Now make your luxury travel plans to cross the world’s largest pedestrian bridge in Switzerland. Built by Swiss engineers, this new pedestrian bridge is named the Europaweg Skywalk. It’s the latest attraction to enjoy the magical Swiss Alps.

The impressive, new pedestrian footbridge measures almost one third of a mile long. Located near Zermatt, Switzerland the Europaweg Skywalk pedestrian bridge towers about 28 stories above a vast ravine. This pedestrian-only suspension bridge is another engineering marvel.

Extensive studies turned into an amazing bridge design. As a result, the Europaweg Skywalk pedestrian bridge utilizes guywires plus additional anti-sway technology. Therefore, the bridge does not sway as much as other bridges that are much shorter in length. Pedestrians who cross can have that extra feeling of safety. The mid-section of any suspension bridge can have movement. But for hikers who cross, there is only a slight bounce detected. The side to side sway is minimal at best.

Alpenwild is the top leader in adventure travel in the Swiss Alps of Switzerland. The travel company integrates the new Europaweg Skywalk pedestrian bridge into its travel itineraries. A few are Eiger to Matterhorn, Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route and day hikes in Zermatt.

Greg Witt is the Alpenwild founder. He was quoted, “Hikers love it – it is a real adrenaline rush. As part of the Europaweg trail near Zermatt, the bridge has been an immediate sensation for trekkers on our trips, who previously had to make a three-hour detour to avoid the danger of rockfall.”. In addition, he adds, “The hike is best done in the morning, as the rising sun crests over the mountain and lights up the bridge. You’re sure to get some great photos – but you just can’t photograph adrenaline.

Europaweg Skywalk opened in July of this year. The construction cost of the pedestrian bridge cost just over $775,000. The construction project took only 10 weeks. The bridge measures 1,621 feet long. It towers 7,218 feet above sea level, over the rocky, Zermatt ravine. About 250 hikers can safely cross the bridge at a time. Another piece of trivia for you. The new bridge takes the place of one that was destroyed in 2010. It was a victim of a rockfall.

Talk about a bridge with a view! The Europaweg Skywalk offers incredible views of Weisshorn. This mighty peak measures 14,783 feet high. In addition, it is one of the highest mountain peaks in the Swiss Alps. You can also take in the gorgeous glaciers that surround the mountain’s slopes.

The Europaweg Skywalk got its name from its location at the end of a long-distance hiking trail, named Europaweg or Europe Trail. The impressive footbridge is made form steel. It also has a grated steel foot bed. Hikers can gaze down into the gaping chasm from above. Hope you don’t have a fear of heights.

Make your travel plans to Switzerland and hike the Swiss Alps. Be sure to cross the world’s largest pedestrian bridge – Europaweg Skywalk. You love sharing luxury travel updates in our luxury blog. Where do you want to go?

Photos: Alpenwild

Traveling to Sweden can be a wonderful VIP experience. For trying something unique, consider a luxury sauna, named the Solar Egg. What is so cool is that it’s a pop-up sauna, so it can be moved from location to location.

The golden Solar Egg is a solar-powered sauna. The new Solar Egg is equipped with solar panels to provide power for lighting. It can accommodate up to eight individuals. Located in the middles of the sauna room, is a stunning heart-shape, wood burning stove. The inside temperature is warmed to between 167°F and 185°F. The structure stands five meters high and four meters wide. The exterior is made from 69 gold-plated stainless-steel panels. As a result, the panels reflect the city and natural surroundings.

A little history behind this story. The Solar Egg was designed to celebrate the beginning of a transformation to the city of Kiruna in Northern Sweden. As the country’s northernmost town, it has long history but unnerving future. The whole city must be relocate due to the ongoing ground sinking beneath it. The cause is due to many years of iron mineral mining. The move will be about two miles to the east.

Mats Bigert and Lars Bergström are a prize-winning, imaginative couple from Sweden. Together, they created the Solar Egg concept. The unique egg shape symbolizes the resurrection and new future for Kiruna. The sauna symbolizes the sun as a catalyst for creativity, care, expectation, and harmony. In addition, it’s a long-standing custom in Sweden.

The mobile sauna was initially located in Riksbyggen (Luossavaara). It then moved to the banks of a mountainside lake in Nikkaluokta in July. It will remain there until the end of September. After that, it is transported to Paris in November. The goal for the sauna is to be moved to various areas and offer varying perspectives.

Off the Map Travel is a company comprised of travel specialists. They work hard to provide encounters that enable individuals to investigate amazing marvels of the world. The travel company is offering the brilliant Solar Egg sauna experience to any Arctic itinerary, for no extra charge. Wouldn’t it be awesome to enjoy the Northern Lights, then relax in the golden Solar Egg? Now that is truly a VIP experience and what luxury travel is all about!

The Solar Egg encounter fits well inside one of the company’s Arctic itineraries. For example, Off the Map Travel offers potential travel experiences that incorporate a stay at Camp Ripan lodging and a visit to its Aurora Spa (with yet another sauna). Consideration the new “Midnight Sun by Rail” program. Travel from Norway to Sweden and enjoy the Arctic’s 24 hours of daylight. Plus, there is the Midnight Sun on Ice itinerary, which incorporates visits to Narvik, Norway as well as the Swedish Lapland.

The Solar Egg can be set up for either Thursday, Friday or Saturday, subject to accessibility. There is a minimal charge for towels, sauna snacks and transport.

The Life of Luxury can offer unique, VIP access and experiences all around the world. Let us know if you want to travel to Sweden and try the golden Solar Egg. Our concierge specialists are ready to assist your luxury travel needs. Return again and read more travel stories in our luxury blog.

Photo: Solar Egg

The luxurious Hotel Napoleon Paris is located just minutes from the bustling Champs-Elysées. This elegant hotel is also close to the iconic Eiffel Tower, as well as Parc Monceau, Grand Palais and Palais des Congres de Paris is inside the so-called “Golden Triangle” of Paris.

Stay in your choice of 51 rooms or 51 suites. The luxury hotel accommodations are glamorous and each Hotel Napoleon Paris suite on the first floor features a private terrace. Half of the luxury hotel’s rooms face Avenue de Friedland. Those on the top level offer incredible views of the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. The other half of the rooms on the backside of the hotel overlook a beautiful interior courtyard plus an atrium.

This Parisian hotel is in the 8th arrondissement and has a long history, but a beginning centered around love. A wealthy Russian entrepreneur, Alexander Pavlovich Kliaguine met a local girl back in the 1920’s. After falling in love, a lavish wedding was planned. Kliaguine actually gave her a hotel to entertain the city’s high society. Now that’s true love!

The five-star Hotel Napoleon Paris recently completed a full refurbishment of all of its guestrooms. The hotel’s design and decor are inspired by the Napoleonic period, along with classic elegance. The Paris hotel’s General Manager, Mr. Ludovic Corpechot stated that all rooms have been redecorated, plus the hotel made major investments updating its technology.

The renovation was personally overseen by the hotel’s owners and top managers to ensure everything was done top notch and no detail overlooked. They carefully chose each piece of furniture, lithograph and painting from the Napoleonic period of the 19th century. The result is truly gorgeous.

You will feel like royalty and get to experience a VIP lifestyle during your stay. The hotel offers endless luxury amenities. All of the guestrooms are air-conditioned and include a desk, TV’s, safes, mini-bars, and direct-dialed phones. The luxury bathrooms include hair dryers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

For the ultimate VIP experience, stay in one of hotel’s two presidential suites. The are on opposite sides of the front of the hotel. One is named Suite Errol Flynn and the other Suite Josephine. They both feature wrap-around balconies to take in the beauty of this magnificent city. Each suite has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There’s a king size bed in one bedroom and a double bed in the other.

To start your day right, enjoy your breakfast either in the Bivouac Café restaurant or have it served right in your room. It’s the perfect way to try delicious tasting croissants and pastries.
Centrally located, the Hotel Napoleon Paris is the perfect spot to launch your visit to Paris. The business district is nearby plus try shopping at the many luxury boutiques and fashion houses. You’ll find numerous, tourist monuments to see in person plus museums, rich in culture and brimming with the history of France.

Whether you are visiting Paris as a tourist, businessperson or enjoying a honeymoon, a stay at the elegant Hotel Napoleon Paris will leave a long lasting memory. You’ll appreciate the wide selection of on-site amenities and professional hotel staff at this superb property. Paris is nicknamed the City of Light. Explore this amazing place and stay in VIP style.

The Life of Luxury can help you plan your trip to Paris, France and even include booking a reservation at the luxury Hotel Napoleon Paris. If you want to read about the latest luxury travel news and the all the world’s top destinations, be sure to follow this popular, luxury blog.

Hotel Napoleon Paris
40, avenue de Friedland
75008 Paris
Phone : (33) 1 56 68 43 21
Fax : (33) 1 56 68 44 40
Website: www.hotelnapoleonparis.com

Photo: Hotel Napoleon Paris

Waiting for your airplane flight can be a frustrating experience. Lots of people and boredom rules. But the Munich Airport in Germany is bringing a little of the Alps to your next dining experience. Enjoy the new Alpine-themed restaurant – Sportalm.

Inside Terminal 2 at the Munich Airport, Sportalm restaurant is the latest addition for foodies to try while hanging out. The new dining establishment offers guests true, mountain-themed decor as well as Alpine specialties.

Vacation and business flight passengers have always had a variety of food choices in Terminal 2 at the Munich Airport. But none as unique as Sportalm. In sync with the alpine theme, patrons at Sportalm can be seated in a real gondola! That’s right – wow. The gondola is the real deal. It actually comes from a ski lift. Once seated inside, you can enjoy views of rocky slopes, plus snowy peaks.

In addition, the gondola provides views of the lower-level sports bar area and an upper-level sun terrace. The second level of the restaurant is scheduled to open next month, in April.

But that is not all. The Alps theme is evident everywhere you look. The restaurant has an open concept so customers don’t feel packed in. The theme includes an old barn door, large tree trunks and a stone trough similar to one found in a traditional Upper Bavarian farmhouse.

Of course watching sports is a favorite pastime while you wait for your next airline flight. As a result, sports fans are in luck here. Enjoy your fave sport on big screen TV’s, while having a great meal.

The food here at Sportalm restaurant is quite delicious. Choose tasty items from the establishment’s natural, home-style menu. There is something available for everyone. For example, try the popular kaiserschmarrn, as well as pasta dishes and salads.

The Munich Airport was opened in 1992. It’s been dubbed an “airport city.” Therefore, the modern airport i s widely recognized as one of the most efficient and attractive hubs found anywhere in the world.

When traveling through Munich, Germany be sure to stop for a meal at Sportalm restaurant. Contact The Life of Luxury to help you plan and book your next luxury travel getaway. Our luxury blog is full of wonderful travel destinations.

Photo: Munich Airport

If you ever loved the life of luxury travel and luxury hotels, El Pаlаuеt Living іѕ home to chic centre-city ѕuіtеѕ wіth hіgh roofs, stained glаѕѕ windows, brilliant whіtе furnіturе аnd саrvеd mоldіngѕ. Stay in VIP style while visiting Barcelona, Spain!

In an аrt nouveau building thаt dates bасk tо 1906, еасh aesthetically dеѕіgnеd ѕuіtе at El Pаlаuеt Living lіkеwіѕе comes with a реrѕоnаl assistant. Each person has іntіmаtе іnfоrmаtіоn оf еvеrу one оf Bаrсеlоnа’ѕ bаrrіоѕ.

MОЅT LОVЕD RООMЅ:
Thе bеѕt (аnd mоѕt соѕtlу) оf the Tіbіdаbо ѕuіtеѕ whісh оvеrlооk the mountains іѕ Principal Tіbіdаbо, which hаѕ a wоndеrful ѕеmі-сіrсlе ѕеаtіng area, a stained glаѕѕ wіndоw іn hаlf of thе duаl lounge аnd a ѕmаll bаlсоnу. El Pаlаuеt Living suites fееlѕ light аnd brееzу, and furthermore glоаtѕ some lоvеlу frеѕсоеѕ. Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа flаtѕ оvеrlооk thе frоnt of thе buіldіng; lіkе Principal Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа bеѕt іn vіеw оf its lаrgе tеrrасе. (Bоth Principal Pаѕѕеіg de Tibidabo аnd Prіnсіраl Passeig dе Gràсіа wеrе оnсе thе buіldіng’ѕ fundamental living quarters, thuѕ the nаmеѕ and their lаѕhіngѕ оf ѕрасе.)

RECOMMENDED ROOMS:
Chіеf Tіbіdаbо аnd Prіnсіраl Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа have thе most space. Hоwеvеr іn the еvеnt that hаvіng a terrace stresses уоu, opt fоr the formal.

PET‐FRIENDLY:
Small dogs саn come tоо fоr frее, but you’ll have tо саrrу all thаt thеу nееd wіth уоu – nоthіng іѕ provided. Rеmеmbеr thаt the El Pаlаuеt Living apartments аrе аll whіtе аnd rаthеr fаnсу; mеѕѕу dоgѕ mау mеаn hеаdасhеѕ.

KIDS:
Exсерtіоnаllу wеlсоmе. Bunkѕ саn bе аddеd to rooms fоr free; thе сhеf са whір up a сhіldrеn’ѕ mеnu. Bаbуѕіttіng wіth a local bаbуѕіttеr саn bе masterminded (€42.35 60 mіnutеѕ) wіth a dауѕ’ nоtісе.

ACTIVITIES:
Take уоur little ones to thе zoo аt Parc Ciutadella, or tо thе аԛuаrіum (Eurоре’ѕ bіggеѕt) on Mоll d’Eѕраnуа. Mеаndеr аrоund Poble Eѕраnуоl wаtсhіng the сrаft wоrkѕhорѕ аnd glаѕѕ-blоwіng. On thе оff сhаnсеѕ thаt thеу’rе nоt scared оf hеіghtѕ, hаvе a ride оn thе Port саblе саr from Bаrсеlоnеtа ѕhоrеlіnе over tо Mоntjuіс.

BABYSITTING:
A lосаl bаbуѕіttеr can be bооkеd fоr 60 mіnutеѕ (gіvе two days nоtісе).

NО СОMРЕLLІNG RЕАЅОN TО РАСK:
Bunkѕ, саrrіаgеѕ, ѕtеrіlіzеrѕ, сhаngіng mаtѕ аnd tоіlеtrіеѕ for lіttlе Smіthѕ can аll bе рrоvіdеd, but уоu dо need tо book ahead оf time.

MЕАLЅ:
Aѕk for a рrіvаtе gourmet chef аnd рісk уоur оwn mеnu, оr gеt organic grосеrіеѕ and trеаtѕ fоr thе lіttlе Smіthѕ delivered to your flаt.

HOTEL EATERY:
Speak and уе ѕhаll find: оn thе оff сhаnсеѕ that уоu need a рrіvаtе сhеf, a соmрlеtеlу lоаdеd ѕtосkеd fridge, a dеlіvеrу оf organic trеаtѕ or a PA-аrrаngеd brеаkfаѕt every mоrnіng ѕіmрlу lеt the рrореrtу know. Yоu won’t miss hаvіng a formal еаtеrу.

HОTЕL BAR:
Nо bаr, hоwеvеr thеrе’ѕ a curated ассumulаtіоn оf Spanish wіnеѕ, саvа аnd champagne іn suites, and with Bаrсеlоnа on уоur dооrѕtер, уоu wоn’t gо thirsty.

LОСАL BARS:
Engаgе уоur wау іntо Mutis, a саndlеlіt, velvet-clad ѕреаkеаѕу іn a private apartment building bу Bar Mut, аmоngѕt Dіаgоnаl and Pau Clаrіѕ аvеnuеѕ. Bооkіngѕ are fundamental so rеԛuеѕt thаt the аttеndаnt оrgаnіzе it(+34 934 158 515).Bаr Mut іtѕеlf merits trуіng – people еаt lаtе hеrе and іt’ѕ on the соѕtlу ѕіdе, but thе fish-centered tараѕ аrе dеlісіоuѕ. Attеmрt thе ѕсаllорѕ or thе саrрасіо huevos frіtоѕ. Fаіntlу-lіt, аtmоѕрhеrіс Andu оn Correu Vell іѕ a rеаl local’s hаunt and wеll оff thе tоrіѕt trail. In саѕе уоu’rе anxious tо trу a соuрlе of reasonable ѕhоtѕ of thе lосаl Vеrmоuth, Quimet y Quіmеt (+34 934 423 142) on Pоеtа Cabanyes іѕ thе рlасе tо gо.

LOCAL CAFÉS:
The ѕmаll, сhаrmіng Crерѕ a Bаrсеlоnа саféѕ (+34 933 015 401) serves – оbvіоuѕlу – crepes аnd gаllеttеѕ іn ѕwееt аnd арреtіzіng соmbоѕ, wіth a range оf teas аnd infusions. Pау ѕресіаl аttеntіоn tо thе hеаvеnlу Cаеlum іn thе hеаrt of the Gоthіс Quаrtеr. Stуlіѕh саfе аnd ѕhор соmbіnеd, іt’ѕ the іdеаl рlасе tо ѕtосk uр on уummу Spanish gооdіеѕ (mаrzіраn, nоugаt, brоwnіеѕ… )

ROOM SERVICE:
Rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf whether уоu need a drіnk, ѕnасk оr full-blown thrее course mеаl, El Pаlаuеt Living has a 24-hour rооm ѕеrvісе ассеѕѕіblе from thе аttеndаnt. Mediterranean аnd Japanese menus rоund оff the trаdіtіоnаl аnd mоrе fаѕсіnаtіng аltеrnаtіvеѕ.

WET & WILD:
There is no swimming pool at El Pаlаuеt Living, but make sure to make uѕе оf the wаtеrbеdѕ, ѕаunа and bасk rub rооm оn thе tеrrасе.

PАСKІNG TIPS:
Trу not tо ѕtrеѕѕ yourself in thе event thаt уоu forget аnуthіng. There is need to worry. Yоur аttеndаnt will replace аnу thіngѕ thаt are AWOL аmіd уоur ѕtау.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
El Pаlаuеt Living араrtmеnt соmеѕ furnished wіth a реrѕоnаl аѕѕіѕtаnt, who wіll joyfully sort оut аnу аddіtіоnаl еxtrаѕ amid уоur ѕtау. Rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf whеthеr уоu сrаvе fоr a bасk rub, аn hаіr ѕtуlе, a mаkе-uр соnѕultаtіоn, a ѕіttеr or ѕіmрlу ѕоmе rесоmmеndаtіоnѕ, let уоur PA take сhаrgе.

El Pаlаuеt Living is simply a luxury hotel you need to stay at. Enjoy all that Barcelona, Spain has to offer. Return again soon and read our luxury blog for more luxury travel destinations and accommodations.

Photo: El Pаlаuеt Living

Located in Barcelona, Spain is the El Palauet Living. This immaculately designed luxury all-suite boutique hotel on Passeig de Gracia, makes this luxury hotel uniquely positioned to offer the lucky visitor a singular holiday experience. Guests can enjoy animated celebrations just steps outside the hotel’s front door. When the temps drop during winter, take advantage of the Finnish sauna to warm your chilled bones.

El Palauet Living is centrally located in the Gracia area, whose bohemian, cultural impetus is evident around every corner. The holidays are a spirited time in Barcelona, with schools closed and families spending much of the nearly two-week celebration together.

The streets of Barcelona are lined and decorated with colorful light displays. In lieu of Santa Claus, the Tres Reis Mags, the biblical Three Kings, or Magi, bring gifts for children aboard a tall-masted ship which arrives each January 5th at 5 in the evening to the Fuste Pier on Barcelona’s famous waterfront.

The all-suite, El Palauet Living hotel features six large 1600 square foot apartment suites. Each luxury and spacious suite offers the comfort, feeling, and familiarity of home. In addition, guests receive a highly personalized guest service program plus on-call personal assistants.

El Palauet Living is currently celebrating a milestone 5-year anniversary. The holidays are a spirited time in Barcelona and it’s a wonderful time to visit Spain and spend time touring the magnificent city of Barcelona. El Palauet is located in the Gracia area> Therefore, there’s a strong bohemian influence. Enjoy strong cultural at every street corner.

Barcelona is primarily a Catholic town. In fact, Christmas begins on December 24th and will continue until January 6th, which is called the Epiphany. This tradition utilizes the entire “12 Days of Christmas.”

The Catalan evenings come alive with a variety of artistic, lighting installations. The holiday lights line the streets to create a simply magical atmosphere. The annual Christmas parade (cabalgata) starts when the Three Kings get off their wooden ship. The Barcelona parade follows the major streets of the city. Once it arrives at the spacious Plaza de Catalunya, the Kings ride behind an array of floats and colorful Christmas adornments. A genuine VIP experience!

In addition to the beginning of a new Year, New Years also brings a tradition. At midnight with celebrations rockling all around Barcelona, partiers place 12 grapes into their mouth. Each grape represents each stroke of the clock.

Make your plans now to stay at the El Palauet Living luxury hotel in Barcelona. Take in the rich culture and enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration.

Our travel concierge specialists can help you plan and book your Barcelona stay at the El Palauet Living hotel. We enjoy sharing unique travel ideas in our luxury blog.

Photo: El Palauet Living

Many people instantly respond to the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. They are very popular during the holiday season and visitors travel from all around the world to enjoy them. Many are not aware that Italy also hosts their own. We would like to share five Italian Christmas Markets to consider.

If you are looking for an extraordinary VIP experience and travel to Italy for Christmas, then you need to make your plans now! There are still great travel deals available on short notice.

Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy is a boutique travel tour company that has a long history of of find off-the-beaten path opportunities. They have in depth knowledge of Italy and have offered to provide details on five Italian Christmas Markets.

These five Italian Christmas Markets provide tourist that chance to experience the rich culture of Italy. Enjoy great tasting food and drinks, plus a variety of products and souvenirs to purchase. Please take a look:

SANT’AGATA FELTRIA, EMILIA ROMAGNA (Now until December 20, 2016)
This medieval town is also known as Il Paese del Natale (the Christmas village). Its historic center becomes an enchanted place with the traditional sounds of bagpipes and handcrafted nativity on display all along the narrow alleys as well as in the Fregoso Fortress which dates back to 1000 AD. The market square hosts Santa’s home (reindeer included) and lots of fun activities for children organized by the elves!

CANDELARA, PESARO (Now until December 14, 2016)
Candele a Candelara, the Candelara candle light festival, is the first Italian Christmas market dedicated to candles. Apropos, since the name of this medieval town is derived from the Latin word for candle. During the celebration all electric lights go dark at fifteen minute intervals and the town glows only with candle light. Visitors can also wander through the town’s traditional Christmas market.

BOLZANO, SOUTH TYROL (Now until January 6, 2017)
Certainly the most renowned town in Italy known for hosting the country’s largest Christmas market or mercatini di Natale. For more than a month, the magnificently festooned Piazza Walther is filled with decorated stands, as well as the fragrance of cinnamon and mulled wine – making visitors feel as if they are in a fairytale.

AOSTA, AOSTA VALLEY (Now until January 6, 2017)
The Marché Vert Noël (Green Christmas Market) turns Aosta‘s Piazza Caveri into an alpine Christmas wonderland with twinkling lights, glimmering decorations, and adorned Christmas trees. Shoppers can browse handmade items including candles, holiday decorations, soaps, ceramics, wooden handicrafts and antique furniture, as well as clothing and accessories made from local wool, felt, hemp and lace.

MANAROLA, CINQUE TERRE (Now until February 1, 2017)
This lovely seaside town of the Cinque Terre hosts one of the most beautiful and original nativity scenes in the world – The Presepe di Manarola – with over 15,000 solar-powered light bulbs and 300 characters made from recycled or unused materials. Visitors can walk through a candy cane village, and take cooking classes preparing traditional Christmas dishes.

Discover Your Italy is owed by an Italian husband and wife team – Matteo Della Grazia and Daniela Mencarelli. Together they bring an enormous amount of travel knowledge and experience. Since 2007, they have become respected as experts in Italy travel. In addition to discovering the main attractions of Italy, get to know the cultural heart of this iconic country.

The Life of Luxury is available to help plan and book your luxury travel vacation. From visiting Italian Christmas Markets to gazing at the pyramids of Egypt to a romantic Mediterranean cruise, let us help. Stop by again to read our luxury blog for the latest luxury travel news and hot destinations. Our travel concierge team is available to assist.

For those spending Thanksgiving in Venice, Italy should not pass up an amazing opportunity to have your Thanksgiving dinner at the the luxury BAUERs Il Palazzo hotel.

This ultra-luxury hotel in romantic Venice, Italy is offering a fabulous American-style Thanksgiving dinner, created by Chef Hiraki Masakazu, the celebrated chef at the hotel’s De Pisis Restaurant.

The Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Thursday, November 24th and will offer patrons an incredible dinner menu that celebrates American Thanksgiving cuisine with an international flavor.

Visitors from all around Venice, Italy plus the world are invited to enjoy this delicious Thanksgiving feast. Make it a special holiday time with friends and family.

The luxury BAUERs Il Palazzo hotel is the ideal place to stay while in Venice. It’s an intimate boutique hotel, centrally located Venice. It offers a truly authentic, Venetian-style experience and overlooks the world famous Grand Canal.

Chef Masakazu initially started his career in Italy 12 years ago, when he left Tokyo to immerse himself in the history and culinary traditions of Italy. He is now the Executive Chef of De Pisis Restaurant, which serves the ultimate in fine dining.

The Thanksgiving will consist of baked ham glazed with apricots and mustard and, plus roast turkey stuffed with dried fruits. Who doesn’t love dessert. This fine meal will appropriately end with an American favorite – apple crumble.

Complete Thanksgiving Dinner Menu:
– Baked ham glazed with apricots and mustard
– Chestnuts soup flavored with Brandy
– Roast turkey stuffed with dried fruits, pepper corn, roast sweet potatoes and blueberry sauce
– Pecan cake with ginger ice cream
– Petits fours

Price is Euro 90.00 and VAT included. Please note that beverages are excluded.

The Il Palazzo hotel is nearby St. Mark’s Square and close to Venice’s finest shops, museums and various sightseeing spots.

This Venice landmark hotel is much more than a basic hotel. The BAUERs Il PalazzoIt’s both elegant and luxurious and features a stunning Gothic facade.

If you would like to enjoy this amazing Thanksgiving dinner at the BAUERs Il Palazzo in Venice, Italy, then please contact The Life of Luxury. We can handle all of your travel arrangements.

El Palauet Living (or “Little Palace” in Catalan) is a boutique design hotel home to only six stunning 2-bedroom suites. The is actually inside a landmark building in the heart of Gracia, a charming village-like neighborhood in the progressive city of Barcelona. Built with the utmost attention to detail in design and service, this unique property has quickly become the hotel of choice. As a result, it’s perfect for luxury travelers seeking a true home away from home in bustling city of Barcelona.

El Palauet Living hotel is now celebrating its 5-year anniversary. You can find this luxury hotel on the Passeig de Gracia. It’s a wide, tree-lined avenue flanked by architectural treasures, including the El Palauet building itself. In addition, the hotel was designed by renowned architect Pere Falqués, who also designed the ornate benches and streetlights that line the boulevard outside.

Opened in 2011, the luxury hotel is situated among the Passeig’s numerous Modernisme (the Catalan version of Art Nouveau) architected buildings, small cafes, bars, and independent clothing boutiques of the bohemian neighborhood. As a result, the hotel’s charming surroundings only add to the homelike feel of any stay at El Palauet. The actual building the El Palauet Living is inside of has beginnings dating back to 1906. Renowned Spanish architect Pere Falqués both designed and built the building.

Discerning travelers are always searching for a unique property to stay during their vacation or holiday. As a result, some like older architecture and a rich history. Others like the vibe from a modern, contemporary hotel. Barcelona, Spain is a marvelous city, rich in history and Spanish culture.

Barcelona is situated on the scenic, Mediterranean coast of Catalonia. The thriving city has a population of about 1.5 million people. Therefore, Barcelona is a top destination in Europe for travelers. Enjoy wonderful food and sports lovers cheer on their favorite football (soccer) teams. Culture abounds with fabulous museums and historic buildings.

For travelers who want to experience the best Barcelona has to offer, be sure to see La Sagrada Familia church, Las Ramblas street, Picasso Museum Barcelona, Magic Fountain show, Barrio Gotico area, Montjuic hill, Poble Espanyol Spanish village, Tibidabo hill, Modernist Park Guell by Gaudi and FC Barcelona museum & Camp Nou stadium, to name a few. It’s a fabulous city and must be visited at each once in a person’s lifetime.

Guests staying at this all-suite hotel will enjoy six large 1,600 square foot apartment suites. The offer outdoor space, along with personalized guest services, as well as on-call personal assistants. Be treated to luxury amenities during your stay.

Each suite at the El Palauet Living hotel has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Therefore, each can accommodate up to four guests. You will be pleased to discover the suites provide plenty of closet and shelving space. In addition, there is iPad-controlled mood lighting, plus temperature, and sound systems. The result is guests are thoroughly pleased with the their luxury accommodations.

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Almost everybody loves chocolate. As a result, when going on a vacation or business trip, chocolate connoisseurs search out the best chocolate. It makes a perfect gift or to be consumed when you return home. A visit to the Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany is a must.

The Chocolate Museum (Schokoladen Museum) was first opened in 1993. It is a popular place to visit in Köln or Cologn, Germany. The museum sits on the banks of the iconic Rhine River, near the stunning Cologne Cathedral. The museum looks like a might, metal and glass ship. Inside is a treasure to many – lots of delicious chocolate!

The Chocolate Museum in Cologne consists of nine different exhibition areas. It covers about 4,000 square meters in size. Visitors will gain an appreciation of chocolate production as well as learn the long history of cocoa. From the days of the Olmecs, Mayas and Aztecs to modern times, it’s a wonderful journey.

Be sure to check out the tropicarium. It’s a large glass house where you can view live cacao trees. This visual helps many people better understand where the cocoa bean and where chocolate starts from. See various chocolate molds and machines that can make chocolate bars.

There are numerous, guided tours available for adults, children, school classes, as well as persons with disabilities. For example, there are 5 different adult tours to choose from:
– From the Cocoa to the Chocolate
– 100% Chocolate – guided tour with tasting
– Brown Gold – a sweet temptation
– Temptation to Pleasure
– Cocoa – Global good, stored locally! Sustainable cultivation and fair trade

Back in In 2006, the popular Lindt chocolate company became a partner at the Chocolate Museum. When you walk around, you’ll notice the majority of chocolates on display and sold is from Lindt.

First of all, the top attraction for almost everybody who visits, is the chocolate fountain. The chocolate fountain is 3 meters high and a stunning, visual sight. The fountain can hold up to 200 kilos of beautiful, liquid chocolate. It’s warm and looks mouth watering. Museum employees actually dip waffle cookie (wafer) into the fountain to hand out to many anxious people. Therefore as you can imagine, it puts a smile on many faces.

The Chocolate Museum in Cologne is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 – 18:00 hours plus Saturday, Sunday and German bank holidays from 11:00 – 19:00 hours.

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Located in the middle of Paris’ active business district, the luxury Meliá Paris La Défense hotel adds elegance to the busy business district of Paris, France. Owned by Meliá Hotels International, Meliá Paris La Défense has become the biggest, four-star hotel that has opened in Paris in ten years.

Paris is known for its incredible landmarks. From this new luxury hotel, enjoy amazing views from your room – including the famous Eiffel Tower. There are 369 guest rooms in total. Included in this number are 29 luxury suites. The hotel is 19 stories high, with guest rooms on the first 18 floors Offering luxury accommodations to both business and leisure travel, the hotel is a perfect choice to enjoy the best Paris has to offer.

For a fine dining experience, be sure to book a reservation at Le Miroir restaurant. Gazing out of the restaurant’s windows, take in views of the Greek artist Takis’ “Bright Trees” exhibit, plus Esplanade water mirror fountain. As you scan the meal menu, you’ll notice enticing entree choices consisting of a delicate fusion of Spanish tradition and international cuisines.

The other restuarant at Meliá Paris La Défense is named The Place lobby bar & lounge. This eating establishment can be found on hotel’s ground floor. Compared to Le Miroir, this restaurant is rather casual. To take advantage of the outdoor terrace, dine with friends, family or business associates in a relaxing environment.

The architectural design of this Parisian hotel takes the shape of the sail of a boat. The clever design was created by Vasconi Architects, in collaboration with Jean-Phillipe Nuel, who is a respected French interior designer.

Due to its central location in Paris’ business district, the hotel makes the perfect place to hold important business meetings or off-site meetings. The event space at the hotel covers greater than 2,775 square feet. In total, there are 8 conference rooms. Between the entire space, the hotel can accommodate up to 400 people at a time. The area is equipped with WiFi, in addition to high-end audio-visual equipment.

After a busy day sightseeing or wrapping up that important meeting, be sure to head up to the 19th floor. You will find the Skyline Paris Lounge & Bar. This fun establishment offers tremendous Paris views. Enjoy a night of the best DJs as well as live music. Kick back and socialize with great tasting cocktails and delicious appetizers.

The luxury hotel has an endless list of luxury amenities to make your stay memorable. The hotel staff is attentive and very professional. THE LEVEL is the hotel’s signature service. Enjoy express check-in, a private lounge, a full breakfast buffet each morning, tea in the afternoon plus cocktails after dinner.

When it’s time to retire to your guest room for the night, you’re in luck. The rooms are both spacious and modern, plus very well maintained. Each room features an en-suite bathroom that comes with a rain shower. The beds are oh so comfortable and fitted with superior-quality linens. A perfect recipe for a great night’s sleep. If you want to a little TV and catch a movie or show, each room has its own flat-screen satellite television.

There is so much to see and do in Paris. Be sure to get out and enjoy this magical city, widely known as “The City of Light”. Be sure to visit the iconic Eiffel Tower River, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre museum, Jardin du Luxembourg, Sacré-Coeur basilica, Montmartre, Place de la Concorde, Versailles Palace, Moulin Rouge, Musée d’Orsay, Panthéon, Palais Royal and so much more! Be sure to plan enough time because Paris has so much to offer visitors to this wonderful European city and capital of France.

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