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Shrikant Shelar | London, UK

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Stories of places, heritage, architecture & hospitality.
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When Europe’s cities are caught in a heatwave, the Austrian Alps offer a cooler, more considered kind of summer escape: enjoyable temperatures, clear mountain air, time beside the water and wellness shaped by the landscape.Part of @bestwellnesshotels, a collection of independently owned, family-run Austrian resorts, the experience is rooted in regional cuisine, considered hospitality and a direct connection to nature.At @alpenresortschwarz on Tyrol’s Mieming Plateau, that philosophy takes shape through an expansive spa, outdoor pools, guided movement and a thoughtful health and longevity programme, all set against the quiet scale of the mountains.Here, guests have a front-row seat to the landscape: mountain views at first light, time in the fresh air and quieter encounters with nature as the day unfolds.austriawellnesshotels.com⁠#BestAlpineWellnessHotels #WellnessTravel #LuxuryTravel #SummerEscape @visitaustria by @travelladdoo

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Lilas, a @belmond boat. @lesbateauxbelmond Burgundy, seen from the water.Aboard Lilas, part of the Belmond river collection, the route moves through the Saône and Burgundy canals, where vineyards, villages and open countryside unfold in sequence. The pace is steady, allowing the landscape to define the journey rather than the schedule.With only four cabins, the scale remains deliberately contained, positioned closer to a private residence on water than a conventional cruise.A route shaped by place, not performance.#belmond #burgundy #rivercruise by @travelladdoo

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A cinematic escape with @genevatourism. From private boat moments on Geneva Lake to a five star suite stay, spa sessions, local food discoveries, artisan coffee shops, chocolatiers with the Choco Pass, a scenic tuk tuk ride through the countryside, a vineyard winery experience, the Patek Philippe Museum and the cable car to Mont Salèves with the City Pass. One of the most unforgettable ways to explore Geneva. #visitgeneva #genevalake #switzerlandtravel #travelreels2025 #explorewithme by @travelladdoo

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Belmond’s Lilas reveals Burgundy through its gastronomy as much as its landscapes. @lesbateauxbelmond @belmondOn board, seasonal ingredients from the region are transformed into elegant dishes, including a signature menu created by three Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn. Regional wine tastings explore Burgundy’s celebrated appellations, while vineyards, historic villages and centuries-old locks drift past the windows.With just four cabins, elegant interiors and a heated pool on deck, Lilas offers an intimate river journey where fine dining, exceptional wines and the unhurried rhythm of Burgundy become part of the destination itself.#Belmond #Burgundy #RiverCruise #LuxuryTravel by @travelladdoo

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Part 2 of the @RiberaDelDuero series continues the exploration of one of Europe’s most respected wine regions for Tempranillo. Guided by the Consejo Regulador of the Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero, the organisation responsible for protecting the authenticity and quality of every Ribera del Duero wine, the journey continues at @AlonsoDelYerro.Here, María Alonso del Yerro shared how altitude, limestone, clay and gravel soils combine with a continental climate to produce wines recognised for their balance, freshness and ageing potential.The tasting explored two distinct expressions of Ribera del Duero: Alonso del Yerro, the estate’s flagship wine, and María, a limited cuvée produced only in exceptional vintages from two carefully selected vineyard parcels, each offering its own expression of the region’s terroir.Beyond the cellar, the estate welcomes visitors for private tastings, vineyard experiences and exclusive dining for small groups, offering a deeper insight into the landscapes, people and traditions that define Ribera del Duero.The estate has also served as a filming location for Interviñas, celebrating the culture and heritage of Spanish wine.Every bottle begins long before the harvest, shaped by the landscape, climate and craftsmanship that continue to define Ribera del Duero as one of Spain’s most celebrated wine appellations.@riberadelduerouk#RiberaDelDuero #Tempranillo #WineTravel #SpainTravel by @travelladdoo

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There are places where the weather becomes part of the landscape. At Zilkale, in Türkiye’s Black Sea region, drifting mountain mist moves through the fortress walls before revealing sweeping views across the Fırtına Valley.Built between the 14th and 15th centuries to command an important trade route, the medieval stronghold now overlooks a landscape defined by ancient forests, tea-covered hills and dramatic mountain scenery. Here, history is experienced not only through its stone walls, but through the ever-changing atmosphere that surrounds them.Few places capture the wild character of the Black Sea quite like Zilkale.@goturkiye @go__rize #GoTürkiye #GoRize #VisitTürkiye #HiddenGem by @travelladdoo

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What if modern luxury was measured not only by where you stay, but by how you feel?At @jumeirahcarltontower in Knightsbridge, that philosophy unfolds across a stay dedicated to feeling well: movement overlooking the London skyline at The Peak Fitness Club, a 60-minute Ground full-body massage at Talise Spa, moments of rest and recovery, dinner, and breakfast served in-room the following morning.Rooted in a shared approach to wellbeing, @jumeirah and @humantra come together through a new partnership connecting hospitality with hydration and recovery. At its centre is Pineapple, an exclusive new Humantra flavour inspired by warmth, generosity and a more considered approach to modern luxury.A collaboration that looks beyond traditional ideas of luxury, exploring instead the value of slowing down, restoring and simply feeling your best.#LuxuryTravel #WellnessTravel #LondonHotels #LuxuryWellness by @travelladdoo

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Port is one of the world’s most distinctive fortified wines, shaped by the vineyards of the Douro Valley and transformed through years of careful ageing in oak. @cockburns_port @symingtonfamilyestatesFounded in 1815, Cockburn’s has played an important role in that history, producing Ports from the Douro Superior and ageing them at its historic lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia. The lodge is home to one of the last working cooperages in the Port trade, where oak casks continue to be built and repaired by hand, preserving techniques that remain central to the maturation of the wines.Walking through the ageing lodges reveals how time defines Port. Thousands of casks quietly mature under carefully controlled conditions, while each style follows its own path. During the guided tasting, Special Reserve, Late Bottled Vintage 2019, Vat & Barrel Reserve Tawny, 10 Year Old Tawny, 20 Year Old Tawny and the 2014 Quinta dos Canais Vintage Port each demonstrated how decisions made in the cellar influence aroma, texture and complexity long before the wine reaches the glass.Understanding Port is about far more than tasting it. It is about seeing how vineyard, wood, time and craftsmanship come together to create one of Portugal’s most enduring wine traditions.#PortWine #Douro #Portugal #WineCulture by @travelladdoo

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Turkish çay is far more than a drink; it is one of the defining flavours of everyday life in Türkiye, with its journey beginning in the tea gardens of Rize on the country’s Black Sea coast.In the mist-covered plantations of Çeçeva, the youngest tea leaves are carefully harvested before travelling to the factory, where they are withered, rolled, oxidised, dried and sorted to produce the black tea served across the country. Each stage of the process contributes to the character of one of Türkiye’s most recognisable culinary traditions.Served in the country’s distinctive tulip-shaped glasses, çay accompanies breakfast, welcomes guests, punctuates business meetings and continues to be poured long into the evening. From leaf to cup, it is a story of landscape, craftsmanship and a culture where tea remains an essential part of daily life.@goturkiye @go__rize #FoodCraft #TurkishCuisine #Go_Rize #GoTürkiye by @travelladdoo

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The story of @RiberaDelDuero begins above the vineyards, where the landscape reveals the foundations of one of Spain’s most celebrated wine regions.Part 1 of the Ribera del Duero series begins in the skies above the Duero Valley, before exploring the wineries, producers and wines that define the appellation.Visited with the Consejo Regulador of the Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero, this editorial series explores the people, vineyards and wineries behind the appellation, alongside the wines and regional gastronomy that express its distinctive terroir.At sunrise, the Duero River winds through the valley as Peñafiel Castle overlooks vineyards shaped by altitude, limestone and clay soils, and the pronounced diurnal temperature range that encourages the slow, balanced ripening of Tempranillo.Before a cork is ever drawn, the identity of Ribera del Duero is already written into its landscape. It is this relationship between terroir, climate and tradition that has established the Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero as one of Spain’s most respected wine appellations @riberadelduerouk #Spain #Travel #Wine #BucketList by @travelladdoo

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As temperatures rise across Europe, alpine lakes become one of Austria’s most compelling summer escapes. At @wellnessresidenz.alpenrose, on the shores of Lake Achensee, wellness extends beyond the spa into the landscape itself, where cooler mountain air, clear water and panoramic views encourage a slower pace of travel.Part of @bestwellnesshotels, a collection of independently owned, family-run wellness resorts across Austria, the hotel combines an extensive spa, landscaped gardens, indoor and outdoor pools, golf and direct access to hiking trails, reflecting the region’s long tradition of alpine hospitality and wellbeing.Together, the collection highlights how Austria’s mountains are not only a winter destination, but a year-round setting for nature, wellness and active travel.#LuxuryTravel #Austria #WellnessTravel #SummerEscape #BestAlpineWellnessHotels @visitaustria by @travelladdoo

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The British seaside has a particular kind of charm: old inns, salt air, coastal walks and the sense that little has changed in the best possible way.Reached from London in under four hours by train with @gwruk, @caryarms sits above Babbacombe Bay, pairing the character of a traditional Devon inn with contemporary Beach Huts looking out across the water. Wood, maritime details and classic fish and chips set the tone indoors, while the coastline takes over outside.A weekend here can move easily between a restorative facial and time in the spa, slow mornings looking across the bay, and walks along the coastal path. Further inland, @sandridgebarton offers a guided introduction to Devon wines, followed by lunch at @roam.restaurant, newly listed in the Michelin Guide. The kitchen works closely with the local larder, using meat from the estate, vegetables from its kitchen garden and produce from nearby no-dig growers and regenerative farms. Fish is sourced from Brixham, while ingredients such as Dartmoor ceps reflect the surrounding landscape. The wines, made at Sandridge Barton in the Dart Valley, bring the vineyard and table together. #BritishSeaside #DevonTravel #UKStaycation #LuxuryTravel by @travelladdoo

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