Cultural Journeys

Designed like a traditional Cypriot village along the edge of the Akamas Peninsula, Anassa captures the charm of the Mediterranean, where olive groves and secluded shores create a refined retreat steeped in local culture and understated elegance.

Beneath the Mediterranean sun and surrounded by the Village Square, Leaders Club members are invited to discover the timeless art of Cypriot pottery alongside master artisan, Avgoustinos. Guided by more than three decades of expertise, shape your own ceramic piece using traditional techniques at the pottery wheel during a one-hour session. As clay is transformed by hand into an expression of Cyprus’ artistic heritage, this intimate encounter reveals the beauty of local craftsmanship, creativity, and slow living.

Beneath the snow-capped peaks of Lijiang, Hylla Vintage Hotel evokes the grandeur of the ancient Naxi kingdom, where handcrafted timber and stone, rare antiques, and curated art collections come together to create a sanctuary of heritage and quiet beauty.

Through exclusive access as a Leaders Club member, discover immersive journeys that connect nature, history, and tradition. Set out on the Millenary Fuguo Safengma Prayer Journey, a guided exploration through forest landscapes to a historic temple, where Tibetan Buddhist rituals and local culture unfold. Then, unwind with a Tea-Horse Ancient-Style Tea Therapy, a meditative ritual led by a Naxi tea master using Yunnan teas and snow mountain water - an experience designed to restore balance and deepen your sense of place.

Set on the remote shores of Sumba Island, NIHI Sumba is a sanctuary of untamed beauty, where rugged landscapes and rich traditions create an experience unlike anywhere else on earth.

As a Leaders Club member, deepen your connection to this extraordinary destination with an immersive journey beyond the shoreline. Discover the inspiring initiatives of The Sumba Foundation® through a prearranged tour, including a visit to its headquarters just beyond NIHI Sumba’s gates, where you’ll gain meaningful insight into projects supporting local communities. Continue with guided stops at a water project, malaria clinic, or school lunch program, before unwinding with a 60-minute spa treatment for two — an enriching balance of purpose and indulgence.

Set among Verona’s storied historic center, Due Torri Hotel is a timeless icon of Italian hospitality, offering breathtaking views from its panoramic rooftop terrace.

As a Leaders Club member, elevate your stay with an unforgettable journey into the world of opera at the Arena di Verona, a famed cultural institution just steps from the hotel's doorstep. Begin with a private backstage tour, gaining rare access to behind-the-scenes areas and meeting the artisans who bring the stage to life while you experience the thrilling atmosphere leading up to a performance. Savor light bites among the Arena’s ancient Roman arches before settling into Poltronissima Silver seats for an evening of world-class opera under the stars. Available from July 5 through August 30, 2026.

Tucked deep within the lush rainforest of Bali, Capella Ubud offers a soulful retreat where refined luxury meets timeless tradition.

As a Leaders Club member, experience Bali through a lens of storytelling and ceremony. Arrive in extraordinary fashion with a scenic helicopter transfer offering breathtaking views of the island’s volcanic peaks, rice terraces, and temple-dotted landscapes. Your immersive journey continues at the tented camp in an opulent two-bedroom lodge where elegance meets nature. One evening, gather beneath the stars for a private Wayang Kulit performance—a sacred shadow-puppet art form recognized by UNESCO and brought to life by a master dalang. With hand-carved leather puppets and live gamelan music, the story unfolds with themes of balance, duty, and harmony in nature. Conclude the night with a private barbecue dinner curated by your Capella Culturist, served amid the jungle’s ambient rhythms. At once intimate and profound, this experience offers a soulful introduction to the spiritual heart of Ubud.

Set between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the wild mountains of southern Italy, Santavenere offers a refined coastal retreat deeply connected to the landscapes and traditions of southern Italy.

As a Leaders Club member, step into an ancient craft rooted in Maratea’s collective memory with a hands-on libbani workshop led by local women artisans. This immersive experience introduces the traditional process of transforming tagliamani—a wild local plant—into vegetal ropes once essential to daily life. Following time-honored practices, the fibers are softened in the spring of Sorgimpiano before being woven by hand, strand by strand, using techniques passed down through generations. Guided by the artisans themselves, you’ll actively engage with the materials and methods, gaining insight into a tradition that nearly vanished in the 1980s and is now being carefully revived. The experience concludes with a small handcrafted keepsake—a tangible reminder of a living heritage shaped by nature, community, and time.

In the heart of Florence, The Place Firenze is an intimate retreat where contemporary elegance meets the city’s enduring artistic heritage, offering a refined gateway to the world of Italian craftsmanship.

Leaders Club members are invited to embark on an exclusive journey curated by The Place of Wonders Foundation, introducing two of Florence’s most extraordinary artisanal traditions. Begin with a private visit to a workshop preserving the rare Renaissance art of commesso fiorentino and micro mosaic, where skilled hands shape hard stones and Murano glass into intricate masterpieces. Continue to a historic leather atelier, where a designer-artisan crafts bespoke sneakers and made-to-measure footwear, bringing each creation to life through meticulous technique and personal dialogue. During the visit, guests may commission a pair of personalized sneakers, which will begin to take shape before their eyes—from the selection of leathers and color palettes to the first stages of craftsmanship—through a direct dialogue with the artisan. A tangible keepsake of the experience, to be taken home as a unique object and an expression of Italian savoir-faire. Rooted in time, material, and mastery, this experience offers a rare window into Florence’s living legacy of handmade excellence.

Framed by baroque elegance and alpine serenity, Hotel Sacher Salzburg offers a refined riverside retreat at the heart of the city’s cultural life.

Discover Salzburg’s timeless charm on a privately guided walking tour through the historic Old Town as a Leaders Club member, blending imperial grandeur with living craftsmanship. Begin at the stately Mirabell Gardens, where manicured paths and 18th-century sculptures frame views of the city’s skyline. Stroll past the Mozarteum and across the Salzach River to the Getreidegasse, where wrought-iron guild signs mark family-run ateliers: an umbrella maker, a handweaving workshop, and the storied Sporer distillery. Pause for a glimpse of Mozart’s Birthplace, then step into Austria’s oldest coffee house and beloved meeting place of composers, poets and locals at Café Tomaselli. The walk concludes at St. Peter’s Abbey, where a centuries-old waterwheel still powers the city’s oldest bakery, and ivy-clad headstones line the peaceful cemetery. This is Salzburg told through its streets—intimate, storied, and alive with tradition.