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Departure to Croatia: Pozdrav Zagreb, Hi Zagreb!

Posted on March 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

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Pozdrav Zagreb 

Hello Zagreb! A few days before visiting Opatija, I arrived in the Croatian capital that I did not know: yes, my first time in Croatia!

Very very curious and eager to discover this new destination. Like everyone else, I had in mind some pictures of Dubrovnik, but absolutely none of Zagreb, Opatija and Krk that I will visit too …

I landed at the small airport of Zagreb at 6 p.m (picture1). In the car that leads me to the hotel, I am very impressed with the cleanliness of the streets, not a paper, nothing! A kind of European Japan, with plenty of green spaces. It’s spotless everywhere, awsome! The night is dark when I get to my hotel.

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The Esplanade Zagreb

The hotel is a palace built in 1925 to accommodate the passengers of the Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul. It sounds very Agatha Christie, doesn’t it? I really enjoy these kind of old palaces, haunted by famous people. Josephine Baker and Woodie Allen stayed here and so many others too! Upon the entry, you can feel the glamour (pictures 3, 4 & 5).

The decoration is inspired by the Art Deco, with lots of marble, gilding, chandeliers and giant mirrors. I really like the atmosphere of the lobby and before checking my room (post to come), I quickly shot these pictures. Last picture: the carpeted corridors leading to the rooms. If you follow this blog, you know how much I’m obsessed with the hotel carpet! Lol! To be continued …

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Zagreb Tourist Board & www.visitcroatia.be. 

Discover my whole trip in the CROATIA page. ENJOY! I was hosted by the Office National Croate du Tourisme and of course all my opinions are mine. 

Related posts : DESTINATIONS & HOTEL REVIEWS 

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Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali: Thalassotherapy & The Rock Bar

Posted on January 6, 2015 | Leave a comment

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Thalassotherapy At The Thermes Marins Spa 

Sparkling Happy New Year to everyone! Here’s a post that is specially aimed at those who have eaten too much chocolate, champagne and whatnot … during the holidays : ) And also to travelers before a long haul flight.

Invited by the luxurious Ayana Resort and Spa, I had the pleasure to experience a thalassotherapy at the Thermes Marins Spa of the Ayana, just few hours before flying back to Europe. The goal was to prepare the body for 25 hours travel (plane and stopovers included).

Throughout the course of care that lasts 2 hours in the Aquatonic Pool, a huge pool of 700 liters of the Indian Ocean’s water, I am guided by a member of the spa staff that shows me the jets to use. I guarantee you that I felt my muscles worked deep (sometimes it was a bit painful), while enjoying a direct sea view, in a pleasant golden light of late afternoon. Happiness!

I came away softer than a mollusk, LOL! Extremely relaxed and a bit euphoric! Honestly, if I had had more time, I’ll be stayed even longer! I usually have the swollen legs and back pain in the plane, this time I slept like a new born.

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A Drink At The Famous Rock Bar

Even though I am late because of the spa, no way not to make a short stop at the Rock Bar of the Ayana Resort and Spa. People can stand in line more than an hour to have a seat at the sunset time.

I know, it’s insane, but the location is great with good music! Even crazier: after sunset, the bar empties. For me, the best time is the dusk, when candles are lit and the ocean gets darker … But I gotta run to the airport, bye bye beautiful Bali!

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Ayana Resort and Spa : Thalassotherapy and the Rock Bar Bali 

To go to Bali : Qatar airways 

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BEAUTY, HOTEL REVIEWS & DESTINATIONS 

Many thanks to the Ayana Resort and Spa for the invitation and Qatar Airways. As always these opinions are my own. 

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Ayana, Bali: thalasso au spa et le Rock Bar

Posted on January 5, 2015 | Leave a comment

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Une thalassothérapie au spa des Thermes Marins

Bonne et heureuse année à tous! Voici un post qui s’adresse spécialement à tous ceux qui ont abusé de chocolat, champagne et autres joyeusetés… durant les fêtes : ) Et aussi aux voyageurs avant un vol long courrier.   

Suite à l’invitation du luxueux Ayana Resort and Spa, j’ai eu le grand plaisir d’expérimenter une thalassothérapie au spa des Thermes Marins de l’Ayana, quelques heures à peine avant de prendre l’avion. Le but étant de préparer le corps à 25h de voyage (avion et escales incluses).

Tout le long du parcours de soins qui dure en moyenne 2h, dans l’Aquatonic Pool, un immense bassin de 700 litres d’eau de l’Océan Indien, je suis guidée par un membre du personnel du spa qui m’indique quels jets utiliser. Je peux vous garantir que j’ai senti mes muscles travailler en profondeur (limite douloureux parfois), tout en profitant d’une vue directe sur la mer, dans une agréable lumière dorée de fin de journée. Le bonheur!

Je suis ressortie plus molle qu’un mollusque, LOL! Mais tellement bien, un rien euphorique! Très honnêtement, si j’avais eu plus de temps, j’y serai restée plus longtemps encore! Moi qui ai toujours les jambes qui gonflent et mal au dos dans l’avion, là j’ai dormi comme un bébé.

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Un verre au fameux Rock Bar

Même si j’ai pris du retard au spa, impossible de ne pas faire un court stop via le Rock Bar de l’Ayana Resort and Spa. Les gens font parfois plus d’une heure de queue, pour avoir un place assise au moment du coucher du soleil.

Je sais, c’est complètement exagéré, mais l’emplacement est top, avec une bonne musique! Ce qui est encore plus fou, c’est que passé le coucher du soleil, le bar se vide. Le meilleur moment pour moi : à la tombée de la nuit, lorsque les bougies sont allumées, l’océan… Et déjà je dois filer à l’aéroport, bye bye beautiful Bali!

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Ayana Resort and Spa : Thalassothérapie et Rock Bar Bali 

Aller à Bali : Qatar airways

Autres articles :

BEAUTE, HOTEL REVIEWS & DESTINATIONS 

Merci à l’Ayana Resort and Spa pour cette invitation et à Qatar Airways. Comme toujours ce sont mes opinions.

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