7 Exceptional Hotels Where Horses Reign Supreme
Stéphane Durand When the horse becomes the soul of the hotel: why Plume loves these establishments where equestrian art reigns supreme Marwari stallions plunging into the Indian Ocean, Criollos ridden by gauchos crossing the pampas, Lipizzans trotting at the foot of the Alps, peaceful Sandalwood horses in Indonesia, Camargue horses in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Pura Raza Española galloping through the […]
La Bamba de Areco: an estancia, polo, and Criollo horses at a Relais & Châteaux property in Argentina
by Stéphane Durand. A grand avenue lined with century-old trees leads the way, like a theatrical prelude to one of Argentina’s oldest estancias. The new Lodge Park transforms this iconic destination into an ultra-exclusive retreat. Just an hour and a quarter from Buenos Aires, La Bamba de Areco seems suspended outside of time. Behind the bright red walls, a world unfolds: […]
Selman Marrakech: a luxury hotel in Morocco where Thoroughbreds reign supreme
Stéphane Durand In this Arab-Moorish palace designed by Jacques Garcia, everything seems orchestrated to celebrate one of the most beautiful breeds in the world: the Arabian thoroughbred. The Arabian thoroughbred stud farm is the beating heart of the Selman Marrakech. Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, the Selman appears like a mirage of refinement where the horse reigns supreme over […]