Spotted Stories
New Look Overwater Spa and Immune Boosting Treatments at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas situated within the UNESCO Biosphere of the Baa Atoll, has renovated its overwater spa and wellness centre with refurbished treatment rooms, new saunas, hot and cold…
September 15, 2021
Hotels
The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens
“Good morning sir said the doorman helping me out of my cab; welcome to the Rosewood!”. Spending four nights in the capital, I chose the Rosewood. One of the city’s most iconic…
Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London
Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe
December 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London
If you have your breakfast package included with the hotel stay, this is where you're kicking off your day. The Holborn, The Rosewood hôtel’s restaurant, which I discovered last night in…
December 20, 2019
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London
Hôtel des Bergues: Geneva’s Oldest and Luxurious Stay on the Lake
Hotels | Switzerland Europe
November 28, 2019
Hotels
Hôtel des Bergues: Geneva’s Oldest and Luxurious Stay on the Lake
One of Geneva’s finest hotels, located in the city’s heart and few meters from the shopping streets, old town, and watch manufacturers, welcomes you for a luxurious experience. Classy,…
November 28, 2019
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Switzerland
The Fairmont, Le Montreux Palace Hôtel is Simply Marvelous
Hotels | Switzerland Europe
November 25, 2019
Hotels
The Fairmont, Le Montreux Palace Hôtel is Simply Marvelous
Laying on my bed after driving for six hours from Paris to Switzerland, I felt like waking up from a dream. Relaxing my body and enjoying the view, I took a moment to tell you about the Fairmont. One…
November 25, 2019
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Switzerland
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
French Food | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
French Food
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
Open for the last thirty years or so, café Beau-Rivage is one of the city's and hotel’s iconic restaurants on the lake. With its beautiful terrace, breathtaking views and vibrant…
November 22, 2019
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Switzerland
Hotels
The Sofitel Munich is a Marvelous Art Masterpiece, a Pleasant Stay and Premium Breakfast
Art, art is everywhere, and the architect who designed this hotel definitely deserves an award. It’s magic from the minute you step foot inside this living gallery of colors and shapes. A…
October 27, 2019
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Germany
Hotels
The Sofitel Berlin: A Recommended Hôtel for You and Your Kids
A Hotel is all about the details, every single detail that makes your stay a unique one to remember. It’s the location at first, and then comes the pampering, the welcoming, the room amenities,…
October 23, 2019
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Germany
Hotels
The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse
I’m a fan of the brand, -not the clothing brand but- their restaurants and now added hotels to the list. Upscale, modern, generous, luxurious, and created to impress. It’s been a ritual…
July 02, 2019
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Milan
Hotels
Hotel Regency Firenze: Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Florence
Located at a ten minutes walk from Florence city center, the Regency is a luxury boutique hotel for travelers seeking calm. Old and authentic, the decor takes you on journey back memory lane making…
June 13, 2019
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Florence
Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy
French Food | Italy Europe
June 09, 2019
French Food
Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy
Arriving at a closed gate, the receptionist answered: “Good morning sir, welcome to Villa Cordevigo”. I drove the alley between high trees, left my car at the parking, and walked to the…
Hotels
Zaya Nurai: The Luxury Hotel Island! Food, Fun and Relaxation
Experience paradise on earth; welcome to Zaya Nurai island! Located in Abu Dhabi, the natural island hosts one of the most luxurious hotels on earth welcoming you in one of their fifty individual…
May 14, 2019
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Abu Dhabi
Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen
Breakfast & Coffee | Copenhagen Europe
February 23, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Endless choices of food, presented on a beautiful upscale buffet, in a great restaurant blending perfection, design, and style altogether. Nordic class at its finest... I was…
February 23, 2019
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Copenhagen
Hotels
Intercontinental Le Grand: A Luxurious Stay in Paris
Perfect, it’s just perfect! Even though not ranked as a palace, it feels like one. The Intercontinental Opera is a Hotel I will recommend to my friends visiting the French capital. With its…
February 22, 2019
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Paris
Travel & Tourism
Best (and worst) New Luxury Hotels of 2018
Best new luxury hotels of 2018: Independent luxury review site (LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence) has produced its assessment of the year's top hotels.
LTI: Our twelve experienced and…
December 20, 2018
Hotels
Fauchon L’Hotel: A Luxurious Boutique Hôtel in the Heart of Paris
Fauchon, the famous pastry, a reference in eclair and macarons making among other unique delicacies and chocolates, has opened its first hotel. Part of the Leading Hotels of the World, Fauchon takes…
Hostellerie la Briqueterie: Class, Calm and Professionalism in the Heart of Champagne
Breakfast & Coffee | France Europe
December 15, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Hostellerie la Briqueterie: Class, Calm and Professionalism in the Heart of Champagne
When you drive two hours from Paris, on small dark non-illuminated roads, you really don’t know what to expect. Booking for a night, my wife chose this "Relais & Chateaux" located in the…
Hotels
Geneva on the Lake: Not the Value for Money I Expected
Recommended by Google maps and the “I love NY” travel website, Geneva on the lake is an iconic mansion with a view on the lake. A castle-like hotel looking like the White House hosts a…
August 19, 2018
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New York
Hotels
De L’Europe Hôtel Amsterdam; A Perfect Choice
A wide and relaxing bed, a nicely lit room, a huge bathroom, and a separate toilet, I was relaxing in my room and wished time stopped. De L’Europe hôtel is one of Amsterdam’s most…
May 13, 2018
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Amsterdam
Hotels
The W Hotel New York; Upscale and Professional on Union Square
One of my favorite hotel brands is called the “W.” A fantastic Experience in Istanbul, a unique stay in Dubai and now New York, in the heart of the action, at walking distance from great…
April 10, 2018
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New York
Airports
Al Safwa First Class Lounge: Illogically Amazing Design and Hospitality at the Airport in Doha
Illogical, much more than the eyes can believe, a lounge way more luxurious than a seven stars hotel will propose; it’s enormous in size, exceptional in design, impressive in services and…
April 01, 2018
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Doha
Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 07, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut
One of Lebanon’s most elegant, upscale and elite hotels, managed professionally and operated in style, The Kempinski Beirut never seized to amaze me with its luxury feel and finesse. I’ve…
Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet
Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe
November 15, 2017
Fish & Seafood
Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet
How many times have I passed in front of the Petrossian stand - which is known to have the world’s best Caviar - without stopping? How many times has my mouth watered in front of the salmon…
November 15, 2017
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Paris
Hotels
Amathus Beach Resort, Limassol: Where Professionalism Awaits
I'm not sure where to start... how many times have you been offered a complementary breakfast when arriving early to an hotel while they prepare your room? How many times you have been offered…
September 07, 2017
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Cyprus
Hotels
The Famous St. James: A Royal Experience in Paris
The only castle hotel in Paris is called the St.James which is also a Relais&Chateaux. With style and luxury, handled by a perfectly trained staff, this place is an experience one must try.…
July 02, 2017
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Paris
Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!
International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East
December 04, 2016
International Cuisine
Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!
You can't visit Muscat and not dine at "Al Angham"... "Al Angham" is the first of its kind in Oman. Inspired by Omani architecture the restaurant boasts unique Omani patterns, designs and silverware…
December 04, 2016
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Oman
Hotels
Le Raphaël: A Luxurious Hotel in Paris
In the heart of Paris is a fine hotel, a five star hotel oozing with class and style. One of the capital's best has been the address for people seeking a relaxing break, away from showy venues,…
November 25, 2016
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Paris
Tasty Discoveries
Bar-Le-Duc Jam: A Culinary Luxury!
That's someting you have to try before you die...
Bar-le-duc jelly is a highly regarded preparation of jelly originally composed of select whole seeded currants,…
October 31, 2016
Hautes Roches: A Fine Culinary Experience with a View on the Loire River
French Food | Loiret France Europe
August 04, 2016
French Food
Hautes Roches: A Fine Culinary Experience with a View on the Loire River
With an amazing view of the Loire river, I sat for dinner. The Hautes Roches hotel is one of the several Relais et Châteaux down at the Loire Valley proposing a luxurious stay as well as an…
August 04, 2016
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Loiret
Hotels
Rooms Sculpted in Rocks: Luxury Meets Style at Les Hautes Roches Hotel
Discovering the Loire Region for 72 hours and planning to try all the Relais & Chateaux of the area, Hautes Roches was next on the list. Few minutes from Tours, hosting a Michelin starred…
July 04, 2016
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Loiret
Hotels
The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea
Fine living is what the Kempinski hotel down at the Dead Sea is all about. It's the place to relax. Come as a family or a couple or with friends and discover the wonders of the Dead Sea…
June 14, 2016
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Dead Sea
Spotted Stories
The 'Suave' in Travelling: Lamborghini Most Expensive Rolling Bag
Lamborghini has partnered with high-end luggage company TecknoMonster to create a line of handcrafted suitcases. Made with the same materials used to build Lamborghini’s supercars, the…
April 23, 2016
| Travel & Tourism
Italian Food
Gusto: The Italian at Villa Kennedy Hotel Frankfurt
Two black chandeliers, wooden floor, paintings decorate the main wall, dimmed lights, black tables and chairs, benches here and there, round and rectangular tables with painting coloring the walls.…
December 27, 2015
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Germany
Spotted Stories
Prada Opens its First Flagship Eatery
High fashion retailers have added food experiences to their flagship stores for a long time and today more than ever, food plays a very important role in fashion and lifestyle and Prada has joined…
September 24, 2015
L'Auberge de la Mer: A Soothing Escape Within Lebanon
Hotels | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 14, 2015
Hotels
L'Auberge de la Mer: A Soothing Escape Within Lebanon
In Batroun, on the Mediterranean Sea, sits a Phoenician wall, thousands of years of history, an old fishing port and a small boutique hotel "L’Auberge de la Mer ". Built in the 19th…
August 14, 2015
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Batroun
News
Johnnie Walker: Limited Edition Engraved Luxury Bottles
Johnnie Walker House has collaborated with Philip Lawson Johnston the world renowned glass engraver, to create a series of limited hand-engraved bottles. Bringing togeth
July 22, 2015
Airlines
Pampered for Eight Hours Over the Atlantic
Simply awesome! You can't imagine how excited I was to discover the new business class cabin of Air France - a plane they say is "Best" fitted with the cocoon seats.
June 29, 2015
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Spotted Stories
The Most Expensive Cheese Comes from a Donkey
Believe it or not, the world’s most expensive cheese doesn’t come from cows or goats, but from donkeys. Made on a farm in Serbia, ‘Pule Cheese’ is made from Balka
June 12, 2015
Hotels
The Impressive Mondrian Hotel, at Sea Containers London
A superb first impression, amazing design, inspirational, music, details... Welcome to the Mondrian Hotel at Sea Containers London.
May 23, 2015
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London
News
Bling Bling Easter Bunny. Anyone?
The company that first brought us the world's most expensive gingerbread house, and more expensive things on special occasions, now brings us a $49,000 Easter bunny outfitted with diamond…
March 30, 2015
A Special Breakfast at The Duke's Palace Hotel, Bruges
Breakfast & Coffee | Belgium Europe
February 17, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
A Special Breakfast at The Duke's Palace Hotel, Bruges
Don't you sometimes feel like everything is exceptional? Don't you feel like smiling or even shouting for joy? I felt like talking, sharing and informing everyone around me that I've discovered…
February 17, 2015
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Belgium
Hotels
101 Boutique Hotel Reykjavik, Iceland: Loved the Rooms
Two days were surely not enough to fully discover Iceland, but the two hotels we experienced were a taste of this amazing country's service, food and hotels.
Spotted Stories
A Guide To Money-Saving Ingredient Swaps
Is there a new recipe that you have wanted to try to prepare but know that the ingredients are over your budget? Our latest infographic shares useful tips on what substitutions you can make in the…
January 12, 2015
Spotted Stories
Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Some Bling!
For those who love all the fine things in life, this bottle of gourmet extra virgin olive oil of high quality from Greece is something to check out. Before getting into the details of its content,…
January 03, 2015
Hotels
The Sofitel Paris, Arc de Triomphe: Good, but Expected Better from a Five Star
"Good morning Madame, good morning Sir, welcome to the Sofitel", are the words you hear as you reach this premium luxury hotel. You are overwhelmed by the smiles and the positive attitude, while each…
November 20, 2014
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Paris
Hotels
Swissotel Am Schloss: Swiss Perfection in Dresden
I have realized, after some experience, that best way to get a feel of a hotel is to sit down amongst the action in the lobby. This is what I did at the Swissotel, I wrote my review as I sat in the…
October 26, 2014
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Germany
Spotted Stories
Enjoy Some Champagne Popsticles
If you’re a fan of champagne and popsicles, you’re going to love this one… Meet POPS, a luxury popsicle created to play on the contrast between a luxury expense, being Champagne…
September 21, 2014
Travel & Tourism
Louis Vuitton First Airport Store in Europe in Heathrow
Guess what? Stating December, the festive season, travelers flying via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 will get to enjoy the first Louis Vuitton airport store in Europe.
July 28, 2014
| Airports
Spotted Stories
Eat the World's Most Expensive Foods in One Day
Check out this infographic that features the most expensive foods in the world... expensive because the chef sprinkled some diamonds, luxury pearls, or gold on some to create some buzz... wh
July 18, 2014
Popular
Scylax: A Futuristic Beach Escape in the South of Lebanon
Scylax Escape is expected to be one the Lebanon's most fascinating beach resorts in the southern shores of Lebanon. Created by architect Jean Bou Doumit, the project looks like a secret…
July 17, 2014
| Travel & Tourism