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The perfect insider city guides for travel in Europe, including the best restaurants, the most beautiful hotels and everything in between.

Venetian Elegance: Navigating the Finest Hotels in the Floating City

A city to visit at least once in a lifetime. The art between canals and the possibility of travelling through it in gondolas makes Venice a place to fall in love with. Luxury is no coincidence, and in its eagerness to preserve its history, it is obliged to keep it ostentatious. Here is our guide to the best hotels to stay in.

Best Hotels in Rome
Roman Retreats: Unveiling the Pinnacles of Luxury in the Heart of Italy

The Italian capital has it all: history, as it has been the cradle of an empire, fashion, as it is home to leading clothing brands, and art, as you can find from the most classic to the most innovative pieces. Rome is waiting for us to fall in love.

Florentine Flourish: Embracing Luxury in the Best Hotels of the Renaissance City

In Florence you’ll find a mix of high-end 5-star hotels, modern design apartments, or smaller boutique hotels with pools and rooftop bars to liven up your visit. Florence has it all.

Architecture books for design enthusiasts – coffee table book
Our 10 Favourite Architecture Books for your Coffee Table

In-depth guides, illustrated monographs and collections of previously unpublished content: we have selected 6 must-have architecture books published by Taschen, perfect as gift ideas for enthusiasts. These books are full of special materials and insights that every architecture lover should have in their library.

Best Hotels in Ibiza, Spain
Find the Balearic Elegance Among the Island’s Premier Hotels

Holidays to Ibiza might be mainly associated with party life and clubs, but that’s only one chapter of this island’s story in Spain. Its sleepy villas, pretty ocean beach, stunning luxury hotels, and UNESCO-protected old town aren’t to be missed.

Best Hotels in Madrid: Our Guide for Design and Luxury Hotels

Madrid is projected as a new mecca for luxury tourism in Europe. From a luxury spa to art exhibitions, it is a pleasure to enjoy the most exclusive services in the hotels. This is our best hotels in Madrid guide for planning your dream stay.

Best Hotels in Barcelona
Best Hotels in Barcelona for the Perfect City Trip to Spain

Here are the best 5 star hotels in Barcelona, all luxury and design, that make your city trip to Barcelona unforgettable. Spa, wellness and comfortable suites ensure the perfect city trip. Whether it’s a chic design hotel with modern, purist interior design or a historic luxury hotel – depending on your taste, you can find your dream hotel for a short vacation.

Franciacorta
Ca’ del Bosco: Where the Excellent Franciacorta Wine is Born

A chat with Maurizio Zanella, president of the Ca’ del Bosco winery, about life on the vineyard, modern art and Franciacorta, the king of Italian fermented wines.

Best Champagne Brands
THE 25 BEST CHAMPAGNE BRANDS: DISCOVER THE PERFECT ONE

We went on a quest for the Best Champagne Brands in the World. All brands have something in common. Aside from quality grapes, it’s a commitment to the best in taste and aroma, adding to the distinction of each for marking any occasion. Here are twenty-three of them that take champagne to a new echelon.

Best Northern Lights Hotels
Unique Hotels under the Arctic Sky

Architectural tree hotels, glass igloos and cabins on remote islands are all part of this specially curated list of beautiful Scandinavian design hotels. Breathtaking views of the Northern Lights included.