Polo Bar London: Magic of Mixology
Nestled smugly in the heart of Marylebone you could obviously already expect the Polo Bar to be fixated on serving fantastical cocktails in a truly opulent environment, and you won’t be surprised. The elite cool casual business crowd flocks to the soft and plush surroundings of the Polo Bar London…
Baglioni Hotel London: London’s Corner of Italy
One of the most amazing things about traveling to London, UK, is the sheer diversity that the British capital is able to offer. This eclectic metropolis has something to offer for everyone, and the most amazing thing is that you can actually find some establishments that are completely authentic,…
Superyacht Charter Bliss in Little Italy
Carpe diem, the very term should give your next superyacht charter adventure real meaning, especially when you are gliding through sun-dappled blue waters around the painted pretty shore of the Cinque Terre. Italy for superyachts is nothing short of a mesmerizing affair, from slurping fresh seafood…
Quinta de Regaleira: Steeped in Romance
Perched in grandiose splendor above the town of Sintra, you can find a UNESCO world wonder straight out of the 20th century. The Quinta de Regaleira is a palace steeped in romance, a touch of Gothic grace and sublime beauty with plenty of hidden secrets to tempt you into its depths. Image Source:…
Best Hotel in Lisbon: Memmo Alfama
Memmo Alfama is a breath of fresh air, pure and simple, filled with the joy of life. Our first day in Lisbon and a night of Fado and fun in the Bairro Alto led us across town and into the old district of Alfama. Beneath billowing washing lines and closed shutters, yellow line trams packed with…
Great food in Madrid: 4 dishes to try
A new wave of innovative cuisine has swept through Spain in recent years. It has raised the country’s culinary game. La Nueva Cocina, the new kitchen, instilled in the industry a new confidence to experiment with flavors and techniques and inspired some world-class chefs, including Ferran Adrià of…
Hotels Warsaw: The Luxurious Bristol
When traveling in Poland looking for hotels Warsaw will be one of the cities you might find yourself in and the Bristol commands an enviable position. Not only does this grand hotel stand at a prestigious location next to the Presidential Palace but, with over 100 years of history, the luxurious…
Farol Hotel: Design and Style in Cascais
Being an ocean girl I was forever drawn to the folklore of Cascais, a place only a short ride away from Lisbon where surfers danced on the chilled blue swells, where foam cascaded over rock and where the arc of the horizon shimmered in the morning light to make way for the rising sun. Dragging my…
Hilton Sofia: Shelter from the Storm
On a rainy eve in Sofia when the sheets slice through the streets and Mount Vitosha rises out of the mist you can click your heels three times, declare there is no place like home and find yourself in the cloud like comfort of the Hilton Sofia luxury hotel. From the outside the monolith building…
Visit Lisbon: Top 5 Sights
From trundling trams to the Gothic cathedrals, Lisbon offers a romantic ambiance to rival that of Paris or Venice. Visit Lisbon and experience authentic restaurants that serve fresh Atlantic seafood while the melancholic notes of Fado music drift along the charming backstreets. While Lisboêtas tend…
Explore Norway: Nature and Scenic Grace
The far flung shores of Norway spend most of the year draped in an icy blanket of snow and the other smidgen of time in perpetual daylight as the midnight sun bows her head in the sky. Below the blaze of the northern lights you can find gushing waterfalls tumbling into cobalt blue fjords, the…
Hotel Barcelona Catedral: Modern Luxury
Hotel Barcelona Catedral is situated right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, a stone’s throw away from Plaza Catalunya and Ramblas. Befitting its quirky surroundings, it offers modern luxury with a twist. A rooftop swimming pool, parking, well-equipped gym, free Wi-Fi and outdoor terrace are just…
Top Hotels in Istanbul: Luxury Retreats
Istanbul, a tale of two star-crossed lovers, where the marriage of west and the east are held apart by the ebb and flow of the Bosporus. Yet the city remains an enigmatic mystery, a world of bright spice, crushing markets, melodious bells announcing the call to prayer and an eclectic vibrancy that…
Smoked Beer in Bamberg, Bavaria
Deep in the heart of beautiful Bavaria you can find the tiny town of Bamberg, a place where children swing from ropes into the fast flowing river, where cobbled streets curve around antique store windows and where microbreweries pop up on every corner. Bamberg is the very essence of Bavaria and…
Isle of Mull, Tobermory: Whales in Scotland
Mountains meet the sea on the Isle of Mull where the small fishing village of Tobermory has been standing proud since the 18th century. The line of brightly painted houses curving around the bay, the fishing boats chugging across the harbor and the sight of dolphins passing through only a stone’s…
Best Macarons in Paris: Pierre Hermé
Who knew such an innocent looking item could cause such a fuss? But this delicate, meringue-based confection has divided a city. Ask a group of Parisian where to find the best macarons in Paris and you may have a fight on your hands. Macarons are one of Paris’ top attractions; they’re a firm part…
Vegetarian Restaurants London: Ethos
When I first heard about Ethos Restaurant I was a little apprehensive. A self-serve restaurant offering healthy meat-free food on Oxford Street; nothing wrong with that – in fact, it sounds like my sort of lunchtime restaurant – but it was the food that concerned me. Ethos serves vegetarian dishes…
Après-ski in St. Moritz: Best Spots in Town
The nightlife in St. Moritz is as cool as its ski slopes. As one of the top ski resorts in the world, St. Moritz’ high mountains, shimmering lakes and verdant pine forests lure an affluent crowd peppered with celebrities. This is skiing with more than a touch of glamor, and the exclusive clubs and…
Stand on the Meteora in Greece
The land of the gods, of Homer and the soft siren songs, of the oracle sat deep in the mountains, of the burning legend of Troy and of blind Oedipus stumbling through the groves – Greece never fails to abound with wonders and when you see the Meteora in Greece, all those myths start to seep from…
Superyacht Destinations for Wining and Dining
Mouthwatering, mesmerizing and abundant in the finest flavors – for the culinary connoisseur there can be no better way to explore the world of taste then on a superyacht charter. MY Starfire gives you the freedom to explore, to glide from port to port and to discover a plethora of world class…