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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, 202632Views 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, 202629Views 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, 202641Views 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, 2026177Views 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, 202627Views 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…

Seville, Spain

Andalusia, Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, Photography, Seville, Spain, Unique experienceApril 8, 2026307Views 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…

Il San Pietro di Positano.

Amalfi Coast, Gourmet dining, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Relais & Chateaux, Unique experienceMarch 7, 202659Views 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…

Sardinia. How to enjoy island outside of Porto Cervo.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Sardinia, Unique experienceNovember 12, 2025592Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sardinia. How to enjoy the second largest island of Italy outside of jet-setters' world of Porto Cervo? Well, Porto Cervo is Porto Cervo, and Costa Smeralda is Costa Smeralda, and I'm very far from saying Porto Cervo doesn't worth to be an icon of luxury travel. It was created to be an icon, and generations…

Su Gologone experience hotel in blue zone of Sardinia island.

Authentic Luxury, Countryside hotels, Gourmet dining, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Sardinia, Unique experienceNovember 2, 2025887Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sardinia as real as it can be. Su Gologone experience hotel in blue zone. Zero km food source, local crafts, true Sardinian through and through yet luxurious.

Petra Segreta, Relais & Chateaux with tremendous views. Sardinia.

Authentic Luxury, Countryside hotels, Gourmet dining, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Relais & Chateaux, Sardinia, Unique experienceOctober 17, 2025729Views 0Likes 0Comments

Petra Segreta, Relais & Chateaux with tremendous views. Authentic Sardinia luxury way.

Cascioni Eco Retreat. Sardinian countryside to enjoy.

Authentic Luxury, Countryside hotels, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Sardinia, Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldOctober 16, 2025799Views 0Likes 0Comments

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.…

Sardinia. Gabbiano Azzurro, fabulous family run hotel on the beach

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Sardinia, Unique experienceOctober 12, 2025509Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sardinia, Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel and Suites, Golfo di Aranci. If you are looking for the excellent beachside experience in Sardinia without spending little fortune on posh Porto Cervo accommodation, that is a great option indeed since it has it all. White sand beach with crystal clean shallow waters - tick. Private sun beds and umbrellas…