VirtuosoTravelAdvisor - Julia Kostina

Hotel Bvlgari Paris. As chic as Paris is, yet a bit Italian.

Bvlgari, France, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, Paris2 days ago7Views 0Likes 0Comments

I'll be honest, I didn't really stay at Bvlgari Paris, I overnighted on the way from luxury travel show in Marrakech to my home in Toronto, and this explains scarce photos. Truly, I was tired and ready to get home sweet home. But Bvlgari Paris is a showstopper. It is. Starting from the details…

Bvlgari London. Your chic home away from home in Knightsbridge

Bvlgari, England, jetset lifestyle, London, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mindset, Unique experience, VirtuosoAugust 23, 202612Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bvlgari London. Your chic home away from home in posh Knightsbridge area which doesn't need to be introduced. When my clients decide to book Bvlgari London for their stay in the capital, it is an easy job for me: no unhappy guests whatsoever. Every single detail is taken care of. London or no London,…

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,…

Londra Palace. Luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel in Venice.

Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Relais & Chateaux, Venice, VirtuosoJuly 5, 202629Views 0Likes 0Comments

Venice. Londra Palace Hotel. Relais & Chateaux. I've been to Londra Palace before, and I was so happy to be its guest ones again. The first feeling/thought when you step in: bomboniera. Jewel-box. Exquisite in every detail, refined, precious, so venetian in its light butterfly-touch version. Somehow strangely French. And simply delightful. The history…

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…

Romazzino, a Belmond Hotel, Sardinia.

Belmond, Gourmet dining, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, SardiniaNovember 5, 2025485Views 0Likes 0Comments

Romazzino, an iconic hotel in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. Now starts new chapter as a part of Belmond hotels. Jet-setters dream by the sea to enjoy.

Sardinia. Valle dell’Erica Resort Thalasso and Spa

Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, SardiniaOctober 14, 2025371Views 0Likes 0Comments

Seascape of Sardinia is incredible. I mean... It is truly incredible. And the very North tip of the island from where you can clearly see Corsica and Maddalena Archipelago... well, this is exceptional and rare beauty. Sardinia is never disappointing, and every part is a gem of different kind. The part of the island where…

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, 2025771Views 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, 20251KViews 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…

Palermo. Puppet theatre.

Italy, Palermo, Sicily, Unique experienceApril 4, 20251KViews 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…