Authentic Chica
The Gambia - unique affordable luxury winter sun holiday Africa
Gambia the smallest country in Africa, surrounded by Senegal & the Atlantic Ocean, perfect for a unique affordable luxury holiday in winter.
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Authentic Chica
- Nov 4, 2022
- 5 min
Ultimate 5 star nature glamping - Belgium
Imagine a luxurious camping experience, an oasis in the heart of Belgium, amidst nature, with lots of comfort and glamour, aka glamping!
Authentic Chica
- Oct 3, 2022
- 8 min
Aruba - 4 unique accommodations - affordable luxury & workation friendly
If you love tropical islands, unique accommodations, affordable luxury hotels & private pool villas as much as I do, and are looking for...
Authentic Chica
- Sep 11, 2022
- 6 min
Luxembourg road trip tips – underrated & historic European country
Luxembourg is one of the most underrated countries in Europe & certainly one of the smallest, diverse & historic, perfect for a road trip.
Authentic Chica
- Aug 14, 2022
- 7 min
Luxembourg city guide – 11 Instagram-mable authentic hotspots & things to do
Explore Luxembourg with me, one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet very diverse, with a capital city filled with Instagrammable spots
Authentic Chica
- Jul 20, 2022
- 6 min
Bodrum – Turkey guide – Top 6 activities & photo spots
Bodrum is the most classy city of the Turkish Riviera, a.k.a. St.Tropez of Turkey.
Explore this city & its photogenic peninsula with me!
Authentic Chica
- Jun 8, 2022
- 6 min
Turkey Authentic Chic - 5 star Turkish Riviera hotels & restaurants
Last month I explored the Turkish Riviera with Corendon, stayed at 2 fab 5 star resorts & sampled 3 unique restaurants near Side & Kemer.
Authentic Chica
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
Zanzibar Authentic Chic - 5 star business class experience
Do you like white beaches, blue seas, sea food, boattrips, tropical landscapes, & friendly locals too? Then Zanzibar is the island for you!
Authentic Chica
- Oct 14, 2021
- 7 min
Exploring Aruba like a local - road trips, pool villa stay & top 11 beaches
This blog is for you if you like road trips, beautiful beaches, easy to reach by car & want to stay on Aruba in a pool villa, like a local!
Authentic Chica
- Sep 22, 2021
- 8 min
Aruba - best barefoot restaurants & local (foodie) hotspots
I fell in love with Aruba because of its natural beauty, but also for its offering of 250 unique & barefoot restaurants and foodie hotspots!
Authentic Chica
- Aug 23, 2021
- 6 min
Classy castle hotel in nature near Amsterdam - The Netherlands
This castle hotel is the definition of affordable luxury. Perfect comb of hospitality, history, class, nature & gastronomy near Amsterdam!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 8, 2021
- 6 min
Ultimate Northern Italy-Como Nature Boutique Hotel Combo
Dandelion Como: the ultimate authentic boutique hotel outside Como. A 15th century Lombard villa in 10,000 acres of nature and tranquility.
Authentic Chica
- Dec 16, 2020
- 6 min
Affordable Luxury Workation-Staycation & Relaxation at Hof van Saksen Drenthe-The Netherlands
Hof van Saksen Resort in Drenthe-the Netherlands is the perfect example of affordable luxury, combining nature, comfort, service & privacy!
Authentic Chica
- Oct 11, 2020
- 6 min
9 Instagram-mable spots of Puglia-Italy part 1
Let me show you why Puglia is one of the most Instagram-mable regions of Southern Italy with its trulli, quaint towns & Unesco Sites.
Authentic Chica
- Sep 3, 2020
- 6 min
Dutch affordable luxury stay on the Veluwe at Bilderberg Hotels-The Netherlands
Read all about our visit to the beautiful Dutch nature area 'de Veluwe', with stays at 4 affordable luxury Bilderberg Hotels in Gelderland.
Authentic Chica
- Aug 24, 2020
- 8 min
Exploring Northern Netherlands - Groningen city guide & countryside combined
Let me show you how unique Groningen really is, and why the city and province make the perfect Netherlands holiday or staycation combination
Authentic Chica
- Aug 9, 2020
- 7 min
Ultimate Gastronomy & Wellness Holiday at Hotel Plunhof South Tyrol-Italy
A visit to the Dolomites should be on everyone's bucketlist and Hotel Plunhof is perfect to combine Spa & gastronomy in South Tyrol as well.
Authentic Chica
- Jul 26, 2020
- 7 min
Affordable luxury city hopping staycation with Carlton Hotels - The Netherlands
The City Hopping package of Carlton Hotels is perfect to explore 3 of classiest cities of NL, while sleeping in comfort & style!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 19, 2020
- 7 min
Exploring the lesser-known beaches of the Netherlands
Recently I explored my own backyard on a unique trip to Wassenaar, with a royal castle stay, combined with a classy hotelstay in Noordwijk!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 3, 2020
- 4 min
Nature glamping staycation Overijssel – The Netherlands
Do you like to sleep in nature, but also in style and comfort? Then a glamping could be perfect for you as well! Huttopia has it all & more.
Authentic Chica
- Jun 24, 2020
- 6 min
Ultimate Leiden citytrip – authentic chic staycation in the Netherlands
Leiden is one of the most authentic, yet buzzing cities in the Netherlands. Filled with cute alleys, cobble-stoned streets, canals & history
Authentic Chica
- Apr 26, 2020
- 7 min
Dominican Republic - 4 unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range
While I stayed in 300 hotels, I was surprised by the unique accommodations in the Dominican Republic. I'm happy to share 4 of my favourites.
Authentic Chica
- Feb 9, 2020
- 7 min
Annecy Mountains – Authentic French skiing, gastronomy & wellness
If you like skiing, mountain scenery, combined with wellness & gastronomy, then the Annecy Mountains in the French Alps is the place to be!
Authentic Chica
- Dec 30, 2019
- 6 min
9 Authentic Algarve foodie activities & fave restaurants in South Portugal
In my fore last blog you’ve already read about my 7th visit to Portugal and my 4th stay in the Algarve, the most Southern region, for 3,5...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 16, 2019
- 7 min
The ultimate pre-Christmas road trip France - Alsace Xmas markets
Do you like the holiday season, Christmas markets, Xmas shopping, pretty lights, festive decorations, road trips, castle hotels and...
Authentic Chica
- Nov 23, 2019
- 7 min
4 Authentic Chic hotels in Nantes & Vendée Valley – France
In my previous 2 France blogs you could have read everything about our 10 day road trip to 3 of the most authentic regions of NorthWest...
Authentic Chica
- Oct 25, 2019
- 8 min
Road trip to Normandy & Brittany – Highlights of Northwest France
Road trip Peugeot Northwest France ✓Normandy, Brittany, Étretat, St Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel ✓Chalk cliffs, coastline, countryside & heritage
Authentic Chica
- Sep 23, 2019
- 5 min
Top 11 hotels, restaurants & foodie hotspots Skane – South Sweden
During our Skåne trip we stayed in unique hotels & tasted high quality food in good restaurants & foodie hotspots. These are my 11 faves!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 2, 2019
- 7 min
9 Aruba must do's & authentic photo spots
Looking for tropics, sun, white sands, turquoise seas, good food, friendly people and palm trees, aka paradise? Then Aruba's got you covered
Authentic Chica
- Jun 12, 2019
- 6 min
Formentera - the hidden gem of the Baleares
Let me show you why Formentera is truly a hidden gem among the Balearic islands & is perfect for nature, beach, gastronomy & culture lovers!
Authentic Chica
- May 27, 2019
- 7 min
Exploring Northern Ireland in style - the ultimate road trip
For my 4th visit to Ireland in 2 years I had my mind set on a Northern Ireland road trip to explore more of the rugged northern coastlines.
Authentic Chica
- Apr 25, 2019
- 5 min
7 days in Paradise - Dominican Republic roundtrip
For me the Dominican Republic is the definition of paradise and on this island you don’t have to choose! See for yourself in this blog.
Authentic Chica
- Dec 23, 2018
- 8 min
Romantic road trip France – castles & Paris pre-Christmas shopping
I love France because of its history, authenticity, classy character, diversity, many castles and unique regions and cities like Paris....
Authentic Chica
- Nov 15, 2018
- 7 min
Top 7 Instagram-mable spots & things to do in Belfast - the underrated Irish city
How I love Ireland, land of wide nature plains, castles, heritage and turbulent history, but also strong culture, friendly people, good...
Authentic Chica
- Oct 14, 2018
- 6 min
Kos & Patmos - the perfect Greek island combination of authentic luxury
As a true island lover I am a big fan of Greece, and since I only visited 2 Greek islands so far, I still have 5,998 to go! After my...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 8, 2018
- 7 min
Top 6 authentic luxury hotels France - most unique accommodations of Drôme & Provence
Are you ready for some serious hotel inspiration? From a Medieval castle, a 5 star Renaissance hotel, to royal châteaus and Provencal...
Authentic Chica
- Apr 22, 2018
- 5 min
Royal The Hague city trip stay at La Paulowna Boutique Hotel
As you might know I love playing tourist in my own country and even city, and adore unique boutique hotels, about which you can read more...
Authentic Chica
- Feb 27, 2018
- 6 min
Top 7 things to do in South Tyrol – ultimate winter sports & wellness combo
Do you like to be active in the snow, go hiking, skiing or snowboarding? I used to, but haven’t done this since 11 years because I also...
Authentic Chica
- Jan 16, 2018
- 7 min
Bali’s most unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range
If you read my previous blog you have experienced 5 of the most luxurious private pool villas on Bali with me already. But during the...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 29, 2017
- 8 min
Top 5 unique private pool villas around Bali
Have you ever been to Bali? If so you might have noticed that this magical island holds so much beauty, in nature, culture, heritage,...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 10, 2017
- 6 min
Ultimate city trip - boutique hotel stay on Madeira, the chique Portuguese island
Attention all island-, city trip, nature, hiking, road trip, heritage and architecture lovers, I found the perfect destination that...
Authentic Chica
- Nov 22, 2017
- 5 min
The Alentejo Authentic Chic - 3 luxury boutique hotels of Portugal
If you are following me on social media you might have noticed that I am testing and enjoying several unique resorts and private pool...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 30, 2017
- 4 min
Maldives: ultimate private pool villa combination at Angsana Velavaru
I am still missing the Maldives and would love to go back, but happy to be able to give away a trip to this wonderful paradise to one...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 21, 2017
- 5 min
Maldives marine life heaven - top 5 to do + win a FREE 4 day luxury stay!
As you could have read in my previous blog our holiday in the Maldives was pure paradise to me. I dreamt about visiting these islands for...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 16, 2017
- 7 min
Maldives: 2 ultimate private luxury island retreats of Angsana Ihuru & Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
All island lovers looking for the perfect holiday destination, the ultimate vacation or a truly tropical trip to paradise do read on. But...
Authentic Chica
- May 31, 2017
- 6 min
Dubrovnik - City of Heritage, Game of Thrones and the luxurious Hilton Imperial Hotel
Just recently I had the pleasure to visit Croatia for the first time in my life and was amazed by its beauty, especially Dubrovnik...
Authentic Chica
- Mar 27, 2017
- 5 min
Romantic heritage shopping weekend at Bilderberg Château Holtmühle - Holland
Is Holland already on your bucket list? If not it totally should be and I’ll tell you why! As you might know by now I live in this...
Authentic Chica
- Feb 25, 2017
- 6 min
Bali’s Top Private Luxury Pool Villas in Sanur & Seminyak
What kind of accommodation do you prefer on vacation? I have stayed in many different accommodation types already and although I adored...
Authentic Chica
- Feb 14, 2017
- 7 min
Ultimate Authentic Luxury Bali & Gili Trawangan trip
As you could have read in my previous blog last month we had a stop over in Singapore but the actual destination was Bali! I have been...
Authentic Chica
- Feb 6, 2017
- 5 min
Luxurious city hotel stay at the St. Regis Singapore
A few weeks ago we visited Singapore for the first time in my life on a 3 day stopover to Bali and I couldn’t have been more impressed!...
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