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Sònia Graupera is a freelance travel advisor based in Barcelona.

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Galápagos Islands on a cruise, the jewel of Ecuador with Sea Star Journey

By far one of the most exhilarating travel experiences I have had the pleasure to embark is my recent trip to the iconic volcanic archipelago of the Galápagos Islands. Built in 2011 and fully refurbished in 2019, it welcomes only 16 guests on it’s small ship cruise.

The indoor dining room offers plenty of space for everyone, and extends into a lounge. This spacious social area is on the main deck and offers a panoramic view over the Galápagos Islands. The cuisine offered on the Sea Star Journey is both local, and mostly organic. There’s a second dining room located on the outside too.

And the massive sundeck offers both uncovered and shaded areas. Also, that is where  you will find not one, but two jacuzzi tubs!

Each day brought new excitement as we left our ship and boarded Zodiacs bound for various excursions—kayaking, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and more.
Such an awesome experience!

In this link you can see my video of my cabin in the cruise Sea Star by Latin Trails
In this link you can see my full experience onboard the Sea Star Cruise by Latin Trails
In this link you can read my experience onboard Sea Star Cruise by Latintrails*
Check the hashtags #GraupixEcuador, #GraupixGalapagos to see more details in my social media about all my experience
*Link to google translate below the tittle
I like to travel with no hassles, that is why I always use IATI Star, my trustworthy travel insurance by IATI Insurance (5% off with my link)

Kasiiya Papagayo, luxury glamping in Costa Rica 

Kasiiya Papagayo, a luxury eco-retreat that opened this year on 123 private acres of dry tropical forest in the northwestern corner of Costa Rica. Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific, the property was designed to immerse visitors in the surrounding nature and create a true escape from urban life.

The five tented suites, two restaurants and spa are barely visible among the trees, forming a secret jungle world accessible only by boat, helicopter or by driving up a steep, winding dirt road.

Every element of Kasiiya was crafted with the environment in mind, making it one of a very few properties that truly deliver on their sustainability promise. Electricity and Wi-Fi are powered by solar panels, water is sourced from the on-property well and rain barrels, and single-use plastics are all but nonexistent. The eco-friendliness extends to the cleaning products and bath accessories, which include a natural homemade bug spray oil that doubles as a fresh, herb-scented perfume. Even the toilets are composting.
Activities are: doing nothing, nautical sports, deep-tissue massage, chakra alignment, yoga or an “animal movements” session. Truly relaxing

You can see my pics of Kasiiya Papagayo in this link
To see my video of Kasiiya Papagayo link here
To see my video of the Spa of Kasiiya Papagayo link here
In this link you can read my full experience in Kasiiya Papagayo*
Check #GraupixCR and #GraupixKasiiya in my social media for more inspiring pics and videos
*Link to google translate below the tittle

Redefine events in Thailand: TCEB ultimate MICE proposals

During the the high-profile MICE entrepreneur symposium, that took place in The Athenée Hotel, pooling executives from the world's leading MICE associations (UFIICCASITE) to unveil their perspectives to strengthen Thai MICE.
  
Thailand is just amazing, everybody knows about the friendliest people in Asia, about the pristine white sandy beaches, the best streetfood and the fabulous temples. What should a destination marketing department organise to inspire a jetsetter like me? the word "Redefine" is the key concept, how to see the city, the locations, everything, new angles and new visions, this is what TCEB organised for me:
- Redefine Imagination with a presentation in the wonderful Garden Ville, the gardens of The Sukhothai
- Redefine dinner conceptsKarmakamet  is already an established brand of aromatic products, but it has also a lovely little café in Sukhumvit.
- Redefine The stars night: with one Michelin star the Bo.Lan is considered to be one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok
- Redefine MICE venue at the True Icon Hall in Icon Siam

Hua Hin is Thailand's oldest beach town resort. Situated on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand and only 200 kilometers from the capital, Bangkok, it offers the ultimate getaway destination for the city's elite. My visits:
-  King Rama II Memorial Park was built to honour King Rama II and is run by a royalty-supported foundation.
I was dressed up like a Thai and we enjoyed a superb Thai lunch in the Puppla Rimnam Pavilion
Golden Windmill Salt Spa: this place is a simple nice spa using their own products made of sea salt from Petchaburi area.
- Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park to redefine my body: this agricultural park is managed by the Chaipat Foundation
- “Redefine MY Perspective” in Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa with a beach white dinner
- “Redefine ME2” for Farewell Dinner in The Museum at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas

You can read here my article about Redefine events in Bangkok
You can read here emy article about Redefine events in Hua Hin
Read here my must-do (not typical) in Bangkok

Coming to Barcelona

Are you organising an event in Barcelona and need top services for the best event ever?
Ask me about my favorite hotels, venues, limousines, catering, best cakes, entertainment with a local gospel choir, photographers or whatever you might need.
I am your best contact in Barcelona.


My favorite November Beauty Products: My beauty tips by proven use #GraupixSpa

*All Based in my own experience
FOR MY SKIN
: Sensuality Intimate Oil by Alqvimia is a 100% natural intimate oil made from the purest flowers that connect to one's femininity, such as the Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Ylang and Neroli. These oils tone, soften and moisturize, as well as helping to bring out feminine joy, causing a sensation of pleasure and a natural high. It truly gives and awesome intimate experience!

FOR MY SKIN: 62 Easy Moment by Akori CosmeticsIt helps relieve nervous tension and balance emotional states. Its pleasant notes of citrus aromas favor an atmosphere of well-being and tranquility. I used daily in my last trip to Italy, after walking for hours, it did it so good to me!


For my transportation to and from the Barcelona airport I always use Blai Limousines the only company with a  Maybach in its fleet. Blai Limousines serves all over Spain since 1962.


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