No man is an island … is a line from the piece by British poet John Donne, which has earned almost eternal status as the title of novels, songs and films. But even if no man is an island, everyone desires islands: They are places of longing. When we think of islands, we think first of the smaller and larger land elevations in the seas and oceans, lakes and rivers. But in the figurative sense, islands can also be special places in cities and regions. Islands always stand for the exceptional; often for peace, relaxation and isolation. Anima, the garden that André Heller conjured up from the desert near Marrakesh, is one such island. This edition of STYLEMATE focuses entirely on these islands. This includes proper islands, and special places and hotels form islands of relaxation for travellers. Travel with STYLEMATE to these special places.
