Pure Lifestyle on top of the mountains - Austria / Kristallhütte

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Skiing and Lifestyle traveling on top of the mountains - my insights for you: 

Hey guys,

today I want to introduce to you the magnificent beautiful located "Kristallhütte" in Austria / Zillertal. 

For getting even a better impression I will provide you now with the link, as a video can say more then thousands pictures: https://vimeo.com/125841117

So YES, I love snow and being in the mountains. But unfortunately I missed learning how to ski or snowboard.

So how can you manage to get someone like this up to a skiing paradise and hideaway on top of the mountains in Austria (literally ON TOP)? Underneath you see the morning view from our suite.

For myself (thanks to the lovely host) they picked me up at the mid station and transferred me with a jet ski to the Kristallhütte.

For all the ski lovers out there - the normal way would be to get rid of your package in the middle station (they transfer it for you and take care) and then ski all day and come with the last lift to the Kristallhütte back.

Around 4.00 the daily skiing visitors are leaving to get the last ride down. This is when your private Kristallhütte experience is about to start.

The service is unbelievable, when your back from skiing or wellnessing (they offer a great Spa with one of a kind view towards facing the mountains - NOTHING ELSE!) you can go for an aperitivo in the freshly cleaned out Kristallhütte. While taking a sip of your aperitif, they offer you some snacks which you can enjoy while warming yourself up on a huge fire place.

As the Kristallhütte is only offering 4 alpine lodge suites and 8 superior rooms, you can imagine how private you feel when no one else is there only the crew members, you and the mountain spirit.

We stayed in an alpine lodge suite, which is only with one word writable : pure lifestyle luxury.
When staying at the suite you can leave your skiing equipment in your own glass locker (outside the suite) and for your shoes, they have a own room for it - to make sure it gets warm again.

The suite itself is facing the pure mountains, 2-level suite, 55 qm. All is in wood and a really clean minimalistic design with huge glass fronts. I guess they wanted to make sure that when you entered the bath tube (of course in front of the glass and facing the mountains) that you really feel your the only one person on top of everything. As a welcome they also offer you a bottle of bubbly, which you can sip with your own (how much luxury you can get!) little private fire - of course close to the bath tube so the romantic is own.

Speaking about romantic the 2-level has also a balcony (as the first level has) which is again facing the great view of the snowy mountains. On the 2-level you have a wonderful big bed where you can take a rest.

Of course you also have your own infrarot cabine in your suite, so you can relax from all the sport really privately.  The Nespresso machine is not missing and you have of course free w-lan. Not to forget to mention they have an integrated music system which serves the music threw all the levels of your suite and also an music alarm system to wake you nicely up - to make sure you don't miss to be the first skiing person that goes down the mountain - while the others still have to wait and stand in line for going up :-)

At night the Kristallhütte is offering (included in the over night price) a wonderful 5-course-Gourmet dinner experience, they have also a great wine card which just don't leave any wishes open.

The breakfast on the next day, sets the same luxury standards as the dinner. Just everything you need (or you don't need) is there.

The guest can also reserve outside some tables or what I would recommend to you: warm water beds, where you can hang out after skiing for lunch or just like me for sun bathing and people watching. Around lunch time many visitors are coming and it gets crowded, which doesn't stop the fun - a DJ act is always there - so you have a huge entertainment while being on top of the mountains.

The only sad thing about it, it is so nice that many people want to book this experience. So make sure you hurry up and book the trip to your winter hideaway !

Cheers,
Melaine
www.melaines-insights.com

Links:
www.kristallhütte.at

Augsburg, christmas time, where to stay and where to go? My insights for you!

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Augsburg - a MUST SEE in Bavaria ! 

Augsburg, christmas time, where to stay and where to go - my insights for you! 

Hey guys,

A town which I would really recommend people coming to Bavaria is Augsburg.
Augsburg is around 80 km distance from Munich, about 1 hour you should calculate for driving. 

I come there many times a year, the photos were taken around Christmas time, you might notice on the decoration. Augsburg is also beautiful in the summer, but for the christmas market in the winter they are really well known all over Germany. 

What I love about Augsburg it has a wonderful historic old town, you can explore everything by feet. They offer many different shops and many nice restaurants within the city center. 

Where to stay?

Augsburg, Steigenberger Hotel Drei Mohren. 

Casanova, Mozart, Napoleon, King Ludwig (many more names I could drop in... just mentioned a few) and me prefer staying at the wonderful Steigenberger Hotel Drei Mohren. 
Yes you heard right, they were all guests as the stunning history from this hotel is going back over 500 years, it is one of the most traditional hotels in Germany.
The hotel is central located at the Maximilianstreet, that means its so central you can explore Augsburg just by feet.

How is the style of the hotel?

I like modern, stylish Hotels. I think this hotel melts the huge history of it and the modern design perfectly from the rooms to the restaurants everything is really cosmopolitan the bar 3M made me feel being back in big apple (but being in a smaller apple called "Augsburg"). 
If your into art you will love this hotel, speaking about historical art they offer a huge art collection well integrated in the hotel and rooms - one exhibit in our suite was dating an artist from 1640-1719. Normally you would find something like this only with "don't touch" in a museum. 

What about the rooms?

They offer 131 air-conditioned rooms. All in modern elegant style. We stayed (as we had something to celebrate) at the Paganini suite (pure luxury, two bath rooms, 83qm!!). I loved the space and the modern interior. From every window in this suite you can have a look at Augsburg, which is great. Your literally in the city, while being in your room. 

Speaking about modern, what I really loved that they offer you an iPad which you can use for information or even making reservations at the restaurants in the hotel. 

Again I totally fall in love with the interior: 

Everything a girl needs, Hermes cosmetics and marvel bath room :-)

Restaurants and Bars?

If your tired from all the walking and sight seeing you can have a cocktail (or two) at the bar 3M, where you can rest your feet while spotting throwout the big glass windows the business of the street of Augsburg. Last time I spotted the Eintracht Frankfurt football team checking in the hotel by the way. 

They offer also two different restaurants, last time I tried the "Maximilians" and it was just delicious, they have a huge range of wines which you should check out while being there. The service is really friendly and they also put some recommendations on you, if you like to have some assistance. What I really liked about Maximilians is that they are having front cooking, that means you see how they prepare your meal. 

The other restaurant is called "Sartory" based on french cuisine, its a own gourmet restaurant with exclusive 24 seats, for all the love birds around they offer there a menue and candle light dinner.

I totally fall in the love with the interior of the hotel: 

What to see and what to do in Augsburg? 

If you are coming around Christmas time, make sure you go for a long walk threw the famous Christmas market. It is just amazing. I would recommend you to come underneath the week as the weekend is always busy. Or come right in the morning when the market is just starting.

You can also go shopping, Augsburg has a lot of great unique shops waiting for you to explore. 

A thing you really shouldn't miss is the food market in Augsburg, you can go there for people watching, buying fresh food or go for lunch or a glass of bubbly or something to eat. They offer also some really nice small restaurants there. I think this is my absolute favorite spot in Augsburg, I could spend ages there!!!!

Cheers,
Melaine
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#www.melaines-insights.com 

Hotel:
https://www.steigenberger.com/hotels/alle-hotels/deutschland/augsburg/steigenberger-drei-mohren

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

#Melaines Insights
#www.melaines-insights.com
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Hotel:
http://www.longbeachmauritius.com