In today’s world, where sustainability and environmental protection are becoming increasingly important, it is gratifying to see people and hotels opting for greener, more regional and environmentally friendly options. One such inspiring example is Bergland Sölden’s “Regional 200” – an initiative that combines local food and culinary enjoyment.

Immersion takes on a refreshingly natural meaning at NIDUM. In summer, guests at the casual luxury hotel can expect more than just an infinity pool and a hot tub – there’s also a specially designed natural bathing pond, right on the edge of the forest next to the hotel. It’s an oasis for anyone who loves relaxing in nature…

You come home in the evening exhausted from work, from the traffic, from stress. You need a holiday, relaxation, to unwind. What if there were a hotel, a home away from home, a retreat where you could feel at ease? A place where the fox and the hare wish you goodnight, where it’s calm and you can do what you like, but also don’t have to do anything at all? Such a place does exist: Refugium Lunz…

At the dasMAX lifestyle hotel in Seefeld in Tirol, there’s a bar. Nothing special about that, you might say. But oh, how wrong you would be! Because the philosophy of the Honesty Bar at the dasMAX is “Sisters (and brothers) are doing it for themselves”, and that means you can pour and mix your own drinks or cocktails 24/7..

South Tyrol is characterised by the fusion of Alpine tradition and Mediterranean flair, which may seem like contrasts at first, but actually result in a harmonious blend of architecture, cuisine and natural highlights. A true gem in this area of northern Italy is Merano, just the tonic you need to celebrate lighter, warmer days after the lethargic winter months.