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
vacheron-constantin.com Watches The Moment of Delight: Key Trends and Standout Premieres of Watches & Wonders 2025 From April 1 to 7, Geneva once again became the epicenter of the watchmaking world, hosting Watches & Wonders — the largest horological exhibition on the planet. Its name, as always, should be taken quite literally. Inside the Palexpo pavilion, where the event unfolded, visitors found themselves surrounded by moments of By Liza Epifanova • 7 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
Events & Society The Art of amfAR Cannes: A Symphony of Style and Purpose The Mediterranean breeze carries secrets through the terraced gardens of Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, where jasmine mingles with the intoxicating perfume of purpose. On this luminous evening, witnesses observed something transcendent—the 31st amfAR Gala transforming this legendary sanctuary into a cathedral of hope, where $17 million flowed like vintage champagne By IP Staff • 2 min read
hoshinoresorts.com Experiences Whispers Between Worlds: The Divine Sanctuary of HOSHINOYA Bali "The temple bell stops but the sound keeps coming out of the flowers." — Matsuo Basho In the mystical heart of Ubud, where ancient spirits whisper through emerald canopies, HOSHINOYA Bali emerges not as mere accommodation, but as a profound meditation on harmony. Suspended above the sacred Pakerisan River By iTravel Staff • 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
hilton.com/umana-bali-resort Travel Where Sacred Meets Sky: The Intimate Rituals of Umana Bali On the edge of the world, where infinity pools meet temple whispers, a new kind of sacred luxury is being quietly reborn. The morning arrives not as light but as a whisper. Somewhere between dream and wakefulness, I become aware of the rhythmic percussion of waves against limestone far below By iTravel Staff • 5 min read
Events & Society Monaco Grand Prix Weekend’s Best-Kept Secret Is Out: SUNSET Returns for 2025 As the engines roar through Monaco’s storied streets this May, the true insiders know where the Riviera’s pulse really beats — on the sands of the Méridien Beach Plaza, where SUNSET returns for its 12th dazzling edition. Running from May 23rd to 25th, 2025, this beachfront celebration has quietly By IP Staff • 2 min read
