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Author: Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande

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Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande is the Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes. Passepartout Homes is a carefully curated collection of spacious luxury villas designed to accommodate extended families, large groups, destination weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
5 reasons Cambodia belongs on every luxury traveller’s bucket list

5 reasons Cambodia belongs on every luxury traveller’s bucket list

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 16, 2026July 8, 2026

Cambodia isn’t a destination people put on a list lightly. Most of ours end up going for one reason…

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The art of the detour: Michelin-starred dining in Europe’s most enchanting small towns

The art of the detour: Michelin-starred dining in Europe’s most enchanting small towns

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

The world’s most rarefied tables are rarely found on the most obvious streets. They are tucked into medieval alleyways,…

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The luxury of Christmas in Spain

The luxury of Christmas in Spain

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande December 15, 2019July 7, 2026

One of the great pleasures of my work is collaborating with so many people from different countries and cultures….

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5 of the best Christmas carol concerts in Britain

5 of the best Christmas carol concerts in Britain

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande November 13, 2019July 7, 2026

Few things best capture the magic of the festive season than a carol concert. Despite all the commercialism of…

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5 of the best Christmas markets in Britain

5 of the best Christmas markets in Britain

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande October 30, 2019July 7, 2026

Europe has long had a tradition of wonderful festive markets and it seems that the UK is really beginning…

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Falling in love with Lisbon: 5 reasons why you’ll be enthralled by Portugal’s cool capital this Autumn

Falling in love with Lisbon: 5 reasons why you’ll be enthralled by Portugal’s cool capital this Autumn

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande September 14, 2019July 7, 2026

From the moment you arrive in this historic, maritime city one can’t help but be captivated. Autumn in Portugal’s…

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Discover the authentic Iberia through UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Discover the authentic Iberia through UNESCO World Heritage Sites

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande August 27, 2019July 7, 2026

Spain is part of an elite club; one of the top 3 countries on the planet with the most…

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Finding your Balearic bliss

Finding your Balearic bliss

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 10, 2019July 7, 2026

The Mediterranean is Europe’s summer playground, and home to almost 200 destination islands. From the big hitters like Sicily…

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Where to wine and dine in Bordeaux

Where to wine and dine in Bordeaux

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande June 1, 2019July 7, 2026

The City of Wine is understandably one of France’s top destinations. This glorious UNESCO World Heritage city of art,…

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Caribbean castaways – a brief guide to 5 authentic islands

Caribbean castaways – a brief guide to 5 authentic islands

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande May 21, 2019July 7, 2026

Travel trends can be fickle – one moment the whole world and her dog want to marvel at steamy…

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5 of the best places to eat in Palma de Mallorca

5 of the best places to eat in Palma de Mallorca

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande April 2, 2019July 7, 2026

The largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca is a foodie, Mediterranean paradise. Beyond the obvious appeal of sun and…

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7 reasons why Italy should be your next multi-generational holiday destination

7 reasons why Italy should be your next multi-generational holiday destination

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande March 18, 2019July 7, 2026

The world of tech might well be abuzz with excitement about 5G; but for those in the travel industry,…

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5 of the best wineries in Salento, Puglia

5 of the best wineries in Salento, Puglia

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande February 25, 2019July 7, 2026

Puglia needs little introduction these days. The ‘heel’ of Italy’s ‘boot’ peninsula has emerged as a chic and popular…

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Hotels in Belgium with Michelin star restaurants

Hotels in Belgium with Michelin star restaurants

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande September 18, 2017July 7, 2026

For those with a passion for travel and gastronomy, what better formula than Michelin star restaurants combined with hotel…

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5 of the best restaurants in Canary Wharf

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande August 18, 2017July 7, 2026

Who would have thought? When I first moved to Canary Wharf in the late 1999, there was literally nothing….

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The most remarkable Spanish UNESCO Sites

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 13, 2017July 7, 2026

Spain has the third highest number of UNESCO sites of any country in the world, with only China and…

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