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My “AquaX” food experience Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann. I had a lovely 4-Hands Dinner by two three Michelin star cooks. Sven Elverfeld & Rasmus Kofoed at the “Aqua” in Wolfsburg. 4-Hands Dinner with Rasmus Kofoed from restaurant Geranium in Copenhagen, Denmark as a guest chef at restaurant Aqua. On the occasion of holding three MICHELIN stars for ten years in a row, Rasmus Kofoed and Sven Elverfeld prepared a unique eight-course menu. Amazing. Since its opening the luxury hotel has been enchanting me…Continue Reading “4-Hands Dinner by Sven Elverfeld & Rasmus Kofoed in the restaurant Aqua in Wolfsburg” →

Hotel Mira Moon Hong Kong, China Contributed by Ben Harris. Great to be here, a stylish and functional airport and a great place to check-in. A fairytale design themes, secret garden lounge, and an amazing in-room cocktail treasure chests, the latest player in the rapid revitalization of Wan Chai is a whimsical newcomer to this former red-light district. The 91-room hotel is the first project by nascent hotelier Martin Lee, and with it he entrusted creative reign to international design team Wanders & Yoo, who…Continue Reading “48h in Hong Kong – Hotel Mira Moon Hong Kong, China” →

Destination London Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann. We had a lovely father & son week-end in London. My son wrote a great editorial about the “Tower of London” and I invited him to spend a week-end in the British capital. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, this uncompromising slab of a building has been many things—including the site where Henry VIII ordered the execution of two of his wives. Now the Tower is most famous as the home of the Crown Jewels. A…Continue Reading ““Father & Son” getaways to bond over – The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton.” →

Avantgarde-Style in Berlin. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Berlin is ready for great food and an appropriate domicile. A highlight in every sense is the “White Truffle Menu by „Paco Pérez 5-Cinco“ and the stylish 5-star Softel So (Located in the “Tiergarten”). The restaurant by Catalonian Chef Paco Pérez is his first outside of Spain. ‘Cinco’, means five in Spanish, tickles all five senses, from eyes to tongue, and also represents the five fingers of the hand, symbolizing the handcrafted flavours of Pérez’s culinary art. Paco…Continue Reading “Berlin, Berlin – the Sofitel “So”” →

Readers Choice Awards by House & Hotel The Mandarin Oriental define the destination. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann A lovely (culinary) experience in BKK. Mr. Sauthier was delighted to share his culinary passion with us. For sure he takes Le Normandie’s diners to new heights of fine dining excellence and delights and introduces a new generation of culinary explorers to the sophistication of his native haute cuisine. I used to live and worked in the “city of angels” for three years, I love it. Of course…Continue Reading ““Readers Choice Awards” by House & Hotel: The Mandarin Oriental” →

I am a fan tour. My 48 hours in Barcelona. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Barcelona, me gusta. I am travelling since years to Barcelone and I still love the city. As club culture gives way to easy cafe & bar culture and more startups take root, the inhabitants take a new pride in their city as one of the most unique place in the world, a truly vibrant, hot, open and tolerant oasis in southern Europe. Today Barcelona is coming into its own as a…Continue Reading “48 hours in Barcelona – Check-in @Mandarin Oriental” →

Douoc ao day Vietnam. Contributed by Britt Freyberg Hanoi is Vietnams small capital city, serving as the entry point for visitors drawn to the country’s mountainous north and the craggy islands of Halong Bay. With a French accent and a old heart, largely spared from American bombings it is for me more attractive than sprawling Ho-Chi-Minh City / Saigon in the south. The focal point is Hoan Kiem lake, a green oasis with an island pagoda, steeped in legend and caressed by the fronds of…Continue Reading “Sweet Hanoi – Hotel Sofitel Metropole Hanoi” →

Hotel and restaurant stories by Jens Hoffmann. Restaurant Beat by José Manuel Miguel Today: Melia & Cookbook Hotel Calpe. If you speak in the hotel industry of a hideaway, it is mostly a romantic hotel in an idyllic location. The Meliá Villaitana Hotel is located in Benidorm near Alicante, based on a mountain, truly a seafront hideaway. The “Beat” is a gourmet restaurant, which is not (yet) decorated with a star, but the Chef de Cuisine José is an experienced 2-star cook on the stove….Continue Reading “Wintertime in Spain – Meliá and Cookbook Hotel” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann I am in love with romatic Lisbon, unfortunately, this time I spent only one night, because the object of my desire was Sal on Cabo Verde. The Tejo, Lisbon’s river, was bathed in a colorful sea of colors. The “Cais the Colunas” has turned into a promenade with many beautiful cafes. From here Marques de Pombal rebuilt the city in 1755 after the strong earthquake. For me a fascinating city, there is a touch of nostalgia. The city is gracefully framed…Continue Reading “Stop-over in Lisbon – The Hilton Double Tree Hotel” →

Club Med opened its new 4 trident ski resort in Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon (Haute Savoie). Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann. The French Alps has another pretty resort, a one hour drive away from Geneva. I enjoyed the days in the French Alps, perfect for families and couples who want a taste a bit of a french paradise. The new resort in the French countryside is an oasis of recuperation. The Grand Massif ski area is the fourth largest ski region in France but…Continue Reading “The new Club Med Resort in Samoëns Morillon – Dreamland in Grand Massif” →

Phuket by Jens Hoffmann. Sawasdee, the Southern Tip Peninsula of Patong is to be the stunning location for a the Crest five star property. “Where Nature Heals” Crest is an inspiring and radical luxury eco-designed resort catering to discerning travelers seeking a reviving and rejuvenating weekend getaway, relaxing long stay, honey moon hideaways, adventure filled family vacations, and even refreshing corporate meeting sessions. Perched on a gentle hillside, on the beautiful Tri Trang Beach, just outside Patong, surrounded by tropical rain forest and stunning 240°…Continue Reading “Where nature heals – Crest Resort in Phuket” →

Destination Florida & Key West Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Going on one means being away from everything familiar and allowing your brain to idle into a kind of cleaning bliss. Miami is becoing a green, ecological city and a weekend in South Beach is always fun. Do you long for the South Beach of vegan culture, frozen margaritas and electric neon? The South Beach of stylish new hotels like Gale, Lord Balfour, SLS South Beach and special restaurants like Yardbird, Southern Table & Bar, Khong…Continue Reading “I am a fan – The Mandarin Oriental in Miami” →