Punkaharju’s Valtionhotelli is the oldest lodging house in Finland and its history is full of fascinating details for the hotel history buff. Built in wood, it reminds the visitor of a chalet in the heart of the Swiss Alps – and indeed this was t...
With its 92 rooms, the Valtionhotelli is situated in the centre of Imatra next to Imatrankoski Rapids, part of the oldest natural park in Finland.
Johannes Baur, born in Austria in 1795, was a visionary entrepreneur who profoundly shaped Zurich’s hospitality industry. In 1837, at the age...Read More
The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More
