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Where to stay in Marrakech – Four Seasons Marrakech

Four Seasons, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marrakech, MoroccoSeptember 23, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I was staying in most of Marrakech luxury properties, so beautifully different from each other, and somehow Four Seasons Marrakech is one of my favourites. Well, it is very Four Seasons, and it may luck charming authenticity some other local hotels offer. With all respect to local flavour, it is a modern resort, and if…

Different Morocco – La Sultana Oualidia

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Morocco, Unique experienceSeptember 19, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I've been visiting Morocco year after year for luxury travel conference in Marrakech called PURE and dedicated to authentic travel experiences, and every time I've been trying to explore another piece of this fascinating country of so many dimensions. This year I travelled to Oualidia, peaceful fisherman village by the ocean 2 hours drive…

Authentic Sardinia. Su Gologone.

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, Italy, Luxury Travel, Sardinia, Unique experienceJuly 26, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I always wanted to visit Su Gologone from the moment I first met Giovanna during one of the luxury travel shows, heard the story of the place, and seen the photos. It was one of those moments which clicks with your soul, aesthetics, or whatever is responsible for your travel desires and plans. I…

Dreaming of Sorrento

Amalfi Coast, Authentic Luxury, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelJuly 15, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

You might know this feeling of being Alice in Wonderland, little child exploring enchanted world on the other side of the mirror, so unreal, so out of common and simply beautiful... That was exactly what I felt when I arrived first time, more than 10 years ago, to Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento. I've…

Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelJuly 4, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Amalfi Coast is a pure dream of many, and I can't blame you for dreaming of it. I dream of Amalfi Coast too, doesn't matter how many times I've been there, and there is no wonder - the beauty of the place has been charming anyone and everyone starting from noble romans, Caesar Augustus included.…

Belmond Maroma Hotel, Riviera Maya

Authentic Luxury, Belmond, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mexico, Riviera MayaJune 27, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you experienced Belmond once, you get addicted, no doubts. Well, Belmond hotels are rather expensive, but I never had any single client saying that it didn't worth the money, because... Belmond is not about money, it is about experience, and when I speak about Belmond hotels, I often describe them like "hotel as a…

Croatia, chapter 3

Authentic Luxury, Croatia, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelMay 29, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Mali (and Veli) Lošinj was in my travel plans for a while, since I met beautiful young lady Iva at one of luxury travel conferences years ago. I knew I will make my way there at some point, but it took quite few years. Well, Lošinj is a very small island, part of not such…

Travelling Croatia, Chapter 2

Authentic Luxury, Croatia, Gourmet dining, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Unique experienceMay 27, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Opatija. Imagine beautiful eclectic mix of Nice, Cannes, somehow Lago di Garda, somewhat Lago di Como, a bit of Austria, pinch of Florence, all in one, naturally stirred together and benefited by smells of the sea and pine trees, glorious Adriatic panorama and mild climate. This place was discovered and developed by Austrians, and during…

Fairmont Gold – you deserve it!

Canada, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, News, luxury hotelsApril 6, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Fairmont Royal York Toronto is a landmark hotel in downtown of the Canadian New York, but some may remember it getting a bit dated. Recent renovation changed the game. Its public areas, Reign restaurant and bars are trendy as never, equally requested by travellers and locals, and as young generation would say, absolutely instagram-worthy. …

Live like Borghese

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, RomeApril 4, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

magine unimaginable: possibility to stay at noble private mansion, part of Palazzo Borghese in the very heart of Roma, and to have all this opulence and grandeur as your home for a night or two. The spaces and smashingly splendid, while meticulous refurbishment added some contemporary touches and all modern comfort, making it home but…

Hotel Bulgari Roma, another Bulgari gem

Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mindset, RomeApril 2, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I may not be the biggest fan possible of modern design, but Bulgari hotels stay apart from those which can be considered too cold, too slick, too plain. Well, anything but plain with all these meticulously chosen details, materials, colours, and details again. Bulgari hotels, all I was staying at, are pure delight for all…

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…