Steep slopes, fertile soils, plenty of sunshine – the conditions between the Eisack Valley and the Unterland are unique and ensure that South Tyrol’s wines are among the best in the world. In June, guests at the Schgaguler Hotel explore the region with sommelier Sandra Schgaguler

Hamburg/Kastelruth, 28 April 2026 – Vines have been cultivated here for more than 2,500 years: South Tyrol has produced some great winemakers, and many a Lagrein, Gewürztraminer or Chardonnay can be found on the wine lists of the finest restaurants from New York to Tokyo. So far, so good – and well known among wine lovers. Things get exciting when sommelier Sandra Schgaguler takes guests from the Schgaguler Hotel on a journey of discovery: together, they visit wineries with centuries of history and the stars of tomorrow. They meet winemakers who speak lovingly of their terroir and produce exceptional wines with passion.

When Sandra Schgaguler talks about wine, it sounds like poetry. There is rarely any mention of yeasts, stainless steel tanks or barriques, although the qualified sommelière naturally possesses the expertise regarding grape varieties and soils and has a masterful command of the full range of cellar techniques. But she prefers to talk about the people behind the wines. About the different vineyards around her home town of Kastelruth at the foot of the Seiser Alm. About the artists who design the labels. About the vineyards in this unique landscape, about 110-year-old vines and traditional estates whose history dates back to the 14th century. And when she describes the wines, she does not use the wine connoisseur’s vocabulary of leather, tobacco and stables, but rather picturesque words that that bring to life the landscapes where Vernatsch and Pinot Blanc thrive. With words that spark curiosity about the winemakers who craft these wines into little works of art.

From 13 to 17 June 2026, she will take her guests to selected wineries in the wine-growing regions around the Schlern, in Eppan and in the Eisack Valley.

The Schgaguler Hotel has won numerous awards for its design. Its superb cuisine combines South Tyrolean and Italian specialities, and the spa, complete with a pool and saunas, offers the perfect place to unwind after a day of hiking and wine tasting – just like the elegant rooms, with their clean lines and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the mighty Schlern, one of the kings of the Dolomites.

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It’s only just opened and already a huge hit:
.HERE, the smallest luxury resort in the Maldives,
has been hailed as one of the world’s best hotels
on Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Hot List

Hamburg, 28 April 2026 – It’s all about being in the know: the ultra-luxury resort .HERE features on Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Hot List. This award recognises the world’s best new hotels. “It’s not easy to go one better in the Maldives, but .HERE, the newly opened resort on Somewhere Island in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, has managed it” – so says editor-in-chief Diva Thani, who visited and reviewed the resort herself.

Condé Nast Traveller magazine was founded in 1987 and quickly became the undisputed authority on luxury travel. Appearing on the Hot List, which is compiled anew each year, is the ultimate accolade for any hotel. .HERE not only graces the cover of the coveted May/June issue as the ‘Best New Hotel’, but has also been recognised for its excellence in three further categories: Best Wellness Hotel, Best Beach Hotel, and Best Hotel in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Diva Thani is responsible for the Condé Nast brand worldwide, and she was clearly enthusiastic about .HERE in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: “As a new benchmark for privacy in the Maldives, this design-led island resort offers spacious villas stretching from the beach to the lagoon, and barefoot luxury in its most discreet form.”

And this is perhaps the resort’s most important feature: at .HERE, luxury means having a choice. The eternal question in the Maldives – beach or over-water villa? At »Somewhere«, you don’t have to choose. Each of the seven residences stretches across the entire width of the island: beach at one end, a wooden jetty with the coveted ladder leading straight into the Indian Ocean at the other.

“Every villa offers breathtaking views of sunrises and sunsets and gives guests more opportunities to relax outdoors: rather than retreating to the air-conditioned interiors during the hottest hours of the afternoon, I simply strolled along the beautiful pool to the other end of my shaded villa and continued reading there in the gentle breeze,” enthuses Diva Thani.

.HERE is the smallest resort in the Maldives – and the most exclusive. It comprises the island of ‘Somewhere’, featuring seven two-storey private villas, each with three or four bedrooms – and, at 1,300 and 1,400 square metres respectively, offering plenty of space for families or travellers with staff. The second island, ‘Nowhere’, consists of two villas with a total area of 3,500 square metres. It has just opened and can be booked exclusively.

It has just opened and is available for exclusive hire.
The two islands feature a stunning restaurant and bar – perhaps just the right amount of socialising to make the splendid isolation afterwards all the more enjoyable. Head chef Georgios Vasilopoulos, formerly of Raffles Dubai and Nobu Matsuhisa Mykonos, runs the open-air restaurant Safar. He was previously the personal chef to the Jordanian royal family.

Gregor Gerlach, who opened .HERE with his sister Anoushka Gerlach, is delighted with this accolade: “When the editor-in-chief of Condé Nast praises our new resort so enthusiastically, it’s a wonderful endorsement of our work – hardly anyone else has comparable expertise in the luxury travel market.”

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Riverside Luxury Cruises is expanding
with the Riverside Mahler sailing under its own flag
and the purchase of the Riverside Mozart

Hamburg, 23 April 2026 – Riverside Luxury Cruises continues its success story: the ‘Riverside Mahler’ will enter service under the Riverside flag in 2028 and is set to operate on the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube alongside its sister ship, the ‘Riverside Debussy’. In addition, Riverside Luxury Cruises purchased the “Riverside Mozart” in the spring of this year. The Hamburg-based shipping company had a total of five river cruise ships in 2023 – Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Mahler and Bach – acquired from Crystal Cruises, with the first three successfully entering service on Europe’s rivers – though the ‘Riverside Mozart’ was initially chartered from an interim owner.

The addition of the Riverside Mahler marks the next phase of a strategic expansion. “This is our response to the continuing rise in demand for luxury river cruises – from the very beginning, our vision was to expand the fleet thoughtfully whilst maintaining the highest standards in terms of space for guests, service and a distinctive elegance,” says Gregor Gerlach, who founded Riverside Luxury Cruises together with his sister Anouchka Gerlach. The two of them now own the entire fleet. “With the Mahler, we now also have the opportunity to offer further themed cruises.” Riverside Luxury Cruises is launching its first themed cruises this year, including a golf trip on the Danube and a tour exploring the unique beer breweries along the Rhine.

Riverside Luxury Cruises turns every journey into an unforgettable experience. Take, for example, sitting on the upper deck at the barbecue after a morning excursion, whilst the friendly staff serve freshly grilled scampi accompanied by a glass of champagne or a well-chilled white wine, and the landscape glides past like a stage set. Everything on board the ships is freshly prepared – – from the jus to the jam and the bread. And instead of cabins, there are only comfortable, spacious suites with king-size beds and exclusive bathrooms. Every guest also has the benefit of a butler. The relatively new company Riverside Luxury Cruises has already received several awards for its cuisine and the exceptional exclusivity on board its ships: Winner of Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ 2024 and Cruise Critic’s ‘Editors’ Pick Award’ in 2023, 2024 and 2025 for the best culinary experience in the river cruise category, as well as the coveted award for best luxury river cruise line in 2025.

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Crime fiction fans will gather in May at the foot
of the Seiser Alm: during a writing workshop
led by South Tyrolean bestselling author
Lenz Koppelstätter, guests at the
Schgaguler Hotel will get creative for three days

Hamburg/Kastelruth, 9 April 2026 – “All stories end in death if you follow them far enough,” wrote Ernest Hemingway. That could be the motto for the three-day workshop in Castelrotto: for the second time, guests at the Schgaguler Hotel are setting out in search of a body, a motive and a culprit – in their imagination and on paper or laptop. Under the expert guidance of South Tyrolean author Lenz Koppelstätter.

He has written books about Alma Mahler and Hubert Messner, and most recently enjoyed literary success with the Turkish-German family saga ‘Aylas Lachen’. His crime series featuring investigator Commissario Grauner has achieved cult status, and his new series of novels featuring police reporter Gianna Pitti also immediately made it onto the bestseller lists. His characters tackle contemporary issues and capture the Italian way of life, with settings ranging from the Brenner Pass to the Ortler. From 28 to 31 May, he will be taking guests at the Schgaguler Hotel in Castelrotto on a creative journey. Lenz Koppelstätter hails from a South Tyrolean wine-growing village and has returned to live there after spending years in Bologna, Berlin, Munich and Istanbul. In this workshop, designed especially for the Schgaguler Hotel, he will spend three days answering questions about writing. Together with the participants, he will develop characters, plots and storylines – in an exciting mix of readings, creative writing and exploring the natural surroundings on gentle walks.

The Schgaguler Hotel has won numerous awards for its design. Its cuisine combines South Tyrolean and Italian specialities, and the spa, complete with a pool and saunas, offers the perfect place to unwind after hikes and writing exercises – – just like in the elegant rooms with their clean lines and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the mighty Schlern, one of the kings of the Dolomites.

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In Luc Besson’s classic film, he played the young freediver Enzo; today he is a renowned artist.
In May, Gregory Forstner is coming to Germany as artist-in-residence at the Kunsthotel Engelwirt – and the film will be screened in the hotel’s own cinema

Hamburg/Berching, 26 March 2026 – It is not easy to look away from Forstner’s paintings. Anthropomorphic dogs, fragile humans or poker-playing pandas stare back at you with such intensity that it feels as though they have long since seen right through the viewer. Forstner’s paintings appear raw and tender, familiar and unsettling at the same time. Shaped by the ambivalence of his grandfathers during the Nazi era – one in the resistance, the other a collaborator – he processes his family history and his own half-French, half-Austrian roots. Born in Cameroon in 1975, Forstner discovered art at an early age as a child actor. In Luc Besson’s classic 1988 film *The Big Blue*, he played the young ‘Enzo’. As a painter, he developed his own style after spending time in Vienna, Nice and Brooklyn. Gregory Forstner now lives and works in Marseille; his works are held in major museums and collections in Paris, New York and Munich.

Now, not only can you admire his artistic work at Galerie Zink (Waldkirchen) and the Hotel Engelwirt (Berching), but you can also meet the artist in person during his two-week residency at the Engelwirt from 8 to 20 May 2026. A public studio visit and artist talk will take place on 16 May at 6 pm. And on 17 May, following a brunch and talk, hotel guests can immerse themselves in the classic film ‘In the Depths’. It will be screened in the hotel’s own cinema.

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The Bellevue Parkhotel in Adelboden is celebrating its double anniversary with outstanding concerts and culinary highlights: the hotel is turning 125 – and has been run by the Richard family for 100 years

Adelboden, 24 February 2026 – The Bellevue Parkhotel is an icon of the Swiss hospitality industry. An elegant, unpretentious building in the classical modernist style, its white façade has shone like a star over the village of Adelboden since 1931. For 125 years, this multi-award-winning establishment has stood for relaxation and enjoyment – and for the past 100 years, the Richard family has shaped the history of the hotel with dedication and passion. The historic hotel is celebrating this double anniversary with a cultural and culinary journey through the decades: events under the title ‘Music & Wine’ will take place throughout the year. The hotel will explore musical movements and major trends in wine in 20-year increments, weaving them together into an atmospheric whole. The first dinner on 26 March 2026 pays homage to the 1920s – featuring the well-known Bernese jazz musicians Myria Poffet (vocals), Michel Poffet (double bass) and Daniel Woodtli (trumpet) perform first-class swing. The event will be accompanied by wines that were all the rage at the time: champagne and Bordeaux.

Another highlight of the musical series will take place on 20 August 2026, focusing on the 1960s and 1970s. Italian music of that era marked a time of upheaval and reached Switzerland as a cultural treasure that is still cherished today. At the “Canzoni Italiane”, the ensemble “Annalisa Spagnoli – Trio Senza Parole” performs evergreen classics by renowned Italian musicians such as Lucio Battisti, Fabrizio de André, Lucio Dalla, Francesco de Gregori, Ricchi e Poveri and others. The event is accompanied by fine wines from Tuscany and Piedmont. “Through our events, we want to thank our guests, as well as our suppliers, for their loyalty and give them a chance to reminisce about the past,” says Franziska Richard, a member of the family that has been running the hotel for three generations. “And a special thank you goes to our wonderful staff.”

What would the ‘Bellevue’ be without its charming quirks? In the past, a member of the Richard family would take guests on a picnic in the snow. Today, Marc Richard takes them skiing and winter hiking, and for a raclette dinner at the Tschenten-Drom chalet. And then there’s the ‘Bettmümpfeli’ on the guests’ pillows: a question that allows them to take part in a quiz every evening and win a wonderful experience. This, too, will one day become part of the cheerful and moving history of this extraordinary hotel icon.

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At the Hotel Engelwirt, guests journey through
a world of contemporary art and modern design – and ultimately find themselves

Hamburg/Berching, 17 February 2026 – If the overused term ‘art hotel’ has any validity, it certainly applies to the Engelwirt. Guests staying here embark on a journey of discovery through an eclectic world of contemporary art and modern design – all set against a Baroque backdrop. After working in Berlin, Munich and New York, Michael and Stephanie Zink relocated their renowned gallery to Waldkirchen in the Upper Palatinate and, in 2024, opened the Engelwirt in Berching as a hotel where art is not merely decoration. Here, guests engage in a dialogue with the works of renowned artists, which the philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer described as a ‘horizon’ that ‘merges into one another’.

This former 17th-century provost’s estate is situated in the historic centre of Berching, which is surrounded by a town wall and ranks among the most beautiful spots in the Altmühl Valley. Here, the spirit of the Baroque, magic and fairy tales has been preserved through the generations, right up to the present day. Those returning from a stroll can, for example, enjoy the cakes freshly baked in the house (the charming Angelika makes what is perhaps the best Gugelhupf in the whole of Bavaria!) and is observed in the Café des Engelwirts by a bohemian figure sitting casually in a leather armchair – a charcoal drawing by the Belgian artist Rinus Van der Velde. He blurs the line between fiction and reality. The collection of contemporary art runs like a thread through the entire building and reaches a highlight in each of the 15 rooms and apartments. In Room 5, for example, you are greeted by two dogs in green uniforms rescuing a diver on the moon, whose suit is reminiscent of Neil Armstrong. ‘Diver on Moon’ is a work by the French artist Gregory Forstner. In front of the piece are two small green stools with coffee-table books to browse through.

Wherever the eye rests: paintings and sculptures harmonise with carefully selected designer furniture by Eames, Moormann, Wegner, Prouvé and Moroso, alongside historical features such as stucco ceilings, opulently carved oak doors and rose-laced arches. Rare Baroque-style painted wooden floors alternate with new Winkelmann mosaics in the bathrooms, laid with such precision that the joints and edges align perfectly – creating yet another new image. You don’t need to be an art connoisseur to feel at home at the Engelwirt – the atmosphere here is so relaxed and laid-back, and the rooms and apartments are so spacious. The kitchens reflect the same beauty and perfection: for breakfast, oven-fresh rolls and eggs from the organic farmer next door are served, and those who don’t fancy going out in the evening can whip up a risotto and enjoy it with a glass of wine. As well as the café, the building also houses a small shop selling beautiful and delicious local produce.

At the Engelwirt, one does not merely live in or with art, but occasionally also shares a roof with an artist: this year, for instance, Anna Leonhardt will be staying at the house for a residency. The painter, who lives in New York and Berlin, plays with light, shadow and colour gradients; her work is both timeless and sensual, with elements from finely defined layers of colour seeming to float through a cosmos of her own creation. Leonhardt’s works are also featured in major museums and collections.
There are no televisions at the Engelwirt. It’s as if time here has been pleasantly frozen for a moment or two, whilst the world out there, in all its madness, carries on breathlessly and seems to be falling further and further apart. That is precisely what makes this art hotel so special.

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“A house where you know every room is not worth living in,” wrote Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa in his epic novel *The Leopard*. Guests at the new luxury resort .HERE in the Maldives may well find themselves pondering such thoughts. They swim 60-metre laps in their private infinity pool and enjoy the most beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset from various terraces. Drinks suited to the time of day are served by a personal butler from the private kitchen or the large bar in the lounge. And the villas are incredibly spacious: .HERE consists of two islands, ‘Somewhere’ with seven two-storey private villas, each with three or four bedrooms – and, measuring between 1,300 and 1,400 square metres, offering plenty of space for families or travellers with staff. On the second island, “Nowhere”, there are two villas with a total floor area of 3,500 square metres – it can be booked exclusively.

“We’ve noticed that interest in ultra-luxury, very small and super-exclusive offerings has been growing steadily,” says Gregor Gerlach, who runs the Hamburg-based company Seaside Collection together with his sister Anouchka Gerlach. “With .HERE, we have created a whole new dimension; there is nothing else like it in the Maldives.”

.HERE is the smallest resort in the Indian Ocean archipelago, yet it offers the greatest exclusivity. Guests do not have to choose between a beach villa or an over-water villa; every villa is both, with lush greenery on one side and floating above the ocean on the other. And each has its own mooring: the luxury yacht, an Asmas Saxdor 400 GTO, takes guests directly to their own jetty after they land by seaplane. Staff such as butlers, private chefs and personal trainers are on hand around the clock. Between the two islands there is a spacious restaurant with a bar – in case anyone fancies a bit of company without it becoming too public.

The private villas were designed by the renowned architectural firm KulörGroup. Their concept artfully blends the island’s lush greenery with the sparkling turquoise sea and harmonises with the biosphere of the natural islands in the UNESCO-protected Baa Aoll. For the interior design, Inge Moore, owner of the London-based studio Muza Lab, drew inspiration from celestial bodies and the underwater world. Her team created a casual yet elegant composition using fine woods, mosaics, marble and the finest fabrics. The interior is colourful but not garish; palm green, the yellow of the stars in the night sky, and the pink and red hues of the coral create a cheerful atmosphere. The subtle elegance, lightness and playful charm of the design also allude to the local treasures of the Maldives, such as the dhoni boats or the feyli sarongs.

And for those who, whilst enjoying the privacy of their villa, would like a bit more action, a luxury yacht will take them in just a few minutes to the neighbouring Finolhu resort – also part of the Seaside Collection – which features a tennis court and paddle tennis court, a gym, the elegant Fehi Spa and four speciality restaurants. Guests can set off on dives and snorkelling trips with the crew of the Padi Dive Centre; teenagers can play guitar and drums in the music studio at the new Teens Hut or take part in DJ workshops.

The Seaside Collection has invested 50 million dollars in this project. “It was important to us that absolutely everything was top-of-the-range, from the location and the design to the materials and the service,” says Gregor Gerlach. He knows that customers in this sector do not appreciate compromises.

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A gem in the heart of Dresden: the Gewandhaus is the city’s most charming boutique hotel –
and the perfect place to experience culture and nature on the banks of the Elbe

Hamburg/Dresden, 5 August 2025 – It is one of the city’s most historic buildings. It was once a cloth merchants’ house, a municipal bank and, during the GDR era, a popular artists’ haunt. Today, the Gewandhaus Dresden, with its magnificent Baroque-Classical façade that survived the war unscathed, is a five-star superior boutique hotel with 97 elegant rooms and suites. Visitors are in for a treat: just beyond the elegant lobby, the history of the building seems to leap from the walls of a stately atrium – armchairs in various shades of green stand on light-coloured natural stone mosaics, whilst large palm trees lend it the character of an orangery. The high atrium with its stylishly decorated balconies serves as a setting for encounters and a charming retreat after exploring Saxony’s baroque capital.

The architects from the renowned Düsseldorf-based firm STUDIOarchitects have given the building an elegant new look that pays homage to its history; fine fabrics such as velvet, linen and antique leather reflect the tradition of craftsmanship – the term ‘Gewandhaus’ has described a guild hall for clothmakers since the Middle Ages.

The Gewandhaus Dresden is part of the Seaside Collection. It has already received several awards. Dirk Günther is a pâtissier at Kuchen Atelier, where he and his small team blend French and German baking traditions. His creations – such as the cheese and mango tart, the macarons, the Bienenstich and the Black Forest cake 2.0 – are displayed under delicate glass domes. People even travel from the surrounding areas of Saxony to try his take on the Eierschecke, a classic from the GDR. And the [m]eatery delights locals and guests from all over the world alike – the restaurant has just been named one of the best steakhouses in Germany. Against the backdrop of the bottle-green mosaics on the walls, guests are served fillets in a salt crust, various cuts of grass-fed beef or a dry-aged tomahawk steak. Everything is, of course, freshly prepared, from the jus to the stock, from the bread to the spice blends. The meat is aged in special ageing cabinets. And the menu naturally also offers the finest creations for vegetarians and vegans. Anyone wishing to visit the Botanic Bar after dinner will be whisked away by the bartenders into the world of gardens; every drink is inspired by herbs, aromas and blossoms.

“Our guests particularly enjoy the hotel’s unique location, which allows them to explore the city and its rich offering of art and culture,” says Stephan Becker. The charming General Manager grew up in the east of the country and has excellent connections within Dresden’s cultural scene. He is a passionate Nick Cave fan, and of course he has already seen the recently unveiled mural by Gerhard Richter at the Hygiene Museum – this well-known museum, along with the Zwinger and the State Opera House, is just a stone’s throw away from the Gewandhaus Dresden.

About the Seaside Collection

The Dresden Gewandhaus is part of the Seaside Collection, run by the Hamburg-based siblings Anouchka and Gregor Gerlach. Since its foundation in the 1970s, it has featured a seahorse as its logo. Today, the Seaside Collection comprises a total of eleven resort and city hotels in the Maldives, the Canary Islands and Germany, including the Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia (the only Leading Hotel of the World on Gran Canaria), the Seaside Finolhu Maldives and the SIDE Design Hotel in Hamburg. In autumn 2025, the Seaside Collection will open the Hotel Los Jameos in Lanzarote following a complete restoration, and in December 2025, an ultra-luxury resort with nine private villas across two islands in the Maldives. All properties are characterised by prime locations, unique design and exceptional cuisine. And by passionate staff who create unforgettable moments for guests.

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Hamburg-based Seaside Collection opens .HERE – the smallest luxury resort in the Maldives.
Here, the word ‘paradise’ still holds true

Hamburg/Malé, 14 May 2025 – It is the smallest resort in the Maldives – and the most exclusive. The new ultra-luxury resort .HERE, located in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, comprises nine villas spread across two islands, marking an expansion of the Hamburg-based Seaside Collection’s portfolio. Here, the word ‘paradise’ truly holds its meaning. Among the exquisite extras are private pools that appear to float above the island’s greenery and are 61 metres long – guests swim out to sea and into the sky. Or the vast villas, on whose terraces they can watch the sunrise and sunset: at .HERE, every villa is flanked by lush greenery on one side, overlooks the ocean on the other, and has its own private jetty. A luxury yacht (Saxdor 400 GTO) takes visitors directly to their villa after they land by seaplane. Naturally, this also includes a fully equipped kitchen and a stylish bar stocked with premium spirits. And charming staff, such as butlers, a private chef or a personal trainer, are on hand around the clock.

The $50 million project encompasses the island of ‘Somewhere’, featuring seven two-storey private villas, each with three or four bedrooms – and, measuring 1,117 and 1,396 square metres respectively, offer plenty of space for families or travellers with staff. The second island, ‘Nowhere’, comprises two villas with a total area of 3,115 square metres. It can be booked exclusively. Both islands feature a stunning restaurant, a bar and a luxurious spa.

The private villas were designed by the architectural firm KulörGroup. Their concept artfully blends the lush jungle greenery with the sparkling turquoise sea, harmonising both above and below the water with the biosphere in which the natural islands are nestled. The London-based studio Muza Lab is responsible for the interior design. Its owner, Inge Moore, transports guests into a world of her own that leaves even the most seasoned travellers in awe. For the design, she drew inspiration from celestial objects and the underwater world. A magnificent composition of fine woods, mosaics, marble and the finest fabrics. Alongside the green of the palm trees, the yellow of the stars in the night sky and the rising and setting sun, the colours are inspired by the corals of the sea. The subtle elegance and playful charm of the design also allude to the local treasures of the Maldives, such as the dhoni boats or the feyli sarongs.

At .HERE, luxury means having a choice: Guests looking for a bit more action alongside the privacy and transcendental tranquillity of the island and the villas can be whisked away in a matter of minutes by luxury yacht to the neighbouring Finolhu resort, which also forms part of the Seaside Collection, featuring a tennis court and paddle tennis court, a gym, the elegant Fehi Spa and four speciality restaurants. Guests can set off on diving and snorkelling trips with the crew of the Padi Dive Centre; teenagers can play the guitar and sing in the music studio at the new Teens Hut, watch films or take part in DJ workshops.
“Our vision is not only to redefine and push the boundaries set by others, but also to offer new experiences to the most discerning travellers. Our commitment to excellence, exquisite service and rare experiences will help us achieve this. We look forward to welcoming everyone seeking something out of the ordinary to .HERE,” says owner Gregor Gerlach, who runs the Seaside Collection together with his sister Anouchka Gerlach.

The only flaw in paradise? That the holiday has to come to an end at some point.

About the Seaside Collection
The Seaside Collection comprises a group of 11 hotels across the Canary Islands, Germany, Valencia and the Maldives. Each resort offers a subtle celebration of luxury. In addition to their exceptional locations, stunning architecture and unforgettable culinary experiences, these four- and five-star hotels are characterised by the passionate hospitality of their staff.

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