Algodon Mansion, a new destination

A new luxury boutique hotel and spa, the Algodon mansion opened last month in the posh Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recolea. From the team behind Algodon Wine Estates, one of Argentina's premier Malbec wine producers, a six-story 1912 mansion turned into 10 sleek suites. Housed in a French-Style mansion, the hotel offers all the luxury accommodations, such as personal chef, Frette linens, modern design furniture, ebony wood floor, lavish bathrooms and more. The rooftop features a pool and a Vinotherapie spa (see L'Ile aux Oiseaux), a relaxation technique using organic products from Algodon's wine estate in Mendoza.

Images, courtesy of Algodon Mansion

L'Ile aux Oiseaux or Bird Island

Inspiration of the moment. L'Ile aux Oiseaux is not the latest scoop but this restful oasis is definitely worth reviewing.

I am ready to hop on a plane and immerse myself in this environment of rare beauty. The "Ile aux Oiseaux" is a magnificent suite designed by Martin Margiela, the Belgian fashion house designer for Maison Martin Margiela. The suite is part of "Les Sources de Caudalie", the 1st Vinotherapie spa retreat in the world. Near Bordeaux, the luxury boutique hotel is nestled among vineyards and forest on the ancient estate of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte.
This superb suite Ile aux Oiseaux is reserved for nature lovers. It sits apart from the hotel in an idyllic stilt-mounted cabin. The suite's decor is classic Margiela, with its minimalist palette of white, black  and grey tones, trompe l'oeil playfulness, and a splash of red in the form of a giant pair of lips, a replica of Salvador Dali's classic Mae West sofa.

Photos courtesy of Les Sources de Caudalie