Falstaff International

Falstaff International is the new global voice in wine, food and travel, bringing you fresh perspectives and expert tips to inspire your next sip, bite or adventure. Fine wine, good food and memorable journeys – these are the themes that Falstaff covers at the highest level, written by passionate writers with an exceptional nose for the best things in life. Every issue delivers high quality journalism and stunning visuals to inspire your next sip, bite or adventure. You’ll also find wine features from Europe and across the globe; interviews, insights, reports and profiles; themed seasonal, regional and varietal tastings with wine tips, scores and tasting notes; thought-provoking essays and in-depth reporting; food, restaurant and recipe features; and culinary travel destinations with a focus on local flavours.

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BEST NEW OPENINGS • From city hotels in Vienna and Singapore, suites carved into the cliffs in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, and hotels with urban flair in Switzerland, the exciting new openings on our hot list take travellers to some of the world’s most beautiful places.

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JOURNEY INTO THE METAVERSE • Will we soon be taking our holidays in the metaverse? Or is that just a pipe dream on the part of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg? Although the metaverse project is still in its infancy, companies are already spending big to push the frontiers of virtual reality.

THE Luxury REPORT

THE FATHER OF BOUTIQUE HOTELS • In the 1970s, he became famous as co-founder of the New York nightclub Studio 54. Later, Ian Schrager made headlines as the inventor of boutique hotels. Today, the 76-year-old entrepreneur is still setting standards in the hotel industry.

BEST OF BOUTIQUE HOTELS • Small, luxurious and usually privately owned, boutique hotels are on trend because they combine superb design with a family atmosphere. Here are ten European addresses well worth a visit.

SKI NOW! • Winter sports enthusiasts rejoice! This season, the Alps are even more alluring, with more excellent hotels, exceptional restaurants and top winter events. We reveal the best places to go in elegant Kitzbühel, trendy Val d’Isère and other winter hotspots.

ST MORITZ

COURCHEVEL

KITZBÜHEL

KRONPLATZ

ALPIN GARDEN ST ULRICH, ITALY • A sparkling, glamorous wellness oasis

DOLOMITI SUPERSKI SOUTH TYROL, ITALY • Slopes, hotels and dining options for all tastes

VAL D’ISÈRE

LECH AM ARLBERG

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CHALET FEVER • Chalets are a luxe way of taking a step back in time without having to forgo modern-day comforts. During the pandemic, demand for these traditional wooden cabins in the mountains picked up even further as we all yearned for a haven where we could lock the world out. Plus: Our favourite chalets for this ski season!

EDITOR’S CHOICE TOP CHALETS IN THE ALPS • With the promise of snowy drifts outside and a roaring fire indoors, chalets are the epitome of cosy luxury. Soft pelts, flickering candlelight and wooden panelling create a warm ambience, while outside winter glitters magically.

WHITE DESERT • Endless expanses and a glacial, otherworldly light: the Antarctic is as close as most of us will get to being on a strange planet. This feeling is reinforced by the luxury lodges at White Desert, which look like they’ve been teleported in from a sci-fi film set. Strangeness aside, the camp is a dream destination for those who are looking for adventure with high-end comfort.

JEWELS OF THE CARIBBEAN • Sandy beaches, turquoise water, green palms – and total quiet: this paradise on earth really exists! In our roundup of the most...