Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
Can you do Oktoberfest without the crowds? Having lived in Munich in my early twenties, I’ve been to the Wiesn, as the locals call it, quite a few times over the years. And it can get quite wild. Now the world’s largest folk festival, Oktoberfest…
Paris is, without a doubt, THE luxury shopping destination. For me, anyway. I visit every few months, sometimes for a day trip and sometimes to enjoy a stay at one of its wonderful luxury hotels. Through these frequent visits, I’ve come to know some of…
It had been quite a while since my last visit to London, and this trip was a very spontaneous one. After winning the Luxury Content Creator 2026 award, I decided to travel to London and receive it in person. I must admit that, besides the excitement of…
“Overall, the Four Seasons Yacht I is a beautiful vessel, staffed by gracious, friendly, and genuinely attentive crew members. Throughout the voyage, we met many delightful couples, and there was a wonderful sense of camaraderie among the guests. We left with new friendships and meaningful…
I am back in Hamburg. It has been a while since I was here last, and once again Hamburg didn’t disappoint. What a lovely time I had! Staying at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg made my visit even more special. It was elegant, comfortable and the perfect…
The last week has certainly been one that many of us in Europe will remember. The heatwave was intense, and with temperatures reaching 39°C+, it’s safe to say we were all looking for a cool escape. I was certainly in need of an air-conditioned bedroom, so…
I first visited Dubrovnik eight years ago while driving through Eastern Europe on a two-month road trip. Returning this year made me realise just how much my travel style has changed. Instead of travelling by car, this time it was a quick flight from Baden-Baden…
After three beautiful days in Palm Springs, I left this gorgeous, and very hot, town to head back to Phoenix. It was almost time to return home, as summer was waiting for me in Europe. However, I was so close to the Grand Canyon –…
It was time to leave Charleston, say goodbye to my beautiful friends, and head towards the final part of my USA trip. From Phoenix to Palm Springs, I was ready to explore both the Arizona and California desert landscapes. And driving seemed like the perfect way to do it.…
Hello from New York City! This is certainly the most exciting trip I have taken in a long time. New York had been on my travel list for many years, and after two cancelled trips, I am finally here! I was a little nervous beforehand, as everyone…
I can hardly believe I’m writing this from the Maldives! I never imagined I would make it here, but when my friend spontaneously suggested booking a flight, I couldn’t resist. who knew it was only around four and a half hours from Bangkok? Of course, if you’re…
Where Antalya is my favourite coastal city of Turkey, Kaş is my favourite seaside city. Or should I say town? As it is much smaller than Antalya. I have seen quite a bit of Turkey by now, and Kaş and Kalkan are definitely the prettiest…
