Paradero Todos Santos: A linear hotel in the Mexican desert
Minimalist design nestled between mountains, sea, and desert Designed by the Mexican architecture firm Yektajo Valdez Architects, the property—which opened in 2021—blends seamlessly into the picturesque desert landscape of the Baja California Sur region. That same year, it received the Versailles Special Award for Exterior Design in the Hotels category. A minimalist aesthetic in which concrete forms […]
Mama Shelter Nice: the jewel of the French Riviera
In Nice, it's not just the sun that shines: Mama Shelter has planted its colorful flag to warm up the Côte d'Azur with a healthy dose of cool. With its arty frescoes, twisted southern flavors and vibrant rooftop, this urban retreat blows a wind of freedom across the Mediterranean. A rooftop in Nice Just a stone's throw from the Promenade de [...]
Mama Shelter Zurich, the latest addition to the collection: a growing family
On July 31, 2025, Mama Shelter opened its first Swiss address, setting up its colorful world in the heart of the Oerlikon district. Just a stone's throw from the train station and ten minutes from the airport, this bustling district, known for its creative spirit, offers the perfect playground for Mama Shelter's DNA: urban, accessible and festive. [...]
Luxury hotel with an incredible pool: Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Sicily
Immortalized by The White Lotus series, the second season of which was filmed entirely on location, the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace is a luxurious Eden, set on a cliff overlooking the sea. A palace facing Mount Etna The five-star hotel boasts 111 rooms and suites, where marble meets precious wood in the utmost luxury.
Cool Swimming: The 4 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Across Europe
From Ibiza to the Amalfi Coast, via Sicily, our European neighbors unveil dream pools from which to admire both the Mediterranean and enchanted nature. Here's a selection of the finest luxury pools to enjoy the last rays of summer.
The Zurich Reserve on Lake Zurich: as romantic as can be
Set sail for the Zurich shore, where Philippe Starck's audacity gives one of Switzerland's most stylish hotels the air of an eternal cruise. At La Réserve Eden au lac, the French designer transforms the rooms into refined cabins, the roof into a gourmet terrace deck, and the whole into a poem floating on the peaceful waters of the lake. Fall in love all over again [...]
Mama Shelter Paris East: the one and only
Stéphane Durand A rooftop hotel in Paris Forget overly sophisticated palaces: here, love of design rhymes with love of everything. From its former parking lot, the very first Mama Shelter electrifies eastern Paris with its rebellious spirit, Starck decor and rhythmic nights under the stars. A pop UFO where people come to love, feast... or [...].
La Tribu Terlia Hospitality: Customized Hotel Management in Paris
Stéphane Durand Specializing in hotel management, Terlia Hospitality supports independent investors and owners in their projects, from acquisition to operation. The result is a portfolio of unique addresses and a commitment to creating living spaces designed for new ways of traveling and meeting. Sometimes you have to be willing to change before you reach maturity. This is [...]
The 5 Most Beautiful Hotels in France Surrounded by Nature
by Stéphane Durand. The most beautiful places to sleep under the stars. The desire to get away often goes hand in hand with reconnecting with nature. From the far reaches of the Perche region to the plains of Aubrac, many establishments invite us to take in the scenery. Whether it’s a tiny house, an ecolodge, or a luxurious room, Plume Travels promises Plume Travels an idyllic getaway for a stay that’s 100% nature.
Souki Lodges: a nature holiday where you are the Hérault
Sleep in a luxury hotel surrounded by nature Nestled at the foot of Pic de Vissou, Souki Lodges offers a haven of absolute peace. "L'Arbre Perché" and "Le Nuage," two designer lodges built on stilts, combine simple luxury with unspoiled nature. With their panoramic terraces and private pools, these exclusive lodges promise an enchanting break, lulled by the song [...]
Reawaken your childlike spirit at Bleu Minuit lodges
In Alsace, cabanes dans la nature How about making a childhood dream come true? At Bleu Minuit lodges, nestled in the heart of Alsace's countryside, you can fall asleep under a starry sky thanks to the large picture windows of these wood and glass tiny houses. After a hike to the summit of the Horn, with its breathtaking view over the Alsace plain, you're ready to [...].
Tiny Stay Ecolodge: small in size but big in nature
Tiny Stay Écolodge reinvents escape with its five tiny houses nestled in the heart of Maine-et-Loire. Nestled between pine forests and minimalist comfort, these eco-responsible refuges offer a gentle immersion in nature. Open-air yoga, bike rides and local cuisine complete this [...]
5 remarkable vegetable gardens, cultivated on exceptional estates
By Stéphane Durand. From the Camargue to the Médoc, via Corsica and Provence, discover five exceptional estates where nature inspires the table and the art of living, where carefully tended vegetable gardens provide locally sourced produce that goes straight from the harvest to the plate. What if true luxury meant reconnecting with the land? From […]
Beaumier Hotels tribe: Le Fitz Roy, a cosy haven in Val Thorens
by Stéphane Durand and Plume. Europe's highest ski resort, at an altitude of 2300 meters, offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Alps. Ideally located right in the middle of the resort, the Hotel Fitz Roy, with its 72 rooms and plunging views of the slopes from its balconies, offers sunny terraces and ski-in, ski-out access to the snow-covered peaks of the 3 [...].
OKKO Hotels Bayonne City Center
Discover the tribe's 4-star establishment, in the heart of the Basque Country Sensing before anyone else the tourist appeal of the Basque Country, the establishment opened in 2016 on the mythical Boulevard du BAB, ideally located ten minutes by bus from Anglet and fifteen minutes from Biarritz. This is OKKO Hôtels Bayonne. An opportunity to discover a region in a class of its own, where [...]
OKKO Hotels Lyon Pont Lafayette
In Lyon, a contemporary establishment with simple luxury Combining tradition and design: such is the mission of this hotel housed in the former annex of the Préfecture de Police, located on the banks of the Rhône. Just ten minutes by public transport from Part-Dieu station, the hotel offers 85 rooms, including six premium rooms. The interior design is once again [...].
OKKO Hotels Paris Rosa Parks on the outskirts of the capital
Stéphane Durand The latest addition to the tribe near the Parc de la Villette Open since summer 2023, the latest addition to the range is located in Paris' first zerocarbon district. Located at the foot of the Rosa Parks RER station, the establishment features 129 rooms spread over six floors, as well as a 300 m² club incorporating the Italian restaurant [...].
The OKKO Hotels tribe
Stéphane Durand Like a modern inn, OKKO Hotels offers a new urban stopover for discerning travelers. Discover 3 of the group's signature establishments. The family-owned OKKO Hotels group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Ahead of the 2025 opening of a new hotel on the forecourt of Troyes railway station, we take a look back at the creation of a new four-star model.
The Lavorel Hotels Family
Stéphane Durand 3 signature hotels across France From Lyon to Courchevel, via Annecy and Paris, Jean-Claude Lavorel is at the helm of a hotel house with addresses as luxurious as they are refined or practical, redefining the codes of business travel. Introducing a man who knows how to do it all. A true jack-of-all-trades, Jean-Claude Lavorel doesn't care about labels. Self-taught, he has [...]
Lavorel tribe: Le Chabichou
Stéphan Durand A luxury hotel at the heart of the Courchevel slopes Overlooking the Courchevel slopes since 1963, the Chabichou has become a landmark of the Savoyard resort over the years. Recognized by its immaculate white façade, this establishment, which will be completely renovated in 2019, is preparing a new season dedicated to gastronomy. The [...]
Four Seasons Florence: A Renaissance by Pierre-Yves Rochon
Madeleine Jelstrupp New decor and new atmosphere for the luxury hotel housed in the Palazzo della Gherardesca and the Palazzo del Nero There are places where history and past splendor always resonate... places where you can immerse yourself in the magnificence of a city that seems forever preserved. Housed in the prestigious Palazzi della Gherardesca and del Nero, [...]
Plume's pick: the 5 most beautiful hotels in the middle of the desert
Stéphane Durand Test the most beautiful hotels in the desert From Mexico to Namibia, desert regions are transformed into flamboyant oases of luxury. A selection of five addresses halfway between dream and science fiction. A landscape as enigmatic as it is fascinating, the desert accounts for 23% of our planet's total surface [...].
Camp Sarika, part of Amangiri in the United States
Enjoy an exceptional stay in the heart of Utah. It's said to be the most isolated hotel in the USA, even though it's only a 25-minute drive from Utah's Page airport. And if Amangiri is fascinating, it's above all for its exceptional setting: between gigantic canyons, desert regions and Lake Powell, a landscape protected from [...]
Al Kamar Camp hotel, in the Agafay desert
A getaway in the heart of Morocco Located just thirty minutes from Marrakech, the Agafay desert plunges us into a breathtaking setting in which dunes and sand hills cohabit with rock formations. Yet, like a hypnotic mirage, a majestic swimming pool rises up in the midst of this aridity: welcome to Camp Al Kamar, the gateway to [...].