Looking for the perfect Hideaway in Italy? Vitigliano Tuscan Relais & Spa, my insights!

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Heaven on earth, hideaway Vitigliano, Tuscany !   

 

Looking for the perfect Hideaway to stay in Italy? Vitigliano Tuscan Relais & Spa, my insights !

Hey guys,

I have been many times to beautiful Tuscany, Italy, but this time I was searching for a so called "hideaway". The definition of a hideaway for me is the perfect combination of peace, romantic, privacy and luxury. I started my research on the internet and came across the homepage of Vitigliano.

The romantic former village "Vitigliano" lies on a hill overlooking the breathtaking landscape of Tuscany. It is located in the most privileged region of the Chianti, Tuscany, half way between Florence and Siena.

The history goes back to the 1085. That means the oldest building - still in existence today - is 1,000 years old.

In 2008, Vitigliano, was rediscovered as the last Verrazano gem in Chianti, by Marion Hattemer who awoke it from its slumber and elaborately and extensively renovated the property in a way that does justices to its historic significance.

I read on the homepage the wonderful interview of the owner, Marion Hattemer and I really fall in love with her attitude about her work and her understanding from life. It took her 2 years of negotiations before she could fill out the contract and 4 years of renovation work before it was completed to the state in which you see it today.

The location is stunning and so is the hideaway. Surrounded by 5 hectares including an olive grove and oak forest, the resort distributes many amenities. The cypress-lined driveway leading to the estate is like something you would find in a picture book. 

To me it is no surprise, that Vitigliano is a World Luxury Hotel Awards winner and mentioned in different high class magazines for travel and luxury worldwide. 

Vitigliano is offering 6 suites for the visitors. Which means they can provide you the perfect service experience and you feel really private while being there.

Speaking about the rooms. The rooms are all facing the wonderful nature of Tuscany. The marvel bathrooms and every detail of the suites are well picked and showing the love and the good design taste of the owner. 

We stayed at the wonderful suite called "Torre", which is a 2-room maisonette-suite. I loved the combination of the modern and the historic elements, it feels more then a second home instead of a hotel room.

You can really fell the passion and love in every detail of your stay. The service is unbelievable.
Throwout our stay we more felt like friends instead of guests.

If you are into wellness, make sure to book a wellness treatment in the wonderful wellness area. The wellness of Vitigliano received the "world luxury spa awards" for a good reason. 

We loved to stay at the outdoor pool, you can relax there and just enjoy the wonderful view towards the amazing nature of Tuscany. One of my personal highlights, between all the highlights we experienced there. 

Sitting in the wonderful whirlpool after doing some sports is just only one thing you can do while staying here. 

The food options are high quality and regional food. You can choose breakfast, lunch and / or dinner. The restaurant serves only guests.

The service and the chef are doing such a great job, I loved the dinner - because it is such a romantic setting.

I love wine and this is of course the perfect setting for it. The wine cellar is stocked with a private label wine created especially for Vitigliano by Tommaso Cavalli, a neighbor and son of the fashion designer Roberto Cavalli. You need to try this wine, it is wonderful! 

So if your planning on going to Tuscany, make sure you stop by Vitigliano for some days !

Cheers,

Melaines-Insights

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Tegernsee - Bavaria - the place to be "Fährhütte 14", my insights for you!

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Lake of Tegernsee, Bavaria, Germany,  where to go?  

Hey guys,

if you are traveling to Bavaria, Germany, a stop always worth is the beautiful lake of Tegernsee. If you are visiting Munich, it is about a 45 min drive from central Munich.

The lake itself is beautiful surrounded by mountains and is pure Bavarian lifestyle. Famous footballers as Manuel Neuer (FC Bayern Munich) are living around the lake, it is one of the most beautiful places to be in Bavaria. But not only for the rich and famous. 

One hideaway I can recommend anybody to go is the "Fährhütte14".

The Fährhütte14 is belonging to the famous Althoff Hotel Collection, which is holding a 5-star-superior hotel also on the lake. As it is just some minutes away, it is perfect to book a room there if you planning an over night stay. 

The Fährhütte14 opened up in 2014 with a new team and a fully new concept. As the name is already hiding it is a romantic cottage surrounded only by the lake and beautiful nature. The cottage itself is offering a restaurant and an exclusive beach club.

It is the perfect hideaway to treat yourself with high quality service, food, drinks and absolute peaceful romantic surrounding and views. 

As it is so romantic, of course you can also book this location for an event for yourself. Many weddings are taking place at this stunning setting.

We had our lunch at the jetty, which is quite an experience. My recommendation - if you are early enough you should ask for this unique place - as only 2 tables are available. 

The menu of the Fährhütte14 is offering high quality food as fish dishes, salads, burgers and pasta. Don't miss the fabulous wine card. 

What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and spend your time at one of most best kept secret hideaways on the lake Tegernsee "Fährhütte 14". 

Make sure you place a reservation! Please contact me for any questions for luxury travel and planning a tour to lake Tegernsee. 

Cheers,

Melaines-Insights

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South Africa - Grand Dèdale Country House, my insights!

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South Africa - Grand Dèdale Country House, my insights for you!

Grand Dédale Country House, Wellington. 

Hey guys,

today I write about our stay at the wonderful Grand Dèdale Country House in Wellington.

Nestled at the end of a tranquil valley below the historic Bainskloof Pass, Grand Dédale is set within an award winning Wine Estate, offering sweeping views of the valley as well as the Groenberg, Limietberge and Hawekwa mountains. The picturesque town of Wellington is a short drive away, Cape Town can be reached within 50 minutes.

The exclusive and elegantly restored Cape Dutch Manor House, formerly the private residence of the owners of Doolhof Wine Estate, comprises six luxurious and bespoke rooms and suites. A separate thatched cottage is enjoyed by honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy.

We stayed at the romantic cottage, which I can only recommend to you to do. You have an own cottage for yourself, as you can see in the picture it is nicely decorated and is offering all the luxury you can wish for. It has two levels and an own terrace, which makes it really private and really romantic. A must for honeymooners.  

The exclusive rooms (six) are in the main house, the rooms are all different but all elegant and great styled. Every room has a own story, so it just makes you to wish for come back again soon. We stayed one night at the room "Hawequa", which is right underneath the roof top, an amazing loft room experience. 

The Country House has amazing interior. I just fall in love with it. It combines old and modern in a really inspiring way. For me it was one of the most beautiful decorated country houses I saw during my visit.

They also offer a pool and a nice relaxing outdoor terrace, where you can sip your wine and read a book. After sightseeing and exploring it is nice to come down and relax in this wonderful hideaway for some days.

Dinner and breakfast is taking place at the amazing terrace facing the beautiful nature, vineyard and the romantic cottage. For sunset they prepare a great sun-downer pre-dinner drink on the terrace, followed by an amazing candle light dinner 4-course menu. As they only offer 6 rooms and one cottage it is really a familiar and private atmosphere, which we enjoyed really much. Also light lunch and snacks are served throwout the day.

If your into hiking and enjoying the mountains, they also help you out with a great picnic basket for your adventure. The link is as always included in the headline, if you click on it you will be forwarded to the hotel page.

For more insights about my trip to South Africa, please check below: 
Wine tour insights: http://www.melaines-insights.com/2017/03/south-africa-wine-tour-my-insights.html
Safari insights:

http://www.melaines-insights.com/2017/02/singita-luxury-safari-my-insights-for.html
Cape Town insights:
http://www.melaines-insights.com/2017/02/capetown-one-of-my-favorite-towns.html

Cheers,

Melaines-Insights

www.melaines-insights.com

Paradise on earth - Mauritius ! My insights !

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Bye Bye winter- pack your bags and off to summer paradise !!!

I found paradise @ Belle Mare, Long Beach Golf Resort & Spa - Mauritius.

Hey guys,

as in Europe the winter is officially there and if you have the luxury of having some days left of your annual leave, you should have an eye on Mauritius. 

In this time of the year the best season for Mauritius has just started. 

As Mauritius is an island the coasts are having different weather conditions (wind etc.). So speaking about the best season this insight is only from my experience I had staying at the Belle Mare, means Eastern side, of the island.

Where to stay? 

Long Beach Golf Resort & Spa / Mauritius.

This Resort has the best service we ever experience, see the picture below (one of many nice experiences we made while being a guest at this exclusive Resort). Have you ever seen something like this?

How long?

The perfect time for relax and checking out island should be around 12 - 15 days (of course if you can afford it - stay more days, month, years!! lifetime!?).

How is the style of the resort? 

Arriving at the resort (we were greeted by a gong, when coming in the lobby) you could see that this hotel is just a modern design architect jewel. The resort faces an extensive seafront along the famous Belle Mare beach.

What room to book?

The hotel has around 255 rooms (all facing the sea!!!!), the rooms are all well integrated among the nature and the beach. You don't feel this number of persons along the resort, as it is NEVER busy at the beach. 

We booked a room on the first floor, which I would also recommend to you, because its just an amazing view when your out on the balcony facing the sea.

What to do in the Resort? 

RELAX !!! Enjoy the beautiful beach and the pool area to the fullest, go snorkeling and explore the ocean.

You can check out the fitness, get your kids entertained to have some time on your own (the kids club is located away from the main areas / beach / rooms - it doesn't disturb anybody). 

If your into Golf this is your Resort, play at the most unique and wonderful 18-hole golf course! 

The shores bar (wonderful view!) where all the restaurants are around offers entertainment on the evening, which is live music or some acts. This is also so well integrated that you don't have any disturb and if your not into entertainment you can just go back to your room and enjoy a drink or two private on your balcony. 

Hows the food and the drinks?

Speaking about the restaurants. This is absolutely amazing!

They offer 5 different restaurants. At first I was a bit skeptical, because I just love food and to cook. What they offered in this resort, I have never experienced before. 

Its just a perfect offer for every taste.

When it should be very romantic, I can recommend you to book a table on the beach (YES! beach restaurant) where you can enjoy your dinner with candle light. You can also go there for lunch. It offers fresh sea food and fantastic steaks.

You can go for Japanese food if you like to, really extraordinary design and great taste.

If you more into Chinese, this is the best restaurant I ever eaten Chinese. My favorite spot for dinner and lunch!

They also offer an Italian restaurant, which serves authentic fresh Italian food, which is nice to have from time to time.  

You can also order sandwiches and snacks directly on the beach/pool area, what can I say more just check the pics - its unbelievable good. 

They have a great sorted wine card and the cocktails are also absolutely fabulous.
Just look what they offered at the welcome management cocktail night for new arrivals. 

What to do in Mauritius?

We booked a private guide, which showed us the beautiful island. You should calculate about 1 day for this trip. Its really interesting because you get many informations and see some really great spots at the island. Mauritius is also well known for diamonds, the resort also offers a high class store for shopping. 

Cheers,
Melaine

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Hotel:
http://www.longbeachmauritius.com