"They're memorable for many reasons: service that made us feel like Hollywood stars; architecture that transported us to 1920s London or 18th-century Lake Como; and meals in Vietnam, in Australia, and at sea that we know will inspire Proustian responses. What do all of these experiences have in common? We'll be carrying them with us for years to come. To paraphrase the old saying: New friends are silver, but old friends are gold."
"Long before the hotel opened in 2017, Pedro Subijana's kitchen had already earned three Michelin stars and a place in culinary history. Today, his legacy flows into a serene five-star stay led by his daughter, Oihana: just 22 rooms, carved into the hillside, each with panoramic terraces and warm minimalist interiors that echo the raw beauty of the north. There are two restaurants: the three-Michelin-starred Akelarre, where every plate is a tribute to terroir and technique, and Espazio Oteiza, a more relaxed concept."
An annual Gold List collects editors' favorite hotels and cruise ships vetted by contributors and editors around the globe. Selections stand out for cinematic service, architecture that evokes historic settings, and meals across continents that prompt lasting sensory recall. Many featured properties pair culinary prestige with intimate design and expansive wellness offerings. Akelarre occupies Monte Igueldo with panoramic terraces, two restaurants including a three-Michelin-starred kitchen, and an 8,611-square-foot wellness area offering hydrotherapy and a hammam. Switzerland's Badrutt's Palace promises premier St. Moritz location, attentive service, a dazzling lobby, and a history approaching 130 years by 2026.
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