Albina Sharapova
Based in United Arab Emirates and Thailand
English, Spanish, Russian
Trips starting at $500/night
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Our Story
I’ve spent the last eight years obsessing over the details that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one, which villa on the Amalfi Coast, which suite faces the sunset, and which resort earns the long flight. I founded Privata Travel to give travelers that insider layer: hand-planned itineraries, plus the VIP treatment, upgrades and access. To me, luxury isn’t a flash. It’s everything handled, so all you do is show up.
I love to work with customers around the world and am excited about new openings.
Travel Style
My style changes with the destination. Old-world glamour in Europe—grand hotels, long lunches, a drink before dinner. Ritual and stillness in Asia—a temple at dawn, an onsen at dusk. Barefoot and scheduleless in the Maldives. The constant is knowing what each place is for: when to dress up, when to disappear, and when to just follow the food.
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Reviews (7)
Cheryl A.
travel to Abu Dhabi
17 days ago
The booking experience with Albina was great all along. She was very pleasant and when we pointed out the problem of the room she proceeded to speak to the front office straight away to sort this problem out and change rooms for us.
So this made the experience better and we managed to have a nice clean room after all.
Hector C.
travel to Bangkok
17 days ago
Amazing agent, I couldn't do a early check-in due to high occupancy but the agent managed to secure an upgrade that made a big difference.
Suppakit L.
travel to Bangkok
17 days ago
Everything felt effortless, which allowed me to truly slow down, relax, and enjoy the time with my mom. And of course, a very special thank you to Albina from @travel.privata, who thoughtfully planned the whole experience for us, including the early check-in and all the little details that made the stay feel even more special.
Hector C.
travel to Bali
17 days ago
Albina tried to make right what the hotel couldn't, even messaged the general manager during my stay to get an upgrade and improve what the hotel was lacking but I decided to cut short my stay at this property and Albina made the arrangement within 2 hours I had a new hotel booked and a car waiting for me.
Hector C.
travel to Bangkok
about 2 months ago
Amazing as always!
Cheryl A.
travel to Abu Dhabi
17 days ago
The booking experience with Albina was great all along. She was very pleasant and when we pointed out the problem of the room she proceeded to speak to the front office straight away to sort this problem out and change rooms for us.
So this made the experience better and we managed to have a nice clean room after all.
Hector C.
travel to Bangkok
17 days ago
Amazing agent, I couldn't do a early check-in due to high occupancy but the agent managed to secure an upgrade that made a big difference.
Suppakit L.
travel to Bangkok
17 days ago
Everything felt effortless, which allowed me to truly slow down, relax, and enjoy the time with my mom. And of course, a very special thank you to Albina from @travel.privata, who thoughtfully planned the whole experience for us, including the early check-in and all the little details that made the stay feel even more special.
Hector C.
travel to Bali
17 days ago
Albina tried to make right what the hotel couldn't, even messaged the general manager during my stay to get an upgrade and improve what the hotel was lacking but I decided to cut short my stay at this property and Albina made the arrangement within 2 hours I had a new hotel booked and a car waiting for me.
Travel ideas (2)
Bangkok Without the Chaos: River Suites, 3-Star Thai & A Jungle Island
Bangkok is my second home. I split the year between here and the Emirates, and the city I book for clients isn’t the one people brace for. My version starts with breakfast on a teak veranda the river has been washing for 150 years. It includes a 20-seat counter where southern Thai cooking holds three Michelin stars, and Bang Krachao, the jungle island across the river where the loudest thing is your own bicycle. Yes, Bangkok can overwhelm you. But live it from the river, with boats instead of traffic, and it turns into the gentlest great city in Asia. This guide is how I hand it to travelers.
Bangkok Without the Chaos: River Suites, 3-Star Thai & A Jungle Island
Bangkok is my second home. I split the year between here and the Emirates, and the city I book for clients isn’t the one people brace for. My version starts with breakfast on a teak veranda the river has been washing for 150 years. It includes a 20-seat counter where southern Thai cooking holds three Michelin stars, and Bang Krachao, the jungle island across the river where the loudest thing is your own bicycle. Yes, Bangkok can overwhelm you. But live it from the river, with boats instead of traffic, and it turns into the gentlest great city in Asia. This guide is how I hand it to travelers.
Dubai But Quieter: Private Islands, Sky Bridges & Michelin Stars in the City of Superlatives
I have spent a lot of time in the Emirates, and the Dubai I book for clients is not the one on the postcards. It is a private island five minutes from Downtown where the loudest sound is the marina rigging; a restaurant where Indian cooking holds three Michelin stars; a horizontal skyscraper with a swimming pool a hundred metres above the traffic. Dubai will happily be loud for you—but it does quiet luxury better than almost anywhere, if you know which doors to knock on. This guide is where I send travellers who want the spectacle softly.
Dubai But Quieter: Private Islands, Sky Bridges & Michelin Stars in the City of Superlatives
I have spent a lot of time in the Emirates, and the Dubai I book for clients is not the one on the postcards. It is a private island five minutes from Downtown where the loudest sound is the marina rigging; a restaurant where Indian cooking holds three Michelin stars; a horizontal skyscraper with a swimming pool a hundred metres above the traffic. Dubai will happily be loud for you—but it does quiet luxury better than almost anywhere, if you know which doors to knock on. This guide is where I send travellers who want the spectacle softly.
Bangkok Without the Chaos: River Suites, 3-Star Thai & A Jungle Island
Bangkok is my second home. I split the year between here and the Emirates, and the city I book for clients isn’t the one people brace for. My version starts with breakfast on a teak veranda the river has been washing for 150 years. It includes a 20-seat counter where southern Thai cooking holds three Michelin stars, and Bang Krachao, the jungle island across the river where the loudest thing is your own bicycle. Yes, Bangkok can overwhelm you. But live it from the river, with boats instead of traffic, and it turns into the gentlest great city in Asia. This guide is how I hand it to travelers.
Bangkok Without the Chaos: River Suites, 3-Star Thai & A Jungle Island
Bangkok is my second home. I split the year between here and the Emirates, and the city I book for clients isn’t the one people brace for. My version starts with breakfast on a teak veranda the river has been washing for 150 years. It includes a 20-seat counter where southern Thai cooking holds three Michelin stars, and Bang Krachao, the jungle island across the river where the loudest thing is your own bicycle. Yes, Bangkok can overwhelm you. But live it from the river, with boats instead of traffic, and it turns into the gentlest great city in Asia. This guide is how I hand it to travelers.
Dubai But Quieter: Private Islands, Sky Bridges & Michelin Stars in the City of Superlatives
I have spent a lot of time in the Emirates, and the Dubai I book for clients is not the one on the postcards. It is a private island five minutes from Downtown where the loudest sound is the marina rigging; a restaurant where Indian cooking holds three Michelin stars; a horizontal skyscraper with a swimming pool a hundred metres above the traffic. Dubai will happily be loud for you—but it does quiet luxury better than almost anywhere, if you know which doors to knock on. This guide is where I send travellers who want the spectacle softly.
Dubai But Quieter: Private Islands, Sky Bridges & Michelin Stars in the City of Superlatives
I have spent a lot of time in the Emirates, and the Dubai I book for clients is not the one on the postcards. It is a private island five minutes from Downtown where the loudest sound is the marina rigging; a restaurant where Indian cooking holds three Michelin stars; a horizontal skyscraper with a swimming pool a hundred metres above the traffic. Dubai will happily be loud for you—but it does quiet luxury better than almost anywhere, if you know which doors to knock on. This guide is where I send travellers who want the spectacle softly.