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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 of the most romantic hotels in Bruges

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande June 14, 2017July 7, 2026

Bruges is out there with Venice, Paris, Florence or Prague to be elected as one of the most romantic…

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5 of the best boutique hotels in Salento, Italy

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande May 13, 2017July 13, 2017

Dont travel to Salento searching for Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental Hotels, as you wont find them. Salento is…

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5 of the best restaurants in Salento

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande April 27, 2017July 13, 2017

Best known as the Tuscany of the South, Salento is a region in Puglia steeped in history, surrounded by…

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Top 5 golf courses in the Italian Alps

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande March 31, 2017July 13, 2017

Its hard to envisage a more stunning location for golf than one found amongst the spectacular vistas of the…

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Bahamian bliss in the Berry Islands

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande November 12, 2015

The Bahamas has no shortage of busy resorts and gaudy hotels. The capital Nassau’s Atlantis Paradise Island offers perhaps…

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Tranquil skiing in Sestrière

Tranquil skiing in Sestrière

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande October 13, 2015October 13, 2015

It’s an eternal conundrum facing European skiing enthusiasts – how to enjoy the unique blend of food, culture and…

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Urban highlights of Sicily

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande September 15, 2015

Sicily is the perfect Autumn destination, frequently remaining pleasantly warm until well into November. Its attractions are innumerable, including…

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Gastronomy in Provence for fine palates

Gastronomy in Provence for fine palates

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande August 17, 2015August 18, 2015

Provence, a region which has always been rich in distinctive culinary offerings, from bouillabaisse to tapenade, has seen a…

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5 fantastic ways to experience the Okanagan Valley

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 22, 2015July 21, 2015

Think of a sunny destination and Canada may not immediately come to mind, but did you know that the…

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The natural highlights of Arcachon Bay

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

Mention of the South of France conjures up numerous images, many featuring yachts, casinos and fast cars. Whilst these…

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5 things to do in Croatia for the perfect family break

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande June 16, 2015June 24, 2015

With 1800 km of coastline and over 1000 islands, diverse landscapes, and plenty of outdoor activities to choose from,…

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Bruges: Belgium’s capital of fine dining

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande May 25, 2015September 13, 2015

The small Belgian town of Bruges is an enchanting place of medieval buildings, narrow cobblestone streets and romantic canals….

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Wild beauty and adventure in the Faroe Islands

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande May 13, 2015

The Faroe Islands found themselves making world headlines a couple of months ago, when it was the very best…

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5 fabulous things to do in Otranto

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande April 28, 2015

The peninsula of Salento is one of my favourite Italian destinations and one I keep coming back to. Located…

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5 not-to-be-missed UNESCO sites in Italy

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande March 13, 2015

UNESCO’s World Heritage status designates places of “outstanding universal value to humanity” by inscribing them on the World Heritage…

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3 perfect Spring destinations for couples

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande February 24, 2015

Valentine’s Day has once again been and gone, which may be a relief to many people. Setting aside the…

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