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Today, I reached two new milestones: ✅ 750.000 f Today, I reached two new milestones:
✅ 750.000 followers on YouTube 
✅ 100.000 followers on Instagram
Wow! That's pretty insane, especially since all my social media growth is organic (I have never bought followers nor likes, a practice which is common among "social media influencers"). I want to thank each & every one of you for following my travels around the world (although most of my travels are currently on hold due to the pandemic). 
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I launched the YouTube channel a few years ago, as a way of coping with my fear of flying (by taking videos when I am in a plane). Since these flight videos somehow became popular, I added hotel videos as well. Over time, the videos became less amateurish and more dreamy. And now, the channel has more than 150 million views and is one of the most popular travel channels on YouTube. 
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Last year, I decided to boost my Instagram reach as well. Somehow, I wasn't interested in Instagram until I got an iPhone 11 (I am hooked since then). I try to post one Instagram photo or video per day, as a way to inspire other travelers. As you have noticed, I don't (like to) show myself in my Instagram feed as I want to focus on the travel experience itself, not on myself. However, I am considering adding a more personal touch to my Instagram account.
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Traveling & documenting my travels are a great hobby (best hobby in the world) and I'll continue doing it as long as I enjoy it. Thank you so much for being with me on this amazing journey! 
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Some exciting news from @DiscoverSoneva, my favori Some exciting news from @DiscoverSoneva, my favorite hotel brand in the world. Soneva Jani, the most exclusive hotel in the #Maldives, has launched its Chapter Two! This thrilling new era for the award-winning resort in the Noonu Atoll includes:
- 27 luxurious new Water Reserves with huge terraces, freshwater swimming pools, slides, and retractable roofs
- Three exciting new dining destinations
- A brand new Soneva Wellness Center
- The “Soneva Unlimited” concept, which offers unlimited access to meals, fine wines, diving, experiences, spa treatments and transfers
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Now is the time to start dreaming again about a Maldives holiday. Contact me for more information & the best rates.
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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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