Known as the “St-Tropez of Alps”, Courchevel is a dream place for luxury travel lovers with its amazing selection of high-end hotels, shops and fine-dining restaurants. Let me introduce Le Strato, a luxury boutique hotel designed like a family chalet. Owned by the family who created Rossignol ski brand, Le Strato Courchevel is settled in one of the best location…
Paris hosts some of the most exclusive worldwide hotels, like the Hotel du Crillon or the famous Ritz Paris. But some hidden places offers also a very nice experience for luxury travel lovers, such as the hotel Le Cinq Codet in central 7th district. Story of our weekend getaway. Discovering new five-star residences is one of my favorite activity. Few…
Milan is an interesting city full of history with plenty of luxury places. I already stayed there, in the very first Bulgari’s hotel, and this time I wanted to experiment the original Milanese luxury. Here is Principe di Savoia. I start to be an expert of the Italian luxury hospitality market, with many hotel reviews in Florence, Pisa, Venice, Roma…
My last experience with a luxury hotel in NYC was quite a disaster, so I had huge expectations for my next stay. I carefully selected the Ludlow Hotel, in East Village, and discovered a stunning place incarnating brilliantly the trendy New York atmosphere. After a tough 1h30 ride from JFK airport – traffic jam is terrible in New York – I finally…
When it comes to appraising icons of the Dubai skyline, few are as eye-catching as the Jumeirah Beach hotel resort. Amid a hive of commercial skyscrapers, this hotel stands out as one of the region’s most recognisable structures, with its blue-plated glass windows that capture the deep blue, Arabian Sea. Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a family resort that caters to all types…
I thought I knew everything about my hometown, Paris, in term of luxury hotels. I was missing a stunning hidden gem, Le Narcisse Blanc, which opened in late 2016 and offers guests a unique cozy-chic atmosphere. Only for happy few. Located in the middle of the 7th district of Paris, the most chic and exclusive location of the capital, Le Narcisse…
The combination of tradition with contemporary features is an interesting concept, and one that drives this generation of travellers and holidaymakers. Few resorts embody this trend better than the picturesque St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, based in Abu Dhabi and featuring a stunning architecture. St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort boasts the type of interior design that oozes luxury, making it a…
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