Mindset - Julia Kostina - Luxury Travel Advisor

Cascioni Eco Retreat. Sardinian countryside to enjoy.

Cascioni Eco Retreat, Small Luxury Hotels of the World. One of those beautiful places in Sardinia to choose outside of world known Costa Smeralda. Not far from the coast, but this is another world to discover: peaceful, emerged in nature, surrounded by olive groves and green hills. Cascioni Eco Retreat is truly very eco.…

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, 2025541Views 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…

Riad Yamina, authentic luxury accommodation in Marrakech with unbeatable Italian taste

Authentic Luxury, Luxury Hotels, Marrakech, Mindset, Morocco, Unique experienceAugust 18, 2025823Views 1Like 0Comments

Riad Yamina, authentic luxury accommodation in Marrakech with unbeatable Italian taste, right in the middle of Medina where real life of the vibrant city awaits to be explored and enjoyed. First time I visited Riad Yamina years ago for intimate dinner arranged by one of my favourite Italian suppliers during PURE luxury travel show…

Home, sweet home

Canada, Gourmet dining, Me, myself, and I, Mindset, PhotographyJuly 8, 2025536Views 0Likes 0Comments

It happens. Sometimes I'm at home and not travelling. Well, I'm often at home when I travel too, but this is different. Even travel advisor has moments for salad and tomatoes. Not many, and being living close to the park with creek, I've got used that fauna dominates of flora, doesn't matter, I love…

Where to stay in Barcelona. Almanac Hotel.

Barcelona, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Spain, Urban hotelsJuly 7, 2025783Views 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, 2025594Views 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…

International Luxury Travel Market. ILTM Cannes.

human connections, jetset lifestyle, Mindset, Travel show, Unique experienceDecember 14, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The magic we sometimes can perform for our clients is all based on connections. Connections are made through the years of hard work and hard play, and glamorous annual December gathering in Cannes is inevitable part of it. Yes, this very special venue is hold exactly at the same grounds where Cannes film festival happens.…

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…

Morocco as it is.

Authentic Luxury, Marrakech, Mindset, MoroccoSeptember 27, 20242KViews 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…

Speaking Puglia… Monopoli.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, PugliaApril 26, 20242KViews 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…

Hotel Bulgari Roma, another Bulgari gem

Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, RomeApril 2, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I may not be the biggest fan possible of modern design, but Bulgari hotels stay apart from those which can be considered too cold, too slick, too plain. Well, anything but plain with all these meticulously chosen details, materials, colours, and details again. Bulgari hotels, all I was staying at, are pure delight for all…

Different Morocco – Taghazout Bay.

Authentic Luxury, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Morocco, Unique experienceFebruary 28, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I've been to Morocco quite few times, always discovering something new and exceptionally amazing for myself and my clients. Discovery of Taghazout Bay was totally unexpected: I came for travel conference in Marrakech, and I was about to stay in Marrakech and around, but brutal earthquake leaded to conference cancellation, flights to get off the…