Travel Advisor
Alex Catarinella
He/Him
Expertise
- Tokyo,
- Hong Kong,
- New York City,
- Amsterdam,
- Luxury Travel,
- Boutique Travel,
- LGBTQ+ Travel
Based in
New York City
Profile details
About
Hotel-obsessed traveler and travel writer. Based in NYC but often dreaming of Tokyo.
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Travel style
I'm very into lively destinations. Tokyo and Hong Kong are my favorites. I've also visited Seoul, Amsterdam, Berlin, Auckland, Sydney, Paris, Copenhagen, Shanghai, Chengdu, Mexico City, Rome, Vienna and more. Trip highlights include sitting between K-pop stars at Seoul Fashion Week and taking a toboggan ride down the Great Wall of China.
I'm here to make your dream trip a reality. Want to stay at an oasis in the sky that offers some of the best views in Tokyo? How about a hip Amsterdam hotel overlooking an Instagrammable canal? Whether you're a fan of luxe properties or intimate boutique hotels, I've got you covered.
Alex's travel guides & trip reports
Downtown NYC: Where to Eat, Drink, Shop and Stay
The Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Spots in Tokyo
Explore Tokyo Like a Local
Hotel Review: The Upper House in Hong Kong
Favorite hotels
The Upper House
Chic hotel in a high-rise building with modern suites and city views.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Trunk Hotel
Minimalist eco-chic hotel boasting modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a stylish restaurant and a hip bar.
Fora Perks
- ★
Hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out, whenever possible.
The Hoxton, Amsterdam
Stylish hotel with quirky charm in a canal house on the Herengracht canal in central Amsterdam.
Fora Perks
- ★
Welcome amenity.
- ★
Upgrade whenever possible.
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
Luxe hotel in the heart of Tokyo with sophisticated rooms and suites.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
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