Europe

For years I’ve dreamed of visiting the Hotel Crillon le Brave, my curiosity only increasing with each of the hotel’s successive magazine appearances. You…

During my fabulous Parisian summer, I stayed in the Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris, in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. This boutique luxury hotel with…

During my recent trip in Switzerland, I passed through Gstaad, a very chic ski resort. A popular destination for the world’s wealthiest tourists, this…

During my road trip in Provence last September, I made a quick stop in Marseille, where I spent the night at the Intercontinental. Officially…

In the very chic 1st arrondissement, right in the heart of Paris, you’ll find the capital’s first luxury hotel. Opened in 1835, this establishment’s…

Situated in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, the Shangri-La is a veritable institution in Parisian luxury hospitality. From the moment I walked in,…

My road trip through Provence began with a wonderful find: Terre Blanche! I had heard plenty of good things about its luxurious spa, considered…

For fans of luxury hospitality, Switzerland is the perfect playing field! I had the pleasure of traveling through on a fabulous road trip from…

Paris, August 2018. We continued our 5-star tour of Paris with a singular establishment. For starters, this hotel’s style sets it apart in the…

To finish off my trip in Switzerland, there was nothing like spending a night in Geneva’s best hotel, the Beau-Rivage!  I was completely enchanted…

As surprising as it may seem, my visit to Geneva marked my first stay in one of the Mandarin Oriental luxury hotel chain’s establishments….

During my stay in Paris this past August, I had the chance to discover some of the city’s most intimate 5-star establishments. Le Burgundy…

After the Hôtel de Crillon and the Bristol, here’s another five-star hotel whose intimate environment and unique character completely won me over. Located in…

Since its grand reopening last summer following four years of renovations, I’ve been dying to spend a night at the Hôtel de Crillon. This…

During our recent stay in Switzerland, we couldn’t miss the chance to visit the posh little village of Gstaad. In winter, it’s a destination…

Le Bristol! An emblem among Parisian luxury hotels that I was thrilled to explore during my stay in the French capital this past August….

On a lovely July day, we headed for the Hotel Bristol, one of the best 5-star establishments in the historic Austrian city of Salzburg….

As I write this post, I’ve just finished my trip through Bavaria and western Austria, where I discovered exceptional panoramas, super-cute chalets, and (of…

The northern Austrian region of Tyrol is full of charming hotels, most of them in the local style of a wooden chalet with flower-covered…