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Throwback Thursday! Three years ago, I stay at the Throwback Thursday! Three years ago, I stay at the fabulous Mandarin Oriental Bodrum resort in Turkey. There's a video on my YouTube channel and a review on my blog (links in profile).
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With an idyllic location in Bodrum’s secluded Paradise Bay, two private beaches, a range of fabulous gourmet restaurants, a world-class spa and a choice of stylish rooms, suites and villas, this unique 5-star resort will seduce even the most discerning traveler.
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The property is my preferred resort in the larger Bodrum area because of its beautiful minimalist esthetics and gorgeous beach. If you are in need of a luxurious beach break around the Mediterranean basin, then stop looking as this is as exclusive a getaway as you can imagine!
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Have you ever stayed at @mo_bodrum? If so, what was your experience?
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I published on my travel blog (link in profile) a I published on my travel blog (link in profile) a review of @VerduraResortSicily, managed by @RoccoForteHotels. ❤️🇮🇹
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Set on a glorious stretch of coastline in Sicily, Verdura Resort offers style and sophistication for a well-traveled clientele seeking a quiet or active getaway, romance, or family time. The resort boasts 203 rooms, suites, and villas providing the ultimate privacy. Activities include world-class golfing, water sports, tennis, and fitness. For relaxation, there is a famous spa with four thalassotherapy pools and treatments by Irene Forte Skincare. Verdura’s organic farm produce is handpicked daily and used to prepare gourmet experiences in the resort’s four restaurants and five bars.
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I published on my travel blog (link in profile) a I published on my travel blog (link in profile) a list with the 10 best luxury hotels in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Swipe right for more photos & hotels. ❤️🇮🇹
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Located between Europe and Africa and full of stunning architecture and spectacular nature, Sicily – the largest island of Italy – has a charm that’s all its own. Most travelers come here to escape to a luxury beach resort overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea. But you can also head inland to explore UNESCO landmarks and idyllic villages with magnificent views across mountains and brooding volcanoes, then savor fresh Sicilian cuisine and unwind at your exclusive island escape. 
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Located off the northern coast of Sicily are also seven tiny islands – known as the Aeolian islands – each with its own strong identity but all having the same volcanic origin. Both Sicily and the Aeolian archipelago continue to seduce travelers with a dazzling diversity of raw landscapes, cultural treasures, and a wide range of accommodations. 
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Have you ever been to Sicily or the Aeolian Islands? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment.
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I published on my YouTube channel a video with a f I published on my YouTube channel a video with a full tour of 5-star Verdura Resort & Spa on the sunny Italian island of Sicily. Managed by @Roccofortehotels, @VerduraResortSicily is one of Europe's premier golf and beach resorts, offering extensive spa treatments & exclusive restaurants. Enjoy the weekend ana video ❤️🇮🇹
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Tomorrow, I'll upload on my YouTube channel a vide Tomorrow, I'll upload on my YouTube channel a video with a full tour of 5-star Verdura Resort & Spa on the sunny Italian island of Sicily. Managed by @Roccofortehotels, @VerduraResortSicily is one of Europe's premier golf and beach resorts, offering extensive spa treatments & exclusive restaurants. Stay tuned for some much needed holiday & dolce vita vibes! ❤️🇮🇹 
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Throwback Thursday! A few years ago, I stayed at T Throwback Thursday! A few years ago, I stayed at The Royal Hawaiian, the most iconic resort in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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When The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927, the hotel – also known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” – ushered in a new era of luxury travel to Hawaii. With its rich history, magnificent Spanish-Moorish architecture, and connection to Hawaiian culture, this iconic Honolulu hotel is spectacularly located on the famed Waikiki Beach and the ideal starting point to any adventure in Honolulu. 
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The 528 rooms and suites at The Royal Hawaiian feature modern comfort, indigenous accents and refined luxury. In the Royal Beach Tower, each room provides an intimate lanai for a private vantage point of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. In the Historic Building, fresh and elegant guest rooms are furnished with custom dark wood, crisp white bedding, boudoir pillows, a warm paint palette accented by a bold fuchsia pink and platinum silver headboard. The resort’s signature restaurant, Azure Restaurant, is perched along the Waikiki beachfront and serves some of the best seafood in Honolulu.
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Have you ever stayed at The Royal Hawaiian? If so, what was your experience?
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I published on my travel blog (link in profile) my I published on my travel blog (link in profile) my review of my @Delta flight in Business Class (or Delta One, as it’s called by the airline) from Detroit (USA) to Amsterdam (The Netherlands). The flight was operated by a brand new Airbus A350. 
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In 2017, Delta was the first airline to introduce an all-suite Business Class concept (although other airlines quickly followed suit, like Qatar Airways with the introduction of the QSuite). Overall, I was very impressed by the layout, privacy and space offered by the Delta One Suite, which ranks among my favorite Business Class products. In addition, the soft product on this flights was excellent, with chef-curated meals, wine pairings by Delta’s Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson, terrific Westin in-flight bedding, and TUMI amenity kits featuring premium Le Labo skincare. The Delta One Suite is currently only available on Delta’s A350 and A330neo aircraft, which operate selected routes such as Seattle to Tokyo and Detroit to Amsterdam.
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Have you ever flown in Delta's One Suite? If so, what was your experience?
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Investment in travel is an investment in yourself Investment in travel is an investment in yourself – Matthew Karsten
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Photo: Blyde River Canyon in South Africa (one of the most beautiful places that I have ever seen). It is the third-largest canyon on Earth, behind the Grand Canyon (USA) and the Fish River Canyon (Namibia). Unlike the Grand and Fish River Canyon, the Blyde River Canyon is a "green canyon" which is dominated by subtropical vegetation.
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The boutique resort of Ladera on the Caribbean Isl The boutique resort of Ladera on the Caribbean Island of St Lucia was the first real luxury resorts that I visited in my life. It remains one of the world's most exceptional and romantic places to stay. 
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@LaderaResort was once part of Rabot Estate, one of the Caribbean’s oldest and most famous cocoa plantations. In 1982, it was transformed into the unique resort it is today. Hanging on a cliff around 1000 ft (335 m) above the intensely blue Caribbean Sea, the resorts offers a dramatic view on the volcanic twin Piton Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All 37 suites come with a private plunge pool and have an open wall to expose the breathtaking vistas and gorgeous sunsets.
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