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NH Hotel Wren 02
NH Esh Hotel 02 (3)
NH Municipal Grand 02

Minutes from Joshua Tree, beneath star-strewn skies, a 1940s roadside motel is now a contemporary desert retreat rooted in craft.

Jungle, ocean, and pure reset—Esh Hotel & Spa in Costa Rica’s Nosara is where bold design meets deep wellness.

Part retro fantasy, part social stage—Municipal Grand is Savannah’s daring new playground.

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J Stories Surreal

Architecture

Where Real Meets Surreal

Riccardo Fornoni’s fictional getaways are a beguiling cross between architecture and art.

J Stories Monja

Design

Behind the Designed to Stay Cover

For the cover of the new Design Hotels Book, Berlin-based artist Monja Gentschow created an image that defined the feeling of being away from home.

J People Belmar

Originals

Connection in the Clouds

To capture the stunning beauty of Monteverde’s cloud forest, the Belmar family blended the warmth of Alpine chalets with tropical vibrancy.

J People Stamna Sifnos

Originals

Bringing Soul to Sifnos

Twins Costas and Nikos Antimissaris share more than looks—they embody the spirit of the local artisans in Sifnos who first captured their imagination.

CJ Trends FF2025

Further

Further—The Passion Principle is Here!

Our newest cultural study explores the travel industry’s shift into Post-Experiential Hospitality: when the traveler and the host co-create unexpected moments together.

CJ Trends FF Previous

Further

Explore Our Previous Further Studies

A deep desire for community, a look at how aesthetics impact our behavior, a rise in healing escapes and micro-awakenings—discover all of our past Further reports.

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Journal

J Stories Surreal

Architecture

Where Real Meets Surreal

Riccardo Fornoni’s fictional getaways are a beguiling cross between architecture and art.

J Stories Monja

Design

Behind the Designed to Stay Cover

For the cover of the new Design Hotels Book, Berlin-based artist Monja Gentschow created an image that defined the feeling of being away from home.

J People Belmar

Originals

Connection in the Clouds

To capture the stunning beauty of Monteverde’s cloud forest, the Belmar family blended the warmth of Alpine chalets with tropical vibrancy.

J People Stamna Sifnos

Originals

Bringing Soul to Sifnos

Twins Costas and Nikos Antimissaris share more than looks—they embody the spirit of the local artisans in Sifnos who first captured their imagination.

CJ Trends FF2025

Further

Further—The Passion Principle is Here!

Our newest cultural study explores the travel industry’s shift into Post-Experiential Hospitality: when the traveler and the host co-create unexpected moments together.

CJ Trends FF Previous

Further

Explore Our Previous Further Studies

A deep desire for community, a look at how aesthetics impact our behavior, a rise in healing escapes and micro-awakenings—discover all of our past Further reports.

Originals

DH Originals Rochechouart

“What we love is the feeling of going somewhere like you’re visiting friends or family.”

Hôtel Rochechouart

DH Originals Good Hotel Antigua

“Most of us wish for a better world; Marten Dresen is making that world possible.”

Good Hotel Antigua

MBO Home Hotel Zurich

“Community is the heartbeat of The Home. We’re in the middle of the city’s cultural pulse.”

The Home Hotel Zürich

DH Orginals Public House Bangkok (1)

“For us, true luxury is not marble floors; it’s human connection.”

Public House Bangkok

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Portugal seduces with its sandy islands, peaceful coves, sea cliffs, child-friendly cities, and delicious cuisine.
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Ancient ruins, the beautiful Aegean Sea, great cuisine, welcoming locals—its hard to beat Greece.
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Finland

Behold this northern gem through the eyes of Alvar and Aino Aalto, pioneers of modern design.

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