I’ll be frank, it’s hard to improve on Paris. All one needs to have an unforgettable visit is to walk a few hours along any of its storied streets with nothing more than a croissant and a sense of curiosity as companions. So, I was skepitcal that a hotel could significantly enhance my stay; the acclaimed five-star Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome…
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…
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