Hotel Lemongarden

Colourful Hideaway with a paradise like garden

The Hotel Lemongarden is located amidst the picturesque fishing village Sutivan on the north-west coast of the island of Brac. The boutique hotel exudes unparalleled charm, not least because of its three almost 300 year-old stone buildings. It was from three protected buildings that a harmonious unit was created in the course of the renovation, where only the best materials from the island were used. Slowing down, relaxation and enjoyment is the hideaway’s motto today. 22 suites, 13 superior rooms and 4 Marina studios overall in timeless design, and the colour concept of the south invites you to feel at ease. The interplay of colours in nature plays an important role inside as well as outside: at the pool you can enjoy the fragrance of the lemon trees and the magnificent colours of the surrounding paradise garden.

Another highlight is the private Lemongarden beach, which is a 10-minute walk away. Situated in a natural bay with an area of 8,000 sqm and surrounded by pine woods, it invites guests to exclusive days on the beach. Authentic, genuine and simply Mediterranean is the kitchen in the hotel’s own restaurant, which invites you to take a break and rest with a view over the harbour.

Maslina Resort

Mindful Luxury set in peaceful Mediterranean splendor

Maslina Resort is a modern, five-star resort on the Croatian island of Hvar, a sublime hideaway enveloped in rich history, untouched nature, culinary arts, and cultural heritage. Situated near the UNESCO-protected town of Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns on the eastern Adriatic, Maslina is also not far from the famous city of Split in Croatia. The resort is located in the breathtaking bay of Maslinica, surrounded by olive groves and terraced vineyards. It stretches over 2 hectares in the middle of a pine forest, with a view of the crystalline Adriatic Sea.

With 50 spacious rooms and suites and 3 villas – with stunning sea views, total privacy, and absolute comfort – Maslina follows the ‚Mindful Luxury‘ philosophy. This is reflected in every detail of the guest experience; the non-intrusive architecture blendsin with the island environment; they have reforested trees and protected native species, and their interior and exterior coalesce, honoring the natural world in place by celebrating the beauty in the local materials used. Maslina strongly encourages energy efficiency and procurement practices that promote local and regional suppliers. The cuisine delights the senses thanks to organic and seasonal ingredients, and all signature in-room guest amenities and natural spa cosmetics are locally designed, non-toxic, and made without any plastics.

The low-intrusive architecture floats on the landscape like scattered pavilions, decorated with a ventilated wooden facade that blends in with the island environment. The integrated interior design is inspired by the four elements of nature, which helped construct a palette driven by the cerulean Adriatic Sea, salty summer breeze, pearly white rocks, and dense green forest.

Resting amid olive groves and pine trees on Hvar Island’s serene coast, Maslina Resort is a secluded resort offering an abundance of space and privacy.

Best Sustainable Tourism-Destination: Stari Grad, Island of Hvar

Maslina Resort, Croatia’s very first Mindful Luxury property, is delighted that Stari Grad has been named as one of the three top Croatian destinations in the category of ‘Best Sustainable Tourism Destinations – Innovative and Smart Destinations’. The city of Stari Grad is dedicated to protecting the environment, promoting sustainability, and improving the quality of life in the local community – a philosophy that Maslina Resort has held since it opened in the summer of 2020.

With a history dating back to the pre-historic era, Stari Grad is a quiet town on Hvar Island, untouched by mass tourism. With six UNESCO World Heritage protections, the six-kilometre Stari Grad Plain being one of the best-preserved systems of Greek field architecture, and the nearby Grapcˇeva Cave having the largest number of prehistoric drawings in Europe dating back to 4000 BC, being named one of the Best Sustainable Tourism Destinations in Croatia is vital in ensuring Stari Grad’s preservation for future generations. The UNESCO-protected Stari Grad presented innovative approaches to promoting cultural wealth and how to use “green technology”, particularly in the hospitality industry, to provide an unforgettable experience for every guest.

Maslina Resort, a member of Lifestylehotels, has perfectly balanced using the natural healing properties of the Hvar environment with promoting environmental sustainability. Surrounded by olive groves and a pine forest, nature is interwoven throughout the 50 rooms & suites and three villas at Maslina Resort, and celebrating it is a priority for the Mindful Luxury property. The luxurious resort has made several innovative steps to promote sustainability. To eliminate food miles and to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, the Michelin-Recommended restaurant sources its fish and meat from Hvar Island, mainland Croatia, and the glistening waters of the surrounding Adriatic Sea. Further strengthening the zero-kilometre approach to dining fruit, vegetables, olive oil, herbs, and spices are grown in the 7,000 square metre Organic Garden which doubles as a chic and rustic sanctuary for guests to explore.

The commitment to supporting local suppliers and producers whilst being eco-conscious also extends to the selection of award-winning wines available at Maslina Resort. Not only does sourcing wine from Croatian vineyards reduce the resort’s carbon footprint, but Croatian wine is also renowned for being one of the best in the world. Croatia has over 130 grape varieties producing up to 700 wines annually from almost 20,000 registered winemakers. Time and time again, Croatia is celebrated at wine awards, with 254 Croatian winemakers winning a medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021, including three wineries winning a platinum medal and eight winning a gold. The Wine & Culture Club at Maslina Resort is where guests can enjoy tasting delectable wines whilst learning more about the rich history of the local winemaking region from the resort’s experienced sommelier.

Maslina Resort’s Pharomatiq Spa uses the innovative garden-to-skin wellness concept, which draws upon the natural healing environment of Hvar, inspired by the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. Europe’s sunniest island, Hvar, is renowned for its lavender fields, which are celebrated at the annual Lavender Festival. The soothing lavender fields, fragrant herb bushes, and rugged olive groves are a rich source of locally grown herbs and essential oils used in the extensive list of restorative and rejuvenating treatments and therapies available at the Pharomatiq Spa.

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN

Das Graseck

Mountain hideaway in the middle of nature

Das Graseck, a former forester’s lodge, looks down over Garmisch-Partenkirchen from a sun-kissed mountainside location. The exclusive boutique hotel has 33 bedrooms and suites in modern Alpine elegance, with breathtaking views of the Upper Bavarian Alps.

Das Graseck certainly lives up to its slogan „my mountain hideaway“: It is the perfect retreat, only accessible with the hotel’s own cable car or, in exceptional cases, with the hotel shuttle. One highlight is the preventive medicine centre which adjoins the hotel. The centre provides a complete range of check-up and preventive medicine services.