You know that first time you utter the words “Feeling a little hot, isn’t it?” while removing your scarf, and looking around the room to see if anyone else is feeling the same way? That’s the first sign that spring is here! Indeed, winter is officially over, and soon we’ll be able to appreciate the little things that winter kept away from us for three long months! So, we couldn’t resist but compile a list of our favorite destinations that simply come alive again when spring shows itself! From the cultural streets of walkable London to the pastoral landscapes of Italy and the effervescent neig ..read more

One of the defining traits of Lartisien is our human touch, and there is nothing more human than the need for change. We know that our travelers are always on the lookout for something new and different, which is why one of our promises is to keep looking for those unique addresses – and destinations – that offer more real and more intense experiences. Each new address is personally curated by brothers Ivan and Rouslan Lartisien themselves, and this is the complete list of new hotels that have been invited to join the Lartisien Collection in February. Bvlgari Hotel Paris We begin at home, whe ..read more

It’s said, the motions of planning a trip can provide as much happiness as the trip itself… clicking that ‘reserve flights’ button, or confirming your reservation at a hotel you’ve always wanted to go. This rush – and holiday high – is partly responsible for why travel is so deliciously addictive. We know we feel it here at Lartisien. We look forward to every single one of our trips because we know the incredible experiences and encounters that wait for us at the other end, and this is what we want for our travelers as well. We want to take you, not only to the best destinations, but to the mo ..read more

New York, New York! The city is so ridiculously fantastical that it just feels natural to say its name twice in a row, as if that’s the only way you can actually believe it exists in the physical world. New York has a cachet, it’s got panache, it’s got it all, really. Whether you are wandering its streets, borough to borough, from the red-brick buildings and men with combed back hair of Little Italy to the vibrant, jazzy, buoyant streets of Harlem, or watching down at this jungle of skyscrapers from your penthouse overlooking Central Park, New York simply never disappoints. When Ivan and Rousl ..read more

Most luxury hotels in Paris sit around the ‘Golden Triangle’; Hôtel Lutetia is a blissful exception. It’s the city’s singular Left Bank palace hotel, and its location has a story of its own, intrinsically linked to the Bon Marché department store. The famous Parisian store wanted to create some upscale accommodations for its important clients and Hôtel Lutetia was born. This holiday season, the hotel is, once again, joining forces with the department store to bring something new to Parisians and travelers from across the globe! Join us as we meet Jean-Pierre Trevisan, the new General Manager o ..read more

Around the corner from the Grand Place, Hotel Amigo has always been a place of history. For a start, the building itself is over 500 years old, and the cobblestones in the lobby date back to 620. And in the pursuit of this blend of art, culture, heritage and creativity, the hotel partnered up with Moulinsart, the foundation that manages Hergé’s work and the Hergé Museum to create the Tintin Suite…a journey through the stories of Tintin and the colorful characters imagined by the famous author. In an exclusive interview, Managing Director of Hotel Amigo Jan Nielsen talks to us about this new ve ..read more

He is the winner of the International Academy of Gastronomy’s 2018 “Chef of the Future” award but that’s not all there is to the cuisine of chef Pablo González. One of his tasting menus was awarded 2 Michelin stars and 3 Repsol suns for its interpretation of local history and cuisine through assortments of flavors. These days, the chef heads La Finca, one of the best restaurants in Granada and in an exclusive interview, he talks to us about his work and what he wants guests to experience when they check in at La Bobadilla. Meet Pablo González GLH: Hello Pablo. Thank you so much for taking the ..read more

Finding his true calling after a series of jobs that included being a cook and carpenter, Jean-Claude Camille is a Senior Conservation Ranger with the Island Conservation Society of Desroches Island in Seychelles, an organization that aims to sensitize the local community and tourists to the protection and preservation of the local flora and fauna. Starting out as a volunteer more than a decade ago, today Jean-Claude is in charge of data collection for the ICS and works closely with the Four Seasons Resort on Desroches Island, conceptualizing various activities along the way. We sit down with ..read more

Born and raised in Mexico, Leonardo Morado spent the majority of his adult life and career in the hospitality industry, learning about the standards of service and crafting incredible experiences for luxury destinations all around the world. When an opportunity to come back home to Mexico presented itself, to a hotel in the heart of a Mayan jungle no less, there was no hesitation in his mind. Meet Leonardo Morado GLH: Hello Leonardo. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer a few of our questions. For the people who may not be familiar with your story, could you quickly introduce yours ..read more

It’s one of Rwanda’s most immersive hotel experiences…on the edge of Nyungwe National Park and at the heart of a tea plantation, reached only via a rough track at the western extremity of forest. This is One&Only Nyungwe House, a place where ancient primates roam 1020 km² of rainforest and grasslands and where nature means an intoxicating mix of therapy, beauty and discovery. The hotel welcomes the world to discover Rwanda in its most natural and glorious form and to tell us more about this destination, we have with us Grace Uwingeneye, the Guest Experience Guide at One&Only Nyungwe Ho ..read more