Travel with Alina

31/12/2023

These are some of my favourite stays of 2023:

-Claridge’s London (January)
-Habitas Alula (February)
-Aman New York (March)
-Portrait Milano (April)
-Shangri-La Paris (May)
-Sacher hotel Vienna (June)
-Ritz-Carlton cruise Evrima (July)
-La Mamounia Marrakech (August)
-Belmond Le Manoir au Quat’ Saisons Oxfordshire (September)
-Mandarin Oriental Beijing (October) not pictured
-Mandarin Oriental Madrid (November) not pictured
-Ellerman House Capetown (December)

Enjoy the celebrations with your loved ones tonight 🎉 and cheers to the New Year! 🥂

Delphine Xx

26/08/2023

11/07/2023

Mi piace tantissimo Il Sereno - Lago di 🫒🍸

15/03/2023

It took a while to find the right words and share my thoughts about the wonderful ‘invitation only’ event, but here it comes: 2 weeks ago I attended the first edition of Forbes Travel Guide Summit since 2020 in Las Vegas. I was truly honored to be part of a small selection of only 50 Top Senior Travel leaders and front-line Advisors in the US, Europe and Asia and about 800 hoteliers and business executives. It was my very first time in Vegas, we stayed at the Crockfords hotel, which is part of Resorts World. The speeches were more than just interesting, they were inspiring, captivating and engaging. I especially remember Matthew Upchurch (CEO of Virtuoso), Mr Peter Greenberg’s (Travel Editor CBS News) conversation with Mrs Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (CEO Celebrity Cruises) and the live video appearance with one of Celebrity’s female captains ‘Kate McCue’, I was moved to hear her speak from a major cruise ship ‘Celebrity Beyond’! Also Mr Peter Greenberg's interview with Chris Burch (Burch Creative Capital and owner of Nihi Sumba, voted best Resort in the World by Travel + Leisure 2 years in a row!) as they discussed the latest in luxury and travel. I also found Dr. Sandra Galea (SPH Boston University epidemiologist, and author) to be a sensational speaker! Furthermore there was Khalid Meniri, co-founder and CEO of Selfbook, revealing how fintech can improve the online reservation process. And there were many more, Dr. Henry H. Ting, SVP and chief health officer of Delta Airlines, the major of Miami Mr Francis X. Suarez, and so on…

I also attended a lovely session about Le Logis, a private Retreat buyout only in Juillac-le-Coq, near Cognac in France, now owned by Forbes. The Gala dinner and FTG Star Awards was very entertaining and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. Bravo to the entire Forbes Travel Guide team, and a huge thank you to Richard Lebowitz and Hermann Elger for inviting me to such an exclusive and special event! The biggest reason for this beautiful and inspiring Summit? In the words of Hermann, "to reignite our common goal of connection and collaboration," and that's exactly what we did. Thank you the entire Forbes team! You do verify Luxury.

27/09/2022

Huge wildebeest Mara river crossing in northern Serengeti National Park
The great migration is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 🇹🇿

18/08/2022

🎶If I can make it there, I’m gonna make it anywheeere, it’s up to you, , New Yooork! 🎶

Can’t wait to discover this fabulous brand new property! ✨✨✨ 🙌🏻

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27/06/2022

Casa Maria Luigia - an exquisite country house hotel on the outskirts of the historic Italian city of Modena in Emilia-Romagna, the land of slow food and fast cars, opened it’s doors in 2019 created by Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore. I had the honor to meet with Chef Bottura and the head chef of the Deluxe B&B, Jessica Rosval last night at in Tenerife and now all I can think of is; I need to go to Modena asap and stay at this effortlessly cool place called where I’m sure each meal will be a feast! Can’t wait! 🍽 🇮🇹



Many thanks again to & for the wonderful dinner experience of last night!

14/06/2022

Casa Coya: a new exclusive hideaway, gazing over the Golf of Adeje and the blue atlantic, a seductive blend of style, luxury and comfort. 🌊🌊🌊

13/06/2022

How stunning is ?
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ⚓️

13/06/2022

30/12/2021

‘From Russia with Love’ they say but I never expected the love was so immense! In St Petersburg it all started with a spectacular Nutcracker ballet at the iconic Mariinsky Theater, the following day we visited the Fabergé Museum to admire those precious Imperial eggs and just a few of many lush historical Palaces such as Catherine’s Palace and l’Hermitage. We feasted at an Emperor's castle while being dressed in historic costumes and wearing accessories of that time made us travel in time.

After 5 nights in St Petersburg (and not seeing half of it) we continued to the stately Moscow and its unique architecture consisting of many different historic buildings such as the Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theatre, Saint Basil's Cathedral with its brightly coloured domes. Not to mention seeing this city for the first time during the festive period, the whole city was immersed in the most beautiful Christmas decoration I have ever seen. It was fun to mingle with locals, buying souvenirs at the most eartern Christmas marketplace. I’m also still reminiscing about the exquisite Michelin star restaurants we’ve been to, the different sorts of caviar, the outstanding Kamchatcka Crab, Beef Stroganoff, Moscow Mules and why not, the straight Vodkas.

Our dinner with President Gorbachov’s interpreter was also one to remember, a private classical concert on a historic background with top virtuosos of the some of the best orchestras and theatres in Russia. The arrival on a horse sleigh at Catherine’s Palace, the backstage tour at Michaylovsky’s Theater…. These are just a few of the immersive experiences. In short, it’s one of the most luxurious destinations I have ever been to and I never imagined it was going to be such an beautiful discovery!

I’ll be definitely back for more, you beautiful Russia!!!