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Hello, I hope you are doing great.
Today is a big change: I decided to switch to English. Indeed, most of my French readers are fluent so for them it will not make such a difference... Whereas most of my English clients hardly read French.
Therefore English makes it easier for everyone to follow.
I hope that's alright for you. And you know where to find me - the best recommendations are always the ones I distill on our one-on-one catchups, completely tailored for you.
Indeed, we all know that the perfect hotel for someone, is not for everyone.
What makes a hotel perfect? It's personal - always!
My criteria might not be yours... Truth be told, I rarely unveil what I truly deeply like when picking a hotel for myself. If you really want to know, let's discuss it over dinner!
Until then, you know how obsessed I am to find the perfect match for my clients. As well as properties where the experience will invariably be above and beyond. It may sound like a safety biais, and I must admit I am pretty risk averse ... especially when the check-in is on a Sunday night or during Festive!
Today, I'd like to introduce a collection of family-owned hotels, which I truly like: the QUERIDO Collection.
I'm confident their values resonate for you as much as they do for me:
- Relatively small, family-owned properties, managed independently
- Outstanding locations, beautiful design and decoration
- Exceptional service, delicious food (and flexible too!)
In a word: understated luxury, for discerning travelers. Carlos Querido and his team (hello my lovely Rachel!!) represent these hotel gems.
This September, I am proud and excited to share that I am now part of the Querido Rockstar community. Here is what Querido says about it:
At Querido, we support excellent Travel Advisors. We hand-pick some of the world’s best travel experts to support us in bringing you the most elevated experiences at our properties. Our Rockstars are worldly, extremely well-connected, and fun to work with, and with over 75 to choose from, we’re confident the right Querido Rockstar will make your travel dreams come true.
What does it change for you? In addition to the regular perks I offer (complimentary breakfast, upgrade upon availability, $100 credit...), you now get even more recognition and personal attention.
Why am I so excited? Some of my favorite properties are part of the Querido collection.
Now the question is: which one will be your favourites? Where will you travel first?
As you know:
The Royal Mansour properties (Marrakech, Tamuda Bay and Casablanca) are simply mind-blowing (and I loved their longevity program).
I love the Marbella Club and Puente Romano... sunshine all year around, beach, pools, many restaurants, wellness, outstanding sport facilities, and parties... (and here is how to choose between Marbella Club and Puente Romano)
Lily of the Valley is by far one of my favorite hotels, it has everything I enjoy: panoramic sea view, great pools and a private beach, one of the best GM's, nice wellness programs, some specifics in the decoration of the room, and an amazing yoga teacher. More on why I love Lily of the Valley here.
The list of outstanding properties in the Querido Collection is long, and here are a few more favourites:
- Borgo Egnazia in Puglia
- Teranka, Formentera
- Beaverbrook in Surrey, Beaverbrook Townhouse in London
- SHA Wellness in Spain and in Mexico
- Palazzo Avino in Ravello (one of my dream hotels)
- Belvedere in Mykonos
- Villa Cora in Firenze
- Hotel Byron in Forte dei Marmi
- Sublime Comporta
- La Tiara di Cervo, Sardegna
- Hermitage Bay, Antigua
- Treville, Positano
- The Lowell, NYC
I remain of course at your disposal to discuss which one(s) would be the best for you... Luxury is personal, the perfect stay is yet to come. Let's unveil it together!
Victoire