Luxury Travel Advisor - Julia Kostina - Luxury Travel Advisor

Palermo, Sicily: character, drama, grandeur, and plenty of history

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Palermo, Photography, SicilyApril 3, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Palermo, Sicily... I would suggest this particular moment is perfect to include Palermo (and Sicily in total) in your travel plans. During last decade this tremendous city made big effort to become more tourist-friendly without loosing its unique character - just cleaning, systemizing, restoring, adding few luxury accommodation options and creating some infrastructure (based on…

Me, myself and I

Me, myself, and I, PhotographyFebruary 6, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Yes, when I was that small (big), photo camera was already fascinating me, and it had some continuation for sure. As a grown up, I do understand why. My father enjoyed photography as his hobby at those times when it was a bit more complex than now (imaging, there was photography before digital cameras and…

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…

International Luxury Travel Market. ILTM Cannes.

human connections, jetset lifestyle, Mindset, Travel show, Unique experienceDecember 14, 20242KViews 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.…

Fulvio Pierangelini

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, ItalyNovember 14, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

"My dream is that the dish must arrive on the table frank and sincere, without showing any effort in the execution". I first met chef Fulvio Pierahgelini in 2008 which is 16 years ago from now. Well, we both went long way since then. Mine was not as starry as Fulvio's, but no regrets.…

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…

Taranto. Vintage cars.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Puglia, Unique experience, vintage carsOctober 21, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Taranto is a town in Puglia which is still to be recovered and replaced to travel map. Still one of those Italian towns where you can buy house for 1 euro with obligation to restore it. Which is not an easy task. Taranto has tons of character in it, but it will take sometimes before…

Matera. Basilicata.

Authentic Luxury, Basilicata, Italy, Matera, Unique experienceOctober 18, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I always wanted to visit Matera, and when it finally happened, my expectations were high. The town is claimed to be the 3rd oldest urban settlement in the world still existing, and its believed to be inhabited for 3 millennia - can you imagine?. It started as cave living, and the Sassi, ancient town of…

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…