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THE 'QUEEN OF THE MEDITERRANEAN', ANASSA CELEBRATES 20 ICONIC YEARS AND OPENS HER DOORS FOR THE 2018 SUMMER SEASON

Since opening in 1998, Anassa - which means ‘Queen’ in classic Greek - has become world-renowned as one of the most exclusive and beautiful spa hotels in Europe. Owned and run by the second generation of the Michaelides family - Thanos, Natasha and Anna - the hotel is famous for its idyllic location, crystal clear waters, vast gardens of olive groves and bougainvillea and a chic design which epitomises Mediterranean living and exudes traditional charm.

April 9thCYPRUS

Anassa reopened in March 2016 following a three-year, multi-million pound refurbishment and burst back to the top of world travel hot lists, welcoming a new generation of travellers into the latest chapter of the hotel’s extraordinary evolution. The hotel excels in providing luxurious accommodation combined with unrivalled facilities. 166 low-rise rooms, suites and residences designed by Parisian interior designer Joelle Pleot, are laid out like a traditional Cypriot village, with most rooms offering magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea. An additional four villas boast beautiful infinity pools which are ideal for those seeking ultimate privacy.

The award-winning Thalassa Spa, which is based on the concept of a Roman-style health retreat, offers an extensive range of therapies, from one-off treatments to immersive ten day detox programmes. Treatments by ila, OSEA and star facialist Anastasia Achilleos are available in 18 treatment rooms, and draw from the healing and beautifying powers of the Mediterranean. Facilities include a sauna, steam baths and a squash court, alongside personal training sessions, tennis coaching and yoga sessions.

Family is at the core of Anassa’s philosophy and reflected through everything on offer. The Kids Club caters to children of all ages and offers an extensive range of activities designed to keep the whole family entertained. World-class dining options include the romantic gourmet Asian fusion Basiliko and the al fresco fine dining restaurant Helios. A special calendar of beachside BBQs and Cypriot Village Fairs celebrating local culture are on offer throughout the season.

As Anassa enters her 20th year, Cyprus continues to allure, with its unwavering warm climate and incredible cultural offerings.  Anassa’s beautiful rooms, suites and villas, stunning spa and possibly the best beach in the country, alongside excellent food and service all help contribute to the hotel’s extraordinary reputation and success as it strives to continue in its excellence for another 20 glorious years.

Rates at Anassa start from €454 (approx. £398) per night, B&B, based on two people sharing a Garden View Room. Suites start from €888 (approx. £780) per night, B&B.  Half-board and full-board options are also available.

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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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