After a long journey, the rush of finally experiencing an iconic site is, of course, a highlight of any itinerary. It’s exhilarating and enlightening, but also exhausting, right? OLTRE’s latest edition, The Unplugged Issue, reminds us of the joy of doing nothing. This issue makes the case for a blank agenda — even during a city stay. In the destination feature, London is calling with plenty of buzz-worthy openings and the city’s well-known landmarks. But it’s also an ideal destination to test the theory of staying in.

THE OLTRE GUIDE: LONDON

Before you drop your bags and rush out the door, consider that the best of what London has to offer might be right below, or just above, your suite. So rather than picking a neighborhood or nearby landmark, just decide on any one of these — the very best — hotels in London.

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A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Hotels have long been repositories for art. But for some hoteliers, art is life.

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MISSION SUBMISSION

One of Europe’s most exclusive wellness clinics has arrived in North America, blissfully blurring.

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VISIONS OF GRANDEUR

The Groundhog Days of a transatlantic crossing provide the ultimate chance to do nothing, over and over.

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ORANGE CRUSH

The grand dame of Lake Como is not ready to cede the spotlight to her little sister. Quite the contrary.

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