The Journal

Mountain view from a wooden balcony, overlooking snowy peaks and a skier below under a cloudy sky.

Insights

Alpe d'Huez with Kids: Best Family Activities Year-Round

13/08/2025 • 5 min read

Stone courtyard with terracotta tiles, a staircase lined with potted plants, and a wisteria-covered building with wooden shutters.

Insights

Discover Timeless Charm in Our Historic Properties

30/07/2025 • 5 min read

Person bundled in winter clothing, face covered in frost and snow, smiling with visible ice on eyebrows and facial hair.

Insights

TOM AVERY, WORLD-RECORD EXPLORER & EXECUTIVE PARTNER: A LIFE OF BOLD ENDEAVOURS

11/07/2025 • 6 min read

A small sailboat with several people on board moves across clear turquoise water near a rocky coastline with houses and trees in the background.

Insights

Pyrenees in Summer - what to do, where, and when

27/06/2025 • 5 min read

Black and white image of a flowing river surrounded by dense, leafy trees, creating a lush forest scene.

Insights

IN THE FRAME: THE YOUNG, RISING PHOTOGRAPHERS who won Levison Wood's Instagram contest

28/03/2025 • 5 min read

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Emerald Stay's Top Mixologist Contest Winner

04/03/2025 • 8 min read

Two skiers wearing winter gear hike up a snowy mountain carrying skis under clear blue skies.

Insights

BETTER TRAVEL CHOICES, FOR YOU AND THE PLANET

12/02/2025 • 6 min read

A brightly dressed group plays various brass and percussion instruments in a lively outdoor setting.

Insights

Ski fashion throughout time - the evolution of style on the slopes

11/12/2024 • 7 min read

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Leveraging technology to optimise property management

11/12/2024 • 5 min read

Man in red and black winter gear standing on snowy ground with a camera, sunglasses, and a walking stick. Iceberg and penguins in the background.

Insights

NEIL NIGHTINGALE, AN AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER AND OWNER-PARTNER

07/05/2024 • 8 min read

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Insights

BENJAMIN HABBEL & AETHOS, THE INVESTOR & EMERALD STAY'S SISTER BRAND

07/05/2024 • 8 min read

A family of four plants a tree together outdoors, with a baby on the mother's back and the father and older child kneeling beside the small tree sapling.

Insights

AVIRAM ROZIN, THE EMERALD STAY’S IMPACT COLLABORATOR

07/05/2024 • 8 min read

Two people wearing casual clothing and hats with matching designs sit outside near a food truck. Both have watches on their wrists and the background includes greenery and part of the food truck.

Insights

CHASING DREAMS AND CROSSING FINISH LINES WITH VALTTERI BOTTAS & TIFFANY CROMWELL, BRAND AMBASSADORS OF EMERALD STAY

06/05/2024 • 8 min read

A man stands outdoors, wearing a white shirt, scarf, and backpack, with a camera attached. The background shows a hilly landscape under a cloudy sky.

Insights

A STORY OF ADVENTURE, ANCHORS AND LEGACY WITH LEVISON WOOD, EMERALD STAY BRAND AMBASSADOR

06/05/2024 • 8 min read

Vintage black-and-white postcard of Val d'Isère: alpine village and hotels beneath steep snow-covered mountains, skier silhouette at left.

French Alps

Val d'Isère Through Time: Tracing the Heartbeat of an Alpine Icon

• 5 min read

Mountain view from a wooden balcony, overlooking snowy peaks and a skier below under a cloudy sky.

All posts

VERBIER: REDEFINING ALPINE LUXURY WITH AN ECO-CONSCIOUS LENS

• 6 min read

View from a cozy restaurant window showing a snowy landscape with people enjoying winter activities by a frozen lake and mountains in the background.

French Alps

Verbier vs Les Carroz d'Arâches: A Matter of Taste on the Plate and the Piste

• 6 min read

Scenic view of a turquoise bay with boats, surrounded by lush green hills and rocky cliffs under a clear blue sky.

Costa Brava

Early bird - looking forward to summer 2026 by the sea

• 6 min read

Two cyclists ride on a mountain trail at sunrise, surrounded by vibrant foliage and distant peaks under a clear sky.

French Alps

Early bird - Looking forward to summer 2026 in the Alps

• 8 min read

Cozy mountain chalet living room with wooden interior, large windows, plush sofas, armchairs, and a view of snow-capped peaks.

French Alps

Chalet or Hotel? Rethinking the Alpine Escape

• 5 min read

Snow-covered cabins nestled among trees with a mountain backdrop under a cloudy sky.

All posts

All Things New at Emerald Stay

• 5 min read

Winding mountain road with sharp curves, surrounded by rocky terrain and under a vibrant sky with scattered clouds.

All posts

The Secret Season: Discover Spain's Indian Summer

• 5 min read

Mountain view from a wooden balcony, overlooking snowy peaks and a skier below under a cloudy sky.

Insights

Alpe d'Huez with Kids: Best Family Activities Year-Round

• 5 min read

Stone courtyard with terracotta tiles, a staircase lined with potted plants, and a wisteria-covered building with wooden shutters.

Insights

Discover Timeless Charm in Our Historic Properties

• 5 min read

A white wall with a blue-framed window and balcony adorned with potted plants. Bougainvillea climbs nearby, and a vintage lamp hangs below.

Costa Brava

Taste Your Way Through Costa Brava: 10 Culinary Gems for In-the-Know Travellers

• 6 min read

Person bundled in winter clothing, face covered in frost and snow, smiling with visible ice on eyebrows and facial hair.

Insights

TOM AVERY, WORLD-RECORD EXPLORER & EXECUTIVE PARTNER: A LIFE OF BOLD ENDEAVOURS

• 6 min read

A vintage wooden tram by a seaside promenade with palm trees, as three people walk nearby. Scenic hills and boats are visible in the background.

Mallorca

Summer in Mallorca: The Don't Miss Events

• 5 min read

A small sailboat with several people on board moves across clear turquoise water near a rocky coastline with houses and trees in the background.

Insights

Pyrenees in Summer - what to do, where, and when

• 5 min read

View of a coastal town with red-tiled roofs, a prominent clock tower, and a body of water in the background, framed by a rocky window opening.

French Alps

Megève highlight and its lesser-known neighbour, a quick introduction to Praz-sur-Arly

• 6 min read

A small sailboat with several people on board moves across clear turquoise water near a rocky coastline with houses and trees in the background.

Mallorca

Mallorca vs. The Costa del Sol: Which to Choose for Your Summer Getaway

• 5 min read

View of a coastal town with red-tiled roofs, a prominent clock tower, and a body of water in the background, framed by a rocky window opening.

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Saint-Tropez day tripper - see the rest of the French Riviera

• 6 min read

Two cyclists ride along a forested mountain trail in Verbier under a clear blue sky. Surrounding pine trees and distant mountains create a serene outdoor scene.

French Alps

Summer Events in the Alps: Unmissable Action in Cycling, MTB, Trail Running and more

• 5 min read

A motorboat with a canopy is anchored near rocky formations in clear, blue-green water. People are swimming nearby.

Costa Brava

Your Guide to Summer in Costa Brava

• 7 min read

Insights

Emerald Stay's Top Mixologist Contest Winner

• 8 min read

Two skiers wearing winter gear hike up a snowy mountain carrying skis under clear blue skies.

Insights

BETTER TRAVEL CHOICES, FOR YOU AND THE PLANET

• 6 min read

A dining table set with empty dishes, a candle, wine bottles, and glasses. Floral wallpaper and framed paintings adorn the background.

French Alps

Why Les Carroz? A Jewel in the Grand Massif’s Crown

• 7 min read

A dining table set with empty dishes, a candle, wine bottles, and glasses. Floral wallpaper and framed paintings adorn the background.

French Alps

5 Unmissable Hotspots in the Alps

• 7 min read

Snowy mountain ski resort with illuminated buildings and snow-covered slopes. Dense forest surrounds the area during dusk.

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Andorra: Where adventure gets a spa treatment

• 7 min read

Seagull perched on a mosaic-tiled wall by a waterfront, with distant hills and snow-capped mountains in the background.

All posts

12 Must-Try Restaurants in Saint-Tropez This Winter

• 7 min read

A brightly dressed group plays various brass and percussion instruments in a lively outdoor setting.

Insights

Ski fashion throughout time - the evolution of style on the slopes

• 7 min read

Insights

Leveraging technology to optimise property management

• 5 min read

A hillside view of snow-covered wooden chalets with balconies set against a backdrop of trees and blue sky, with other cabins scattered throughout the area.

Concierge

Property owners: 5 tips to get ready for the winter season

• 4 min read

SPOTLIGHT

PROPERTIES

A modern open-plan living and dining area with wooden flooring, a dining table with chairs, a cozy seating area, large windows with natural light, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless-steel appliances.

Apartment Epicea

Alpe d'Huez
Aerial view of a luxury outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers, umbrellas, a stone patio, and greenery, with a house and trees in the background.

Villa Almond Valley

Pollensa

Chalet Nyumba

Verbier

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