Favorite destination
Hydra & Spetses, Greek Islands.
I was fortunate to live in Greece for a couple of years, and these two islands will stay with me forever. The warmth of the people, the food, the antique shops tucked into narrow streets — it’s everything you’d dream of in a European summer escape.
Most Exotic Place Traveled
Saudi Arabia.
During a friends’ trip, we attended a music festival outside Riyadh, right in the middle of the desert. The next day, we explored the dunes by buggy — an unforgettable feeling of being surrounded by nothing but sand and silence. It taught me how thrilling remote destinations can be… and why having a good guide matters.
Travel philosophy
My travel philosophy is simple: live like a local during the day, and treat yourself to unforgettable experiences at night. It’s all about finding the perfect balance between authenticity and elevated comfort.
Bucket list Experiences
• Safari in Kenya
• Attending the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia
• Climbing Mont Blanc, the highest peak in France Hotels & Resorts
• Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique
• Amankora, Bhutan
• Aman Tokyo, Japan
• Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives
• Rosewood Hong Kong
• Amangiri, USA
About Nino Portales
Originally from Provence in the South of France, I grew up in a tennis family with Roger Federer as my idol. I turned professional at 17, before transitioning into luxury hospitality with Aman five years later. Over the past six years, I lived and worked across Thailand, Greece, Bahrain and Turks & Caicos, gaining an insider’s perspective on some of the world’s most remarkable hotels and destinations. Now based between Paris and the South of France, I bring this expertise to Galavante as a Luxury Travel Advisor. My background in professional sport shaped the discipline and precision I apply to my work today — whatever I do, I do it to the highest standard.
