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In Crete, nestled between lush gardens and the crystal-clear Aegean Sea, a beachfront hotel offers a sunny getaway designed to help you unwind without sacrificing comfort.

In Menorca, a 17th-century mansion surrounded by terraced gardens offers a haven of absolute tranquility, perfect for recharging your batteries away from the hustle and bustle.

In the heart of the Loir-et-Cher region, a historic manor house and a 42-hectare forest come together to create a new retreat designed with families in mind.

This week I settled in at La Ferme de Brouage, a five-hectare estate nestled between the marshes and the ocean. Hahn-Claire and Antoine, our hosts, are the kind of people who command respect: five children, five guesthouses, a farm to run—and yet they always maintain that peaceful energy that sets the tone.

Tucked away on the shores of Arcachon Bay, this cabin is a true Proustian madeleine. Inspired by the nearby oyster huts, it was built in 2005 entirely of wood to blend seamlessly into the landscape.

Right in the heart of Edinburgh, between the Old Town and the New Town, Moment Stays – George IV Bridge offers a simple, seamless, and welcoming experience. The apartments are impeccably maintained, bright, and comfortable, providing that rare feeling of being right in the heart of a capital city while enjoying true comfort. In some apartments, the view of the castle adds an almost cinematic touch to your stay.

Just a few miles from Mérida, Galopina is a guesthouse nestled in the heart of the Yucatecan jungle. Conceived by its hosts, Elisa and Guillaume, and brought to life in collaboration with architect Taco MX, it was designed as a home open to friends from near and far. Here, nature is ever-present: it shapes the light, the materials, and the rhythm of each day. Life here is set to the sound of the wind and the birdsong.

We’ve stayed in each of these places to take in their setting, meet the people behind them, and sense what makes them truly one of a kind.

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