A paradise for nature lovers, animal lovers, romantics, honeymooners and large carnivores in the OKONJIMA Nature Reserve Situated halfway between the capital Windhoek and the Etosha National Park, the OKONJIMA Game Reserve is situated amidst the Omboroko Mountains on the Waterberg Plateau, near Otjiwarongo. OKONJIMA (a Herero name meaning “Place of[…]
Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge, Namibia – Ecotourism, romantic & pure wilderness (+ video)
Wild romantic and unique wilderness in Zambezi The Zambezi region (former Caprivi Strip) is one of the most fascinating places in Namibia. The tropical and wild Africa! Here it can happen that an elephant comes across the way! Unfortunately we have not met any but instead we have seen cattles[…]
Exclusive interview with the “Pimalai Resort & Spa” – travel tips for Ko Lanta
Tiratas Pongsurayamas from the “Pimalai Resort & Spa” gives us a a few travel tips for the amazing island Ko Lanta. Find our full post about this outstanding boutique hotel here. 1. What do you think is very special about your beautiful hotel Pimalai? Exceptional service + Breathtaking location – where the[…]
Our Tip for Experiencing Nature in the Everglades: Buffalo Tiger’s Airboat Rides
An airboat tour of and with the Miccosukee Indians If you’re in Miami, you have to go to the Everglades! In our search for a special & animal friendly tour, we discovered Buffalo Tiger’s Airboat Tours. From Miami, the trip takes about 40 -60 minutes, depending on the traffic. One[…]
The Gardens Hotel – a luxurious tropical garden paradise and one of the most romantic B & Bs in Key West
Romantic boutique hotel with unique charm This award-winning B & B is set in a tropical garden, tucked away in a side street, not far from the bustling Duval Street, in the heart of Key West. The main building, with its comfortable leather sofas, piano room, wine bar, expansive outdoor[…]
Our tips for a romantic holiday in Miami and the Florida Keys (+ Video)
Florida Road Trip in Pictures: From Miami to Key West The end of October / beginning of November 2014 we went to Miami. Be inspired by our pictures and just maybe, there are a few tips for you. There are indeed divided opinions about Miami and Key West. But we[…]
Soho Beach House Miami – Art Deco meets Vintage Style
Welcome to Miami – to the private club hotel for artists, party people, creatives & celebs The Soho Beach House is a private club hotel for Soho House members. Nevertheless, one can also as a normal hotel guest, be part of this exclusive club for the duration of your stay,[…]
Rayavadee – a jungle dream amidst rocks and 3 beautiful beaches in Krabi (+ video)
The 5-star paradise resort with 3 beaches for people in love, beach lovers and rock climbers The Rayavadee on the Railey peninsula in the Krabi province, Thailand, has been on our wish list for a long time. The pictures on the website are absolutely stunning. We always wanted to stay[…]
Pimalai Resort & Spa, Thailand – the luxurious Boutique Hotel on the island Koh Lanta
The perfect hotel for couples, a romantic beach wedding or heavenly honeymoons Koh Lanta – one of the hidden treasures of Thailand and one of the most beautiful honeymoon spots of the country. We visited in February the breath-taking tropical island off the coast of Krabi in the Andaman Sea. After[…]
Our tip for Mauritius: Swimming with Dolphins in the Ocean & Mauritian BBQ (+ Video)
Snorkeling, Speedboat Tour & Dolphin Watching with Adrien’s dream Who has not dreamed of swimming with dolphins? I have most definitely! However, I am not a fan of these parks where dolphins are being held in captivity. Even better that with Adrien’s dream in Flic en Flac, one can observe[…]
Honeymoon in the Angsana Balaclava in Mauritius – the enchanting jewel in the Indian Ocean
…respectively our second honeymoon and our first wedding anniversary The romantic and exclusive 5-star luxury oasis for couples and honeymooners in Mauritius As last year we married in the Seychelles, the first wedding anniversary had to be something special and comparable, too. After some searching I easily found something[…]
Exclusive interview with the Angsana Balaclava Mauritius & General Manager Pascal Prigent
The General Manager Pascal Prigent gives us a little insight into the special features of the Hotel Angsana Balaclava: Olivier Cerdor, Assistant Front Office Manager of Angsana Balaclava: 1. When is the most beautiful time to visit Mauritius and your hotel? There are only two seasons in Mauritius, summer from November to[…]
25hours Hotel Number One – the joyous and colorful Boutique Design Hotel in “retro” look
The hip Design Hotel in western Hamburg The affordable Design Hotel 25hours Number One in Hamburg Ottensen is a hotel in joyous retro design mixture – its rooms have vinyl wallpaper, exposed concrete or also playful romantic look. At the 24 hours reception in fresh disco look you will be[…]
Factory Hotel Münster – A Design Hotel with industrial charms
Münster – the city of bicycles But not only! 🙂 There are also some very trendy hotels. The Factory Hotel Münster – member of Design Hotels – is a great combination of historical and modern architecture. Industrial elements with lots of concrete, cement and bricks are being skillfully combined with modern equipment. The[…]
Castle Münchhausen in Aerzen – a romantic Renaissance castle with perfect service
A very special five-star hotel with outstanding cuisine and historical ambience We visited this marvelous Renaissance castle in the wonderful Weser hill country in July. The huge château park with the wonderful sea terrace is a dream and takes you back to days long gone. The castle offers two 18-hole[…]
The unsicht-Bar in Cologne – Dinner in the Dark – an intense 4 senses experience
Tasting! Smelling! Feeling! Hearing! Well, we have now dared to eat fully blind in the dark, which is definitively a very stark experience. But it really works better than one might assume. We had feared that we would have to eat with the fingers – as how should you know[…]
Dream Wedding in the Seychelles – exceptional and simply unforgettable (+ video)
For everybody who can imagine, and who has the same dream, but who doesn’t dare – or just as an inspiration – I would like to tell you about our dream wedding in the Seychelles at the wonderful and famous beach Anse Source d’Argent in La Digue. It has always[…]
Alte Mühle Thomas Höreth – always worth a visit – Part 2
Yesterday it attracted us again to the rustic old mill at the Moselle. Here you always feel comfortable, secure and well cared for, so that you love to visit it again and again. Doesn’t it look like an enchanted fairytale castle?! 🙂 Thomas Höreth and his wife Gudrun have invested[…]
Ca Maria Adele – one of the most romantic Boutique-Hotels of Venice
Luxury, Romance and a lot of flair! With the desire to spend some outstandingly romantic and classy days with Marcus in Venice I combed through the world wide web. Via websites as Tripadvisor or Mr. und Mrs. Smith I found the „Ca Maria Adele“, declared as the „most romantic and most[…]
Eden Rock Spa – an Oasis of Relaxation in the “Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie”
Airy Spa surrounded by granite rocks on La Digue “Eden Rock Wellness Centre & Spa” is located in the middle of the jungle on a peak surrounded by the massive granite rocks of La Digue and offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Eden Rock spa signature by night Calm[…]
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa – paradisiac holidays on Silhouette Island
The luxurious Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa is located on the third largest island of the Seychelles, only 30 min away from Mahé. Not only the virgin rainforest with its intact nature and a huge biodiversity impresses the visitor but also the Mount Dauban with a height of 780[…]
Le Domaine de L’Orangerie – the Seychelles romantic pearl!
La Digue`s best and most romantic hotel! After 10 hours flight to Mahe, 20 minutes flight with Air Seychelles to Praslin and a 15 minutes ferry trip, Marcus and I finally arrived in heavenly La Digue. Pu! In the little harbor town „La Passe“ hotel stuff drove us via little[…]
The Place Cagliari – the special B&B in the capital of Sardinia
Our trip to Sardinia brought us of course to its capital city, Cagliari, that we wanted to explore. In the course of this we discovered a very special beauty spot: The Bed & Breakfast „The Place Cagliari“ in “Art-déco” style with only 6 rooms has fully convinced us with its[…]
Alte Mühle Thomas Höreth – exquisit wines and vineyard romanticism at the Moselle – Part 1
30 years ago Thomas Höreth and his wife Gudrun have invested so much love and effort into the renovation of the old mill from the 11th century into a hotel and restaurant. The winding, with oleander overgrown half-timbered houses and the rustic cobbled streets take you with their wild, romantic[…]