Croatia

At Čikat Bay where the sea is emerald green and the smell of ancient pines is intoxicating, lies the luxurious Boutique Hotel Alhambra & Villa Augusta, members of Virtuoso and the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The hotel and villa harmoniously blend the historic charm of sophisticated Art Nouveau architecture with contemporary design into a unique space that exudes warmth and discreet luxury. Surrounded by a meticulously designed park, each detail, from the rooms to the beach, has been crafted to provide guests with maximum comfort and ultimate pleasure.

Foodies will find their piece of heaven in the world-class Alfred Keller Restaurant, awarded one Michelin star and featured in the renowned Gault Millau guide. The ever-changing menu embraces sustainable sourcing and local food movement where the finest Croatian produce, fish and meat take center stage. Because a meal is best paired with a bottle of wine, Alfred Keller's rich wine cellar has more than 610 top quality labels for you to enjoy.

On the Croatian island of Cres, nestled within a lush pine grove overlooking the Adriatic, lies The Isolano, a boutique resort conceived as a sanctuary for discerning adults. Its striking geometric architecture enters into a respectful dialogue with the surrounding Mediterranean vegetation, crafted from locally sourced materials in a firm commitment to environmental harmony.

The hotel's culinary philosophy is central to its identity. The Moise restaurant offers not just a meal, but a nine-course gustatory journey through Cres, curated by Chef Aleksandar Kerekeš with 95% local, seasonal ingredients that capture the island's authentic spirit. From a tranquil à la carte breakfast at Lubenice to the seaside fusion of Mediterranean, Spanish, and Asian flavors at Creski Beach Bar, every dining experience is a tribute to the terroir. Complementing this is the expansive 500m² wellness area and two heated outdoor pools, providing a contemporary haven for mind, body, and soul after a day spent exploring the island's untouched beauty.

On the Croatian coast, where the Istrian peninsula yields to the sea, a bold stroke of modernist design asserts its presence. Boutique & Design hotel Navis is conceived not as a building, but as a vessel of design moored to the cliffs. Here, architecture is not a shelter from the elements, but a lens through which to experience them. Each of the 44 rooms and suites is a private observatory, where an entire wall of glass dissolves the boundary between the interior and the Kvarner archipelago, which lies strewn across the water like a necklace of jewels.

This dialogue between design and nature continues throughout the property, from the cliff-hugging restaurant terrace to the serene pool and spa poised at the shore’s edge. Yet, for all its polished design, Navis is a gateway to the untamed. Guests are invited to cast away into the sea on a kayak, hike Mount Učka to discover ancient caves, or simply descend the zigzagging steps to the hotel's own blissful bay.