How do you capture the essence of a place? One way to do it is through language. Learning basic words and phrases doesn’t just show respect, it also helps you to understand the people and their region a little better. It’s particularly interesting in South Tyrol, where melodic Italian meets rustic Tyrolean, resulting in as many dialects as there are valleys.

A workplace where you can hear birds chirping and see spider monkeys is something special. The dishes that Chef Carlos Bordanave and Sous-Chef Sergio Sanchez serve their guests at the Flora restaurant in the Hotel Boca de Agua in Mexico are just as special as the natural working environment. In conversation with the two restaurateurs, they talk about ice cream with fruit from the garden that their guests never forget, refreshing cocktails with tequila and its high-proof competitor, and mouth-watering tacos.

October 2023 – Cambodia’s former royal residence Amansara, which once housed King Sihanouk’s diplomats and aristocrats, will reopen on October 1, 2023 after a royal renovation. Not only will there be new culinary experiences and events to mark the occasion, but thanks to a new direct flight from Vietnam Airlines, it’s now even easier to connect Amansara in the Laotian city of Luang Prabang with the legendary Angkor Wat. In the new season, Amantaka will also welcome guests with unique cultural festivals and wellness events – one more reason to embark on an Indochina odyssey this year.

October 2023 – As Morocco warmly welcomes the return of travelers from around the world, the luxury Amanjena Hotel also welcomes guests to its unique palatial resort just outside the UNESCO World Heritage city of Marrakech. Amanjena means “peaceful paradise”-it is situated in a particularly quiet and peaceful location. Surrounded by palm trees and olive groves, guests can experience the unique hospitality and special charm of Morocco and enjoy the hotel’s latest offerings near the famous “Red City”:

Sara and Anna grew up at the Hotel Bergland in Sölden and have been an active part of the family business from a young age. For them, it was enriching to grow up in the hotel in the middle of the Ötztal, surrounded by guests. Following their education, they’ve now gone back to their roots…