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
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
marriott.com Places to stay Prince de Galles, Paris: A Living Legend of Art Deco Elegance In a city defined by its timeless sophistication and artistic soul, the Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris stands as one of Paris’s great icons — a hotel that doesn't simply belong to the City of Light, but helps define it. Situated on the prestigious Avenue By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
rivieramaya.vidantaworld.com Places to stay A Symphony in the Jungle: Discovering Jungala Park Hotel and the Magic of JOYÀ "In the jungle, you don’t just find silence—you remember how to listen." — Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist Somewhere between the sun-drenched coastlines of Cancun and the soft hush of the Mayan jungle, a hidden paradise reveals itself not with fanfare, but with a whisper. Jungala Park By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
hoshinoresorts.com Experiences Whispers Between Worlds: The Divine Sanctuary of HOSHINOYA Bali "The temple bell stops but the sound keeps coming out of the flowers." — Matsuo Basho In the mystical heart of Ubud, where ancient spirits whisper through emerald canopies, HOSHINOYA Bali emerges not as mere accommodation, but as a profound meditation on harmony. Suspended above the sacred Pakerisan River By iTravel Staff • 3 min read
hilton.com/umana-bali-resort Travel Where Sacred Meets Sky: The Intimate Rituals of Umana Bali On the edge of the world, where infinity pools meet temple whispers, a new kind of sacred luxury is being quietly reborn. The morning arrives not as light but as a whisper. Somewhere between dream and wakefulness, I become aware of the rhythmic percussion of waves against limestone far below By iTravel Staff • 5 min read
jamaluvilla.com Places to stay Private Horizon: Cliffside Serenity at Villa Jamalu The golden hour descends like liquid amber through the expansive glass facades of Villa Jamalu. I'm suspended between sky and sea, watching from the infinity pool as the sun melts into Jimbaran Bay's horizon. The water's edge blurs seamlessly into the deepening indigo of By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
nirjhara.com Experiences Nirjhara: Where Water Whispers Bali's Ancient Secrets "The river is everywhere at the same time…" — Hermann Hesse, “Siddhartha” The first revelation comes with sound rather than sight. Before I glimpse the architecture, before my eyes adjust to the play of sunlight filtering through tropical canopy, it's the gentle symphony of cascading water that By iTravel Staff • 6 min read
People Interview with Alban Kibarer – The Visionary Behind Bali’s First “Festive Hotel” When Alban Kibarer first arrived in Bali nearly two decades ago, few could have imagined that this young French entrepreneur would one day redefine the island’s hospitality landscape. As the founder of K Club Ubud, he introduced a bold new concept: the “festive hotel,” where guests don’t just By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
hanginggardensofbali.com Experiences Temple of the Senses: Story of Hanging Gardens of Bali Where jungle becomes an altar of luxury, and infinity takes the form of water's edge Some places on Earth defy coordinates - they become portals into another state of being. The Hanging Gardens of Bali unfolds within this liminal realm, suspended between heaven and earth, where the island' By iTravel Staff • 3 min read
hiddenhillsvillas.com What’s New Uluwatu's Clifftop Haven: Discovering Hidden Hills Villas Perched dramatically above Bali's most spectacular coastline, Hidden Hills Villas presents a luxurious retreat that transforms the typical Uluwatu experience into something truly extraordinary. As a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World in partnership with Hilton, this exclusive collection of just 14 uniquely designed villas offers By iTravel Staff • 4 min read
thenautilusmaldives.com Luxury Guides Most Exclusive Maldives Resorts 2025: Ultimate Luxury Islands Guide In a world where luxury has become almost commonplace, these Maldivian retreats remind us what true indulgence means. Whether you're seeking a wellness epiphany, astronomical revelations, or simply the perfect Instagram backdrop, these islands offer experiences that make regular five-star hotels feel positively pedestrian. Just remember, darlings By Natalia Nova • 9 min read
