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Destination: Unexpected

Sure, the bright lights and buzz of New York, Berlin, and Mexico City burn bright in our hearts and imaginations. But if there’s anything these times have taught us, it’s to look in new places for hidden treasures—to broaden our horizons, and in some cases even look closer to home—and to explore some lesser tread trails. Just don’t call them ‘second’ cities; they are first rate in our books.
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A tour of the unexpected begins with a stop in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. Set in the heart of the Old Town, Hotel Pacai is the culmination of a passion project by a team of local architects and designers—and a veritable display of this country’s roots. Next, to Lower Saxony where, in a charming town renowned for academia, Freigeist Hotel Göttingen creates a heaven for cultural vibrancy. The new-build property is well placed for this year’s opening of the Forum Wissen, the future knowledge museum at the University of Göttingen. Should southern Italy beckon, Palazzo Daniele is ready to welcome as only the Italians do. The knockout nine-room restored palazzo is a utopia of fresh handmade pastas, exceptional wines, and fully integrated functional art installations.

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Jumping across the Atlantic takes us to the hip hangout of Austin Proper Hotel. Towering over the Seaholm District, Kelly Wearstler’s signature layering of textures aptly embraces Austin’s eclecticism. Staying in the sun, The Tuxon’s poolside summer vibes are undeniable. Located at the base of Sentinel Peak, and a stone’s throw from the excitement of Downtown Tucson, this Desert Modernist gem is a springboard to adventure. A last stop in La Paz, Mexico, means entering the warm sophistication Grupo Habita has mastered with their 13th project, Baja Club. This beautifully reborn 1910 mission-style hacienda is balanced by a new five-story extension, a chic pool area with a spa, and a rooftop bar.

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About Design Hotels

Design Hotels™ represents and markets a curated selection of over 300 independent hotels in more than 60 countries across the globe. More than a collection of hotels, the company is a collection of stories. Each property reflects the ideas of a visionary hotelier, an "Original", someone with a passion for genuine hospitality, cultural authenticity, thought-provoking design and architecture. Each "Original" stands for the individual, aesthetic and service-driven experience that his or her hotel provides.

In 2017, Design Hotels™ launched Further, a traveling laboratory for experiential hospitality that transforms hotels across the globe into temporal hubs of thematic exploration. The mission behind Further aligns with the values of the future-facing Promad, a new generation of traveler embracing progressive travel and global nomadism. First identified by Design Hotels™ in collaboration with leading futures consultancy The Future Laboratory, the purpose-driven, self-actualizing Promadic movement is set to shape the future of hospitality.

Founded by Claus Sendlinger in 1993, Design Hotels™ offers its members insightful travel industry knowledge, from market trend consultancy to international sales representation. The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in London, Los Angeles, New York and Singapore. In 2019, Design Hotels™ joined forces with Marriott Bonvoy, enabling its member hotels to have both a greater and more selective reach while offering its Community the benefit of the industry's leading loyalty program.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

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