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Long Beach Mauritius – relaunched as «Chapter 2»

By Walter Schaerer on January 7, 2018 Mauritius

It’s no secret for readers of our blog that we are very partial to design hotels. In Mauritius, near Belle Mare we made the discovery of Long Beach Mauritius that stands out from the rest! And not just barely… The many awesome luxury resorts that line the picture book beaches on Mauritius for the most part are built in the classical, colonial style. However, during one of my Internet patrols, I came across the Long Beach Mauritius. Clearly, here is a difference… Modern architecture at the Long Beach Hotel The hotel’s white, cubistic architecture contrasts hugely with that of the…

Serene pool at the Beachcomber Dinarobin Hotel

Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf & Spa Resort – a “patch” of paradise

By Katja Birrer on December 8, 2017 Mauritius

In researching Mauritius hotels, I came across the Dinarobin Beachcomber. The Arabic-sounding name right away cast a spell on me, so that is how the Dinarobin wound up on my bucket list for this trip.

Here is the place to rock body and soul

Mauritius: 15 things to do and see in paradise

By Katja Birrer on December 3, 2017 Mauritius

Mauritius – the dream island in the Indian Ocean is a coveted destination for many travelers. Little wonder, because Mauritius scores with white sand beaches, luscious green palm trees, and turquoise ocean waters. So, what to go for first? On our recent visit, we collected 15 venues and things you can do for entertainment on the island:

A really early sunrise on the beach at Belle Mare

Vacationing in Mauritius, island of contrasts

By Walter Schaerer on December 2, 2017 Mauritius

Mauritius is a coveted global luxury destination: the island swarms with 5-star hotels, meals are expensive, the golf courses exclusive. But, this Indian Ocean island ringed by paradisiacal beaches also offers some surprising contrasts. Edelweiss Air operates direct flights to Mauritius from Zurich. It takes just (!) an 11-hour flight to your landing in paradise. Here, the beach sand is of an incredible whiteness, the palm trees are a lush green, the ocean is the color of turquoise and the sunsets are almost gaudy. But, leave one of the island’s many luxury resorts and you see a different side of Mauritius. Here…

Brown Hotel Beach Club

Insider’s guide to Croatia’s beach clubs – from the chic to camping out

By Walter Schaerer on October 22, 2017 Croatia

Having taken a great liking to the beach clubs in Ibiza, we went in search of their Croatian counterparts. Surely, we thought, there must be some along the country’s Adriatic Coast?

Croatia’s Falkensteiner Iadera Hotel – architecture, two gulls, and the sea

By Katja Birrer on September 21, 2017 Croatia

Falkensteiner Iadera is a lavish design hotel with pools and just steps to the sea, with a sublime spa/hamam, and a breakfast buffet to die for. All as it should be… but, oh those gulls: look out below!

I loved the silvery Lawsons cypress of the cladding and the Australian blue gum decking that runs right through the centre of the house

Dave and Emma’s house — our TV Star Setting

By Justine Tyerman on March 11, 2017 New Zealand

The occasion was our annual get-together, a time when our daughters fly in from far-away places to reconnect as a family. We chose Auckland’s West Coast beaches because the region is close to the city and none of us had ever been there before. Just 50-60 minutes’ drive from the airport, it was easy for us to collect our far-flung family and run away for a long weekend.

Lifeguards at Karekare Beach

On the Wild Side — Auckland’s West Coast Lifeguards don’t sit in a Tower…

By Justine Tyerman on March 8, 2017 New Zealand

Justine Tyerman finds high drama and spectacular landscapes at Auckland’s West Coast beaches.

Cotton beach club entrance

Our top 6 Ibiza beach clubs – lovely beaches, fine food worth a look

By Walter Schaerer on October 18, 2016 Ibiza

Funny thing about those beach clubs on Ibiza. On the one hand, they strike me as totally trendy and inviting, but then… do you really need that booming bass to go with the delicious seabass? Well, if you don’t go, you’ll never know. So, we went, and here you have the result: our Ibiza beach club ranking.

Ibiza: hippie and party paradise? A closer look x 7

By Katja Birrer on October 15, 2016 Ibiza

I’ll admit it: when Walter floated the idea of flying to Ibiza, I was underwhelmed. What, Ibiza? … No, really? The infamous jet set island teeming with end-to-end parties? Count me out!

Killcare Beach House by Luxe Houses

By Justine Tyerman on October 9, 2016 New South Wales

Justine Tyerman spends a long weekend at a stunning beachfront home on the Bouddi Peninsula New South Wales Central Coast, highly recommended by Luxe Houses, an ultra-luxury villa rental agency based in Sydney.

Hotel Anassa – Queen of the Mediterranean Sea

By Katja Birrer on November 1, 2015 Cyprus

Anassa – with a name that means “queen” in archaic Greek, little wonder that the hotel is known as the “Queen of the Mediterranean.” And it does indeed reign, dignified and slightly elevated, located on a sensational private stretch of the coast between the small town of Polis and Latchi, a picturesque fishing hamlet.

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