THE HYPE TRAVEL / MAY 2026
Vienna offers sensational pizza, Mykonos offers pure relaxation, and Germany has countless lakes just waiting to be discovered: Here are our latest discoveries from the world of travel.
New Opening
A Little Love
Vienna is always worth a visit, whether for a slice of Sachertorte or an intellectual stroll through the MuseumsQuartier. Just around the corner is the newly opened Miiro Spittelberg, a townhouse hotel that invites you to linger. Even if you’re only in town for a short while or have set up camp elsewhere, you should definitely stop by. The hotel’s restaurant, Poco, isn’t just for hotel guests—it also warmly welcomes people from the neighborhood. Help with the food concept was brought in from England. Jake Bucknall and Jacob Stuttard already run four pizzerias in London. Now you can devour their slices at Poco—for example, topped with spicy chorizo, crumbled feta, crushed fennel seeds, and hot honey. The venue also hosts listening parties, pop-ups, secret gigs, and art events. So it’s definitely worth stopping by regularly.
Poco, Kirchbergasse 6, 1070 Vienna, pocorestaurant.com
Book
Off to new horizons
For many, the sea is the ultimate destination of their dreams. Saltwater and vast horizons hold a certain magic found nowhere else. But don’t underestimate the sea’s little siblings: Lakes aren’t just easier for most of us to reach—they’re true oases worth discovering. If you’re not sure where to start, we highly recommend the book series “Take Me to the Lakes” from the Berlin-based publisher The Gentle Temper. Whether it’s Munich, the Black Forest, or Hamburg—whether it’s a special edition with cycling or camping tips—the series showcases so many small bodies of water in Germany that you almost forget about the sea. After all, there are even lakes with sandy beaches.
thegentletemper.com
We Love
Hard aluminum shell, colorful core
The colorful luggage brand Floyd is for anyone who feels they’re somewhere between youth and adulthood. The latest edition of the carry-on suitcase, the “Silverglider”—crafted from a single molded aluminum shell—actually makes a pretty serious impression. It was inspired by automotive design. But then the colorful skateboard wheels and the vibrant interior catch your eye, reminding us that even the hundredth business trip filled with endless meetings should never dampen our spirits.
Floyd, “Silverglider” Aluminum Cabin, aluminum suitcase, approx. 895.—, floyd.one
Places
Heracles, Apollo, and Mykonos
The beautiful Cycladic island of Mykonos is many things, but it’s certainly not monotonous. It can attract literature fans with a penchant for mythical worlds: According to Greek mythology, Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of the giants slain by Heracles, son of Zeus. The island, in turn, got its name from the son of Apollo. Those who prefer to soak up celebrity gossip rather than learn the names of gods are just as well taken care of on Mykonos: among others, the Hadid sisters, Mick Jagger, and Paris Hilton enjoy spending time on this sizzling island. But more important than the “who’s who” is the “where to stay.” We recommend a room at the Myconian Collection. There, you can choose from fourteen hotels or—if you prefer something even more exclusive—a villa from the Villa Collection. As a guest at one of the hotels, you have access to the facilities of the entire Collection. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the full range of restaurants, bars, spas, and pool terraces.
myconiancollection.gr
Exhibition
Artists, come to Florence!
Travel can make a dried-up wellspring of inspiration flow again. That’s what happened to Mark Rothko when he was in Florence in the 1950s. The Italian Renaissance had a profound influence on the American master’s artistic vision. It is therefore fitting that a major Rothko retrospective is taking place at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. And even more fitting is that it runs through August. The summer months naturally draw people toward the sunny south anyway. The exhibition was curated by Elena Geuna and Christopher Rothko, the artist’s son. From the Palazzo Strozzi, the project extends throughout the city. Colorful and expressionist paintings are also on display at the Museo di San Marco and in the Michelangelo-designed vestibule of the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana.
“Rothko in Florence,” Palazzo Strozzi, through August 23, palazzostrozzi.org
