South America
- Kiwi Curated
- A'JIA Hotel
- Barcelona
- Brunelleschi Hotel
- Caribbean
- Dominican Republic
- Europe
- Florence
- Hotel Billini
- Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid
- Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
- Ireland
- Istanbul
- Italy
- Kilkenny
- Machu Picchu
- Madrid
- Mount Juliet
- Peru
- Santo Domingo
- South America
- Spain
- The Wittmore
- Turkey
- Tuscany
- United Kingdom
A Cultural Spring Break
Millennials have earned scorn for their impact on a number of institutions. They’re killing soap, they’re disinterested in The Olympics, and they’re even guilty for declining fabric softener sales. While these accusations may or may not be true, this generation has also been earning plaudits for their love of experiential travel, a trend reflected in their eschewing of the stereotypical hard-drinking Spring Break vacation.
Instead, this week-long rite of passage is undergoing a renaissance, bolstered by the desire for more substantial vacations in more culturally rewarding locales. We’re all for this development, and this week on the blog we’re taking a look at seven destinations for a cultural Spring Break getaway.
- Kiwi Curated
- Adelboden
- Andermatt
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Chile
- Europe
- France
- Harads
- Hotel Portillo
- Le Chalet Zannier
- Nita Lake Lodge
- Santiago
- Scandinavia
- South America
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Cambrian
- The Chedi Andermatt
- Treehotel
- Whistler
Allow a Little Hygge Into Your Life
Each year, staff at the Oxford Dictionary sift through the cultural morass to deliver their shortlist for Word of the Year. 2016’s lineup reflected a tumultuous period globally, with nomenclature like Alt-Right, Brexiteer, and Woke front and center. Somewhat cheerier, the word Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) was also present on the shortlist, and it’s a term that came roaring into fashion in 2016. If you’re unfamiliar with the word, it’s becoming increasingly ubiquitous with the concept of coziness and togetherness. Unfortunately, it has no literal translation in English making it difficult to pin down exactly what it means. Hygge was developed as a way of living by the Danish in the 18th century, and is often credited with helping Scandinavian people maintain their cheery disposition despite their long winters. Just like the concept of Feng Shui, hygge has begun to inform interior design choices everywhere from IKEA, to hotels we feature in Kiwi Collection. This week on the blog, we take a closer look at hotels where hygge is central to the guest experience.
- Kiwi Curated
- Africa
- Amangiri
- Argos in Cappadocia
- Aschau
- Asia
- Atacama Desert
- Austria
- Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru
- Canada
- Cappadocia
- Chile
- Das Posthotel
- Europe
- Koh Kood
- Maldives
- Nova Scotia
- Sanctuary Kusini
- Serengeti
- Soneva Kiri
- South America
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa
- Trout Point Lodge
- Turkey
- United States
- Utah
8 Hotels Set Up for Stargazing
Hotels we feature in Kiwi Collection are uniformly special, often counting an infinity pool or rooftop terrace among their defining features. Others lean on more natural wonders, highlighting their breathtaking settings or outdoor adventures. The hotels herein go a step further, inviting guests to settle into a front row seat for a spectacular showing of the night sky.
- Kiwi Curated
- Asia
- Banyan Tree Seychelles
- Boracay
- Brazil
- eco-friendly
- Ecuador
- Galapagos
- Langkawi
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos
- Salvador
- Seychelles
- Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa
- South America
- The St. Regis Langkawi
- Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
5 Destinations Where Conservation is Key
Responsible tourism continues to gain popularity. In certain countries, it’s borne out of necessity, as the realities of climate change leave their mark. Scores of resorts have placed themselves at the forefront of this effort, focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. Herein, five destinations where hotels are making a difference in their local environment.
- Kiwi Curated
- Africa
- Argentina
- Banyan Tree Seychelles
- Brazil
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Castel Fragsburg
- Chile
- Easter Island
- Eremito
- Europe
- explora Rapa Nui
- Hotel Boutique Quinta das Videiras
- Italy
- Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
- Mahe
- Meran
- Middle East
- Nimmo Bay
- Nimmo Bay Resort
- Parrano
- Patagonia
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Santa Catarina
- Seychelles
- South America
- Umbria
- United Arab Emirates
- Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
8 Idyllic Places to Escape Civilization
Far too often there’s a feeling of arriving home from vacation in need of more time off. Sometimes this is a hangover from our holiday excesses, but often it’s because we haven’t addressed the reason why we took a vacation in the first place — to get away from it all. Carving out some time to decompress can be difficult on a city break, so we’ve searched the globe for eight havens where one can escape from civilization.
- Kiwi Curated
- Algodon Wine Estates
- Argentina
- Bordeaux
- California
- Conti di San Bonifacio Wine Resort
- Delaire Graff Estate
- drink
- food
- France
- Greece
- Italy
- Kinsterna
- L'Andana
- Les Sources de Caudalie
- Mallorca
- Meadowood Napa Valley
- Napa Valley & Sonoma
- Peloponnese
- Son Julia Country House Hotel
- South Africa
- South America
- Spain
- Tuscany
- United States
Grapevine Getaways
Instead of mourning the passing of summer, the waning days provide a great excuse to start planning one’s next trip to foreign shores. Given that it’s the harvest season, this week we tour the world’s great wine regions to take a look at eight hotels that place guests among their own private vineyards. After all, vacations and fine wine go hand-in-hand.
Exploring Chile with Explora