During my last trip to the Riviera Maya, we were able to catch up with Stephan and Virginia, the pair behind the Creamhotel brand. Creamhotel is an independent hospitality company and lifestyle brand launched in NYC, now headquartered in Barcelona. After a day with them,...
Luxury Branded: Hello Kristin and Marcus! The Luxury Branded team has been fascinated by Amberlair since we first spotted it. This concept – “The world’s first crowdsourced, crowdfunded luxury boutique hotel” – seems quite revolutionary for the hospitality industry, what exactly is it? Kristin Lindenberg: Put simply,...
I’ve been spending plenty of time in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, which is a fast growing hotbed of new luxury and boutique hotels. With my first visit to this area almost two years ago, the hospitality scene has changed quite dramatically since, securing...
Casa de los Suenos translates to “House of Dreams” which is a pretty accurate description. And while dreams are often hard to remember, this boutique hotel is definitely one to remember. It’s located on Isla Mujeres, which translates to “Ladies Island”. It’s a long and...
After spending a few weeks in the French Riviera a few years back, it instantly became one of my favourite places in the world. While patiently waiting for my invitation back, I'm always researching the local area and companies, as well as connecting with people...
[caption id="attachment_62511" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Tulum Beach near Residencia Gorila.[/caption] Over the last few months I’ve been exploring the Riviera Maya and enjoying all the beauty it’s natural and cultural environment have to offer. One great day I was taken out by Stephan of Cream Hotel to...
While exploring the beautiful Puerto Aventuras I caught a sign for a local luxury yacht charter called Elite Group VIP. After meeting Sergio, the man behind it all, he invited us to chat on his yacht and take some photos for our blog. Unfortunately the...
Yachting is a glamorous and global industry, but it's also a pretty private one. In our line of work we're always looking to gain more insight into it and provide unique info and stories to our followers. We've had the chance to connect with Daniel...
Of course we wouldn't turn down a night or two in a luxury or boutique hotel, but we're always big advocates of boutique and luxury vacation rentals. Nothing beats the full features, conveniences and privacy or having your own lux suite, condo or villa. Just...
In 2012 I went to New York City for the first time to visit family (and go shopping). With boutique hotels and vacation rentals already a big trend (and part of my work) there was no way I was staying or paying for some boring...