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Melanie Martins is the Ultimate Travel, Odyssey & Fashion Journey expressed through the creative vision of a Passionate Explorer and Fashionista.
2018-12-21 18:02
Tokyo has been a city I wanted to visit for so so long! Luckily, since Diogo and I were in Paris and having direct round-trip flights Paris/Tokyo, we decided to arrange a quick trip of 5 d… Read More
2018-10-26 11:57
Following our incredible stay in Praslin, Diogo and I took a 20 minutes flight to arrive to Mahe – the biggest and main Island in the Seychelles.
Upon arrival, a driver from… Read More
2018-09-28 14:15
After our amazing stay in Felicité Island, it was time to explore its neighbor and most praised Island: Praslin.
At just 20 mins flight from Mahe or 30 mins by boat from F… Read More
2018-07-18 12:41
My last stop in Seychelles was at the legendary North Island. With only 11 villas and accessible only by helicopter, it doesn’t get more private.
North Island has been a top choice fo… Read More
2018-06-20 07:13
Seychelles was on my list for so long! As you guys probably know, I love to travel to exotic Islands such as Maldives, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, the Caribbean Islands, Hawaii, Santorini… Read More
2018-05-20 14:33
I haven’t been to Barcelona for over 4 years! But this year I had the opportunity to revisit again one of my favorite cities in Europe thanks to Rosa Clara.
The famous Spanish b… Read More
2018-05-17 15:23
Soneva Fushi was on my bucket list for quite some time. It is worldwide known for its Robinson Crusoe and jungle style experience – quite unique in the Maldives. From sunset cruises… Read More
2018-05-17 14:16
Hello my friends! I know it has been a while I haven’t published a new article but I have been in Malta working on a special project that I will share with you all very soon!
Af… Read More
2018-03-03 12:45
Hello my dear friends!
Here we are back to the Middle East but this time to Qatar with the Inflow Family! It was a very short stay of only 3 nights but we managed to meet so many amazing p… Read More
2018-02-18 17:34
It was this time of the year again. February is a month full of Festivities. There is the Carnival (which is not really celebrated in the Maldives), there is also St. Valentine’s Day… Read More
2018-02-14 09:25
After our stay at the Soneva Fushi, we went to the wonderful Six Senses Laamu Atoll, which was also created by Sonu Shivdasani and his wife Eva.However, unlike Soneva, we had to take a… Read More
2018-02-05 11:38
After 2 weeks in Malta we were pretty much tired of the cold and wet weather. Diogo was even ill with flu and fever. So we decided to leave for 16 days to one of our all time favorite… Read More
2018-01-12 11:28
After our amazing cruise across the Caribbean, we came back to Bridgetown, Barbados. Diogo and I decided to stay in Barbados more 10 days to enjoy the beach, the good weather and the local… Read More
2018-01-08 05:44
After over 10 days in Turkey, Diogo and I were missing the warm summer and the Island life (#islandlife).
Our last adventure of 2017 had to be something special. After all, I was turning 25… Read More
2017-11-11 21:09
I have been dreaming to go to Zaya Aurai Island for so long!
Since I read about this Island project in Abu Dhabi when I was just 15 years old, I couldn’t wait to go!
Nearly 9 year l… Read More
2017-10-12 04:32
It was cold. But no one expect Copenhagen to be hot anyway.After LA, here we are back to the old continent!
Autumn has already started.
Before heading home to Malta, Diogo and I spent… Read More
2017-09-22 00:21
LA. The city of Angeles. Hollywood, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, I mean… You get the idea! LA is THE city I couldn’t wait to visit!
After 30 days visiting French Polyn… Read More
2017-09-14 19:22
Diogo and I spent our last days in French Polynesia here in Moorea.
This Island has so much to offer! From swimming with whales, diving, snorkeling, driving to the Belvedere point, to expl… Read More
2017-09-10 23:10
My favorite spot at the Four Seasons Bora Bora was definitly the private beach near our villa.If some people spend their days reading a book or tanning under the sun, for me, bathing and e… Read More
2017-09-08 18:28
Bora Bora… The dreamiest place we have ever been! The blue lagoon, the view to the Mount Otemanu when waking up, the white sand beaches, Am I dreaming? Is this place real?!Since we… Read More
2017-09-05 23:18
Once upon a time in a far far land located in the South Pacific Ocean, a French explorer named Melanie Martins discovered the Marquesas Islands onboard of the Aranui 5.
How great does it s… Read More
2017-08-24 22:29
After having spent 17 days in the South of France, 1 week in Moscow, and 1 week in Greece, followed by a family “vacay” of another week in Malta, I needed to run away a bit fro… Read More
2017-08-03 23:14
There is nothing better than changing environment from the busy city life of Moscow to the relaxed island life! I’m so happy to be back to Mykonos – my favorite Island in Greec… Read More
2017-07-10 21:29
Ah… Nice! The most beautiful city we have visited so far in the South of France (or maybe in all of France?). Don’t get me wrong, Cannes was also very beautiful, but the Vieux… Read More
2017-07-09 07:30
Ah Provence! The huge fields of lavender and sunflowers spreads out on miles and miles, the smells, the songs, the roads, the colors, everything here looks like made from Happiness.
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2017-07-09 03:00
2017-07-02 16:50
After our weekend in Monaco, Diogo and I spent our last day in Menton, which is the very first French city after crossing the Italian border.
Menton, a sleepy town on the ed… Read More
2017-07-01 07:52
Ah, Monaco… I haven’t been here since 4 years ago! I was 19 and spent only one afternoon here just to visit the famous casino, the Port Hercule, Monte-Carlo, and dreaming abou… Read More
2017-07-01 07:52
Ah, Monaco… I haven’t been here since 4 years ago! I was 19 and spent only one afternoon here just to visit the famous casino, the Port Hercule, Monte-Carlo, and dreaming abou… Read More
2017-06-27 14:40
After Èze, we went directly to Marseille in order to spend the weekend there and assist to the French-Moroccan Event “Des Livres, Des Stars” where my great friend and fa… Read More
2017-06-21 13:46
Hello, my dear friends!
Welcome to Èze Village, a medieval town lying between Monaco and Nice. Èze Village was the second stop of our French Riviera trip, and… Read More
2017-06-17 15:55
Hello my dear friends! Welcome to Cannes!
After the Maldives, Diogo and I stayed 2 weeks in Malta while we received our German friends Madeleine & Iqbal.
Since Summer was approach… Read More
2017-05-01 16:29
It feels so good to be here in the Maldives. The vibe is wonderful! But what is even more wonderful is the Beach Rouge at the Lux* South Ari Atoll who openly tell us to “Celebrate Li… Read More
2017-04-26 08:46
After Conrad, it was time to take another flight. Not to leave the Maldives, nope. But to run South in direction of another Atoll. An Atoll even further South called Dhaalu.Between per… Read More
2017-04-16 14:24
Hello my dear Friends! Happy Easter to all!
I couldn’t have dreamt of a better destination to celebrate Easter than the Conrad Rangali Island!
Located in the Southern Ari Atoll… Read More
2017-04-02 02:10
It looks a bit like Tuscany, but it’s not Tuscany.
You can’t go to San Francisco, and not take a day to explore the wine country: Napa – which is located at no more than… Read More
2017-03-20 03:14
Located at 6 hours flight from California and Tahiti, the Hawaiian Islands are known as the most isolated land on Earth.
Since I was in California, I had the opportunity to pass by Maui &n&hellip…Read More
2017-03-20 03:14
Located at 6 hours flight from California and Tahiti, the Hawaiian Islands are known as the most isolated land on Earth.Since I was in California, I had the opportunity to pass by Maui &nd&hellip…Read More
2017-03-19 11:10
Welcome to the one & only Golden Gate! Welcome to San Francisco! Welcome to California!
Since I’m a little girl, I dream of visiting the pacific coast and the great state of Calif… Read More
2017-03-13 21:08
After San Francisco we decided to go unexpectedly to Hawaii, and after Hawaii, we will be back to SF for a couple more days before flying to Europe.
I know what you are thinking: “Are… Read More
2017-01-07 20:18
For the world, it has been the end of an Era marked by Brexit (UK leaving the EU) and the surprising US election of Donal Trump starting a new chapter of a world that is completely ti… Read More
2016-12-22 17:04
Hello my dear friends!
2016 is close to an end. Maldives was on my bucket list to close this amazing year.
During 2016 I assisted to 3 fashion weeks: New York, Milan and Paris; travelled t… Read More
2016-12-10 17:25
Who was Melanie before becoming a travel blogger?
Well, I was actually an Avid Caribbean lover! While living in Portugal, every single year for December I would travel to Mexico (Quintana… Read More
2016-11-21 04:10
It’s almost this time of the year again.
For the majority, 31st December is synonym with NYE and crazy parties, but for me it only means I’m getting older.
To avoid thinking ab… Read More
2016-11-11 18:14
La Sultana Marrakesh is the most magical Riad (actually a combination of 5 different Riads) located in the heart of the Medina – the old city – and was also the perfect place to… Read More
2016-09-27 18:47
Hello my dear Friends! Finally here it goes a little MFW SS17 recap!
After my first NYFW, I took some days to chill in Malta before to head again to the stressful fashionista life of t… Read More
2016-09-18 01:07
I was getting used to this place. After several days in the rush, taking Ubers and subways, I was even enjoying it! Diogo not so much. I miss my organic food, freshly squeezed juices and v… Read More
2016-09-16 09:07
And here we are my friends! Finally a new post made in US!
Indeed, my very first posts were about Miami Beach back in April 2015 (do you remember my very first post?). It was during my tri… Read More
2016-09-13 23:59
Hello my dear friends! Surprise, surprise! Welcome to la piu bella citta d’Italia! In other words, welcome to Venice!
Is there any more beautiful city than Venice? I don’t think… Read More
2016-09-09 23:42
There is no color that defines happiness, but if there was one, mine would be Pink. Pink like the walls of these houses from the historic city who stands on a Rocky Island called Monemvasi… Read More
2016-09-04 00:33
Hello my dear Friends! Today I’m writing from the North of Greece, more specifically in Halkidiki. Where is it? You will think, well it’s actually located at 1 hour from Thessa… Read More
2016-09-03 23:54
Hello my Dear Friends! Finally back to Athens!
I’m actually between 2 flights. After my amazing stay in Mykonos, I came back to the mainland to catch another plane, but this time to… Read More
2016-08-30 08:59
I said I will come back one more time this Summer. And here I’m. Let’s say good-bye to the #eurosummer2016 by visiting Mykonos one more time before fall.
I really felt in love… Read More
2016-08-21 22:07
Ait-Benhaddou. The famous and mysterious Ksar of Ait-Benhaddou. The fortified city along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech never stopped to make the world dream and… Read More
2016-08-15 14:07
Ouarzazate – the studio city of Morocco. This magical village, situated in the middle of the Sahara and Atlas Mountain, gives direct access to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site A… Read More
2016-08-12 23:32
You know those people who travel around the globe but then don’t manage to explore the closest places from their own home? Well, I’m one of them.
Since I moved to Mal… Read More
2016-08-12 14:59
Known for its artisanal masterpieces, handmade pottery and rugs, and for its leather, Fes has been without any doubt the cultural centre of Morocco since the very beginning.
Fes El&nb&hellip…Read More
2016-08-09 14:19
During my long stay in Morocco in Dec/Jan (yes, 7 months ago), Royal Mansour Marrakech was my last destination before to go back to Rome.
I was so inspired by this Palace owned by his-Maje… Read More
2016-08-09 14:19
During my long stay in Morocco in Dec/Jan (yes, 7 months ago), Royal Mansour Marrakesh was my last destination before to go back to Rome.
I was so inspired by this Palace owned by his-Majes… Read More
2016-07-31 00:02
A Night. Mysterious. Unpredictable. Sensual. Exciting. I could describe by so many words how was my last night in Milano. I really love this city. Stylish and elegant like a runway ye… Read More
2016-07-30 12:51
Ciao Amici! Welcome to the Italian fashion capital: Milano!
After almost 20 days in Greece, it was time to go back to one of my favourite city in Europe.
I have been here so many times but… Read More
2016-07-28 23:45
Hello my friends! Hope you are doing well!
I’m already missing the vibes of Mykonos. But here I’m back in Athens for only 1 day before to head to Milano next morning. It is ind… Read More
2016-07-27 00:35
My Greek trip couldn’t be complete if I didn’t include a getaway in the renowned island of Mykonos.
After my weekend in Kos, it was time to finally discover the island who… Read More
2016-07-25 00:38
Hello my dear friends! How was your weekend?
Hope you guys had fun! From my side, I’m super excited to share my wonderful trip around Kos island who was full of surprises!
As yo… Read More
2016-07-22 21:44
Hello my dear friends! Greetings from Kos!
As you guys know, I will be staying during the weekend here before to head to Mykonos.
Located very close to the coast of Turkey in the southeast… Read More
2016-07-21 13:11
Sunset. There is something magical and Unique about them. As you guys already probably know, I love Sunsets. This romantic orange-red-violet light boost my happiness and confidence&nb&hellip…Read More
2016-07-20 12:20
Good Afternoon my friends! Today is #PoolDay (not officially though)! You know that day where you just want to get lazy and chill by the pool with a nice cocktail in hand?
That d… Read More
2016-07-19 13:50
“One is never over or under-dressed with a little black dress” – Karl Lagerfeld.
Black. Black is that color ultra chic and ultimately my Everything. You can’t go&nb&hellip…Read More
2016-07-16 00:03
Hello my dear friends! Today we are not anymore in Oia! Nope! We are in the highest part of the island: Imerovigli.
Here it’s quieter (that is: way less tourists) and since Imerovigl… Read More
2016-07-14 14:57
Good Morning my friends! Have you ever wondered how does it look like a day in Oia? Well this was my very first one! In Malta, it’s very hard to wake up early. Seriously, the Maltese… Read More
2016-07-11 23:03
Hello Everyone!
I know it has been a long time since my last post (indeed since December 2015). I owe you guys a big apology! I have been focused on my social media and live videos on face… Read More
2015-12-09 13:43
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you have seen I was staying at the Sofitel Rabat Jardin Des Roses, so we had the great pleasure to explore some sights considered… Read More
2015-11-21 10:27
After having spent so much time in Malta (as I’m living here), it was time to travel again! This time Morocco was my next destination! And Rabat my first stop.
I always had a very g… Read More
2015-10-25 15:30
After Valletta and Mdina, it was time to take a ferry and explore the 3 Cities: Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea. By visitMalta, “The Three Cities can… Read More
2015-10-25 15:30
After Valletta and Mdina, it was time to take a ferry and explore the 3 cities Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea. By visitMalta, “The Three Cities can rightly claim to be the cradl… Read More
2015-10-12 10:15
If during over a month I have been travelling around white sand caribbean islands, now I have been visiting European islands featured by a rich medieval culture and history. One… Read More
2015-09-18 06:54
After over 1 month in the Caribbean, it was time to go back to our old Europe. Reputed for its pre-historic temples, limestone’s buildings, Knights and a strong cath… Read More
2015-08-28 17:57
Before to come back to Europe, we spent a last day in the Caribbean. This time in a secret and tranquil paradise called Trunks Bay, St. John.
Named one of the most beautiful beaches… Read More
2015-08-12 13:24
After our morning spent in the hidden paradise of Crane Beach located in the East Coast of Barbados, we moved to the most popular and touristic place of the island: Carlisle… Read More
2015-07-09 16:55
Hello there! I hope you are doing great! Welcome to Barbados!
I usually love white and bright colors for the beach. You have probably saw many posts on my instagram wearing white, whi… Read More
2015-07-01 19:28
After to have received several great recommendations from my dear St. Lucia’s friends and readers across facebook, instagram and my last posts, it’s time to settle everythin… Read More
2015-06-27 17:46
Welcome to the world’s only drive-in volcano! Welcome to the only mud bath in the Caribbean! Welcome to Sulphur Springs! This must be definitely in your bucket list!
I was rea… Read More
2015-03-31 17:00
Hello Girls! During my stay in Miami Beach I learnt incredbile stuffs that I bet almost no one that went there know about! I’m going to share on this post 10 incredible facts about th… Read More
2015-03-30 17:00
A first Welcome.
Hello Everyone! Hope you guys are doing well on this Spring break! It’s always hard to start writing a post, don’t you think? Especially when it… Read More
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