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Is hunting necessary? Read this before ordering your next wild game ragout

Is hunting necessary? Read this before ordering your next wild game ragout

Within the Green Pearls® network, we have observed two developments. First, more and more hotels are intentionally offering less meat, or even eliminating it from their menus entirely. On the other hand, many of our hosts highly value wild game. They consider it a regional…

What Is Slow Food? From Movement to Travel Experience

What Is Slow Food? From Movement to Travel Experience

The term “Slow Food” may conjure images of long hours spent cooking and enjoying leisurely meals. However, Carlo Petrini, the founder of the global movement, had something else in mind. “We founded Slow Food with the goal of preserving our extraordinary culinary heritage.” We discussed…

What does”holistic skincare” truly mean? Here’s how to bring spa-quality care and natural cosmetics into your daily routine

What does”holistic skincare” truly mean? Here’s how to bring spa-quality care and natural cosmetics into your daily routine

“Holistic beauty” has become a major trend in the cosmetics and wellness industries. But what does holistic skincare actually entail? Do we need ten different products, facial massages, and dietary supplements? Or, is it much simpler? To find out, we spoke with PHARMOS NATUR, a…

‘Five Epic Hikes’ in the Dolomites — tested by someone who calls this place home

‘Five Epic Hikes’ in the Dolomites — tested by someone who calls this place home

The Dolomites, and especially the Seiser Alm, are no longer an insider’s secret. Once you’re there, it’s easy to see why: the meadows of Europe’s largest high-altitude alpine pasture stretch out before you, with the Schlern, Langkofel and Plattkofel soaring into the sky behind them.…

From the Garden to Your Plate: How Farm-to-Table Works at Green Pearls® Hotels

From the Garden to Your Plate: How Farm-to-Table Works at Green Pearls® Hotels

“Farm-to-table” often sounds like a fixed concept. In reality, however, its implementation varies from one establishment to another. Three core principles remain the same, though: direct connections between the farm and the kitchen, a seasonal menu, and traceable ingredients from the farm or field with…