Landhuis Daniel, Curacao

A large open air patio cooled by swirling ceiling fans lures you into Landhuis Daniel, a stunning tropical setting that appears at the end of a drive down a long country road. Chirping crickets and the bling of an occasional firefly provide the perfect setting for romance, along with world … Read more

Selene, Pyrgos, Santorini

A striking amber chandelier leads the way into Selene’s dining room. It definitely belongs in the Dale Chihuly school of art glass fixtures but it has a freeform composition that can only be the representation of the Greek spirit.  It’s also emblematic of the restaurant’s inventiveness, the glow casting a … Read more

Vinsanto at Vedema

Vinsanto, the restaurant at the Vedema Resort, knows a thing or two about making an entrance.  Housed in a former 19th century winery, it’s (hands down) a world away from anything else on the island.  Situated in the tiny town of Megalohori, 15 minutes’ drive from Fira on the island … Read more

Aressana Hotel, Santorini, Greece

The music at the pool bar is in a deep eighties groove.  From David Bowie to the Thompson Twins, Alpha Ville to Bananarama, the sounds of the era of excess are taking center stage at the Aressana Hotel’s pool, that is, along with a gurgling waterfall and the occasional clink … Read more

Sky Ounasvaara Rovaniemi, Finland

  Stepping into Sky Ounasvaara, it was crystal clear that the International Style had an impact on Finland.  Even a Lapland hotel set deep within the woods, high on a hill overlooking Rovaniemi, Lapland’s capital, had bought into the architectural movement which epitomizes Modernism in a big way. It was … Read more

Le Grand Lodge & Chez Borivage

*With contributions by Sallie Wolcott If you’re looking for adventure, take a drive to Mont Tremblant (the trembling mountain), and queue up for some of the most pow(d)erful slopes in the world. It’s less than two hours by car from Montreal and you can’t beat the scenery. With three snow … Read more