The Journal
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The Ultimate Escape: The Finest Suites with Private Pools in Greece
Greece evokes a timeless image: sapphire waters, dazzling white façades and a legendary way of life. Yet for the discerning traveler, the ultimate Greek experience is no longer found on crowded beaches in August. Today, the true pinnacle of Hellenic luxury lies in having your own private water. Booking a suite with a private pool is not merely an aesthetic whim—it is essential to guarantee absolute privacy and perfect thermal comfort. Whether you dream of an infinity pool merging with the Aegean Sea or a cave pool carved into Cretan rock, we have explored the archipelagos for you. Here is our exclusive selection of the most exceptional retreats, where you can swim under the stars, at the slow rhythm of the Mediterranean.
BY Jules PEULET
Jean-Michel Wilmotte: The Architect Reinventing Luxury Heritage Hotels
The era when luxury hospitality was content to reproduce period décors has ended. Today, the international elite no longer seeks to sleep in a frozen museum, but to inhabit history with absolute comfort. As we emphasized in our manifesto Masters of Space: Who Designs Tomorrow's Suites, the architect's name is now the first criterion of the travel experience. In this quest for perfection, one undisputed master reigns over the art of marrying past and future: Jean-Michel Wilmotte. From the monumental renaissance of Hôtel Lutetia in Paris to the refined shores of the Mediterranean, immerse yourself in the world of a visionary who sculpts light, marble and silence to create the most majestic sanctuaries of our time.
BY Jules PEULET
The Ultimate Guide to Hotel Suites in Rome: Our Confidential Addresses
Rome is not visited, it is lived. The Eternal City is an open-air museum where the grandeur of Antiquity collides with the vibrancy of "Dolce Vita". But to fully appreciate this intensity without suffering its chaos, your choice of accommodation is crucial. Forget soulless large hotels and tourist crowds. True Roman luxury hides behind the heavy wooden doors of historic palaces and in the cobblestone streets of bohemian neighborhoods. We have scoured the Italian capital to unearth confidential sanctuaries where contemporary design enhances period frescoes. From secret terraces overlooking tile roofs to modernist lofts, here is our selection of the city's most exclusive spaces.
For a comprehensive overview of the art of living in the Italian capital, dive into our central feature: The ultimate guide to the most beautiful luxury suites in Rome, or directly explore our selection of suites in Rome.
BY Jules PEULET
Where to Go in September: 10 Exceptional Suites to Extend Summer
In the world of luxury travel, September is the month of connoisseurs. While the rest of the world returns to routine, a handful of discerning travelers pack their bags. It's shoulder season at its finest. The light becomes golden and low, the sea retains the warmth accumulated during summer, and most importantly: silence envelops the globe's most coveted destinations once again. If you've long wondered where to go this summer or where to go in August to escape the crowds without compromising on aesthetics, the real answer lies in September. The Suite has selected for you 10 absolute retreats, from Mediterranean charm to tropical sanctuaries, where architectural design meets the privilege of space.
BY Jules PEULET
At the Summit of the Capital: London's 5 Most Beautiful Penthouses
London is a city experienced as much from within its private clubs as from the heights of its skyline. For the discerning traveller, choosing your suite in the British capital is not simply about finding a majestic bed—it is a quest for perspective. This is where the penthouse takes centre stage.
If you seek to command the city while enjoying absolute privacy, here is everything you need to know about this exceptional category, followed by our curated selection of London's 5 most spectacular penthouses.
BY Jules PEULET
Workation in Suite: 5 Exceptional Addresses
Following our reflection on the suite as New Strategic Seat of Prestige and Decision-Making, we explore today a trend that has redefined the contours of executive and entrepreneurial professional life: the workation.
The boundary between work time and leisure time has definitively faded, giving way to complete flexibility. Today's decision-makers no longer seek to drastically separate these two worlds, but rather to harmonize them. The office is no longer a fixed place; it is a state of mind, an environment one chooses to optimize concentration, stimulate creativity, and at the end of the day, enjoy a genuine break without having to board a plane.
BY Jules PEULET