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Yachting with Salparo on Lefkada Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Standard luxury was yesterday, let’s tailor together your best sailing experience with Salparo. In search of selected sailing moments, I found my traveling dreams come true on the uniquely designed Lagoon 50 catamaran. The joy of Greece is for me always alive even in Covid 19 times. Charming whitewashed villages of the Aegean Sea, lovely beach spots and Ionian Sea bays in Caribbean style. I had some lovely time under the Greek sun. Salparo…Continue Reading “Escaping reality – Extraordinary moments – Yachting with Salparo on Lefkada” →

Bangkok – one of the most popular destinations in the world attracts people with its beautiful culture, warm hospitality and prestige of Thai cuisine and spa. Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Cool, hot, contempary style, constant flury of fun, glamour and a bit stressful. Everyone knows that the “City of Angels” is smooth as silk. I spend a few days in the lovely Siam Kempinski having the best time. I used to live for three years in Bangkok (Sathorn). Since these days my favourite…Continue Reading “Five nights in Bangkok – Siam Kempinski Hotel” →

London by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Amazing, elegant, funky; London attracts me always. Many people get stuck on London and carries them aplomb. It’s all down to the people, the gentlemen of Mayfair, hipster from Camden Town, celebs from High Gate, macchiato mummies and curling parents from Kensington and foodies from everywhere. It was a long time ago, more than 2000 years that this city started out on its story. That was when the Romans founded their settlement of Londinium on the banks of River…Continue Reading “If you had one day, three or five hours to explore London, what would you do?” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Can there be any Kempinski world-wide whose history compares to the historic San Clemente Palace Hotel? I would say no, every stone recalls a fascinating history. The hotel is set on the private island of San Clemente within the Venetian lagoon. It is surround with lush gardens, stylish antique courtyards and a beautiful 12th century church. We arrived on a hot July morning on San Clemente. Easy to get there, just ten minutes by a complimentary boat from Piazza San Marco….Continue Reading “Bella Italia – Kempinski San Clemente Palace Hotel” →

Australia’s borders will open by Christmas, that means international travel will be off the cards until sometime in 2021. The PM’s comments appear to validate Qantas’ decision to remove the bulk of its overseas flights until at least March 2021, with the airline sending more of its international jets off to the desert for storage while CEO Alan Joyce doesn’t expect the international network to restart “in any real size from July next year”, when “we may start to see some international services and that…Continue Reading “Corona – Australia: Overseas flight ban to remain until 2021” →

Soulful Spiritualism. By feature reporter Jens Hoffmann India has always been on my wish list of countries to visit, I met many people who had been to India and they seemed to either love it or hate it. I can say that I definitely love India. Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The mayor hub for the National Capital Region of Delhi, the planned expansion program will increase the capacity to handle 80 million passengers. It was a intime arrival, a happy landing and a…Continue Reading “Buddhist Conclave India” →

Travel the globe. Today Dominican Republic Santo Domingo was 1498 founded by Bartholome Columbus, the brother of Christoph Columbus, it was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World Its the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. The 5-star InterContinental Real in Santo Domingo, was my hideaway on time. Location, Location, Location. Placed in the business area, not far away from the old town. Even the president of the Dominican Republic attended the opening-party of the hotel which is…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Santo Domingo” →

Namaste -India is incredible Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann We landed in Delhi and travelled to Mumbai. Huge red buses, massive green cricket ground and the azure sea. All coverage on the canvas of this city. Skyscrapers and Victorian heritage. Mumbai presents past and and present in elegant ways. The “Gateway of India” was built in 1927 to commemorate Queen Mary and King George V, it is also the place from which the last of the British army troops left a independent India by…Continue Reading “Incredible India” →

Destination Marrakech Contributed by J. Hoffmann It is not very original to attempt a comparison of a hotel in Marrakech as “a fairy tale of 1001 Nights”. But in the La Mamounia and also the “Royal Palm Marrakech” all the clichés about the orient seem to come true. Only a few minutes by car from Marrakechs center you will find a stylish oasis. The six-star resort offers 137 suites and villas on a spacious and perfectly maintained golf course. In addition to a gym, there…Continue Reading “Luxury days in Marrakech” →

The Trump administration has ordered Marriott International to wind down hotel operations in Communist-run Cuba extinguishing what had been a symbol of the U.S.-Cuban detente. The hotel Four Points by Sheraton, now owned by Marriott, four years ago became the first U.S. hotel company to sign a deal with Cuba since the 1959 revolution amid the normalization of relations pursued by former President Barack Obama. But the administration of President Donald Trump has unraveled that detente, tightening the decades-old U.S. trade embargo on Cuba and…Continue Reading “Donald Trump orders Marriott International Group to stop Cuba hotel business” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Welcome to South-France – year around sunshine, beaches, charming landscape, I love the French riviera. Gorgeous views are compliments at Club Med Opio, France. I understand if you need a moment. I enjoyed the 4 Trident resort in Opio, it is located in the heart of the Cote D’Azur, perfect for families and couples who want a taste a bit of the french paradise. The newly renovated resort is set in the French countryside on the idyllic French Rivera, a few…Continue Reading “Vivre la France – The French riviera in style” →