When I was looking for the perfect hotel to surprise A with a weekend getaway for his recent birthday, I put extra effort in finding the perfect Ibiza hotel. And what can I say? Nobu Ibiza Bay turned out to be a fantastic choice. Read along to learn more…
Beijing is one of the fastest growing cities worldwide and subsequently offers a wide range of local and international hotels. As the capital was the first dot on my recent trip to Asia, I decided to opt for the Renaissance Beijing which is situated in the central Wangfujing district. It’s strategically located close to the sites I wanted to visit and offers international standards with a local twist. Read on to learn whether the Renaissance is right for you…
One of the perks to enjoy when flying from Zurich airport is the fabolous Zurich VIP service offered. The service is open to all travelers on all airlines and all classes – however it comes with a price tag. Read on to learn more about the experience and whether it’s worth it…
I love the summer in Barcelona and am staying in the city for work occasionally. After having been with the wonderful The Serras last time, I chose the Grand Hotel Central for my most recent stay. The hotel is perfectly located in the El Born neighbourhood and allows for some rooftop pool time as well which I appreciate a lot after a hot day in the city.
Manchester is packed with stylish bars, cafes & a wide variety of fantastic restaurants – apart from shopping of course. I chose the Hilton Manchester Deansgate for the weekend, as it is located in close proximity to all relevant spots and rather stylish. The hotel is located in the Beetham tower which is (at the time of writing) the highest building in Manchester.
After some exciting days in Hong Kong, A and I were ready for some quality time at the beach. We chose Hainan, a tropical island located in the South China Sea, which is also described as the Hawaii of the East. After hearing amazing things about it, we opted for the island’s most remote and luxurious resort: The Mandarin Oriental Sanya.
Regular readers to my blog do know, that I enjoy staying with Marriott’s St. Regis brand while traveling. So I was happy to learn a rather new property opened in Macao which was a stopover on our recent trip in China. While Macao is known for it’s huge casino hotels which tend to exhaust me, the St. Regis Macao Cotai Central clearly stands out as the (positive) opposite to that. Read on to know why…
The Chinese capital is an exciting mix between ancient cultural heritage and modernization. The city is changing by the hour and growing fast so it might feel a little overwhelming when planning your trip. Therefore I thought I’d share some travel tips for Beijing first time visitors. Keep on reading for your game plan and discover all that Beijing has to offer.
On my recent trip through China, I had a long layover at Hong Kong airport and decided to spend it in the American Express Centurion Lounge near Gate 60. Don’t be fooled by the name, the lounge is accessible for Platinum and Centurion cardholders alike and while there exist many reviews of the public areas, I find the private Centurion room in the backside worth mentioning which I was lucky to be a guest in.
I love warm and sunny weather and the calm of the desert. Ever since discovering the awesome Al Maha Resort in Dubai some years ago, I always wanted to go back recharging between sand dunes, Oryx and ghaf trees. That’s why I got excited when I learned about the Ritz Carlton Al Wadi desert resort which re-opened last year after a major refurbishment. It did not take long for A & me to spend some nights under the stars of the desert in Ras Al Khaima…