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Selman Marrakech: your refined Moroccan escape with atmosphere of intimate family home.

Authentic Luxury, Countryside hotels, Gourmet dining, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marrakech, Mindset, Morocco, Unique experienceAugust 25, 2025645Views 0Likes 0Comments

Selman Marrakech: your Refined Moroccan escape with unbeatable atmosphere of intimate family home. That is what I felt from the moment of arrival and all the way through, and that is what I want to deliver to my clients. The feeling. The aesthetics which are much more than just picturesque reflections at swimming pools and…

Grand Hotel Minareto, Siracusa, Sicily. And why to visit Siracusa.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Sicily, Unique experienceJuly 13, 2025847Views 0Likes 0Comments

Grand Hotel Minareto, Siracusa, Sicily. So Sicily and such place to be. I've been to Sicily couple of times before I finally arrived to Siracusa. It just happened that my travel winds didn't get me there till certain point. Right time, right place. To be charmed and spellbound. Till the moment I arrived to…

Where to stay in Barcelona. Almanac Hotel.

Barcelona, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Spain, Urban hotelsJuly 7, 2025886Views 0Likes 0Comments

Where to stay in Barcelona. Almanac Hotel. Would you like to be in the middle of everything? Almanac. The location is a key. As central as you may wish, if you are in or out. The views, the distance to main attractions - simply perfect. These are the views from my private terrace. What I…

Ibiza. Six Senses and more.

Authentic Luxury, Ibiza, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Six Senses, Spain, Unique experienceJune 28, 2025696Views 0Likes 0Comments

Discover Six Senses Ibiza and fall in love. The image of Ibiza island is kind of contradictory. The first what comes to mind is nightclubs, foam parties, young and crazy, that sort of things. Well, Ibiza is much more than this, and it developed a lot towards luxury, sustainable, something for all generations through last…

Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá, your luxury address in Madrid

Authentic Luxury, Gran Melia, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Madrid, SpainJune 25, 2025729Views 1Like 0Comments

Where to stay in Madrid: Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá. Recently, Madrid became the most trendy destination in Spain and one of the trendiest in Europe, leaving behind even Barcelona. I'm not sure how it happened but I can guess why. Madrid, the heart of Spain, did tremendous job to become what it is…

Discover Palermo’s elegance and intrigue with Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, Palermo

Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Palermo, Rocco Forte, SicilyApril 6, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Discover Palermo’s elegance and intrigue with Rocco Forte Villa Igiea — a real-life backdrop echoing the spirit of White Lotus. Rocco Forte Hotel Villa Igiea is the most luxurious address to stay in Palermo, upcoming trendy travel destination in Sicily with tremendous 2,700 years history, stunning architectural landmarks and authentic Sicilian lifestyle. Rocco Forte hotel…

Brussels. Exciting new opening. Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels.

Belgium, Brussels, Corinthia Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelDecember 30, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Brussels. Exciting new opening. Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria. Belgium in total, and Brussels in particular, is definitely underestimated travel destination. How much do you really know about it? Beer, chocolate, french fries, European Union headquarters, some may be watched black comedy "In Bruges"... Well, not that much. Few years back I made journey through…

Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai

Edition, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mexico, Riviera MayaNovember 9, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Experience Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai: luxury lifestyle meets modern and traditional style, artisan touches, and exceptional Marriott perks by the beach. 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…

St Regis Kanai, Riviera Maya

Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mexico, Modern, Riviera MayaNovember 7, 20242KViews 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 – sustainable, romantic, natural as it is.

Authentic Luxury, Banyan Tree, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mayakoba, Mexico, Mindset, Riviera Maya, Unique experienceNovember 5, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Experience the serene luxury of Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Riviera Maya — private pool villas, lush nature, award-winning spa and authentic Asian-Mexican hospitality. Mayakoba is a truly 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…

Basilicata. Maratea. Terra incognita.

Authentic Luxury, Basilicata, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelOctober 15, 20242KViews 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, 20242KViews 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…