Mandarin Oriental acquired a worldwide reputation in high-end hospitality since its first opening in Hong-Kong. With many iconic properties such as the ones I visited in Bangkok or Shanghai, this hotel chain proposes an opulent yet discreet luxury to its guests. There was no need for more to book Mandarin Oriental Geneva for my next stopover in the city. Affluent…
The number of luxury hotels in Paris is constantly increasing. Cheval Blanc Paris is the latest five-star hotel in the French capital and the property of LVMH, also owning residences in St Tropez, Courchevel, St-Barth and Maldives. With the official intention to get a Palace mention (the highest hotel ranking in France, above 5*), this place is very promising. I…
When travel restrictions are lifted around the world, the UK has something very special to offer visitors. Birkdale House, in the Lake District, is now open to guests. This luxury self-catering property is located on the private Matson Ground Estate a five-minute stroll away from Bowness-on-Windermere. A must-visit town with plenty of character. Sleeping up to 10 people, the impressive…
I already had a chance to stay at the gorgeous La Réserve Genève some years ago, and it was absolutely wonderful. I came back there this summer and realized how fantastic it is to have such a great urban resort during current pandemic days. In nature, with lake views and five-star facilities… The perfect destination for an escapade in Switzerland!…
Taking the occasion that Swiss hotels reopened in March 21, I decided to defy this frustrating COVID period and enjoy Easter time in the mountains of Gstaad. Many hotels were still closed though, and remaining ones were full booked. But I was lucky to find a room in the gorgeous Le Grand Bellevue Hotel and Spa, which gave me a…
Finding a new skincare routine is not something easy. Which brand, which products, which usage…? In this article I would like to highlight one of the most renowned brand, La Prairie, and its range of Skin Caviar luxury products. Lifting and firming are going to be your two best friends for 2021! La Prairie is not only the most luxurious…
While it is currently difficult to travel abroad, there is a good option to escape from the daily routine: the staycation. And when you are in Paris, what a better way to do such in a Palace! This is exactly why I decided to book a one-night stay at La Réserve Paris, to live a true parisian Palace moment. Was…
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