Photo by Sascha Bosshard / Unsplash Places to stay Which Is the Only 7-Star Hotel in the World? In the rarefied world of luxury travel, where five stars are merely the beginning, one name has come to symbolise the ultimate standard of opulence — Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Rising like a gleaming white sail over the Arabian Gulf, this Dubai landmark has long been known as the only 7- By Natalia Nova • 2 min read
bulgarihotels.com/bali Experiences Between Worlds: The Ethereal Symphony of Bvlgari Resort Bali There exists a rarefied place where time surrenders to beauty - where Italian sophistication embraces Balinese spirituality in a sublime dialogue that transcends ordinary luxury. Perched 150 meters above the Indian Ocean on Bali's secluded southern coast, Bvlgari Resort Bali isn't merely accommodation; it is an elevated By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
maison-boissiere.com Places to stay Maison Boissière: Where Haussmann Meets Haute Hospitality In a city where beauty is both currency and birthright, there exists a rare alchemy when historical reverence meets visionary design. Such is the case with Maison Boissière BARNES Residences, where two Haussmannian edifices in Paris's 16th arrondissement have been transformed into vessels of time - each room a By Natalia Nova • 7 min read
newsroom.rolex.com Watches The Revival of Vintage Watches: Why classic designs are making a comeback In recent years, the watchmaking industry has witnessed a significant resurgence of vintage-inspired designs. Enthusiasts and collectors are increasingly drawn to timepieces that blend classic aesthetics with modern technology, offering a nostalgic nod to heritage while ensuring contemporary performance. This trend reflects a desire for timeless style and a By Liza Epifanova • 3 min read
jumeirah.com/bali Places to stay Amartha Water Palace: The Majapahit Revival at Jumeirah Bali Where silence and shadow are the new luxuries Dawn breaks over Uluwatu's limestone precipice in ribbons of vermilion and gold. The Indian Ocean churns below as the faint scent of frangipani drifts through warm air. I follow a stone pathway toward distant gamelan, tracing the footsteps of forgotten By iTravel Staff • 6 min read
chopard.com Jewelry Jewelry as Art: Where Sculpture Meets Design High jewelry is evolving beyond traditional craftsmanship into the realm of sculpture, architecture, and movement. The world’s most prestigious maisons are blurring the line between jewelry and fine art, creating designs that are dynamic, transformable, and inspired by nature, geometry, and avant-garde aesthetics. This artistic transformation is marked By IP Staff • 3 min read
kclubgroup.com Places to stay K-Club Ubud: Where Spirit, Design, and Celebration Flow as One The first sound that greets me isn’t birdsong or insects, but my own sharp intake of breath. As we round the final bend of Keliki Village, K-Club Ubud — the jungle flagship of a new Balinese-born hospitality concept — reveals itself not gradually, but in a single, theatrical gesture: By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
kempinski.com Experiences Where Indonesia's Soul Takes Center Stage: The Apurva Kempinski Bali The first time you glimpse The Apurva Kempinski Bali, something shifts in your understanding of what architecture can achieve. It isn't merely the grandeur that arrests you - though the resort's cascading terraces flowing from clifftop to shoreline are undeniably majestic. It's the profound realization By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
marriott.com Places to stay Eternal Elegance: Inside Paris's Aristocratic Hôtel de Berri Nestled just steps away from the bustling Champs-Élysées lies a treasure that even the most seasoned Paris travelers often overlook. Hotel de Berri isn't simply another luxury accommodation - it's an immersive journey into authentic Parisian elegance, housed within the walls of a former aristocratic residence By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
vacheron-constantin.com Watches The Moment of Delight: Key Trends and Standout Premieres of Watches & Wonders 2025 From April 1 to 7, Geneva once again became the epicenter of the watchmaking world, hosting Watches & Wonders — the largest horological exhibition on the planet. Its name, as always, should be taken quite literally. Inside the Palexpo pavilion, where the event unfolded, visitors found themselves surrounded by moments of By Liza Epifanova • 7 min read
belmond.com Experiences Between Sea and Ceremony: The Belmond Rhythm of Jimbaran Puri Dawn arrives not as an intrusion but as a gentle awakening along Jimbaran Bay. The first light plays across the water in ribbons of saffron and rose, catching the curved prows of wooden jukung fishing boats returning with the night's quiet bounty. From my private terrace at Jimbaran By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
ritzcarlton.comthe/ritz-carlton-bali People Interview with the Go Kondo, GM of The Ritz-Carlton Bali: Transforming Hotels into Luxury Icons “A hotel without people is just an empty framework - true luxury comes from the seamless integration of service and space” - Go Kondo. Early morning in Bali. From the lounge of The Ritz-Carlton, a breathtaking view unfolds - lush tropical gardens stretching to the horizon, where the ocean waves ripple in By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
