Julia Kostina

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Fulvio Pierangelini

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, ItalyNovember 14, 202446Views 0Likes 0Comments

"My dream is that the dish must arrive on the table frank and sincere, without showing any effort in the execution". I first met chef Fulvio Pierahgelini in 2008 which is 16 years ago from now. Well, we both went long way since then. Mine was not as starry as Fulvio's, but no regrets.…

Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai

Edition, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mexico, Riviera MayaNovember 9, 202454Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is another, and very remarkable, new addition to Riviera Maya Marriott presence. If you are not familiar with Edition brand, there are couple of words to explain. "Life style" brands have been emerging recently here and there, and you may know few, but Marriott went little bit further and introduced "LUXURY life style" brand.…

St Regis Kanai, Riviera Maya

Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mexico, Modern, Riviera MayaNovember 7, 2024186Views 0Likes 0Comments

I'll be honest, I was not very lucky with whether the time I was staying at St Regis Kanai. It was heavenly warm, but overcast. Well, it happens. But walking along the beach with my camera, collecting shells to the pocket of my shorts, watching the birds, feet in warm surf, seven or fifty seven…

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Authentic Luxury, Banyan Tree, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mayakoba, Mexico, Mindset, Riviera Maya, Unique experienceNovember 5, 2024161Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mayakoba is a special place. One of those which were created to be unique, different, sustainable, and luxurious for those who understand and appreciate the nature. Don't take me wrong, but Mayakoba beach is not the best in Riviera Maya. It is swimmable, but not ideal for someone who's been to many amazing beaches. And…

Taranto. Vintage cars.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Puglia, Unique experience, vintage carsOctober 21, 202436Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taranto is a town in Puglia which is still to be recovered and replaced to travel map. Still one of those Italian towns where you can buy house for 1 euro with obligation to restore it. Which is not an easy task. Taranto has tons of character in it, but it will take sometimes before…

Matera. Basilicata.

Authentic Luxury, Basilicata, Italy, Matera, Unique experienceOctober 18, 202438Views 0Likes 0Comments

I always wanted to visit Matera, and when it finally happened, my expectations were high. The town is claimed to be the 3rd oldest urban settlement in the world still existing, and its believed to be inhabited for 3 millennia - can you imagine?. It started as cave living, and the Sassi, ancient town of…

Basilicata. Maratea. Terra incognita.

Authentic Luxury, Basilicata, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelOctober 15, 2024123Views 0Likes 0Comments

When my clients say "oh, I've been to Italy", I laugh saying I've been there too. Can't really count how many times, but every time was (and is) a discovery of something I've never seen and experienced before. It can be little chapel few steps off the touristy zone in Florence or... it can be…

Istanbul. Brand new Luxury Collection Hotel Sanasaryan Han

Authentic Luxury, Istanbul, Luxury Collection, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, TurkeySeptember 28, 202465Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hotel Sanasaryan Han, Marriott Luxury Collection, is a brand new addition to array of Istanbul 5 star properties. I had chance to sample it recently, and I found it marvellous, and easy to recommend. If it is your first time in the city, if you wish to tick its main landmarks, but not ready to…

Morocco as it is.

Authentic Luxury, Marrakech, Mindset, MoroccoSeptember 27, 202443Views 0Likes 0Comments

I've been travelling to Morocco quite few times, and, to be honest, my first time was a hesitation. I didn't really know what to expect, and I was kind of not sure if Arabic culture is my cup of tea. I remember my very first visit to Medina of Marrakech on my own, everything…

Where to stay in Marrakech – Four Seasons Marrakech

Four Seasons, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marrakech, MoroccoSeptember 23, 2024216Views 0Likes 0Comments

I was staying in most of Marrakech luxury properties, so beautifully different from each other, and somehow Four Seasons Marrakech is one of my favourites. Well, it is very Four Seasons, and it may luck charming authenticity some other local hotels offer. With all respect to local flavour, it is a modern resort, and if…

Where to stay in Marrakech – La Sultana

Authentic Luxury, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marrakech, MoroccoSeptember 21, 202485Views 1Like 0Comments

Marrakech has so many options to stay that you really need advice of someone who sampled this and that, who knows pluses and minuses of each location and much more. I'm the one. Through the years, I experienced most of luxury hotels of Marrakech, from authentic Medina riads to royal properties and high-branded resorts. …

Different Morocco – La Sultana Oualidia

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Morocco, Unique experienceSeptember 19, 202492Views 0Likes 0Comments

I've been visiting Morocco year after year for luxury travel conference in Marrakech called PURE and dedicated to authentic travel experiences, and every time I've been trying to explore another piece of this fascinating country of so many dimensions. This year I travelled to Oualidia, peaceful fisherman village by the ocean 2 hours drive…