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?
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.
Where Abbay’s Escapes clients are going now.
It’s been over a year since the world shut down, and travel is picking up as more and more destinations reopen. I’m busy helping clients navigate each destination’s protocols so they can get back to experiencing our world. If you’re ready to travel but don’t know where to go, see a few of the top destinations where travelers are going…