Reveling in the beauty of Antarctica aboard Quark UltramarineNow that I was finally here among glaciers as big as warehouses, colonies of penguins and curious whales, I could see why so..

Set on 300ha of scenic grounds that include vineyards, an olive grove and orchards, this ­12th-century castle, repurposed as a luxury hotel and part of the Como group, has 50 rooms and suites ...

Guests shouldn't expect a slice of Tuscany – as in the rustic region of Italy – when they book a night at this hotel. What they should anticipate is a modern Murray Hill boutique ...