Travelers | Miguel Costa
MEET MIGUEL
My name is Miguel, I work in fashion but I always say I am more in the business part of it. I am the founder of C.R.T.D, a brand created in 2016, known about the very thin cotton shirts, after covid a decided to open my second business with my good friend catarina which is House of Curated, an online store and physical store in Lisbon that brings independent brands from all over the world to Europe. More recently I joined One and Another swimwear, my newest project.
I was born in 1993 in Lisbon Portugal, where I still live. I studied hospitality management in Switzerland and that was when I started traveling the most as I met people from all over the world in my uni. I consider myself a very open minded and positive person.
MIGUEL’S TOP TRIPS
My favorite trip so far has been Kenya. I am lucky enough to go there every year. I am one of those travelers that likes to repeat trips, as I believe the connections you make and and the more you go make the place more special, I always say that I have a little family every where I go. Ibiza, Kenya, Rio. My top 3 places that I keep on going every year.
MIGUEL’S FAVOURITE HOTELS
Peponi | Lamu, Kenya
Mike’s Camp | Kiwayu, Kenya
Hotel Arpoador | Rio de Janeiro
Mama Ruisa | Rio de Janeiro
Soho House | Barcelona
Quinta da Comporta | Portugal
Los Enamorados | Ibiza
Peponi
Lamu, Kenya | from 160€/night
A small family owned hotel with a Swahili and coastal design aesthetics, feels like home away from home. The food is amazing and its the meeting point for everyone in Shela, Lamu. It is a quite easy hotel that feels very comfortable to stay at.
Mike’s Camp
Kiwayu, Kenya | from 170€/night
The luxury of not being luxurious. A perfect place to disconnect, rest and meet amazing people.
Hotel ARPOADOR
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | from 180€/night
It is a city hotel but right in front of the beach. Great meeting point for locals and tourists. The food is amazing, specially the breakfast. The rooms are great and well priced.
Mama Ruisa
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | from 180€/night
Small hotel in the old part of rio. Beautiful house, turned into a small hotel. Perfect for a group of friends.
Soho House Barcelona
Barcelona | from 235€/night
I love staying there, the hotel traps you to stay inside its doors whole time. Its a great meeting point, good food, good drinks. I love the service and the pool area. Plus soho house hotels have the best beds in the world.
Quinta da Comporta
Comporta, Portugal | from 250€/night
A great weekend getaway if you live in Lisbon. The hotel has a lot of facilities to keep you entertained. Rooms are spacious and always with a balcony.
Los Enamorados
Ibiza | from 300€/night
A small hotel located on the island of Ibiza, Spain. The hotel offers uniquely decorated rooms with a bohemian and eclectic design aesthetic. It features a restaurant and bar that serves Mediterranean cuisine, and a terrace with panoramic views of the sea. Los Enamorados also has a concept store that sells a curated selection of fashion, design, and artisanal products. The hotel is situated in the picturesque village of Portinatx, right in front of the sea, and is known for its relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
MIGUEL’S WISH LIST
Rome, never been, and I love Italy. Hopefully this year I can make a small trip there.
India, I am very very curious to see India, see the culture, and probably do something there work wise, I have been always fascinated about hoe you can manufacture anything there!
Bali, (a bit basic i know) I just think the no shoes and just a swim-shorts lifestyle suits me well. I am sure if I go ill be there quite some time.