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Luxury hotels of Istanbul – where to stay? Chapter 1, Sultanahmet.

Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, TurkeyJanuary 24, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I will not surprise anyone saying that Istanbul is a big city. Well, very big city it is. So, the variety of neighbourhoods and broad selection of luxury hotels in different locations can be quite confusing. I have no ambition to compare all luxury hotels of Istanbul since they are many, so just few…

Special offer, Intercontinental Paris Le Grand

France, Luxury Hotels, News, luxury hotels, Special offersJanuary 22, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Guaranteed upgrade from Classic to Premier Room at time of booking. Offer is valid for 3 nights minimum stay. Fantastic offer for families: 50% off second room for kids. Offer valid from Premier Room category. Your other benefits when you book with us: Guaranteed 2:00 pm late check-out Breakfast included daily for…

Where to stay in Lyon? InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu!

France, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelJanuary 16, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

InterContinental Hotel Dieu is not just the most elegant and chic address in the city, it is one of the city’s most emblematic historical landmark buildings, UNESCO World Heritage site. After tremendous reconstruction, building was transformed to something much more than just modern luxury hotel in the city centre. Stunning historical building now accommodates few…

Rosewood Hotel Georgia closed for renovation

Luxury Travel, News, News, luxury hotelsJanuary 15, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Iconic Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver downtown closed January 1, 2024 for extensive renovation. The refurbishment will encompass signature spaces throughout the hotel including the lobby and 1927 Lobby Lounge, its accommodations and the Reflections Terrace. Aligned with the new design, the property’s food and beverage concepts will also showcase refreshed culinary programs. Reopening is…

Lyon, silk capital of France

Authentic Luxury, France, Unique experienceJanuary 12, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Did you know that Lyon has been a silk capital of France and whole Europe for hundreds of years? Traditions of silk making in Lyon start as far as XVI century. Amazing that hand made silk production still exists, and it is not just tourists' extraction. This little workshop which you see on my pictures…

Lagendary restaurant La Tour d’Argent

France, Gourmet dining, Luxury TravelJanuary 8, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

When in Paris, this is one of the icons: La Tour d'Argent, four-hundred-year-old household - imagine??? That was my second encounter with chef Yannick Franques. First time I met him in Southern France 13 years ago when he was at Oetker Saint Martin. That was like... oh... deja vu... I definitely met this handsome chef…

My new favourite in Paris, Hotel Lutetia

FranceJanuary 7, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In December, I stopped overnight at Hotel Lutetia in Paris. What a treat! Location, location, location: Left Bank in its best, heart of Saint Germain des Prés - lively, chic, and oh so Parisian! You step out, and you are in Paris through and through. You step in, and you are so much in Paris…