History & Romance at Beau-Vallon Beach Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove was the first hotel on Mahé and is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles – the picturesque Beau Vallon Beach. Since its construction in 1943, it has, of course, been renovated and renewed several times. This[…]
Your home away from home Yes, it is quite obvious that we are particularly fond of this hotel with its very tasteful design, the romantic tree houses, and its caring staff. After we had our dream wedding on the Anse Source d’Argent beach in 2012, we also celebrated our third anniversary[…]
“Kick of your shoes and get closer to nature.” Well-being in harmony with nature – this 5-star Coco Collection resort is synonymous with absolute exclusivity and environmentally thoughtful luxury. It is located 124 km from Malé, in the north western Baa Atoll, where nature is still untouched in many places.[…]
“Rediscover Life´s Beauty” in the North Male Atoll The Maldives consists of 1190 islands and on one of these small islands in the North Malé or Kaafu Atoll you will find the luxurious Coco Bodu Hithi. Romance is very important at this local family run Coco Collection resort. Furthermore, the ingenious design concept embraces a[…]
Asia meets Africa – A Safari Lodge with WOW factor Directly on the ocean, listening to the roaring waves, splashing in the villa’s own pool, enjoying the best curry and maybe even seeing elephants pass by… this is Chena Huts! Chena Huts by Uga Escapes is situated on the southeast coast[…]
Wide open spaces, peace and exclusive luxury The view into the infinite vastness is the most beautiful in Africa. And that’s exactly what makes Mandhari (Swahili for the view) really special – the view quite simply is spectacular! This luxury property really swept us off our feet – it’s so[…]
Dine and relax at the shore of the Indian Ocean Happy – after numerous wildlife encounters in the Masai Mara – we returned to the turquoise Indian Ocean and to the well-known Diani Beach – the most beautiful beach in Kenya! In Kenya, a beach holiday can easily be combined[…]
You can not only swim in the sea along the beautiful coast of Kenya, but also go diving and snorkelling. Pilli Pipa offers full-day snorkelling trips at the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve with the chance of seeing some dolphins! So, of course we had to go along! Pilli[…]
Wild romance and unforgettable safaris with guaranteed big cat sightings in the land of the Masai The Masai Mara is a part of the Serengeti and the beautiful landscape that almost everyone knows from the movie “Out of Africa”. And who have not heard about the great Masai warriors with[…]
Luxury & nature pure on a secluded island After we went to Namibia last year and to South Africa in April, we finally got to visit Africa again – this time we went to Kenya. We have wanted to go there for a long time! The combination of beach and[…]
Crackling fireplaces, beautiful nature and plenty of animals between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Indian Ocean Hog Hollow Country Lodge is one of the most popular lodges in South Africa. It is situated in a private nature reserve on the Garden Route, 18 kilometres east of Plettenberg Bay with breathtaking[…]
Safari Feeling in a romantic HIDDEN GEM We simply love Africa! The scenery, the people, the animals, the great wine and delicious food! And then there is this safari lodge that we visited on our South Africa trip, it is a lodge that you will never forget! It was the[…]
A sophisticated hotel with character & history After we photographed and filmed a wedding in the south-east of Mallorca, we arrived in an oasis of peace, where the air is filled with the sweet smell of flowers and oranges. In my opinion, the idyllic north-west of Mallorca has something magical[…]
Our adventurous story of leopards, elephants and Gin & Tonic We sit at night in the dark under a Marula tree. Dry African soil beneath our feet. Above us the bloody prey of a leopard. We have experienced so much here in such a short time. Now we only still[…]
Rugged landscapes, amazing views, gourmet food, whale watching or even swimming with sharks After our visit to the Cape Winelands we reached the small village of De Kelders, 160 km southeast of Cape Town. This small village is quietly situated between Stanford and Gansbaai and right on the coast. Here[…]
Relaxation and indulgence in the Cape Winelands The next stop on our road trip through South Africa was at Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat. After some nice and exciting days in Cape Town and Paarl, we were already looking forward to some relaxing massages. This luxurious 4-star guest house in[…]
A Gourmet & Adventure Road Trip in Pictures with hotel, restaurant, adventure and travel tips Stunning sunsets, gourmet food at its finest, the best wines, beautiful scenery, incredible starry skies, romantic candlelight and fireplaces – to us, this is pure romance and Africa! We fell in love with Africa on[…]
The view & the design – spectacular! After a winding trip up the hill in Camps Bay, you reach the stylish Hotel Sea Star Rocks at the foot of Table Mountain. This stylish boutique hotel with 3 suites was opened by German emigrant Ardi Hasenohrl last year and is the[…]
An oasis for a romantic getaway or even a fabulous wedding This small, 5-star country house hotel in the Cape Dutch style, is located in the heart of Klein Drakenstein, between countless vineyards and the Drakenstein Mountains. The history of the 32-hectare wine estate with vineyards, fruit and olive trees[…]
Luxurious Beach Style – only 300 meters from the beach The first stop on our South Africa trip led us to the idyllic and stylish Sea Five Boutique Hotel. This stunning beach house with only 7 suites is centrally located on a quiet hillside of Camps Bay – one of[…]
Do you also dream of going on honeymoon in paradise? Then you should definitely not miss out on these honeymoon specials in the most romantic hotels in the Seychelles! And you don’t have to go on honeymoon right after the wedding either – often these honeymoon specials are valid for[…]
Impressions of Mira & Stefan’s Dream Wedding We combined my wedding photography assignment with a short holiday and accompanied these two on the most beautiful day of their lives to the Seychelles. It was the absolute perfect day for the two of them! They got married at one of the[…]
With the sustainable tourism concept, the stunning hotel and the great animal protection and nature conservation programs, the dedicated Mason family has created something truly out of the ordinary here. Denis Island leaves its mark in your heart! We thoroughly enjoyed our time here! You can find our full review here. Manager Beverley[…]
No phones, no keys, no worries – back to nature! On our second visit to the Seychelles, we explored a little island paradise in the Indian Ocean. Denis Private Island is a secret destination for gourmets, couples and families who want to enjoy pure relaxation in conjunction with sophisticated luxury. In[…]
This is the second time that we stayed at this extraordinary hotel – a beautiful little piece of paradise on the island of La Digue and a real gem in the Seychelles! But what makes it so special? For us, it is the beautiful tropical and untouched idyllic atmosphere, the[…]
Welcome back – your home away from home! For our 3rd wedding anniversary, we finally went back to the Seychelles! Three years ago, we stayed at this exceptional hotel and experienced our dream wedding on the beach at Anse Source d’Argent. This time, we (me, as photographer and my husband[…]
Our Honeymoon-Tip in the north of Namibia! After a dusty drive, we reached the extremely romantic Hakusembe River Lodge, situated 12 km west of Rundu in the northernmost tip of Namibia. It lies on the banks of the Okavango River, directly across from Angola. The Hakusembe River Lodge is one[…]
On our trip to Namibia, we were lucky to visit the beautiful Mokuti Etosha Lodge. This luxurious safari lodge is located on a 4,000 hectare nature reserve adjacent to Etosha National Park (the eastern Von Lindequist Gate is a mere 500 metres away) and is surrounded by a small forest of indigenous[…]
Majestic nature, wildlife, wellness, luxury and maybe even your dream wedding in the bush This luxurious, privately run lodge is located 29 km south east of Windhoek and about 75 km from the airport, making it the ideal beginning or even better, as in our case, the perfect ending to[…]
Travelling, getting to know the country and its people and making a difference During our tour of Namibia we got to know this beautiful lodge in the north and also learned a lot about the local people. The n’Kwazi Lodge & Camping Site opened its doors in 1995 and is[…]