INSPIRING YOUR NEXT DESTINATION

Postcards - The Appellation Travel Blog

Take a Trip Through Our Most Treasured Experienced

Your journey begins in places where we’ve already left footprints. From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, every destination has a story and the ones we’ve gathered are here to inspire the unforgettable ones you’ll create.

Claire Johnson 6/15/25 Claire Johnson 6/15/25

Sungani Lodge in Zambia

Flying into Sungani's private airstrip over the pristine wilderness of South Luangwa feels like arriving at the edge of the world.

Claire Johnson 6/14/25 Claire Johnson 6/14/25

The Mitsui Kyoto

Stepping through the 300-year-old Kajiimiya Gate into Hotel The Mitsui feels like crossing into another world entirely.

Claire Johnson 6/14/25 Claire Johnson 6/14/25

Phum Baitang in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Approaching Phum Baitang through emerald rice paddies and lemongrass-scented meadows feels like stepping into a living postcard of Cambodia.

Claire Johnson 6/13/25 Claire Johnson 6/13/25

Hotel Son Vell, Menorca

Winding down the dusty countryside track to Hotel Son Vell feels like discovering Menorca's soul—where 18th-century stones whisper stories of the island's untouched beauty

Claire Johnson 4/18/25 Claire Johnson 4/18/25

Les Sources de Cheverny

Arriving at Les Sources de Cheverny feels like stepping into a French countryside fairy tale, where centuries-old elegance meets the gentle rhythm of the Loire Valley.

Meredith Wolf 4/17/25 Meredith Wolf 4/17/25

The Lemongarden – Brac, Croatia

Arriving at The Lemongarden on the sun-drenched island of Brač feels like stumbling upon Croatia's best-kept secret.