Herbert Ypma: Hip Hotels Atlas
The ultimate guide to the world's most special places to stay, from the author of the best-selling Hip Hotelsseries—featuring eighty remarkable destinations, many new to this book.
Do you want to experience something different? Fly to Marrakech and indulge yourself in the fascination of this bustling city. Stay at the Riad El Fenn and enjoy a luxurious oasis. Carefully designed - this place makes you forget that you are in the middle of the Medina. The food, served on the rooftop terrace with a spectacular view of the high atlas, is home grown and organic, tastefully arranged by the skillful chef.
Whatever your heart desires - La Gioia extends a warm welcome. Daniel and Marianne Aerni-Kühne, a Swiss couple, have converted a 300-year-old defunct oil and grain mill into a charming country hotel. La Gioia is an oasis of tranquility and "joie de vivre". Enjoy the inspiring remoteness from everyday routine. Relax in the heart of Italy's lush green hills. An ideal place to start exploring Umbria with its small medieval villages such as Montefalco or Spoleto.
The Country House La Gioia offers one single and eleven double rooms, all of them reflecting the harmonious earthy hues of the region. The rooms are individually furbished with loving attention to detail (Marianne is a former interior designer).
A special treat is the restaurant with its open terrace. Enjoy an evening under the stars with delicious food, excellent wines from the region and the charming, discreet attention from the hosts.
Located on a hillside overlooking the pacific ocean with a panoramic view of the mountains deep in the Valle della Sierra Oriental, Verana is for travelers looking for beauty, intimacy, tranquility and privacy. 
The bungalows are part of an ongoing play between inside and outside, combining traditional and modern design with the natural landscape of the jungle. 
The spa at Verana is carved into the rocks with a panoramic view of the bay and is surrounded by a variety of tropical plants. Verana offers a variety of activities and excursions in case you should get bored by the stunning view you can enjoy from almost every place in this exceptional resort.
