Independent Minds: Alex & Carrie Vik, Galleria VIK Milano
Creating a masterpiece takes time, and for Swedish-Norwegian hotelier couple Alex and Carrie Vik, each individually designed room at Galleria VIK Milano is a work...
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Independent Minds: Leslie Kouhana & Kimberley Pariente, Maisons Pariente
With an ultra-chic collection of boutique boltholes in three of the most exclusive French destinations – Saint Tropez, Provence, and MĂ©ribel – stylish siblings Leslie...
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Independent Minds: Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem
Welcoming guests into the warm embrace of a well-loved home, Swedish owner Jeanette Mix has created an inimitable feeling of informal elegance at her Arts...
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Independent Minds: Thierry Teyssier, Dar Ahlam
Rebellious by nature, visionary hotelier Thierry Teyssier has thrown the traditional hospitality rule book out the window by adopting a bespoke approach to each and...
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Independent Minds: Alcide Leali, Lefay Resorts
Developing a unique “green identity” means creating a concept “for a few people which will benefit everyone,” according to Alcide Leali, CEO of the wellness-forward...
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Independent Minds: Marie & Annica Eklund, Villa La Madonna
Bringing the best of Scandinavian style to old-school Italian glamour, the concept of ‘slow living’ comes naturally to these impossibly chic Swedish sisters, Marie and...
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Independent Minds: Manfredi Rizzuto, Susafa
The ancient agricultural traditions of centuries-old rural Sicily are very much alive at Susafa, a converted farmhouse which has been lovingly restored by owner Manfredi...
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Independent Minds: Salvatore Madonna, Hotel Byron
Becoming a hotelier meant going back to his childhood roots for this passionate Italian. Staying true to his family heritage on the Tyrrhenian coast, Salvatore...
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Independent Minds: Toby Ashworth, The Nare
Whilst it’s true that great minds think alike, we believe that independent minds think the best. Our community of hoteliers is brimming with bold trailblazers,...
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