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Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. I had a lovely time at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg. It opened at the “Autostadt VW” in 2000. Since its opening the luxury hotel has been enchanting guests from all over the world. Extravagant ambience and delight in the seamless blend of industrial art and technology at one of the finest boutique hotels built by Germany’s industrial ingenuity. With contemporary architecture that unveils a striking open circle as a symbol of welcome, guests of the 5-star hotel find themselves drawn into a…Continue Reading “Ritz Carlton “Puttin on the Ritz” – Wolfsburg / Germany” →

“Aqua” by Jens Hoffmann. The fresh, clear compositions by Sven Elverfeld offer a stimulating take on a traditional base that has been interpreted in a new way. Thats not the only reason why the Chef de cuisine of Aqua at The Ritz-Carlton Wolfsburg in Germany, has held on to his three Michelin stars for years. It is a special location for a three Michelin star restaurant. Wolfsburg, an industrial town between Berlin and Hanover known mainly for its Volkswagen car headquarter. The factory building and…Continue Reading “Michelin 3-Star restaurant “Aqua” in The Ritz-Carlton / Wolfsburg / Germany” →

Rome, April 2015. Contributed by F. Jobard. We landed at the Airport “Internationale Leonardo da Vinci di Fiumicio”. Our destination is the Sheraton, located between the historical city center and the airport. The hotel offers shuttle services to both locations. We took a quick shuttle and surprisingly we arrived in only 20 minutes after landing in the hotel lobby. Wow, that was quick. In the heart of Rome’s business center, the Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center is a good choice when traveling on business…Continue Reading ““Bella Roma” The Sheraton / Rome / Italy” →

Bad Saarow, contributed by Jens Hoffmann. We made a Easter -family- press trip to Bad Saarow. It’s just a 40 min drive from Berlin-City. After arrival we checked in at the smallest first class hotel in Germany, the well-known Villa Contessa. It is easy to see why people love to come to this hotel with only eight rooms. Villa Contessa offers the perfect atmosphere to achieve happiness, a romatic little hotel with softly tranquil massage rooms and perfect massages sits right on the shore of…Continue Reading “Luxury “Rest & Recreation” at Villa Contessa / Bad Saarow / Germany” →

Me gusta Mallorca Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Palma de Mallorca in Spain. Wow, the sun is shining and I love Palma. We made a press trip to Mallorca and checked in the 5 star Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel. After our arrival, the reception and check in was easy. They offered us a glass of Champagne and fresh orange juice. Port Soller is located in the Soller Valley on the rugged and unspoilt Northwest coast of Mallorca, often termed as the Golden Valley for its orchards…Continue Reading “Me gusta – Luxury Spain – Jumeirah Port Soller Mallorca” →

Paris – by Jens Hoffmann. When you arrive at “CDG”for me the feeling to be in the city of love and to be happy starts. Just by walking about the Pont des Arts, Montmatre, look after new pop up stores. Finding out that Paris-City removed the world famous ‘love locks”. Hmm, a pity. The Pont des Arts is famously known for symbol act of affection and eternal love… Doesn’t matter. Today I am following Napoleon Bonapartes footsteps. In Paris I always feel well and welcome…Continue Reading “Paris mon amour – Shangri-La Hotel – Napoleons grandnephew’s home / Paris / France” →

Istanbul by Jens Hoffmann. Arrival at the Atatürk International Atatürk Airport. 30 degrees, nice and easy. We took a taxi and went straight to the Ciragan Palace Kempinski. It is truly a lovely 5star luxury experience, the hotel of the Kempinski Group was formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan. Different strokes for differnet folks, nowadays it is the grand dame of Istanbuls hotel scene and it wows guests at every turn, from the sprawling, manicured grounds, to the heated infinity pool right on the…Continue Reading “Sultan’s Palace – Kempinski Ciragan Palace / Istanbul / Turkey” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Paris, mon amour, Prince de Galles. Built on the Chaillot quarries, from which were extracted the stones that were used to build the foundations of the Arc de Triomphe, the Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel was built in 1928 by Arfvidson, inspired by the style of the Decorative Arts exhibition of 1925 with a classical yet modern frontage and a magnificent patio in mosaic. Arfvidson, who build the shopping mall on the Champs-Elysées, belonged to the movement of “intermediary…Continue Reading “Luxury stay at Hotel Prince de Galles / Paris / France” →

Riga is always nice, but in summer the Latvian capital is particularly attractive. We spent a week-end in Riga at the Radisson Blu, a nice and stylish business hotel near the famous Art Nouveau district. The research plan was to catch the spirit of Jāņi, which can be experienced in Riga. A few days before the big holiday the city organises a Grass Market – wild medicinal plants, oak leaves and flower crowns, Jāņi grasses, Jāņi cheese with caraway seeds, beer, traditional crafts and Līgo…Continue Reading “Midsummer in Riga / Check-in @ Radisson Blu / Riga” →

Tokyo by F. Jobard. Discover tomorrow. In 2020 Tokyo will deliver dynamic celebration and global inspiration. The idea is to unite the fun of the Olympic Games with the unique values of a city that sets global trends and their inhabitants. The destination Tokyo is always great and I am already looking forward to the upcoming city party in 2020. Back to today, starting at Akihabara district (northeast of the city). The area is no place for those who do not like neon and special…Continue Reading “Discover tomorrow 2020 – Checkin at Tokyio Station Hotel / Japan” →

Negombo – Sri Lanka. By Jens Hoffmann We landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo International Airport). It is named after the former Prime Minister Bandaranaike and is one of the busiest airports in South Asia. The airport is located in Negombo, which was in former times a top tourist spot). The city of Negombo is the perfect first spot to explore Sri Lanka. We checked in at the Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions, the premier Ayurvedic resort in the country, situated in a quiet and tranquil neighborhood…Continue Reading “Holistic healing in Negombo / Sri Lanka” →