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

Authentic Luxury, Gran Melia, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Madrid, SpainJune 25, 2025631Views 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…

Sicily. Montalbano steps.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, SicilyJune 14, 2025646Views 0Likes 0Comments

East-South Sicily. Where to go, why to go, where to stay, what is around... My first interaction with this part of Sicily started from legendary "Il Commissario Montalbano" ("Detective Montalbano" in English version) TV series based on the novels by Andrea Camilleri. The main character is Salvo Montalbano (played by Luca Zingaretti), the head of…

Baglio Occhipinti, true Sicily

Authentic Luxury, Countryside hotels, Italy, Sicily, Unique experienceApril 16, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Baglio Occhipinti, small and luxury countryside hotel, located 30 km from Ragusa, and 90 km from airport of Catania. This is South-East part of Sicily if to look at the map. The part that probably has the biggest concentration of places which worth a visit while easy reachable within 30 min - 1 hour drive.…

Palermo. Puppet theatre.

Italy, Palermo, Sicily, Unique experienceApril 4, 2025985Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palermo, Sicily. Puppet theatre or Opera dei pupi. Teatro Argento. Opera dei pupi is one of those beloved Sicilian traditional arts which are still present thanks to enthusiasts, and skills are passed from generation to generation with solicitude and care. Today Opera dei pupi is part of UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage…

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

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Palermo, Photography, SicilyApril 3, 2025998Views 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, 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.…

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…