Sacher -Torte is a chocolate cake, or torte of Austrian origin, invented by Franz Sacher, supposedly in 1832 for Prince Metternich in Vienna. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. Ingredients: Cake: 130 g of dark couverture chocolate (min. 55% cocoa content) 1 Vanilla Pod 150 g softened butter 100g Icing sugar […]
An iconic property that I admittedly knew little about before I spent 4 remarkable nights there. I arrived by van and pulled up to multiple bellmen ready to assist. I was whisked inside and since they had anticipated my arrival, everything was prepared ahead of time, and I was given the key to my room. […]
Athens’ New Hotel feels as though you’re staying in an eclectic, eco-friendly, and ultra-luxe art gallery. Everything about this 79-room boutique hotel is playful and smart, from mismatched chairs that resemble sculptures to the restaurant, New Taste, that serves aptly-named dishes like Greek Dips Trilogy that give a nod to the culture. And with its […]
Located on a stunning horseshoe bay on the South Western shore of the island of Antigua, overlooking tranquil turquoise waters and swathed by lush rainforest, Carlisle Bay offers a haven of seclusion and relaxation. Sophisticated and contemporary in style, this modern Caribbean classic is instilled with genuine West Indian conviviality. Accommodation The 87 exquisitely-appointed suites […]
Rising majestically above the 600 acre beach front resort of Anse Chastanet, Jade Mountain Resort on St. Lucia’s south-western Caribbean coastline is a cornucopia of organic architecture celebrating St. Lucia’s stunning scenic beauty. Expect grand sweeping spaces where bedroom, living area and an extravagant private infinity pool glide into one another to form extraordinary platforms […]
Effortless Island Luxury Intimate and Inviting, Curtain blends timeless seaside elegance with toes-in-the-sand charm at Antigua’s premiere all-inclusive destination. Relaxation Awaits Tucked away on a rocky promontory on Antigua’s south side, Curtain Bluff coaxes visitors from life’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it pace into a tranquil and enchanting island paradise. Flanked on both sides by the stunning Caribbean sea, […]