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New York, New York – big city The Renwick Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton By global feature reporter Jens Hoffmann The Renwick Hotel New York City, Curio Collection by Hilton is a “One-of-a-kind” property pays homage to the building’s creative heritage. The Renwick Hotel is located at 118 East 40th Street. Once home to John Steinbeck, Thomas Mann and other writers. The Hotel is a historic property in the heart of midtown Manhattan, now open as part of Curio collection. Housed in an iconic 1920s…Continue Reading “New York – New York – The Renwick Hotel” →

Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann The Cap Verde are exotic. In addition to glorious white sandy beaches, volcanic landscapes, they offer 10 islands. The islands are a popular destination for (Surf & Kite) travellers. More and more guests come to the archipelago, which lies five hundred kilometers away from Senegal, in the solitude of the Atlantic Ocean. Ten islands all of them are volcanic origin, belong to the archipelago, but only nine of them are inhabited. Thats why there are 10 dolphins in the…Continue Reading “No stress – The excotic Cabo Verde Island Sal” →

Stop-over in Lisbon Today: The Hilton Double Tree Hotel By Jens Hoffmann Lisbon is fun me, unfortunately, this time I spent only one night in the city, because the real object of my desire were the Cape Verde Islands. The Tejo, Lisbon’s lovely river, was bathed in a colorful sea of ​​colors, just before its mouth into the Atlantic, it has opened, a width of ten kilometers, the “Cais the Colunas” has turned into a promenade with many beautiful cafes to the Tagus and thus…Continue Reading “Bom dia – Lisboa – my “Double Tree Hilton” experience” →

My 36h in Tel Aviv Contributed ny feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Colourful blocks curving white against cloudless, sky-blue skies and lovely sunsets. Street art and grubbiness and coral-bright bougainvillaea, and everywhere the scent of jasmine, washing the streets. Party people and all the shrugging sexiness of Berlin under a desert sun. These are the reasons to fall in love with Tel Aviv. In the evenings you can sit in boutique hotels and rooftops talk about ideas and dreams – of becoming fashion designers or chefs,…Continue Reading “Tel Aviv is hot” →

“Puttin on the Ritz” Carlton in Hong Kong Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Hong Kong is in trouble, anyway. Just after arrival at HK International Airport Hong Kong welcomes me with a specal regular kind of style. I love this city, some people say something do not go there at the moment and missing a bit into one of Asia’s buzzzing hives of innovation and finance. Unlike other world booming cities, where the opening of new theaters, hotels, bar could barely keep up with…Continue Reading “Hong Kong under pressure – “Puttin on the Ritz” Carlton” →

Cities we love – The Banyan Tree Hotel – Lumpini Park in Bangkok (Sathorn) Arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the main airport in the “City of Angels”. Here where I lived and worked from 2006 to 2009. The name means Golden Land and I feel always great here. I checked-in at the Banyan Tree Hotel. The hotel is located in Sathorn. The growin presence of hotel bars with buzz has the attention of tourism insiders and influencer. The Banyan tree hotel bar is convenient for…Continue Reading “Cities we love. Bangkok” →

French joy and serenity – The 25hours Hotel “Das Tour” in Dusseldorf From the series “Traveling in Germany” By Jens Hoffmann Dusseldorf is a discovery, it has an excellent boutique hotel scene and in summer the city offers a french mediterranean flair. We checked in at the 25hours Hotel “Das Tour”. “Savoir vivre” a declaration of love to France. Many times I was in the 25hours hotels. And every time I was surprised with something new: always an invitation to enjoy the time. The hotel…Continue Reading “Come as you are – 25hours Hotel in Dusseldorf” →

Magnificent Germany Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Dusseldorf is a discovery, in the summer you will find here a mediterranean flair and amazing Japanese restaurants. In Dusseldorf you have design digs, places, uraban oases which want to be discovered. The state capital Dusseldorf is famous for its legends Kraftwerk (band), Beuys, Immendorff (artists), Wim Wenders (film director), Campino (Tote Hosen – Band) and hotels like Henri Hof hotel. A visit to the state capital, combined with a visit to the “Art Dusseldorf” is fun. Nesteld in…Continue Reading “A bit of Japan in Dusseldorf – Hotel Henri” →

Anthony Sarpong is the new Culinary Director @Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg in Königswinter By Jens Hoffmann The Michelin Star chef Sarpong is presenting his “New International Dining concept” at the wine restaurant Ferdinand Wine & Dine – Inspired by Anthony. The Ferdinad degustation menu with Foie Gras, Bersola, Carabinero and Eifler lamb was a great and yummy experience. Just like a castle, the striking Steigenberger Grand Hotel Petersberg stands tall over the “Siebengebirge” and the river Rhine. A amazing lobby. What’s more, guest can enjoy all…Continue Reading “Fine dining in the Ferdinand Wine & Dine restaurant – Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann What could be better than a trip to the “Taste Corfu Festival” in May? Not very much. Arrival in Kerkyra (Corfu-City). According to the Odyssey, Homer’s classic poem, Odysseus, naked, lost – with no sense of how to return home, was washed ashore in Corfu, the island of the Phaeacians. The locals offered him their hospitality, treating him like a king. They offered him food and wine, performed music and dance and organized events to please him. Through this hospitality he…Continue Reading “Taste Corfu Festival – Hotel Domesmiramare (Luxury Collection)” →

My private Abu Dhabi Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. At the heart of this desert area lies the Emirates Palace. Different strokes for different folks, yes for sure. It is Abu Dhabi’s main and iconic landmark, showcasing Arabian culture and hospitality at its finest. Emirates Palace offers a magical location to enjoy the quintessence of award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences. From 394 luxurious rooms and suites, to culinary cuisine, Emirates Palace is the definition of an unrivaled…Continue Reading “Luxury desert experience – Kempinski Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi” →