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Villa la Massa, in and out Florence

Authentic Luxury, Florence, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, TuscanyJuly 29, 202496Views 0Likes 0Comments

This property is in location which needs to be explained because it is somehow in and out one of my favourite cities in the world, Florence. In, because you are just 10-15 minutes ride from historical city centre by complimentary shuttle bus. Out, because staying at Villa la Massa, you would never believe bustle of…

Authentic Sardinia. Su Gologone.

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, Italy, Luxury Travel, Sardinia, Unique experienceJuly 26, 2024154Views 0Likes 0Comments

I always wanted to visit Su Gologone from the moment I first met Giovanna during one of the luxury travel shows, heard the story of the place, and seen the photos. It was one of those moments which clicks with your soul, aesthetics, or whatever is responsible for your travel desires and plans. I…

Dreaming of Sorrento

Amalfi Coast, Authentic Luxury, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelJuly 15, 2024209Views 0Likes 0Comments

You might know this feeling of being Alice in Wonderland, little child exploring enchanted world on the other side of the mirror, so unreal, so out of common and simply beautiful... That was exactly what I felt when I arrived first time, more than 10 years ago, to Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento. I've…

Intercontinental Madrid, summer offer

Intercontinental, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, News, luxury hotels, Spain, Special offersJuly 5, 202488Views 0Likes 0Comments

Special summer promotion, Valid from the 1st of July until the 8th of September, 2024 Choose from either early check-in or late check-out guaranteed at time of booking; 50% discount on the second connecting room booked for children up to 12 years old; Guaranteed room upgrade to the next category (except for the Royal Suite…

Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelJuly 4, 202477Views 0Likes 0Comments

Amalfi Coast is a pure dream of many, and I can't blame you for dreaming of it. I dream of Amalfi Coast too, doesn't matter how many times I've been there, and there is no wonder - the beauty of the place has been charming anyone and everyone starting from noble romans, Caesar Augustus included.…

Belmond Maroma Hotel, Riviera Maya

Authentic Luxury, Belmond, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mexico, Riviera MayaJune 27, 2024203Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you experienced Belmond once, you get addicted, no doubts. Well, Belmond hotels are rather expensive, but I never had any single client saying that it didn't worth the money, because... Belmond is not about money, it is about experience, and when I speak about Belmond hotels, I often describe them like "hotel as a…

Travelling Croatia, chapter 4, Rovinj

Authentic Luxury, Croatia, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelJune 8, 202481Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the most iconic costal towns in Croatia. Rovinj. As picturesque as it may happen. Walking around, chatting with people, having glass of wine in local bar is a treat. Place to stay? Grand Park Hotel Rovinj. Slick, modern, fantastic pools with a view to die for. Feel free for contact…

Croatia, chapter 3

Authentic Luxury, Croatia, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelMay 29, 2024268Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mali (and Veli) Lošinj was in my travel plans for a while, since I met beautiful young lady Iva at one of luxury travel conferences years ago. I knew I will make my way there at some point, but it took quite few years. Well, Lošinj is a very small island, part of not such…

Travelling Croatia, Chapter 2

Authentic Luxury, Croatia, Gourmet dining, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Unique experienceMay 27, 2024313Views 0Likes 0Comments

Opatija. Imagine beautiful eclectic mix of Nice, Cannes, somehow Lago di Garda, somewhat Lago di Como, a bit of Austria, pinch of Florence, all in one, naturally stirred together and benefited by smells of the sea and pine trees, glorious Adriatic panorama and mild climate. This place was discovered and developed by Austrians, and during…

Travelling Croatia, chapter 1.

Authentic Luxury, Croatia, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelMay 22, 2024168Views 0Likes 0Comments

Oh well... You do need travel advisor to plan your trip through Istria (here I'm). The logistic is not that straightforward, but it worth the effort through and through. When I started to plan my trip (being a professional travel advisor with almost 30 years of experience), I was about to give up quite soon:…

Taormina, Sicily

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, SicilyApril 28, 2024207Views 0Likes 0Comments

I know that some would say Taormina is not exactly Sicily, overestimated, expensive, touristy... But if you have a look at my pictures of Taormina, you may (or may not) trust my vision of Taormina. First time I came to Taormina (and Sicily) quite many years back. I guess it was 2010, and I was…

Speaking Puglia… Monopoli.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, PugliaApril 26, 2024223Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of my most personal encounters with Puglia was Monopoli, charming little sea side town with baroque architecture and so much character where I spent remarkable month 10 years back renting basement apartment from local lady called Cosima. It was not my first time in Puglia, but somehow it was one of very few…