London's Linzi Boyd is a change maker, and a brand guru. She is the founder of One Earth and Unite On Purpose. The Author of Brand Famous speaks to Renae about the many different aspects of the high end and luxury travel industry and how they need to change to create a fresh new angle on global travel. From schools needing to be open to global exchanges to brand ambassadors emerging from within large organisations like hotels, she has creative but practical solutions and insights on how the industry needs to move forwards in every corner of the globe.

Maisons Pariente is a stylish, unique luxury family owned collection of five star hotels in France, like no other, where every detail is considered. These are the French hotels you need to know about. Paris based Kimberly Cohen is the artistic director and her sister and father from the family group who create and design these properties which are the creme  de la creme of boutique French family owned Hotels. 

Every details of these extraordinary four unique hotels is considered, from the hotel’s fragrance to the interiors, restaurants within them and colour schemes, and they are all spacious and elegant yet grand feel. 

There is Le Cou Cou in Meribel, which has its own fragrance, and is a ski in, ski out hotel with two of the areas best restaurant. Chic Lou Pinet in Saint Tropez is more like a sprawling luxury home then a hotel, Hotel Le Crillon Le Brave in Provence is contemporary and elegant, and Le Grand Mazarin in the Marais is being designed by Martin Brudnizki, the famed interiors expert who did the incredible refurbishment of London’s Annabel’s. 

Each property has its own style, charm and elegance. Kimberly’s family have a history of creating successful brands, as they were behind the hugely successful fashion label Naf Naf in the 1990s. 

Here she talks to Renae about her own journey in fashion, living in the US for 8 years and the returning to Paris and her native France to work in luxury hotels. 

Known by many as one of France's most prolific ambassadors of French luxury, Christophe Laure is running Paris' oldest and many say grandest five star luxury hotels, The Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand. Built in 1862, the hotel  is a historical landmark stands as a symbol and reminder of Paris' history and of its future. It was inaugrated under Napoleon  the 3rd. Celebrities including Marlene Dietrich and Josephine Baker were regular guests in the 1930's, and Salvador Dali, Christian Lacroix, George Benson and many politicians including Joe Biden have stayed. With an extraordinary refurbishment recently taking the suites and rooms to the next level of modern luxury, the hotel is a glorious place to stay. Located on the striking Place d'l'Opera, many rooms in the hotel have extraordinary views of Paris' most magnificent monument. Cafe de La Paix, the hotel's cafe has been one of the most classic restaurants to dine in since it opened in 1862, and is the location for breakfast for every in house guest. The Oyster Bar, the winter garden La Verrière, the American Bar and the very select Club Lounge offer French gastronomique experiences within the hotel.  

Known by many as one of France's most prolific ambassadors of French luxury, Christophe Laure is running Paris' oldest and many say grandest five star luxury hotels, The Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand.

Marions Pariente is a unique luxury family owned collection of four five star hotels in France.   Kimberley Cohen is the artistic director and her sister and father form the family group who create and design these properties which are the creme de la creme of boutique French Hotels. Every detail of these unique hotels is considered, from the hotel's fragrance to the interiors, restaurants within them and colour schemes. Kimberley's family have a history of creating successful brands, as they were behind the hugely successful fashion label Naf Naf in the 1990s. Here she talks to Renae about her own journey in fashion, living in the US for 8 years and then returning to Paris and her native France to work in luxury hotels.

The Boutique style Peninsula Hotel in Beverley Hills is as traditional as it is modern and elegant. The property has been hosting some of Hollywood's most famous since it opened 28 years ago.   They come for the extra ordinary food at The Belvedere, The Club Bar for an adults only escape, a quiet cocktail or champagne in The Living Room and the stunning rooftop pool, and the luxurious treatments at the day spa.  There are 195 elegantly decorated and spacious rooms and suites. Multiple luxurious intimacies await gusts including monogrammed pillowcases with guest's initials, a chauffer driven car to the local shopping areas, staff who know guest's names and flexible check in and check out times.  The Belvedere serves fresh Meditteranean cuisine, The Living Room offer sumptuous High Tea, and breakfast is served at The Roof Garden, which also offers light snacks all day.  Guests can book an instagrammable poolside cabana, fitted with TV's, safes and fans, and like all Peninsula properties, there are multiple activities for children and pets are also catered for.  Located near Rodeo Drive, this is an elegant haven of luxury for the discerning traveller. They can even arrange direct access to Disneyland.

We go inside the art deco doors of the new Kimpton Margot in Sydney's CBD, where guests experience a polished stay within elevated instagrammable surroundings. Renae is speaking to General Manager Bruce Ryde, from Sydney's newest luxury five star hotel.

We go inside the art deco doors of the new Kimpton Margot in Sydney's CBD, where guests experience a polished stay within elevated instagrammable surroundings. Renae is speaking to General Manager Bruce Ryde, from Sydney's newest luxury five star hotel. Built within a gracious heritage building, a towering grand lobby greets guests on arrival, and the 172 spacious rooms and interiors decorated in the signature Kimpton modern style. Chef Luke Mangan is creating some of Sydney's most fabulous and creative food and beverage, where even the aromas are opulent. There are nightly wine tastings, and a spectacularly glossy rooftop pool and bar awaits. The Kimpton pet friendly policy abounds, which means as long as your pet fits into the elevator, it is welcome free of charge to stay in your room.

With elevated service, food and five star standards, this is the stunning boutique, celebrity, beach front hotel packed with instagrammable locations you have probably never heard of,  run by Australian Hotelier  and entrepreneur, Andrew Jacobs.  The Macakizi Hotel in Bodrum Turkey is a truly magnificent boutique hotel where the rich and famous party all summer in the 74 rooms and suites. It is located in a Riviera location, north of the Bodrum peninsula and has its own private beach, and restaurant. Bodrum is an under the radar holiday location known for luxury hotels, sand, sun and surf. Jacobs, a talented and experienced Australian General Manager takes us inside the hotel and talks about the fascination the rich and famous have with this incredible location, and what drives him to work in such in idyllic location, and what it takes to run a five star hotel in Turkey. He also talks about his incredible career within some of the world's most luxurious hotels.  

Christian Poda started his career with Four Seasons 22 years ago in his home town of Berlin. He has worked in the US, and in Asia and is currently General Manager of The Four Seasons Hotel in Bejing, China.