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?
Is luxury travel for you? 6 things you didn’t know about luxury travel.
Luxury travel isn't what it used to be. Years ago, luxury travel was synonymous with 5-star hotels, each with a luxury cookie-cutter vibe and a Michelin-starred restaurant. While there is nothing wrong with those things, luxury travel has since evolved. These days it's less about the sheet count and boujee chandeliers and more about authentic and meaningful experiences tailored for the individual traveler…
The hotel insider: Chablé Maroma.
Let’s talk about my current hotel crush. I’m loving Chable Maroma, a member of one of my favorite Mexican boutique hotel brands, Chable Hotels, with a unique focus on sustainability, architecture, and design.
The hotel insider: Sensei, Lana’i.
Sensei Lana'i is like no other hotel property in all of Hawaii. Why? The location might be the biggest factor. Sensei is perfectly situated in the heart of Lana'i, a lesser-known Hawaiian island. Some even call Lana'i Hawaii's last unspoiled island.
Swooning Over São Lourenço do Barrocal in Portugal
I recently had the opportunity to stay in the Alentejo region of Portugal, home to the estate of São Lourenço Barrocal. At the heart of Alentejo is the hill, an ancient small farming village that has been lovingly reimagined as a luxury hotel, surrounded by ancient oaks, olive groves, vineyards and even wild horses.
10 Reasons to Visit the Azores
Have you heard of the Azores?
Not so long ago, this was a new-to-me destination, but the more I learned about this hidden gem, the more my curiosity grew!
So when I had the opportunity came up for me to take a trip in June, I couldn’t say no!
The 10 most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2022.
As I’m dreaming of the places we’ll go, I’m also looking forward to experiencing some of the world’s highly anticipated luxury hotels. While there are many, I’ve rounded up my personal top 10 of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2022…
The hotel insider: Esprit Saint-Germain.
Have you ever wished you had a friend with an amazing private residence in an ultrachic part of the world? Yet, also a place where you can cozy up by the fire with a great glass of wine and feel right at home?
So I don't actually have this friend and you may not either, but I have the next best thing - a boutique French hotel in Paris where you will feel exactly like the scenario above, like a welcomed like a friend.
The 10 most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2021.
…as we dream of the places we’ll go, I’m also looking forward to experiencing some of the world’s incredible new luxury hotels. Though there are so many properties I can’t wait to visit, I’ve rounded up 10 of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2021.
5 Ultimate Honeymoons in the USA
Are you trying to find the perfect honeymoon destination during COVID-19? Or are you just trying to stay sane while you’re navigating the ever-moving parts of planning a wedding right now? As a recently engaged gal myself, I feel your pain. It’s challenging.
While it may feel like finding the perfect honeymoon destination during COVID-19 is more complicated than finding true love, it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to help. As a start, I have gathered up my top 5 destinations for the ultimate domestic honeymoon. Keep reading.