Ann Abel

Villa Spalletti Trivelli For all of Rome's popularity, it's been a bit of a funny city for hotels. There are a few independent classics and outposts of niche micro-brands.

A guest suite at Cromlix It's easy to imagine that newly retired tennis star Sir Andy Murray—who “arguably Britain's greatest ever athlete” after

Away from the overcrowded islands, the new, sustainability-minded Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino offers fine dining, lavish villas and a close connection with nature

For many discerning travelers, the ideal hotel is an independent property that blends local charm with world-class amenities, and strong commitments to hospitality and sustainability thrown in.

Long a destination for Istanbul's elites, Bodrum is continuing to have its moment in the international sun.

The main restaurant at Macakizi Long before Bodrum became Bodrum, there was . The village in southwest Turkey existed, of course, but it

Socalco Nature Calheta In recent years, Madeira has come alive. Soulful culinary retreats, design-forward boutique hotels and inventive

Marrakech has long been and probably always will be the entry point for a first visit to Morocco. It has the history, the beauty, the legends, and the decadence.

Dar Ahlam “I'm convinced that hospitality made a huge mistake in the past by telling everyone that it was about service,” says contrarian hotelier Thierry Teyssier.

With more than 300 pieces of mostly digital art from emerging Moroccan and international artists, the new Izza hotel aims to be both a “house of friends” and a museum in the medina.