Guido Graf, Author at A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

Top 5 beach resorts in Italy

By Guido Graf on Mar 28, 2021 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Italy has thousands of miles of coastland along the Mediterranean. Four seas within the peninsula lap against the country’s sublime shores. Besides, the Adriatic Sea borders the east, the Tyrrhenian and Ligurian Seas are on the west coast, and the Ionian to the south. Beaches and coves boast stunning scenery, great towering cliffs, shimmering clear […]

5 of the best new luxury hotels in the Maldives

By Guido Graf on Feb 18, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions

The Maldives is a nation-state of over 1000 coral islands in the Arabian Sea lying within the Indian Ocean. These beautiful islands comprise twenty-six atolls. They all range over double rows in azure waters, sustaining marine life diversity around the coral reefs. Formerly a British protectorate, this now independent republic has become one of the […]

Will the COVID-19 test become a hotel standard?

By Guido Graf on Jan 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Health & Safety, Hotels, Travel Miscellany

We can see the light at the end of the tunnel and the opportunity to travel again soon. We have big hopes for the summer, with only a few more months to hang in there. We would all like to see normality restored – and finally have the opportunity to travel. Hotels and airlines are […]

The best Christmas traditions in luxury hotels 2020

By Guido Graf on Dec 12, 2020 in Accommodation, California, Europe, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The snow is falling in Europe, and Christmas is just around the corner. It is a Christmas that is different from how we have known it before. Nevertheless, the Christmas decorations are hung around the world, and the Christmas trees are decorated. Like every year, it will be a contemplative family celebration – just a […]

Riding the Glacier Express through Switzerland

By Guido Graf on Nov 16, 2020 in Europe, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Switzerland impresses with its nature and mountains. One of the best ways to experience Switzerland is to take the Glacier Express. This is a panorama train that crosses Switzerland from St. Moritz to Zermatt. The Glacier Express runs this 8-hour route daily from May to October. Many travelers make the trip in a day, but […]

The 5 best ski resorts in 2020

By Guido Graf on Oct 10, 2020 in Accommodation, Austria, Colorado, Europe, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

The winter is around the corner, and hoping to embrace the next ski season. Despite the pandemic, our preferred ski resorts are committed, motivated, and preparing for their guests with enthusiasm and love. We expect the skiing experience to be even more spectacular due to a reduction of resort visitors, which will give you the […]

The perfect Santorini experience

By Guido Graf on Sep 23, 2020 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

Santorini is where the alluring beauty of mother nature invites you to the realm of an iconic paradise. This Cycladic island is famously known for its unique blue and white architecture that seamlessly blends in with multi-coloured volcanic cliffs, that soar out of the turquoise sea-drowned caldera. What sets this national treasure apart from the […]

This is the travel behavior in COVID Summer 2020

By Guido Graf on Aug 20, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Health & Safety, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

The world is still in a state of emergency. Nevertheless, many people are traveling in the Summer because after the lockdown, a serious escape is required after the lengthy staying within the four walls scenery. As the world is at different stages of the pandemic, the travel options and travel experiences are also contrasting. In […]

5 luxury hotels that should not be missed on a trip through Switzerland

By Guido Graf on Jul 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Western Europe

Switzerland is one of the countries considered safe for tourists in the current pandemic. Not only for its excellent medical care but also for its stunning, dramatic landscapes and seclusion. If you are seeking tranquillity, and spectacular scenery, from historic towns and contemporary cities, wildflower meadows, to rugged mountain landscapes and Swiss traditions. You definitely […]

Hyatt third night free promotion – worldwide!

By Guido Graf on Jun 13, 2020 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Worldwide

Hyatt Hotels is one of the largest hotel chains worldwide, with almost 900 hotels. While the chain has focused on cooperate travel, meetings, and events in the past, a change has taken place in the last two years. Hyatt has set itself the goal of stepping into the luxury segment and is now focused more […]

New England’s best luxury hotels

By Guido Graf on Jun 12, 2020 in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Rhode Island, USA, Vermont

When it comes to picturesque landscapes, seaside sunsets, and rich cultural heritage, there are few places in the New World that can compare to the New England region of the United States. From Maine down to Maryland, this countryside of seaports and cities is rich in history and patriotic spirit. The birthplace of the dream […]

What is the hotel experience like now and after COVID-19?

By Guido Graf on May 29, 2020 in Accommodation, Health & Safety, Hotels, Travel Miscellany

The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially changed our lives for the past months. During the lockdown, we all drastically missed our freedom – and even more the freedom to travel. But easing around the globe is slowly beginning with the prospect of resuming, reasonable normality once again. The pandemic has affected the entire world, and every […]

Top 5 luxury escapes in France

By Guido Graf on Mar 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Resorts, Western Europe

Sometimes it can be fun to be immersed in the vibrant culture and bustle of a city. It’s easy to spend a week in places like London, Paris, Berlin, and Rome without ever running out of things to do or places to visit. But sometimes people just need to kick back and relax in a […]

5 must-see monuments and 5 luxury hotels to stay in

By Guido Graf on Feb 26, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Jordan, Middle East, Peru, Regions, South America, Western Europe

In the ancient world, the Greeks had made a list of seven places any sight-seeing tourists in the Hellenic world should make the effort to see. Since the days of the Greeks and the Romans, the only monument in this list that still stands is the Great Pyramid at Giza. Our world offers more unique […]

Top 5 luxury hotels in Vienna

By Guido Graf on Jan 06, 2020 in Accommodation, Austria, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Luxury, finery, and class. These are the three words that most describe the beautiful city of Vienna, the Crown Jewel of Europes Imperial Age. Located along the Danube in eastern Austria, Vienna has set itself apart in Europe as being a city whose very history is written in opulence. From towering cathedrals and churches to […]

Top 5 Christmas luxury holiday destinations for 2019

By Guido Graf on Dec 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Canada, Europe, France, Germany, Hotels, North America, Regions, Tennessee, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

There’s nothing quite as magical as the holiday season. The snow all around, beautiful shopping districts, friends and family coming together and celebrating love, hope, and peace. It’s almost like a scene out of a movie. And with December right around the corner, now is the time to book your ideal ‘White Christmas’ destination and […]

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