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    Convés Restaurant in São Francisco do Sul, Brazil – A Seaside Lunch

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    Altto Ristorante & Lounge – Dining with Ocean Views at Vila d’Este Hotel in Búzios, Brazil

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Hi! My name is Sandra.

Welcome to “hotelandfoodlover”! I am a passionate traveler and hobby cook. In this blog I would like to share my enthusiasm for the world of hotels, restaurants and the art of cooking with you.


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I’ve been to the Sunset Grill & Bar in Istanbul twice – once with friends, once for a romantic evening with my husband.  The service was superb, the view of the Bosphorus simply unbeatable, and the atmosphere was great with lovely music playing in the background. I’d go back there time and time again.  I’ve been to the Sunset Grill & Bar in Istanbul twice – once with friends, once for a romantic evening with my husband.  The service was outstanding, the view of the Bosphorus simply unbeatable, paired with a wonderful atmosphere and great background music. This is a place I’d return to again and again.  #SunsetGrillBar #IstanbulDining #BosphorusView #IstanbulFoodie #hotelandfoodlover
My husband and I were invited to the Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul to celebrate a friend’s birthday – and what a place! Unforgettable days – such generosity and all the effort that went into it – we really appreciate it ❤️  It was my first time in Istanbul, and I was simply blown away.  Who amongst you has been to Istanbul before? 👇🏽  My husband and I were invited to the Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul to celebrate a friend’s birthday – what a place! Unforgettable days, such generosity and effort – we truly appreciate it ❤️  It was my first time in Istanbul.  Who among you has already been to Istanbul? 👇🏽  #ÇırağanPalace #KempinskiIstanbul #BosphorusHotel #IstanbulLuxury #HotelAndFoodLover
Tucked away on the 20th floor of the Mövenpick Hotel Bosphorus is Da Vittorio – with a fantastic view of the Bosphorus.  I’d already tried so many delicious Turkish specialities in Istanbul, but that lunchtime I simply fancied some Italian food – and that’s exactly where I ended up. Fantastic food, excellent service.  On the 20th floor of the Mövenpick Hotel Bosphorus, you’ll find Da Vittorio – with a stunning view over the Bosphorus.  I’d already tried so many delicious Turkish specialities during my trip, but that afternoon I was simply craving Italian food – and that’s how I ended up here. Fantastic food, outstanding service.  #DaVittorio #IstanbulFoodie #BosphorusView #ItalianInIstanbul #HotelAndFoodLover
One of our favourite restaurants – it’s always just right here. Rose petals on the table, a glass of Tignanello, the old town in the evening light. Good food, good wine, sitting outside until the sun goes down – and the best man in the world by my side. That’s how we rounded off our wedding anniversary. 🥂❤️  One of our favourite restaurants – it’s always just right here. Rose petals on the table, a glass of Tignanello, the old town in the evening light. Good food, good wine, sitting outside until the sun’s gone – and the best husband in the world by my side. That’s how we rounded off our wedding anniversary. 🥂❤️  #cantinettaantinori #zurichaltstadt #hochzeitstag #antinoriwine #zurichrestaurants
Wedding Day, Part 2 After the Dolder Grand, we headed to The Nest rooftop bar at the Storchen Hotel in Zurich – for a light snack and views of the Limmat 😍  Anniversary, part 2 After the Dolder Grand, we continued at The Nest Rooftop Bar at Hotel Storchen Zurich – with a little snack and views of the river 😍  #thenestrooftopbar #storchenzürich🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 #anniversary #RooftopBarZurich #anniversarysurprise❤️
Our wedding anniversary at The Dolder Grand Zurich ❤️ We were given a warm welcome right from the outdoor reception, and a beautiful decoration awaited us in our room – my husband had organised everything in secret, with the help of The Dolder Grand’s world-class Head Concierge, Markus Dorner.What a lovely start to our wedding anniversary. Where would you celebrate your wedding anniversary? 👇🏽  Celebrating our anniversary at The Dolder Grand Zurich ❤️ A warm welcome right from arrival, and the most beautiful decorations waiting in our room – my husband planned it all in secret, with the help of the world’s best Chef Concierge at The Dolder Grand, Markus Dorner.The perfect start to our anniversary day. Where would you celebrate your anniversary? 👇🏽  #doldergrandzürich #anniversary #zurichhotels #luxuryhotel #anniversarysurprise
Drop anchor, cook, enjoy – a dinner on board with a view of Lake Constance at sunset; it doesn’t get any better than this 🐟🌅 Tender fish, sauerkraut and a glass of wine – that’s all you need.  👇🏽 Would you rather spend the night on land or on the water?  Anchor, cook, enjoy – dinner on board with a sunset view over Lake Constance, it doesn’t get better than this 🐟🌅 Tender fish, sauerkraut & a glass of wine, that’s all you need.  👇🏽 Would you rather stay overnight on land or on the water?  #bodensee #bodenseeliebe #boatlife #sunsetdinner #hotelandfoodlover
Lake Constance boat tip: The Hotel Bad Horn in Switzerland – accessible directly by boat. ⚓🌊 Great restaurant, sauna with an underwater view of the lake, direct access to the lake for swimming, and this sunset. 🌅 A real break.  Have you heard of the Hotel Bad Horn? 👇🏽  Lake Constance boat tip: Hotel Bad Horn in Switzerland – accessible directly by boat. ⚓🌊 Great restaurant, sauna with an underwater view of the lake, direct access to the lake for swimming and that sunset. 🌅 A real escape.  Have you ever been to Hotel Bad Horn? 👇🏽  #bodensee #lakeconstance #foodlover😍❤️🍴 #badhornhotelandspa #boatlife