Our 7 favorite hotels along the waterways of France
From the Bay of the Somme to the shores of the Mediterranean, floating lodges promise a relaxing stay, literally with your feet in the water. Selection of 7 hotels, lulled by the gentle song of the waves.
Find refuge at Nihi Sumba: a natural paradise in Indonesia near the Sandalwood horses
by Stéphane Durand. In the far west of Sumba, far from the crowds of Bali and the excesses of the modern world, NIHI Sumba feels like a wild retreat where nature sets the pace. Here, the villas are nestled within acres of lush jungle, the sandy beach stretches for over two kilometers, and horses gallop freely along the shore at […]
A dream cruise on the Mekong: Rivages du Monde’s new ship, the Mekong Romance, is set to launch this fall
by Geagea With the Mekong Romance, Rivages du Monde is introducing much more than just a new ship; it is redefining the art of travel on this legendary river, reconnecting with the very essence of travel: taking one’s time, contemplating, soaking in the surrounding beauty, letting go of one’s routines, and allowing the landscape to set the pace. With a […]
Gyp Sea Saint Barth: a Sibuet hotel, tropical chic style
Overlooking Flamands Bay, nestled in the heart of a lush tropical garden, the Gyp Sea Hotel is the tropical embodiment of Maison Sibuet’s signature hospitality—a tropical garden setting with a bohemian-chic and romantic style. This is one of those places where you immediately feel welcome, as if you were visiting friends who’ve decided to live […]
Passalacqua on Lake Como: the jewel of Lake Como
Text by Stéphane Durand—Photos by Capucine Plume. Within the hushed walls of Villa Passalacqua, amid frescoes, taffeta, precious marble, and echoes of Maestro Bellini’s piano melodies, Italy reveals its most beautiful side here on the shores of Lake Como. Voted the best hotel in the world, this 18th-century residence, restored with almost devotional care, offers lovers […]
Luxury and romance: 5 dream hotels by the lake
Stéphane Durand On the shores of a lake, our best addresses for (re)falling in love Want to rekindle the flame or experience a tête-à-tête suspended in time? These 5 addresses have the gift of transforming a simple weekend into an enchanted interlude. Bucolic and full of charm, these 5 romantic hotels are the perfect destinations for a romantic getaway.
The sustainable luxury of L’Eden Roc Astona in Switzerland
What if elegance took to the high seas? On the fragrant shores of Lake Maggiore, Eden Roc Ascona hoists high the sails of luxury that is as conscious as it is refined. Falling back in love in a romantic, sustainable hotel in Switzerland Whether you call it Lago Maggiore or Lago Verbano because of the verbena that grows on its shores, Lake Maggiore proves [...]
The Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: a romantic hotel in the land of Empress Sissi
A limpid blue lake, a castle out of an imperial dream and peace and quiet as the only absolute luxury. At Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, Austria blossoms in delicacy and majesty. Nestled between forest and crystal-clear waters, Sissi's former hideaway has been reborn as a contemporary palace, Falling in love all over again in a castle in Austria Who hasn't dreamed of playing the untamed empress [...].
Inverlochy Castle: Scotland as Told to Me
Stéphane Durand There are places where time stands still, where every stone tells a romantic story. Inverlochy Castle is one such place. This Victorian castle, nestled like a jewel in the Scottish Highlands, seems straight out of a fairy tale. A hotel to (re)fall in love with in Scotland "I have never seen a more charming or romantic place." This sentence, […]
Peace and beauty at the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como
A floating swimming pool that merges with the lake, villas set in a Garden of Eden and the shadow of a singer still hovering... At the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, every detail is designed to celebrate beauty. A hotel for falling in love all over again on Lake Como Imagine an immense 40-metre-long swimming pool floating on the shore [...].
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 [...]
Our 5 most beautiful Surf Houses around the world
Discover the most beautiful surf spots on the planet! What better way to avoid back-to-school blues than to discover the world's finest surf spots? Let yourself be enchanted by the chic, relaxed style of surf houses around the world, where the only watchword is letting go.
In Joigny, Burgundy, at the La Côte Saint-Jacques hotel
In the charming medieval town of Joigny, famous for its half-timbered houses, the Hôtel La Côte Saint-Jacques is a local institution. So is its Michelin-starred restaurant, which counts Alain Delon among its regulars. A must-visit, just 90 minutes from Paris.
Our selection: 7 waterfront hotels, around the world
Among the jewels of hospitality, hotels located on the water occupy a special place. Plume Travels invites you to discover these floating havens of peace that combine comfort, privacy and respect for the environment.
Weekend in Annecy: Plume Travels Travels' 7 Top Picks
Annecy, the capital of Haute-Savoie, is a destination where life is good—and well worth the trip! Surrounded by lush greenery and a sense of serenity, Lake Annecy is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Alixia's bar area: l'Hétéroclito in Guéthary, where you can touch the ocean
Surfboard left against the wall, excess sand removed from the body, head for the counter where a team of youngsters are busy behind the bar. Fresh drink ordered, time for a break.