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Selected breaks in Chiang Mai Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Chiang Mai is rich in breathtaking nature and unique Lanna culture, Northern Thailand and the Golden Triangle is an impressive destination. Travellers visiting Chiang Mai will find a select hotel with a positively aura and style in the Le Méridien Chiang Mai. When I entered my suite 1704 I was lucky. I got an unforgetable sight as the sun sunk slowly like a magical light, truly a room view a view. The Méridien pampers its guests…Continue Reading “Amazing Luxperience – A room with a view – Le Méridien Chiang Mai” →

Routes in his Majesty’s Footsteps – Northern Thailand By feature reporter Jens Hoffmann. For the past 70 years, their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit, and the members of the Royal family have dedicated themselves for the Thai people to have a better live. Arrival at Chiang Mai. 30 degrees, complex mountain ranges and a mild climate characterise an area with a moist summit forest, nature pure and luxury combined, in harmony. Thailand is a spectacular country, my amazing Chiang Mai offers tropical vegetation, breathtaking…Continue Reading “Routes in his Majesty’s Footsteps – Amazing Luxperience @Chiang Mai” →

Athens has always been popular, a new campaign invites visitors to discover the vibrant and modern city. The Athens Tourism Partnership, a new joint initiative of the city of Athens, Greece’s largest airline AEGEAN and the International Airport Athens started the inspiring campaign. “A City – Infinite Stories” emphasizes Athens as a dynamic, modern destination. The colors blue and white of the country flag are always encountered in Greece. Every stone, every column tells of a fascinating history. Greece is funky and full of history….Continue Reading “Kalimera, take me to Athens” →

The first 5-star hotel in Havanna. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana features 246 rooms and suites from 40 qm to the presidential suite’s 150 square metres – all with ceilings of four to five metres and is located within the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kempinski Hotels has just signed a management contract with the Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA. With its impeccable 120-year history, European-style luxury and extraordinary quality, Europe’s…Continue Reading “Me gusta, the Kempinski Gran Hotel Manzana in Havana / Cuba” →

Destination Brazil. Contributed by Joan Leao. Arriving in Brazil sets the stage for pure relaxation. Sun, streets swinging to samba, sizzling beaches and waterfalls as wide as a morning’s walk: this is Brazil, and there really hasn’t been a better time to visit. This is a big country — bigger than Australia, and far too large to try to cover in one visit — so we’ve designed a first-timer’s itinerary that takes in the best of the natural wonders, the wildlife, the nightlife and the…Continue Reading “Brazil, Brazil” →

Berlin, Berlin. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. One of my (world) favourite hotels is the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, a living legend in the heart of Berlin, Germany. Located next to the famous Brandenburg Gate the Adlon has always fascinated guests from everywhere. Its the perfect address in style and sophistication. The hotel was build 1907 by Lorenz Adlon, the Berlin bulider was in close relation with the “The Kaiser” who cleared the way for Adlon’s purchase of the Palais. The Adlon hosted celebrities like Charlie Chaplin,…Continue Reading “Berlin, Berlin – the legendary Adlon Kempinski” →

Destination Majorca. Majorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago. The capital is Palma, ful of artist and fun. Majorca is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. I was in 1983 when the Balearic Islands became an autonomous region of Spain. The name derives from Latin insula maior, “larger island” in comparison to Minorca which is “the smaller one”. We went back to the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel and enjoyed sunny days on lovely Majorca -far away from…Continue Reading “Me gusta Majorca” →

Destination Egypt Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. The Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt is a Mediterranean country bordered by the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the east and south, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. Across from the Sinai Peninsula lies Saudi Arabia. After a day in…Continue Reading “Pillow talk with Agatha Christie in Asswan – Egypt” →

Buddhist pilgrimage is a hot thing in India. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann I joined the “International Buddhist Conclave 2016” with stop overs in New Delhi, Varanasi and Bodhgaya. It was a joyful and colourful experience. Through the remains of palaces and gardens, treating the sites sanctified long ago by the Buddha’s footsteps, in the eternal ques to untravel the complex truths of life, brilliantly enunciated by the Buddha twenty five century ago. Often heard but indeed; Incredible India, the birthplace of Buddhism, has a very…Continue Reading “Walking with the Buddha” →

Rhythm of the South Tour – New Orleans. By Jens Hoffmann. After a few days in Miami we flew to New Orleans. Located on a bend of the Mississippi River, New Orleans has been the capital city of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern port since the early 1700s. Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history….Continue Reading “Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans…” →

Destinaton Rome, bella Italia, bella. The St. Regis Grand. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Ti amo Roma. Truly old Europe, golden mosaics, magnificent frescoes and sculptures. The different neighborhoods with a unique feel, fine architecture and the art, but mostly by the golden mosaics in the apse. Sta. Prassede and San Clemente are also not to be missed for mosaics, frescoes and of course the 3 levels at San Clemente. We visited the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s and enjoyed art history, especially the late medieval at…Continue Reading “Sempre bella Italia – Rome” →