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Destinationreport Paris by Francois Jobard. When I arrive in Paris -my city of love- I am happy. I checked in at Shangri-La. An oasis of recuperation. There is everything special, no normal things to be found here, just small, selected things. Great fun. It’s a bit like following the great history of this place. The charm of this hotel is legendary. Truly a magical place that enthrais me on Napoleon Bonapartes footsteps. The elegant façade brings to mind its legacy as the (former) home of…Continue Reading “Following Bonaparte’s foodsteps in style / Shangri-La /Paris / France” →

Portugal – Destinationreport by by Jens Hoffmann Arrival in Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Porto is a fantastic place! If you’re only visiting one (wine) region in your life, let the Douro be the place. If you weren’t romantic before, you will be after a visit here. Where will you find so beautiful grapes? Our start was in Porto, it is not so crowded like in Lisbon -which is also fantastic – just the perfect destination. I enjoyed it very much, even the traditional wineries…Continue Reading “Wines of Portugal / Six Senses / Douro Valley / Portugal” →

Sawasdee Bangkok. Text: Jens Hoffmann There are always new faces at the top of the travelcharts; but I love it to be here. Bangkok began as a small trading centre and port community on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River some 200 years ago. Today, while the city is up to speed with modern times, the grandeur and glory of its illustrious past still prevails. Be it dazzling temples, spectacular palaces, a world-famous floating market or colourful Chinatown, each of these famous places…Continue Reading “Where the king slept – Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok – Thailand” →

Luxembourg – “In the heart of Europe”. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Luxembourg is located in the heart of Europe which makes it very easy to get to. The lovely, small country is linked to the neighbouring countries by a first-class road network, numerous flights are landing at the International Airport located only 10 minutes from the center of Luxembourg City. As the capital of the country, Luxembourg City offers a rich cultural life. The Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM) in a building of the world…Continue Reading “Lux at a Glance – Grand Dutchy of Luxembourg” →

Disneyland Paris. Text: Jens Hoffmann. I made a lovely press trip with a couple of different experiences; check-in at MAGIC CIRCUS HOTEL in Marne-la-Vallée, the new DREAM CASTLE HOTEL nearby. You should not skip a visit to VALLEE VILLAGE – Chic Outlet Shopping. The lovely place is easy to reach by a shuttle bus from Dream Castle & Magic Circus Hotel. Outlet store La Vallee Village It organizes also private shopper events in the lounge. The whole Disney experience was for me this time without…Continue Reading “Paris, mon amour – Magic Circus Hotel in Marne-la-Vallée Cedex / France” →

Interview with Bardi Johannsson – The “You are hot, I am cool” experience. Bardi Johannsson “The Wolves Are Whispering” Bang-Gang. Report: Jens Hoffmann I am in love with Iceland and had a fantastic time in the mysterious country. In the morning before Bardi’s “Birthday Concert” I met him in the lobby of the Alda Hotel to chat about his new album, life, family and his career. Bardi Jóhannsson (10/9/1975) an Icelandic musician, composer, writer, TV show host (of the world-famous surrealist Icelandic TV show “Konfekt”)…Continue Reading “Interview with Bardi Johannsson at the Hotel Alda / Reykjavik / Iceland” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Sawasdee, the Pimalai resort on Ko Krabi is truly a place of peace and emotion. Serenity and solitude, these are the words that come to mind for the lovely Pimalai resort. Resort & Spa Pimalai Covered in a garden eden, that luxury, elegance, natural surroundings makes you happy. The property has more than half a mile of beachfront land, which keeps it tranquil. A perfect venue for a honeymoon, a break from it all or even for a secret meeting in…Continue Reading “Resort & Spa Pimalai – Koh Lanta – Thailand” →

Kalispera, Thessaloniki. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. It has been one year already since my last trip to Greece and I am still in love with nature, people and greek wines. We travelled to the largest city in the region of Macedonia. Saloniki was founded in the early years of the Hellenistic period, during Alexander the Great’s ecumenical empire. We checked in at the great Electra Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki. The weather is starting to get warm, it’s time to go abroad. Thessaloniki is Greece’s second…Continue Reading “Celebrating 50 years – Hotel Electra Palace / Thessaloniki / Greece” →

Berlin. Contributed by N.Neugebauer. I did a fantastic wine tasting in one of my favourite hotels in Berlin. The lovely Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Rome is located on Bebelplatz, Unter den Linden. It is a conversion of an existing building constructed in 1889 by architect Ludwig Heim who was the appointed master builder of the government, which housed the head office of Dresdner Bank until 1945. This is a unique luxury hotel in Berlin which you will find in an original building making use of…Continue Reading “Wine Tasting @ Rocco Forte’s Hotel Rome / Berlin” →

My tower experience in Bergamo / North of Italy. Contributed by Nicole Neugebauer. The hotel Gombit is fantastic located straight into a tower. The tower of Gombit, a symbol of both the city’s antiquity and contemporary revival which has perfect integrated with the “Gombithotel”. The nice experience started straight away when we entered the lobby. The welcoming interiors, where every detail has been cared for, as if in your sitting room at home, change from day to day, presenting a minimalist collection of tones and…Continue Reading “The future is poetic and contemporary in Bergamo” →

Destination Milano. Contributed by Ben Harris. Beautiful rest in “Bella Italia”. Luxury time, spa in style, art and design. Bellissimo. The Bulgari hotel is all of this. The 18th Century Palazzo is still the hottest address in town. The location sits between Via Montenapoleone and the Accademia di Brera, floating in a dreamy garden of rolling of almost neon-green lawn and elevated outdoor lounge arranged in sexy décor and fichus trees as manicured as the model-looking patrons. Interiors live up to even the loftiest of…Continue Reading “Selected exclusive break in Milan / Italy” →

The Hassler Experience. Text: Anke Bracht When ever you come to Rome, visiting outstanding 5-star Hotel Hassler is a must. Located on top of the Spanish Steps, the palazzo near to Church Santa Trinità die Monti is the very place to be in the italian capital. It is managed by Roberto E. Wirth, the 5th generation of a famous dynasty of Swiss hoteliers. For over a century the Hassler been recognized as one of Europe’s legendary independently-owned five-star luxury hotels, synonymous with the highest quality…Continue Reading “Bella Italia – The Hassler Experience in Rome / Italy” →