bulgarihotels.com/bali Experiences Between Worlds: The Ethereal Symphony of Bvlgari Resort Bali There exists a rarefied place where time surrenders to beauty - where Italian sophistication embraces Balinese spirituality in a sublime dialogue that transcends ordinary luxury. Perched 150 meters above the Indian Ocean on Bali's secluded southern coast, Bvlgari Resort Bali isn't merely accommodation; it is an By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
maison-boissiere.com Places to stay Maison Boissière: Where Haussmann Meets Haute Hospitality In a city where beauty is both currency and birthright, there exists a rare alchemy when historical reverence meets visionary design. Such is the case with Maison Boissière BARNES Residences, where two Haussmannian edifices in Paris's 16th arrondissement have been transformed into vessels of time - each room By Natalia Nova • 7 min read
kclubgroup.com Places to stay K-Club Ubud: Where Spirit, Design, and Celebration Flow as One The first sound that greets me isn’t birdsong or insects, but my own sharp intake of breath. As we round the final bend of Keliki Village, K-Club Ubud — the jungle flagship of a new Balinese-born hospitality concept — reveals itself not gradually, but in a single, theatrical gesture: a soaring By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
kempinski.com Experiences Where Indonesia's Soul Takes Center Stage: The Apurva Kempinski Bali The first time you glimpse The Apurva Kempinski Bali, something shifts in your understanding of what architecture can achieve. It isn't merely the grandeur that arrests you - though the resort's cascading terraces flowing from clifftop to shoreline are undeniably majestic. It's the profound By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
marriott.com Places to stay Eternal Elegance: Inside Paris's Aristocratic Hôtel de Berri Nestled just steps away from the bustling Champs-Élysées lies a treasure that even the most seasoned Paris travelers often overlook. Hotel de Berri isn't simply another luxury accommodation - it's an immersive journey into authentic Parisian elegance, housed within the walls of a former aristocratic residence By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
belmond.com Experiences Between Sea and Ceremony: The Belmond Rhythm of Jimbaran Puri Dawn arrives not as an intrusion but as a gentle awakening along Jimbaran Bay. The first light plays across the water in ribbons of saffron and rose, catching the curved prows of wooden jukung fishing boats returning with the night's quiet bounty. From my private terrace at Jimbaran By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
ritzcarlton.comthe/ritz-carlton-bali People Interview with the Go Kondo, GM of The Ritz-Carlton Bali: Transforming Hotels into Luxury Icons “A hotel without people is just an empty framework - true luxury comes from the seamless integration of service and space” - Go Kondo. Early morning in Bali. From the lounge of The Ritz-Carlton, a breathtaking view unfolds - lush tropical gardens stretching to the horizon, where the ocean waves By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
marriott.com Places to stay Prince de Galles, Paris: A Living Legend of Art Deco Elegance In a city defined by its timeless sophistication and artistic soul, the Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris stands as one of Paris’s great icons — a hotel that doesn't simply belong to the City of Light, but helps define it. Situated on the prestigious Avenue By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
rivieramaya.vidantaworld.com Places to stay A Symphony in the Jungle: Discovering Jungala Park Hotel and the Magic of JOYÀ "In the jungle, you don’t just find silence—you remember how to listen." — Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist Somewhere between the sun-drenched coastlines of Cancun and the soft hush of the Mayan jungle, a hidden paradise reveals itself not with fanfare, but with a whisper. Jungala Park Hotel By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
instagram.com/festivaldecannes Events & Society The 2025 Cannes Film Festival Opens with Glamour, Grandeur, and Timeless Icons Each May, the Croisette becomes a catwalk unlike any other, where the world’s most glamorous stars meet the global guardians of cinema. And on the opening night of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, elegance returned in full force—with a refined edge shaped by a newly enforced dress code By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
jamaluvilla.com Places to stay Private Horizon: Cliffside Serenity at Villa Jamalu The golden hour descends like liquid amber through the expansive glass facades of Villa Jamalu. I'm suspended between sky and sea, watching from the infinity pool as the sun melts into Jimbaran Bay's horizon. The water's edge blurs seamlessly into the deepening indigo of By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
People Interview with Alban Kibarer – The Visionary Behind Bali’s First “Festive Hotel” When Alban Kibarer first arrived in Bali nearly two decades ago, few could have imagined that this young French entrepreneur would one day redefine the island’s hospitality landscape. As the founder of K Club Ubud, he introduced a bold new concept: the “festive hotel,” where guests don’t just By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
