Monika Markovinovic

2 weeks ago | kiwicollection.com | Monika Markovinovic

There’s something special about places that take a little extra effort to reach, where the journey itself invites you to slow down. With my partner Laura and our baby Gigi, we let go of the rush and slipped into island time, ending up exactly where we needed to be: Six Senses Laamu. Savoring the StillnessThis wasn’t our first visit to the Maldives. We’ve been lucky enough to explore this far-flung paradise on six separate occasions.

2 weeks ago | kiwicollection.com | Monika Markovinovic

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme | Classic Romantics Few cities court romance quite like Paris—where the Eiffel Tower sparkles, the Seine meanders and every corner feels lifted from a black-and-white film. At Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, one of the city’s most refined proposal hotels, the magic continues long after the ring slips on.

1 month ago | kiwicollection.com | Monika Markovinovic

Shangri-La Paris | Paris, France If walls could talk, L’Appartement Prince Bonaparte would spill secrets of Parisian aristocracy. A shining example of hyper-local design, this former residence of Napoleon’s grandnephew at Shangri-La Paris is a love letter to French grandeur. Every detail is a nod to its royal past—from Versailles-style parquet floors and five-meter-high gilded ceilings to the opulent blue-and-gold bedroom crowned with a crystal chandelier.

1 month ago | kiwicollection.com | Monika Markovinovic

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac | Old Québec Standing tall over Old Québec, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a destination in itself. Set within the walls of this UNESCO World Heritage site, its grand copper turrets and châteauesque architecture overlook the St. Lawrence River in breathtaking fashion. Inside, opulent salons, rich woodwork and river-view suites immerse guests in history while offering a front-row seat to Québec City’s vibrant culture.

1 month ago | kiwicollection.com | Monika Markovinovic

Santorini | Sandblu Santorini’s spell is undeniable—an island where sun-drenched beaches and volcanic drama collide in impossibly photogenic perfection. And Sandblu invites you to see it from a whole new perspective. Perched in the island’s foothills, this stylish retreat swaps the caldera crowds for sweeping Aegean Islands vistas and the black-sand beauty of Kamari Beach just steps away.