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Casa da Cisterna, Portugal

Posted on May 4, 2016 | Leave a comment

Heritage Village

It’s Time To Hit The Road Again, Miss!

Last March, I was invited in Switzerland, to a conference about a luxury travel (a post soon). The first topic was to define today luxury: we all agree to define it by experience and service. And Casa da Cisterna is a perfect mix of these two concepts!

During my trip to the Center of Portugal, I had a real crush on this little gem nestled in the castle of Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval village overlooking a wide plain. Olympian calm and a view to die for! To open a book and curl up in a hammock.

Speaking of experience, Ana Berliner, the charming owner of Casa da Cisterna and her great team have prepared a surprise: a wilderness dinner atop a mountain overlooking Spain. Simple and elegant: one of the best memories of my stay in the Center!

My Room

Intimate

The more I travel, fewer places where instantly, I feel really good! Beyond the decor, it is first a question of energy, space and light. Upon entering my room, I had this reassuring diffused sensation of clarity, sharpness and sweetness.

Each room is decorated differently. The facilities are new, with separate shower and toilet, and the bedding is impeccable. In a weekend, I removed 15 days of insomnia :)) Photo below: the golden morning light and breakfast on the terrace. I never tire of the view!

Informations

Visit Portugal, TCP/ARPT Centro de Portugal, TAP, A2Z Adventures, Historical Villages

Related posts : DESTINATIONS & HOTEL REVIEWS

Many thanks for this beautiful invitation to Visit Portugal, TCP/ARPT Centro de Portugal and TAP. Many thanks to Ana Berliner and the lovely team of Casa Cisterna. As always these are my opinions.

Hotel EKTA: A 60’s Suite

Posted on March 8, 2016 | Leave a comment

Near The Champs Elysées

Pop & Graphic

On my last trip to Paris with my mother, we stayed at the Hotel Ekta. This new hotel has a fantastic service and offers an intimate (few rooms) and trendy atmosphere, with lovely pictures inspired by the golden age of Courrèges.

In a previous post, I showed you the entrance, lounge and breakfast room inspired by the 60’s and designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel et Natasha Stojkovic. Here are my pictures of the original and comfortable suite, where we slept so well!

Photos above and below: the living area of the suite, with “printed” pictures on the two mirror sliding doors.

In the suite: to access the bedroom, you go through the bathroom very well thought out (with separate toilet). Photos above: 1. Modern facilities in the wide and pleasant shower with graphic black and white tiles. 2. We liked the products and special packaging of Fragonard for the hotel.

3. My bag by Jean-Paul Knott with the address of its latest store in Tokyo. On the same bright yellow armchair, my Palladium leather boots with double straps. I take them with me in all my recent city trips! So comfortable! And 4. I love this lamp I see everywhere!

Photos below: 1. The bed and bedside lamps, like in a late 60’s – early 70’s movie set, but in better version (I’m not crazy of “true” vintage!). Missing only Mireille Darc and Delon (LOL!) …

2. The closet and sliding doors of the bedroom. 3. The entrance to the suite that leads to the lounge. And 4. Beautiful photos in the corridor of the floor and one of the most successfull sentences of Instagram ; )

Informations

Hotel ETKA

Related posts: Hotel EKTA in Paris Baby!

HOTEL REVIEWS & DESTINATIONS

Many big thanks to all the team of the Hotel ETKA for the very warm welcome, kindness and professionalism.

Courchevel, France: Outdoors, Art & Chocolate

Posted on March 1, 2016 | Leave a comment

Snowshoeing At The Lake de Rosière

Stunning Nature

My “real” first snowshoe walk, 2:30 in the powder … We are going through a pine forest, the dream! Beautiful landscape and hike level rather easy.

Especially at the beginning when the path goes down, but on the way back to go up, the steep is harder. I focus on breathing and keep my own pace (without stopping).

We are a group of ten people, including the monitor of Raquette Evasion, with all levels and ages (from 20 to more than 70 years old). And the most enduring aren’t the youngest … as I noticed during my hike to Serra da Estrella.

What a shock while discovering the shores of the lake! I feel like being in an unreal world and am euphoric. The photos speak for themselves. Enjoy!

A Lunch At 2732 Meters

Breathtaking Views

I am invited by the White 1921 Courchvel, with my friend Lorène to have a lunch at Le Panoramic. This mountain restaurant is located at 2732 meters, on top of the Saulire … with views of Mont Blanc!

I am captivated by the mountains, slopes and this incredible brightness! I imagine being an eagle flying over the white tops of mountains … As we aren’t really hungry, we choose a very good steamed vegetables. Plus a chocolate ice cream for me (LOL).

I can spend the afternoon in a deck chair in the sun …

What To Bring Back Home From Courchevel?

Chocolates!

Yes, 100% organic chocolates (home)made in Courchevel! With new flavors developed by Florencia Malbrán, owner and chocolatier of Piste Noire. If you are a chocolate lover, you must try!

Photo montage above : the facade of the White 1921 Courchevel, one of the wolves of the sculptor Orlinski, in the context of the exhibition “Art Over The Mountain Tops“. A tasting box of different chocolates, Piste Noire. And a white carriage for all the (shopping) princesses (LOL!) …

Informations

White 1921 Courchevel, Office du tourisme de Courchevel, www.les3vallees.com

Related posts : HOTEL REVIEWS & DESTINATIONS

Many thanks to the White 1921 Courchevel (and its great team), Tourist Office of Courchevel and 3 Vallées for this beautiful invitation. As always these opinions are my own.

Tag Archives: Short Break

Casa da Cisterna, Portugal

Heritage Village

It’s Time To Hit The Road Again, Miss!

My Room

Intimate

Informations

Hotel EKTA: A 60’s Suite

Near The Champs Elysées

Pop & Graphic

Informations

Courchevel, France: Outdoors, Art & Chocolate

Snowshoeing At The Lake de Rosière

Stunning Nature

A Lunch At 2732 Meters

Breathtaking Views

What To Bring Back Home From Courchevel?

Chocolates!

Informations

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