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FINCA CORTESIN AN INTIMATE SANCTUARY ON SPAIN’S TRANQUIL ANDALUSIAN COAST TO REOPEN 25TH MARCH 2021

March 23rdAndalusia

Following a brief hibernation, Finca Cortesin is delighted to announce its reopening on 25 March 2021, just in time for the long-awaited spring-summer season ahead. With a beautifully tranquil setting in the rolling hills of Casares, the privately-owned resort is the epitome of refined, yet relaxed Mediterranean living, located in one of Andalusia’s most sought-after coastal enclaves. Finca Cortesin is the place to retreat to for a well-deserved break, to soak up the Spanish sun and reunite with loved ones after much time spent apart.

Set across a sprawling 532-acre estate, the extensive resort that is surrounded by nature will soon welcome back guests to its award-winning 67-suite hotel; a collection of contemporary-designed villas for rental; one of the best championship golf courses in the world; an outstanding spa and sports facilities; some of the best Japanese raw cuisine outside of Japan; exclusive shopping boutique, contemporary art gallery, and Beach Club. There is boundless space to spread out, as Finca Cortesin was designed in the style of a traditional Spanish ‘finca’, built around two principal courtyards of palatial proportions – practically made for socially distancing. The resort is home to four spectacular swimming pools – including a heated indoor saltwater Spa pool, one adults-only, one perfect for family fun and one at the Beach Club – all ideal for soaking in that much-needed Vitamin D hit in in the Andalusian sunshine. Guests will feel pampered and restored from head to toe at The Spa, complete with thermal baths, a fitness centre with personal trainers, tennis and Yoga instructors; three thermal areas with their own saunas and Turkish baths; in addition to Spain’s first ‘Snow Cave’. If visitors are able to tear themselves away from the sense of calm and unadulterated, laidback luxury of the resort, Finca Cortesin is extremely well connected and provides easy access for day trips to the picturesque village and tranquil hills of Casares, trendy Sotogrande, the night life of Marbella or Malaga, and wine and sherry tastings in the famous cellars of Jerez. For those looking to really ‘get away from it all’ and spend quality time with friends and family, Finca Cortesin is also home to 16 exceptional private villas available for rental that enjoy spectacular views of the Sierra Bermeja mountain range. Contemporary in design, the five and six-bedroom villas are located at the heart of the resort, sat squarely between greens 9 and 10 of the magnificent golf course, offering seclusion from the main hotel without compromising access to its excellent facilities. For the utmost tranquillity and ease for the most discerning of travellers, a private chef, waiting staff and unpacking service is also available on demand for villa guests.

www.fincacortesin.com

Upon reopening on 25th March 2021, nightly rates will start from €585 (currently approx. £505) +VAT in a Junior Suite on a B&B basis

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SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

February 2nd

SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

A REGENERATIVE FARM STAY SHAPED BY SEASONS, FRIENDSHIP AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Sweden

Sibbjäns began quietly, the combined dream of Jonas Nordlander and Sanna Rönn, who with close friends and many meaningful couples Pontus and Kina Zeidler share a life between Stockholm and Gotland. Over the past four years, they have steadily transformed this former horse farm into a regenerative stay that feels singular to anywhere else in Scandinavia.

After a soft opening in 2025 for friends and family, the farm stay now enters 2026 as its first full season, opening more intentionally to a like-minded global community drawn to nature, food, and thoughtful design.

 

A PLACE TO REST

 

22 individually designed rooms sit across the Hotel and ‘The Bunkhouse,’ each named after important women in the family and among their friends. Adorned with classic Scandi touches of sheepskin throws, limewashed walls, soft palettes, and contemporary art, the spaces are designed for comfort.

Buildings are framed by wildflowers and constructed using traditional methods, much of the work completed by hand, with local craftsmanship central to the process. Architect Maja Berg has been a key contributor, working alongside Erik Larsson, a Master of Gotlandic Craft Heritage, who built some of the original buildings himself and continues to pass on traditional building knowledge to the next generation.

THE KITCHEN FOLLOWS THE FARM

At the heart of Sibbjäns is a working farm home to hens, Mangalitza pigs, horses, and sheep, with agriculture guiding both the kitchen and the guest experience.

In the gardens, lead gardener and local Karin Winarve brings a quiet hand to what thrives here across meadows, vegetable beds, and fruit-growing plots. Produce is grown on-site and harvested seasonally, forming the backbone of a true farm-to-table approach—one that pauses entirely during the winter months when the land rests.

 

EXPERIENCES & ‘VIKING WELLNESS’

New for the 2026 season, wellbeing at Sibbjäns is restorative rather than prescriptive. Inspired by Nordic traditions and the physicality of outdoor life, the evolving wellness offering includes:

  • A hand-built yoga barn

  • A wood-fired sauna

  • An outdoor gym

  • Recreational spaces

  • The beginnings of what will become one of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts.

The surrounding landscape invites guests to engage with nature on its own terms, from cycling or horse riding across open farmland to kitesurfing along Gotland’s windswept coastline (widely regarded as one of the finest spots in Europe for the sport). This is ‘Viking wellness’ in spirit—elemental, grounding, and quietly transformative.

 

SWEDEN’S ‘SUNSHINE ISLAND’

Gotland is Sweden’s sunniest destination, known for its distinctive light, limestone landscapes, and strong ‘right to roam’ ethos. Open from Easter through to Christmas and closed entirely during the dark winter months, Sibbjäns follows the natural calendar rather than resisting it.

Reaching it is part of the journey:

  • A short flight from Stockholm to the island’s capital of Visby, followed by a drive across the island.

  • A ferry crossing that reinforces the sense of arrival somewhere distinct and deliberately unhurried.

  • For those preferring a more direct approach, arrival by helicopter is also possible.

At its core, Sibbjäns remains a place for friends old and new built slowly, grounded in nature, and designed to endure.

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA REOPENS AFTER LANDMARK RENOVATION

November 5th

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA REOPENS AFTER LANDMARK RENOVATION

A New Chapter Begins as Europe’s Legendary Grand Hotel Returns

Alive with the Spirit of the Black Forest and the Cultural Pulse of Baden-Baden

Germany

Following a meticulous two-year transformation, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the original grande dame of the Oetker Hotels portfolio, proudly reopens its doors – ushering in a revitalised era of timeless hospitality and contemporary finesse.
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