Tonight at the bar: one of the greats — Auguste Escoffier.
If you come from hospitality or gastronomy, you surely know his name. He was, in a way, the Steve Jobs of fine dining (1846–1935) and became 89 years old.
I don’t just love this book because of its beautiful cover. I love it because of what it holds inside. From the very first pages, I felt that Isabel Allende wasn’t simply writing about women — she was writing to us, with us, and even through us.
My copy is now full of dog-eared pages, each corner folded down on a passage that spoke directly to my heart.
I can’t wait — just a few final touches, and the brand new homepage at unique hotel spirations.com will be live! One of the highlights? The beautifully curated Bar area — a place to gather stories, share moments, and sip on a little soul.
In July, we had a very special guest:
Diana Ross— 81 years young and bursting with energy.
BecauseOfMyAge she had so much to say — and every word was gold.
It was one of those unforgettable evenings, surrounded by people who danced their way through the disco era — laughter, stories, music, and life itself.
💃 Diana, thank you for sharing your journey — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the unstoppable joy.
You remind us all:
🎵 No mountain is ever high enough.
And 🎵 STOP — in the name of love has never felt more timely.
Tonight at the Bar Talk, it’s about to get loud. Beyoncé might stop by — and we’re not sure who she’s bringing.
She once said that “her work is a source of confidence and personal power.”
And honestly? I feel the same.
I wouldn’t be who I am today without the people I’ve met — and let’s be clear:
Most of them, I met them… through or related to work.
Work is a relative word. It can mean many things.
But at its core, it simply means: you have a purpose.
If you’re in the service world, you know the feeling: “I helped someone today. I made someone smile.”
That alone can be deeply fulfilling.
Among young people, I often hear: “I need a break after school — definitely not ready to work yet.”
And yes, rest is important. But months of colourful travel? Does it really refill your soul?
Or does it eventually create a feeling of being… unneeded?
That’s what Beyoncé means — and I would even go a bit further:
What makes us truly happy — assuming our health is okay?
- Spending time with loved ones
- Practicing gratitude
- Taking our work seriously — because it brings meaning, service, and contribution.