Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
I must admit, I was a little nervous about going to Nicaragua. When I booked the flights from Panama while still in Europe, I didn’t think too much about it. I simply wanted to see the country, as it was close to Costa Rica. However,…
Once I booked my stay at Hotel La Compañía in Panama City, I soon discovered its sister property, La Compañía del Valle. I knew I had to include this luxury resort in my journey. Tucked away in the lush Panama jungle, and 2 1/2 hours…
Panama is the third new country I’ve visited this week, after Costa Rica and Colombia – Bogotá and my trip to South America – and it’s been quite amazing to be here. Both, Panama City and Panama Canal, are unique destinations, and this is my…
Here it is, my quick dip into South America. And it truly is a quick dip, because I am currently on a Central America journey for the next few months. However, after only a few days in Costa Rica, I briefly flew to Bogotá, Colombia.…
I have started my next big trip adventure, escaping the European winter. And since my flight was leaving from Paris, I thought why not spend an extra night in this romantic city and enjoy the December atmosphere? Choosing the right outfit was a bit of…
It’s hard to believe that I haven’t seen the European Autumn colours for over 20 years. Since leaving Germany to move to Australia back in 2005, I haven’t been back in Europe during the months October and November. So, after 21 years, here I am.…
My recent Bordeaux and wine-tasting journey ended with a scenic drive from San Sebastián to Biarritz, a route that turned out to be more popular than expected. Along the way, I kept running into familiar faces I’d first met earlier in the trip, including some…
Since starting my luxury agency, consulting hotels and VIP clients, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing amazing 5 star luxury hotels in Europe. After recently winning the Luxury Travel Blog Award, I felt inspired to share my own personal selection of the best hotels I…
I am here, in Bordeaux city! And what a beautiful city it is. The weather has certainly turned up its best behaviour and I could fully embrace Bordeaux. Four days gave me enough time to shop, dine, and take a day trip out to Dune…
