Julia Kostina

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Belmond Castello di Casole. Essence of Tuscany, luxury way.

Belmond, Countryside hotels, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Tuscany, Unique experience4 days ago24Views 0Likes 0Comments

Belmond Castello di Casole. Essence of Tuscany, luxury way. Believe me, this is not just cliche phrase to start article. If you close your eyes and think of sun-kissed Tuscan rolling hills of your dream, you will imagine exactly what you would see from the terraces of Castello di Casole. The property is picture…

Hotel Bvlgari Paris. As chic as Paris is, yet a bit Italian.

Bvlgari, France, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mindset, ParisAugust 27, 202620Views 0Likes 0Comments

I'll be honest, I didn't really stay at Bvlgari Paris, I overnighted on the way from luxury travel show in Marrakech to my home in Toronto, and this explains scarce photos. Truly, I was tired and ready to get home sweet home. But Bvlgari Paris is a showstopper. It is. Starting from the details…

Bvlgari London. Your chic home away from home in Knightsbridge

Bvlgari, England, jetset lifestyle, London, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mindset, Unique experience, VirtuosoAugust 23, 202643Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bvlgari London. Your chic home away from home in posh Knightsbridge area which doesn't need to be introduced. When my clients decide to book Bvlgari London for their stay in the capital, it is an easy job for me: no unhappy guests whatsoever. Every single detail is taken care of. London or no London,…

Dolomites, Val Adige, South Tyrol, Merano

Adige Valley, Alpin Ski, Authentic Luxury, Boutique hotels, Countryside hotels, Dolomites, Gourmet dining, human connections, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Modern, Unique experienceAugust 15, 202645Views 0Likes 0Comments

Val Adige, essence of South Tyrol, full of natural charm and authentic character, paradise for lovers of nature, outdoors activities and wellness. If it would be just me, myself, and I, you would find me strolling around Merano town, shopping, sipping wine in one of the bars, or enjoying swimming pool of my luxury…

Dolomites, Val Gardena

Alpin Ski, Countryside hotels, Dolomites, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, SPA hotels, Unique experience, Val GardenaAugust 14, 202639Views 0Likes 0Comments

Here we are, Val Gardena, your perfect playground for alpine ski, hiking, mount biking and apes-ski in Dolomites. It is not far from Val Badia, really. We started from Val Badia at the morning for the activity which was indicated as a gentle path, unfolding at the foot of the impressive Sella Massif, with its…

Dolomites, Val Badia

Alpin Ski, Boutique hotels, Countryside hotels, Dolomites, Italy, Uncategorized, Unique experience, Val BadiaAugust 8, 202658Views 0Likes 0Comments

Val Badia, 35 km long valley in South Tyrol, is a perfect picture of Dolomites dream. I mean, if you close your eyes and try to imagine the most imposing mountain scenery, that would be it. Culturally, this is eclectic mix of Italian, Austrian, and authentically local Ladin. Over 97% of upper valley speak Ladin,…

The map of Dolomites, your ski and hiking place to be

Authentic Luxury, Boutique hotels, Dolomites, Italy, Mountains, Unique experienceAugust 7, 2026210Views 0Likes 0Comments

No doubts, Italian Dolomites is truly fantastic place to be, winter or summer, ski or hiking. Tremendous scenery, cute villages, and apres-ski always present in its best. There is always question where exactly in Dolomites - the area is vast, and the options are numerous. Let's try to sort it out, should we? I'm only…

Heureka, luxury boutique hotel in Cannaregio, Venice

Authentic Luxury, Boutique hotels, Italy, Luxury Hotels, VeniceJuly 12, 202646Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you are not first timer is Venice, you may know that Piazza San Marco, doesn't matter how stunning it is, is not only place to be. And well, considering how busy and touristy Venice can get during the season, you may want to sneak off the beaten track. Not far - we are speaking…

Londra Palace. Luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel in Venice.

Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Relais & Chateaux, Venice, VirtuosoJuly 5, 202640Views 0Likes 0Comments

Venice. Londra Palace Hotel. Relais & Chateaux. I've been to Londra Palace before, and I was so happy to be its guest ones again. The first feeling/thought when you step in: bomboniera. Jewel-box. Exquisite in every detail, refined, precious, so venetian in its light butterfly-touch version. Somehow strangely French. And simply delightful. The history…

Seville, Spain

Andalusia, Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, Photography, Seville, Spain, Unique experienceApril 8, 2026315Views 0Likes 0Comments

Seville, Spain, the biggest (but not too big, just perfect size for exploring) and the most fascinating town of Andalusia in my opinion. By so many reasons Seville can't be missed if you are travelling in Southern Spain. City of Seville is quite easy to get to, since it is connected by air with many…

Hotel Villa Franca, Positano

Amalfi Coast, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Small Luxury HotelsMarch 23, 2026439Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hotel Villa Franca, Positano. Small Luxury Hotels. If you dream of Positano, but don't have budget for Il San Pietro di Positano or Le Sirenuse, this is a place to consider. The quality is here and not to be sacrificed by any means. Just smaller scale and a bit up the hill which should not…

Il San Pietro di Positano.

Amalfi Coast, Gourmet dining, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Relais & Chateaux, Unique experienceMarch 7, 202670Views 0Likes 0Comments

Il San Pietro di Positano. Dream-like resort in iconic fisherman village of Positano, Amalfi Coast, the mecca of jet-setters' crowd in many generations. This luxurious (and pricey) hotel is very hard to book since Il San Pietro di Positano regulars reserve their preferred rooms for the next season year ahead. But it truly worth an…