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Smart & Sustainable Astypalaia - The Best Destination for Eco-friendly Holidays in Greece
Anyone who lives in a noisy, congested big city knows that feeling for sure: On holiday, what we look for most is relaxation in untouched nature. We hike through green-covered mountains and valleys, observe native plant and animal species that we... Read Post
21 February 2022A dream hotel on an Italian hill
What makes a hotel a true Secret Place? A location in an unspoilt setting? A family atmosphere? A unique interior and decoration? Definitely. But last but not least, a special background story. One of our favourite hotels in Italy is the Bed &... Read Post
05 December 2021Our newest collaboration - discover Venice with us!
We are proud to announce our most recent collaboration with the German Golf Magazine Golf 'n' Style ! We had the pleasure to organize a short trip to the beautiful Italian city Venice for the team of Golf 'n' Style which they combined with a tr... Read Post
01 July 2021Roundtrip North Portugal and Douro Vineyards
Porto You should definitely spend two days in Porto at the beginning or at the end of the round trip through Northern Portugal. This beautiful city, previously forgotten by visitors, has become one of the most popular travel destinations in Portu... Read Post
05 March 2021The Future is Green
Green, greener, green hotels. Lately a special type of hotels has appeared in searches more and more often, but a lot of people don’t really know what this eco-friendly holiday option is all about. What is special about a green hotel, what i... Read Post
21 February 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Boipeba and Moreré
This is the fourth of a series of 4 posts about the little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. The other three are Trancoso, the only one that is a bit more known, at least in Brazil, Caraí... Read Post
10 September 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Algodões and the Peninsula of Maraú
This is the third of a series of 4 posts about the little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. The other three are Trancoso, the only one that is a bit more known (at least in Brazil), Caraí... Read Post
13 August 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Caraíva
This is the second of a series of 4 posts about the little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. Caraíva is one of our favourites. The other three are Trancoso, the only one that is a bit mor... Read Post
28 July 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Trancoso
This is the first of a series of 4 posts about 4 little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. Trancoso is the only one that is a bit more known, at least in Brazil. The other three (Caraíva... Read Post
16 July 2021Azores – Secretplaces Guide
Up until a few years ago, you would be forgiven for not knowing much or anything at all about the Azores, a Paradisaical archipelago situated 800 miles from mainland Europe. Fast forward and these luscious green islands in the middle of t... Read Post
14 January 2021Viennas old-fashioned and yet beautiful charm
We adore Austria, and especially its capital. Vienna is a nonconformist aristocrat. It cherishes its glorious historical patrimony without repressing its constant desire for new horizons.This beautiful city is perfect for a visit any t... Read Post
19 May 2021Discovering Iceland with real horse power
“There is no more sagacious animal than the Icelandic horse. He is stopped by neither snow, nor storm, nor impassable roads, nor rocks, glaciers, or anything. He is courageous, sober, and surefooted. He never makes a false step,... Read Post
11 March 2021Comporta – a chic and stylish natural paradise
Do you think mass tourism has conquered even the last remaining paradises of Europe? Not really. Those landscapes that make us look in awe at what nature can accomplish still exist. The area between the Sado estuary and the port city of Sines... Read Post
06 February 2021Andalusia – as fascinating as ever – a round trip
It is a funny feeling when driving along the southern coast of Andalusia near Salobreña. In front of us the bright sunlight is reflected in myriads of small diamonds from the Mediterranean Sea. In the background the majestic snow covered mo... Read Post
22 March 2021Sanlúcar de Barrameda – Manzanilla, Langostinos and Marismas
I admit that I discovered Sanlúcar de Barrameda by coincidence many years ago and it never left my mind. At the time I was visiting Jerez de la Frontera and heard marvels about the Doñana National Park, one of Europe’s larg... Read Post
12 May 2021