Hotels

One of the newest additions to the global Autograph Collection of Marriott is the Sapphire House Antwerp. It is a vegan boutique hotel with a distinctive and independent character, offering unique and enriching experiences.  The hotel took great pride in receiving the ‘Best New Sustainable Hotel’ award in 2023 and the green Michelin Star for its restaurant, WILDn (more about that later). These awards affirm the hotel’s values and underscore its purpose, proving that luxury and sustainability coexist.

Last June an incredible restaurant was opened at Therasia Resort Sea & Spa on the island of Vulcano. It is called I Tenerumi, a word coming from the native dialect that refers to the velvety and succulent leaves of a Sicilian typical courgette. Managed by four people in the kitchen, as many as in the dining room, it offers seven low picnic tables without tablecloths, two tasting surprise menus for up to 14 guests happily seated on comfortable poufs with their feet on the grass, in a corner of a lush garden caressed by the Mediterranean breeze and overlooking Lipari.

Last year Botania Relais & Spa encountered a season full of novelties, starting with the opening of Ischia’s first vegetarian restaurant, “Il Mirto”, which since then has aimed rightly high, chasing the first star. Led by the new Executive Chef Tommaso Luongo, this marvellous venue blends aesthetics and flavour for an amazing gourmet experience.

Crossroads Kitchen – Thanks to Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World Las Vegas we have a whole new level in vegan fine dining on The Strip. Founding chef Tal Ronnen is no stranger to vegan restaurants OR to catering to those who expect the best. In 2013, he opened Crossroads Kitchen in Los Angeles along with Travis Barker.

On Lake Garda, a place enchanted by the generous climate and elegant landscapes, GRAMEN is born, the newcomer of Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda. From the irrepressible avant-garde spirit of Alcide Leali, the one who first brought sustainability to the hotel 14 years ago, a new concept that is the result of great research, not only gastronomic, but also territorial and anthropological.

The Saorsa 1875, a gem nestled in picturesque Pitlochry right in the heart of Scotland, is one of those places. As a boutique property with its authentic styling and vegan concept, it offers accommodation for those looking for something a little different: a heaven of peace and tranquility, an oasis for friends and couples to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Palmaïa – House of AïA is located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This luxurious all-inclusive sanctuary boasts locally sourced plant-based cuisine in gourmet restaurants, oceanfront swim-up suites and a jungle spa. Here, sophistication meets boho-vibes on a beautiful property that was built to maintain much of the natural landscape and where energy is sourced from solar panels and other renewable sources.

Verona’s Jungle. Imagine a tiny, utterly stylish boutique hotel with four suites located in the heart of Florence, just a few steps away from the River Arno.

The San Pietro di Positano is more than just a hotel. It is a haven of peace, immersed in nature, where old-world traditions of hospitality combine with contemporary, understated luxury.

On the “Swiss Riviera” there is an healthy retreat called Clinique  La  Prairie. Located  in  Montreux  on  the  shores  of  Lake  Leman,  famous  for  the  summer  jazz  festival  and the Unesco site of Lavaux vineyard terraces. where the climate is temperate and the majestic Swiss  and  French  Alps  surround  the  lake, this clinic is becoming a landmark for the vegan cuisine thanks to the Chef Sara Bussetti.

Animal Kingdom – Endangered animals have a new ally: the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. From an idea of ​​Edoardo Sandri (Bar Mixologist – in the picture), Gabriele Fedeli (Food and Beverage Outlets Manager) and Tommaso Ondeggia (Bar Manager), the icon of the Florentine hôtellerie has in fact dedicated his ‘Cocktail Book 2020’ to endangered species extinction.

Shangri-La is a fictional place described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton. Hilton describes it as a mystical, harmonious valley. And this is the philosophy behind the hotel corporation Shangri-La. They reverted the synonymous of “earthly paradise” into the concept of high-end hospitality since 1971 with the first deluxe hotel built in Singapore. 

Open your soul to the heart of Mexico and live a breathtaking luxury experience fully accommodating to the vegan lifestyle. This iconic Resort, located on 400 scenic acres on the southwest point of the Riviera Nayarit region, will offer you the most incredible Four Seasons feeling with vegan delights.

Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, as if it has always been there with its 27 acres of natural garden, overlooks the ‘Riviera dei Limoni’ on Lake Garda. This land, beloved by the german writer Goethe, is today a sustainable destination because of this model of hospitality and innovation.

Fivelements Mambal - Bali Recently rewarded as the Winner at World Luxury Restaurant Awards in the ‘Gourmet Vegan’ category Fivelements is a Masterpiece. You can feel the mission and the inspiration as you walk through. You can overnight there and enjoy unforgettable wellness rituals at Fivelements. But it is with the food that they express totally their epicurean vision. A never-ending selection of Raw and Vegan dishes. From starters to desserts an astonishing series of plant-based splendors. In an extraordinary location a food blast with all the consistency I like.   As a fine-dinging fan I am crazy for the conceptual cooking. I love the 'look-like Art' creations. But when I find myself biting this kind of real food I feel like I am in heaven.   So stop searching and book at least a meal here if you are in Bali, do it for your happiness. {{ vc_btn: title=VISIT+FIVELEMENTS&shape=square&color=info&size=lg&align=center&link=url%3Ahttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.fivelements.org%7C%7C%7C }}

Relais I Due Roccoli - Iseo - Italy - This is the place I have in my heart. This Relais, affiliated to the european chain Relais du Silence, is the most beautiful place worldwide. Many travelers and journalists agree with me. Dramatic lake vista, hidden gardens all around, art and stunning antiques. This Relais hosts 30 rooms, a 10 hectares park, one gourmet restaurant and the impressive view of Lake Iseo. The scent of the flowers and the design of the interiors will let you dream. The taste for beauty of the owner and of the General Manager is so strong that it doesn’t surprise they thought about vegan options quite early on the Italian panorama. So after this introduction I am glad to welcome you to the Relais I Due Roccoli Dehor dining room. Welcome to this patio surrounded by walls of stone and facing the most beautiful painting you have ever seen: a window on the park. The rectangular shape of the window and the perfect way trees and the brilliant green of the grass matches together pretend it’s an art piece. The atmosphere is so romantic with candle light and fresh roses and peonies from the garden on each table. They will welcome you with a complimentary glass of local sparkling Franciacorta wine and will drive you through vegan culinary options that will sound never-ending to your ears. A nirvana. Pick any. They are all wonderful, very balanced and tasty. Let the romance take you … you won’t regret. {{ vc_btn: title=VISIT+RELAIS+I+DUE+ROCCOLI&shape=square&color=info&size=lg&align=center&link=url%3Ahttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.idueroccoli.com%7C%7C%7C }}