a magnificent view over the stunning mountains. The hotel is

Design and Art hotel the Silo, Cape Town. One of the latest projects of Liz and Phil Biden. When I saw this on BBC2 television in the series Amazing Hotels, I was blown away. I needed to show you guys. By chance friends of mine happened to visit this place recently and were very impressed. They even send me photos that I could use, see some below. In the hotel, you can find art everywhere. (Copyright @JS) More about the hotel. The exterior of the building was designed by  Hea

Located in the heart of Ibiza in the enchanting Village of Santa Gertrudis is this lovely boutique hotel Gatzara Suites. A hidden gem or hotspot to be? The cozy looking Village of Santa Gertrudis is growing quickly lately. Lots of villas have been built because more and more people discover this lovely spot. It is only 19 minutes away from the airport which is a really short drive. Discovered already by artists, sculptors, and musicians the place where the sun always shines i

We had a memorable stay at Design Hotel Sant Francesc Palma. A birthday celebration for a dear friend brought us to Mallorca. We have chosen this beautiful design hotel for our stay. I’ve already heard from this Hotel once when it was just opened, for us a great opportunity to experience it live. A little bit about Mallorca. Mallorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands. It is a part of Spain and located in the Mediterranean. Well known for its great sunny climate, t

Hotel Conservatorium, a beautiful Design Hotel  in the heart of Amsterdam. Standing on the famous site of Amsterdam’s former Sweelinck Conservatory of Music. Opened at the end of 2011. This magnificent Neo-Gothic building was originally built at the end of the 19th Century. It has been transformed into a contemporary luxury five-star hotel. Designed by Piero Lissoni (leading Italian architect and interior designer), the Conservatorium hotel is a true design hotel and combines

We had a very impressive stay at Park Hotel Vitznau. When we have a celebration we always try to find a very special Hotel. In this case, we have succeeded again, it was even more impressive than we already expected. It all began with the warm and very friendly welcome from the staff who made us feel right at home. When we have a celebration we always try to find a very special Hotel. In this case we have succeeded again,  it was even more impressive than we already expected.

We had a magical experience at Hotel Le Grand Bellevue. Surrounded by high mountains and hidden behind enormous fir trees situated at the edge of Gstaad is the magical Hotel Le Grand Bellevue. This beautiful 5 star Boutique Hotel has 57 rooms, an impressive 3000sqm Wellness-Centre, a 1 star Michelin restaurant, sushi bar, a beautiful garden and terrace, an indoor cinema, nightclub and their own Bentley to pick you up (formerly owned by Roger Moore). GSTAAD Gstaad is well know

Situated at the bottom of the Uetliberg Mountain and a 10 minutes drive from Zürich City, this beautiful 5-star Design Hotel with 95 exclusive rooms and suites reopened its doors on 1 December 2015. Formerly well known by many stars and actors like Frank Zappa, Shirley MacLaine, Freddy Mercury and many more. Update: unfortunately this hotel closed its doors in April 2020. We had a special celebration and decided to stay in this beautiful Hotel. What immediately drew my atten

Here are some great hotels to visit in St.Moritz. St.Moritz situated 1,856 metres above sea level has a lot to offer in both summer and winter. Beautiful landscapes, stunning mountains and surroundings it is a great place to stay. Suvretta House St.Moritz The most people know it especially for its winter sports, but we’ve spent also some days there during the summer. Which is also very beautiful then. We loved the relaxed atmosphere, great food and friendly people. In summer

Opened its doors on the 1 March 2015 The Kameha Grand Zürich. It is designed by one of my favourite designers, Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. You can see here his famous signature style again as seen at the Kameha Grand Bonn. Lots of red and gold give the Hotel its luxury feel. Many items are resized and you feel like walking right into the very modern version of Alice in Wonderland. Kameha Grand Zürich A huge plate hanging on the ceiling in the Italian Restaurant L’Unico fro

In cooperation with Mykonosgold I am able to show you a small part of their amazing collection in Luxury Villa Rentals and Yachts on Mykonos (Greece). They are all of magnificent architecture and interior design, fully equipped, with swimming pools, gardens and idyllic views. The quiet, heavenly environment, in combination with the big blue, the warm Greek sun and the glorious sunset, create an idyllic atmosphere and enable you to live your dream in Mykonos. For more informat

Puro Beach Mallorca located in Palma is one of the great hot spots, offering a trendy bar, modern restaurant and more. There is a relaxed atmosphere during day and night-time with cool drinks, great food, stunning views and plenty of sunshine. In spring 2004 the Swedish entrepreneur and founder of the Puro brand, Mats Wahlström, decided to realizee a project Puro Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, a project with a travelling, a cosmopolitan and nomadic spirit which would reflect his

Situated in the Hills of Portals Nous Mallorca is this just recently opened the Boutique Hotel Portals Hills. The outdoor facade gives you a luxurious feel with its colours in white and gold. From the entrance you look down on the welcoming bar and inviting pool. The Suites are bright and spacious with beautiful views over the sea. The staff gives you a very warm welcome and they all speak fluently English. The design for the Hotel is by Luc van Acker who has succeeded to cre

This Luxury Five star Hotel the Jumeirah Port Soller is located in Port of Soller built on a cliff. A wonderful little village situated in one of Mallorca’s most beautiful harbours with stunning sea views. #luxury #design #style #hotel #interior #mallorca #portsoller