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THE PERFECT PRE-WEDDING EXPERIENCE AT ROYAL CHAMPAGNE HOTEL & SPA

July 29thFRANCE

The tradition of drinking Champagne to mark a celebration originated in the Royal courts of Europe in the 18th century, where the drink was seen as a social status symbol, associated with luxury and aristocracy. It is said to signify the joy of an occasion as it overflows and sparkles, however, the world of Champagne can undoubtedly be an intimidating one, with its many brands, complex French terms, and high price tags.  For this reason, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa – the finest hotel in the time-honoured production region – has introduced a brand-new package to take the pressure off brides and grooms-to-be with sourcing the perfect bubbly for their upcoming nuptials.

Ahead of a visit to the hotel, couples will benefit from a pre-arrival call with the hotel’s expert Champagne Sommelier and Champagne Concierge team, in order to plan their bespoke itinerary and identify their tastes and preferences. Upon arrival, they check-in to a beautiful Junior Suite overlooking the vineyards that stripe the hills of Épernay, greeted with a bottle of hand-picked Champagne to toast both their upcoming nuptials and the exciting Champagne selection and educational experience ahead. The first day will consist of a private Champagne introduction and tasting with the Chef Sommelier in the hotel’s tasting room, Salon Fines Bulles, to set the tone for future tastings, before enjoying a personalised journey of discovery with a private chauffeur, who will transport them to sample the very best, and highly unique, Champagnes that the destination has to offer from a number of winegrowers. This curated journey will be tailored according to the duo’s personal preferences, with the hope of sourcing the perfect Champagne for their special day. For couples wishing to purchase their chosen bubbly and transport it home, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is just a three-hour drive from Calais.

The storied history of Champagne – one of the world’s great wine regions – took on a new dimension with the launch of Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in 2018. The boutique hotel is the destination’s first contemporary-designed luxury hotel, that embraces the lush bounty of the wineries and the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage Site. Romance is at the very heart of the property as the retreat was conceived to immerse guests in the ultimate Champagne lifestyle, drawing design inspiration from the heart of the surrounding vineyards

HOW: Rates for the new pre-wedding package at Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa start from €2,280 (currently approx. £1,929) for a minimum of two nights. This includes a stay in a Junior Suite including breakfast at either Le Bellevue or in the comfort of one’s suite, a bottle of Champagne on arrival, a dedicated pre-arrival call with the team to plan the tailored itinerary, a private Champagne introduction & tasting with a Sommelier at the hotel’s Salon Fines Bulles, and a personalised experience with a private chauffeur to visit Champagne Houses and winegrowers and find your perfect match (cellar visits are in addition)

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www.royalchampagne.com

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is a mere 40-minute TGV train journey from Paris Gare de L’Est; a 30-minute train or 1.5-hour drive from Charles De Gaulle Paris International Airport; two-hour drive from central Paris; and a 15-minute drive from Epernay train station

 

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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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