Florence is a wonderful art city, as the whole Tuscany has plenty of attractions which are worth a visit. The sweet hills of Chianti, the historical wine cellars ideal for excellent wine tasting, the green nature of Mugello…Not to mention the other Tuscan cities, such as Pisa, Lucca and Siena: true precious gems with own histories and traditions. As a…
There are plenty of easy-distance destinations for a luxury weekend escape from Paris. One of the less known by foreigners, especially during winter, is Deauville. This typical city of Normandy, famous for its yearly American film festival, offers fantastic Nothern France sceneries and a romantic town center. As well as a stunning jewel: Le Normandy Barrière, a beautiful five-star hotel…
When away from home at a far-off place, a good hotel proves to be just like a second home. And if a hotel fails, it fails us alike. Whether we are on a recreational trip or it is some business tour, our stay at a hotel must be luxurious comfortable and soothing. Europe is a land of versatile cultures and…
Less known than Phuket and its ton of luxury resorts, Ko Samui is a great destination to discover beautiful beaches and small islands. Just 1-hour flight from Bangkok, it also has a nice selction of high-end residences like the Six Senses Samui where we stayed 5 days. Landing at Ko Samui is quite an experience: flying above a magnificent collection…
It’s been a while since I wanted to visit Marrakech. I found the best timing this summer, for a one-week stay with family, but I still had to choose the best accommodation: a luxury resort or a private riad? We finally selected a luxury and exclusive riad in the medina, Dar Shariq. And we did well! Marrakech is an interesting…
My name is Francois Le Hecho, I am the founder and main contributor of The Luxe Insider. Together with my travel mate and few more writers worldwide, we highlight what the luxury travel & lifestyle industry has the best to offer.
