The cruise insider: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Last summer, Chris and I had the chance to sail aboard Ilma, the brand-new yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. It was a three-night "shakedown" sailing for industry partners, designed to fine-tune the experience ahead of its first guest voyage. We'd never taken an ocean cruise before (our closest was a relaxed river cruise on the Danube), and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would it feel busy? Cruise-y? A bit much?
A Secret To Traveling Well.
While there are many ways to travel well, I’m focusing on one today that most people, especially millennials, don’t know about. Ready for it? The secret lies in a network called Virtuoso. You may have seen the logo on my website, a post about it on social media, or maybe you’ve seen it pop up in publications like Forbes or the New York Times. So WHAT is Virtuoso and WHY does it matter?
Auckland: Abbay’s Top Five Things To Do
The Lonely Planet once crowned Auckland as the world's best city to visit, and after living there for five years, I can tell you they got it absolutely right…
Do the toilets flush the opposite way in New Zealand? 12 common questions I get about New Zealand.
For whatever reason, there are a lot of random questions that come up about New Zealand, this tiny island nation at the bottom of the world. However, it wasn’t until my friends began asking me for videos of a toilet flush, that I knew I needed to do a better job at educating.
The 5 biggest misconceptions when it comes to using a travel advisor.
I’ve heard people ask, “Why would I need a travel advisor when I can use Google to do it myself?” or that perhaps “it sounds expensive to use a travel advisor.” Alas, today I'm here today to address the five biggest misconceptions I hear the most when it comes to trusting someone else with your trip.
The hotel insider: Belmond Cap Juluca
Tucked away on the sparkling shores of Maundays Bay in Anguilla, Belmond Cap Juluca is the ultimate island hideaway. If you're dreaming of endless white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxurious, laid-back elegance, this is the place to be.
Let me walk you through what makes this resort such a hidden gem in the Caribbean.
Travel Insurance FAQs
We receive lots of good questions about travel insurance, so in this blog post we’re sharing them and our answers in an FAQ style. We hope you find it useful!
Get to know the founder: 12 facts about me (Abbay!)
Travel is personal. Between all the calls, emails, and texts from the first call to the time my clients get home, my clients end up becoming my friends (which makes this a super fun job!).
Let’s get to know each other. I’m sharing 12 facts about me and would love to hear if we have any in common…
The Beauty of Bhutan
Abbay traveled to Bhutan in early 2024 with Rebecca Recommends and its DMC partner, Ventours International. Her report was featured in the Luxury Travel Advisor magazine.
An Englishman in Paris: Top 5 Highlights
Hi, my name is Chris and I'm Abbay's Escapes' first hire. I'm also Abbay's husband (which may have helped me get the job!) and guest blog writer this month. Nice to meet you!
Today I'm going to be sharing with you my top 5 highlights as an Englishman in Paris.