Insights and Inspiration – Hotel Splendide Royal, Lugano

Slow travel is not about doing less. It is about taking the time to experience a destination with more depth: to settle in, notice the details, return to favorite places, meet the people who shape…

Entertainment-industry clients often need more from a hotel than a beautiful setting or central location. Privacy, flexible accommodations, low-profile arrivals, space for stylists or…

Some trips live in the group chat for months. The ones that finally make it onto the calendar usually have something in common: a destination that makes it easy to say yes, and…

Hotel Splendide Royal has graced the edge of Lake Ceresio since 1887; its Belle Époque façade, newly renovated rooms and frescoed interiors tell the story of a hotel as unhurried and elegant as the city it calls home. This four-day Lugano itinerary invites travelers to discover Switzerland’s most quietly glamorous corner, where

A new season of investment is driving the Roberto Naldi Collection into its next chapter. This generational transition intertwines Roberto Naldi’s legacy of success with an evolution…

Earth Day is a reminder that sustainability in travel is no longer a differentiator, it’s an expectation. For luxury travelers, the focus has shifted from awareness to action: choosing stays that…

Over the past few months, our Waterstone team has been out escorting advisors across Europe—getting inspired, discovering new gems, and experiencing firsthand the properties and…

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight the women shaping the future of luxury travel within the Waterstone Collection. From visionary…