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Under the given circumstances, many of us are thinking about a few relaxing days at home this year. Bellevue, the lifestyle magazine of the NZZ, therefore recently has presented in a worth reading article 10 Swiss hotels that are characterized by seclusion, spacious parks and beautiful gardens.

Time and again, “smart cities” are said to be quieter, cleaner, more environmentally friendly or more liveable. There are many approaches to this in Asia. GEO’s online portal has looked at some examples and taken an in-depth look at the world’s smartest cities – from South Korea to Bad Hersfeld.

luxurydefined, the online magazine of Christie’s International Real Estate provides you with ample information about the most valuable vines to invest in. Read about the best Pinot wines from Burgundy, the quality wines from Bordeaux or the terroirs in the Mosel River Valley, Piedmont, Australia, the Nappa Valley and Champagne.