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Unveiling the Enchantment of Jackson Hole WY: A Guide to Luxurious Vacation Rentals

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a beloved destination for many due to its stunning landscapes and upscale offerings. The area is also great for outdoor activities. This guide will show the appeal of…

December 01, 2023

New Look Overwater Spa and Immune Boosting Treatments at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas situated within the UNESCO Biosphere of the Baa Atoll, has renovated its overwater spa and wellness centre with refurbished treatment rooms, new saunas, hot and cold…

September 15, 2021

The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens

“Good morning sir said the doorman helping me out of my cab; welcome to the Rosewood!”. Spending four nights in the capital, I chose the Rosewood. One of the city’s most iconic…

December 20, 2019 | Reviews | London

Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

UK

December 20, 2019

Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London

If you have your breakfast package included with the hotel stay, this is where you're kicking off your day. The Holborn, The Rosewood hôtel’s restaurant, which I discovered last night in…

December 20, 2019 | Restaurants | London

Hôtel des Bergues: Geneva’s Oldest and Luxurious Stay on the Lake

One of Geneva’s finest hotels, located in the city’s heart and few meters from the shopping streets, old town, and watch manufacturers, welcomes you for a luxurious experience. Classy,…

November 28, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

The Fairmont, Le Montreux Palace Hôtel is Simply Marvelous

Laying on my bed after driving for six hours from Paris to Switzerland, I felt like waking up from a dream. Relaxing my body and enjoying the view, I took a moment to tell you about the Fairmont. One…

November 25, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!

French Food | Switzerland Europe

Europe

November 22, 2019

French Food

Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!

Open for the last thirty years or so, café Beau-Rivage is one of the city's and hotel’s iconic restaurants on the lake. With its beautiful terrace, breathtaking views and vibrant…

November 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Switzerland

The Sofitel Munich is a Marvelous Art Masterpiece, a Pleasant Stay and Premium Breakfast

Hotels | Germany Europe

Europe

October 27, 2019

Hotels

The Sofitel Munich is a Marvelous Art Masterpiece, a Pleasant Stay and Premium Breakfast

Art, art is everywhere, and the architect who designed this hotel definitely deserves an award. It’s magic from the minute you step foot inside this living gallery of colors and shapes. A…

October 27, 2019 | Recommended | Germany

The Sofitel Berlin: A Recommended Hôtel for You and Your Kids

Hotels | Germany Europe

Europe

October 23, 2019

Hotels

The Sofitel Berlin: A Recommended Hôtel for You and Your Kids

A Hotel is all about the details, every single detail that makes your stay a unique one to remember. It’s the location at first, and then comes the pampering, the welcoming, the room amenities,…

October 23, 2019 | Recommended | Germany

The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse

Hotels | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 02, 2019

Hotels

The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse

I’m a fan of the brand, -not the clothing brand but- their restaurants and now added hotels to the list. Upscale, modern, generous, luxurious, and created to impress. It’s been a ritual…

July 02, 2019 | Recommended | Milan

Hotel Regency Firenze: Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Florence

Hotels | Florence Italy Europe

Italy

June 13, 2019

Hotels

Hotel Regency Firenze: Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Florence

Located at a ten minutes walk from Florence city center, the Regency is a luxury boutique hotel for travelers seeking calm. Old and authentic, the decor takes you on journey back memory lane making…

June 13, 2019 | Recommended | Florence

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

French Food | Italy Europe

Europe

June 09, 2019

French Food

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

Arriving at a closed gate, the receptionist answered: “Good morning sir, welcome to Villa Cordevigo”. I drove the alley between high trees, left my car at the parking, and walked to the…

June 09, 2019 | Hotels | Italy

Zaya Nurai: The Luxury Hotel Island! Food, Fun and Relaxation

Hotels | Abu Dhabi UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

May 14, 2019

Hotels

Zaya Nurai: The Luxury Hotel Island! Food, Fun and Relaxation

Experience paradise on earth; welcome to Zaya Nurai island! Located in Abu Dhabi, the natural island hosts one of the most luxurious hotels on earth welcoming you in one of their fifty individual…

May 14, 2019 | Recommended | Abu Dhabi

Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen

Breakfast & Coffee | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 23, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Endless choices of food, presented on a beautiful upscale buffet, in a great restaurant blending perfection, design, and style altogether. Nordic class at its finest... I was…

February 23, 2019 | Hotels | Copenhagen

Intercontinental Le Grand: A Luxurious Stay in Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

France

February 22, 2019

Hotels

Intercontinental Le Grand: A Luxurious Stay in Paris

Perfect, it’s just perfect! Even though not ranked as a palace, it feels like one. The Intercontinental Opera is a Hotel I will recommend to my friends visiting the French capital. With its…

February 22, 2019 | Recommended | Paris

Best (and worst) New Luxury Hotels of 2018

Travel & Tourism

December 20, 2018

Travel & Tourism

Best (and worst) New Luxury Hotels of 2018

Best new luxury hotels of 2018: Independent luxury review site (LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence) has produced its assessment of the year's top hotels. LTI: Our twelve experienced and…

December 20, 2018

Fauchon L’Hotel: A Luxurious Boutique Hôtel in the Heart of Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

France

December 17, 2018

Hotels

Fauchon L’Hotel: A Luxurious Boutique Hôtel in the Heart of Paris

Fauchon, the famous pastry, a reference in eclair and macarons making among other unique delicacies and chocolates, has opened its first hotel. Part of the Leading Hotels of the World, Fauchon takes…

December 17, 2018 | Reviews | Paris

Hostellerie la Briqueterie: Class, Calm and Professionalism in the Heart of Champagne

Breakfast & Coffee | France Europe

Europe

December 15, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Hostellerie la Briqueterie: Class, Calm and Professionalism in the Heart of Champagne

When you drive two hours from Paris, on small dark non-illuminated roads, you really don’t know what to expect. Booking for a night, my wife chose this "Relais & Chateaux" located in the…

December 15, 2018 | Hotels | France

Geneva on the Lake: Not the Value for Money I Expected

Hotels | New York USA Americas

USA

August 19, 2018

Hotels

Geneva on the Lake: Not the Value for Money I Expected

Recommended by Google maps and the “I love NY” travel website, Geneva on the lake is an iconic mansion with a view on the lake. A castle-like hotel looking like the White House hosts a…

August 19, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | New York

De L’Europe Hôtel Amsterdam; A Perfect Choice

Hotels | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 13, 2018

Hotels

De L’Europe Hôtel Amsterdam; A Perfect Choice

A wide and relaxing bed, a nicely lit room, a huge bathroom, and a separate toilet, I was relaxing in my room and wished time stopped. De L’Europe hôtel is one of Amsterdam’s most…

May 13, 2018 | Recommended | Amsterdam

The W Hotel New York; Upscale and Professional on Union Square

Hotels | New York USA Americas

USA

April 10, 2018

Hotels

The W Hotel New York; Upscale and Professional on Union Square

One of my favorite hotel brands is called the “W.” A fantastic Experience in Istanbul, a unique stay in Dubai and now New York, in the heart of the action, at walking distance from great…

April 10, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Al Safwa First Class Lounge: Illogically Amazing Design and Hospitality at the Airport in Doha

Airports | Doha Qatar GCC Middle East

Qatar

April 01, 2018

Airports

Al Safwa First Class Lounge: Illogically Amazing Design and Hospitality at the Airport in Doha

Illogical, much more than the eyes can believe, a lounge way more luxurious than a seven stars hotel will propose; it’s enormous in size, exceptional in design, impressive in services and…

April 01, 2018 | Recommended | Doha

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 07, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

One of Lebanon’s most elegant, upscale and elite hotels, managed professionally and operated in style, The Kempinski Beirut never seized to amaze me with its luxury feel and finesse. I’ve…

January 07, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut

Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet

Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe

France

November 15, 2017

Fish & Seafood

Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet

How many times have I passed in front of the Petrossian stand - which is known to have the world’s best Caviar - without stopping? How many times has my mouth watered in front of the salmon…

November 15, 2017 | Restaurants | Paris

Amathus Beach Resort, Limassol: Where Professionalism Awaits

Hotels | Cyprus Europe

Europe

September 07, 2017

Hotels

Amathus Beach Resort, Limassol: Where Professionalism Awaits

I'm not sure where to start... how many times have you been offered a complementary breakfast when arriving early to an hotel while they prepare your room? How many times you have been offered…

September 07, 2017 | Recommended | Cyprus

The Famous St. James: A Royal Experience in Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

France

July 02, 2017

Hotels

The Famous St. James: A Royal Experience in Paris

The only castle hotel in Paris is called the St.James which is also a Relais&Chateaux. With style and luxury, handled by a perfectly trained staff, this place is an experience one must try.…

July 02, 2017 | Recommended | Paris

Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!

International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

December 04, 2016

International Cuisine

Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!

You can't visit Muscat and not dine at "Al Angham"... "Al Angham" is the first of its kind in Oman. Inspired by Omani architecture the restaurant boasts unique Omani patterns, designs and silverware…

December 04, 2016 | Recommended | Oman

Le Raphaël: A Luxurious Hotel in Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

France

November 25, 2016

Hotels

Le Raphaël: A Luxurious Hotel in Paris

In the heart of Paris is a fine hotel, a five star hotel oozing with class and style. One of the capital's best has been the address for people seeking a relaxing break, away from showy venues,…

November 25, 2016 | Recommended | Paris

Bar-Le-Duc Jam: A Culinary Luxury!

Tasty Discoveries

October 31, 2016

Tasty Discoveries

Bar-Le-Duc Jam: A Culinary Luxury!

That's someting you have to try before you die... Bar-le-duc jelly is a highly regarded preparation of jelly originally composed of select whole seeded currants,…

October 31, 2016

Hautes Roches: A Fine Culinary Experience with a View on the Loire River

French Food | Loiret France Europe

France

August 04, 2016

French Food

Hautes Roches: A Fine Culinary Experience with a View on the Loire River

With an amazing view of the Loire river, I sat for dinner. The Hautes Roches hotel is one of the several Relais et Châteaux down at the Loire Valley proposing a luxurious stay as well as an…

August 04, 2016 | Recommended | Loiret

Rooms Sculpted in Rocks: Luxury Meets Style at Les Hautes Roches Hotel

Hotels | Loiret France Europe

France

July 04, 2016

Hotels

Rooms Sculpted in Rocks: Luxury Meets Style at Les Hautes Roches Hotel

Discovering the Loire Region for 72 hours and planning to try all the Relais & Chateaux of the area, Hautes Roches was next on the list. Few minutes from Tours, hosting a Michelin starred…

July 04, 2016 | Recommended | Loiret

The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea

Hotels | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

June 14, 2016

Hotels

The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea

Fine living is what the Kempinski hotel down at the Dead Sea is all about. It's the place to relax. Come as a family or a couple or with friends and discover the wonders of the Dead Sea…

June 14, 2016 | Recommended | Dead Sea

The 'Suave' in Travelling: Lamborghini Most Expensive Rolling Bag

Spotted Stories

April 23, 2016

Spotted Stories

The 'Suave' in Travelling: Lamborghini Most Expensive Rolling Bag

Lamborghini has partnered with high-end luggage company TecknoMonster to create a line of handcrafted suitcases. Made with the same materials used to build Lamborghini’s supercars, the…

April 23, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Gusto: The Italian at Villa Kennedy Hotel Frankfurt

Italian Food | Germany Europe

Europe

December 27, 2015

Italian Food

Gusto: The Italian at Villa Kennedy Hotel Frankfurt

Two black chandeliers, wooden floor, paintings decorate the main wall, dimmed lights, black tables and chairs, benches here and there, round and rectangular tables with painting coloring the walls.…

December 27, 2015 | Restaurants | Germany

Prada Opens its First Flagship Eatery

Spotted Stories

September 24, 2015

Spotted Stories

Prada Opens its First Flagship Eatery

High fashion retailers have added food experiences to their flagship stores for a long time and today more than ever, food plays a very important role in fashion and lifestyle and Prada has joined…

September 24, 2015

L'Auberge de la Mer: A Soothing Escape Within Lebanon

Hotels | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

August 14, 2015

Hotels

L'Auberge de la Mer: A Soothing Escape Within Lebanon

In Batroun, on the Mediterranean Sea, sits a Phoenician wall, thousands of years of history, an old fishing port and a small boutique hotel "L’Auberge de la Mer ". Built in the 19th…

August 14, 2015 | Recommended | Batroun

Johnnie Walker: Limited Edition Engraved Luxury Bottles

News

July 22, 2015

News

Johnnie Walker: Limited Edition Engraved Luxury Bottles

Johnnie Walker House has collaborated with Philip Lawson Johnston the world renowned glass engraver, to create a series of limited hand-engraved bottles. Bringing togeth

July 22, 2015

Pampered for Eight Hours Over the Atlantic

Airlines

June 29, 2015

Airlines

Pampered for Eight Hours Over the Atlantic

Simply awesome! You can't imagine how excited I was to discover the new business class cabin of Air France - a plane they say is "Best" fitted with the cocoon seats.

June 29, 2015 | Recommended

The Most Expensive Cheese Comes from a Donkey

Spotted Stories

June 12, 2015

Spotted Stories

The Most Expensive Cheese Comes from a Donkey

Believe it or not, the world’s most expensive cheese doesn’t come from cows or goats, but from donkeys. Made on a farm in Serbia, ‘Pule Cheese’ is made from Balka

June 12, 2015

The Impressive Mondrian Hotel, at Sea Containers London

Hotels | London UK Europe

UK

May 23, 2015

Hotels

The Impressive Mondrian Hotel, at Sea Containers London

A superb first impression, amazing design, inspirational, music, details... Welcome to the Mondrian Hotel at Sea Containers London.

May 23, 2015 | Recommended | London

Bling Bling Easter Bunny. Anyone?

News

March 30, 2015

News

Bling Bling Easter Bunny. Anyone?

The company that first brought us the world's most expensive gingerbread house, and more expensive things on special occasions, now brings us a $49,000 Easter bunny outfitted with diamond…

March 30, 2015

A Special Breakfast at The Duke's Palace Hotel, Bruges

Breakfast & Coffee | Belgium Europe

Europe

February 17, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

A Special Breakfast at The Duke's Palace Hotel, Bruges

Don't you sometimes feel like everything is exceptional? Don't you feel like smiling or even shouting for joy? I felt like talking, sharing and informing everyone around me that I've discovered…

February 17, 2015 | Recommended | Belgium

101 Boutique Hotel Reykjavik, Iceland: Loved the Rooms

Hotels | Iceland Europe

Europe

January 21, 2015

Hotels

101 Boutique Hotel Reykjavik, Iceland: Loved the Rooms

Two days were surely not enough to fully discover Iceland, but the two hotels we experienced were a taste of this amazing country's service, food and hotels.

January 21, 2015 | Reviews | Iceland

A Guide To Money-Saving Ingredient Swaps

Spotted Stories

January 12, 2015

Spotted Stories

A Guide To Money-Saving Ingredient Swaps

Is there a new recipe that you have wanted to try to prepare but know that the ingredients are over your budget? Our latest infographic shares useful tips on what substitutions you can make in the…

January 12, 2015

Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Some Bling!

Spotted Stories

January 03, 2015

Spotted Stories

Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Some Bling!

For those who love all the fine things in life, this bottle of gourmet extra virgin olive oil of high quality from Greece is something to check out. Before getting into the details of its content,…

January 03, 2015

The Sofitel Paris, Arc de Triomphe: Good, but Expected Better from a Five Star

Hotels | Paris France Europe

France

November 20, 2014

Hotels

The Sofitel Paris, Arc de Triomphe: Good, but Expected Better from a Five Star

"Good morning Madame, good morning Sir, welcome to the Sofitel", are the words you hear as you reach this premium luxury hotel. You are overwhelmed by the smiles and the positive attitude, while each…

November 20, 2014 | Paris

Swissotel Am Schloss: Swiss Perfection in Dresden

Hotels | Germany Europe

Europe

October 26, 2014

Hotels

Swissotel Am Schloss: Swiss Perfection in Dresden

I have realized, after some experience, that best way to get a feel of a hotel is to sit down amongst the action in the lobby. This is what I did at the Swissotel, I wrote my review as I sat in the…

October 26, 2014 | Germany

Enjoy Some Champagne Popsticles

Spotted Stories

September 21, 2014

Spotted Stories

Enjoy Some Champagne Popsticles

If you’re a fan of champagne and popsicles, you’re going to love this one… Meet POPS, a luxury popsicle created to play on the contrast between a luxury expense, being Champagne…

September 21, 2014

Unveiling the Enchantment of Jackson Hole WY: A Guide to Luxurious Vacation Rentals

New Look Overwater Spa and Immune Boosting Treatments at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens

Hotels | London UK Europe

Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

Hôtel des Bergues: Geneva’s Oldest and Luxurious Stay on the Lake

Hotels | Switzerland Europe

The Fairmont, Le Montreux Palace Hôtel is Simply Marvelous

Hotels | Switzerland Europe

Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!

French Food | Switzerland Europe

The Sofitel Munich is a Marvelous Art Masterpiece, a Pleasant Stay and Premium Breakfast

Hotels | Germany Europe

The Sofitel Berlin: A Recommended Hôtel for You and Your Kids

Hotels | Germany Europe

The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse

Hotels | Milan Italy Europe

Hotel Regency Firenze: Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Florence

Hotels | Florence Italy Europe

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

French Food | Italy Europe

Zaya Nurai: The Luxury Hotel Island! Food, Fun and Relaxation

Hotels | Abu Dhabi UAE GCC Middle East

Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen

Breakfast & Coffee | Copenhagen Europe

Intercontinental Le Grand: A Luxurious Stay in Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

Best (and worst) New Luxury Hotels of 2018

Fauchon L’Hotel: A Luxurious Boutique Hôtel in the Heart of Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

Hostellerie la Briqueterie: Class, Calm and Professionalism in the Heart of Champagne

Breakfast & Coffee | France Europe

Geneva on the Lake: Not the Value for Money I Expected

Hotels | New York USA Americas

De L’Europe Hôtel Amsterdam; A Perfect Choice

Hotels | Amsterdam Holland Europe

The W Hotel New York; Upscale and Professional on Union Square

Hotels | New York USA Americas

Al Safwa First Class Lounge: Illogically Amazing Design and Hospitality at the Airport in Doha

Airports | Doha Qatar GCC Middle East

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet

Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe

Amathus Beach Resort, Limassol: Where Professionalism Awaits

Hotels | Cyprus Europe

The Famous St. James: A Royal Experience in Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!

International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East

Le Raphaël: A Luxurious Hotel in Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

Bar-Le-Duc Jam: A Culinary Luxury!

Hautes Roches: A Fine Culinary Experience with a View on the Loire River

French Food | Loiret France Europe

Rooms Sculpted in Rocks: Luxury Meets Style at Les Hautes Roches Hotel

Hotels | Loiret France Europe

The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea

Hotels | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

The 'Suave' in Travelling: Lamborghini Most Expensive Rolling Bag

Gusto: The Italian at Villa Kennedy Hotel Frankfurt

Italian Food | Germany Europe

Prada Opens its First Flagship Eatery