Passalacqua Lago di 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 […]
Mama Shelter Nice: the jewel of the Côte d'Azur
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: an expanding tribe
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. [...]
Sustainable luxury at 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 [...]
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: a romantic hotel in the land of Sissi the Empress
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: If I Were Told the Scottish Story
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, […]
Château de Fiac, for a romantic weekend away
Located in the Cocagne region, Château de Fiac is a cocoon of disconnection. This majestic, romantic estate is the ideal place to spend a romantic weekend.