Category: Authentic Travel
Is Cruising Safe?
The Costa Concordia sinking off the coast of Italy This week has made many travelers wonder if cruises are a safe vacation option. Of course, industry officials are saying “yes,” while the media is re-capping stories of passengers who disappeared in stormy seas, vessels attacked by Somali pirates, and contagious illnesses that swept through ships […]
Authentic Maldives ?
It’s been widely reported in the media this week that the government of the Maldives – beautiful low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean – has ordered all the resorts on the islands to close their spas because they are fronts for brothels. First, I have to say that this is nonsense, but it also underscores […]
Voluntourism and the Joy of Travel
The Africa Foundation supports schools in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa Customized itineraries are an important aspect of Authentic Luxury Travel. We like to focus on our individual interests and leave room in the trip plan for spontaneous detours. This flexibility may enable staying longer than expected at a colorful marketplace or hiking farther than […]
Travel Trends and Hot Topics
Travel Trends and Hot Topics is reprinted with permission from the SATW TRAVELER, the newsletter of the Society of American Travel Writers. Gazing into the future: destinations, travel trends and other hot topics to ponder… Remember when no one talked about bespoke travel? Now it’s everywhere and the USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association) says […]
Authentic Luxury Travel is a winner!
Thanks to all of you who voted, Authentic Luxury Travel tied for first place in the “Luxe Travel Writer” category of The Luxury Hub’s readers choice competition. Voters were asked to choose their “favourite luxury travel writers and travel journalists, who make travelling possible from your arm chair.” The sample of my writing on the ballot was […]
What Is Authentic Luxury Travel?
What is authentic luxury travel? When I first started writing about Authentic Luxury Travel no one seemed to know what I meant. Most folks thought that ALT was synonymous with five-star resorts and high-end cruise ships. In those days, I spent a lot of time defining “authentic” as it applies to travel. But times have […]
Authentic travel – fun for us, good for the world
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that my mission is to connect affluent travelers with real, not touristy, experiences. In fact – and I’m not taking credit for it – “authentic luxury travel” has become a significant trend in the travel industry. Thoughtful travelers everywhere are savoring local cultures without […]
Learning Vacations in Worldwide Destinations
Learning vacations are getting a lots of attention these days – especially among well-educated, experienced travelers. In fact, research shows that one out of every three affluent travelers wants to learn a new skill or activity during a vacation – thus turning a good trip into a great – truly memorable – one. The popularity […]
December 10 – One-Day Luxury Travel Auction
“ONCE IN A LIFETIME AUCTION” FROM ABERCROMBIE & KENT As I’ve mentioned before, I’m deluged with press releases on travel bargains, and most of them aren’t all that exciting, but this one-day auction could prove to be quite a good deal. A&K is a luxury tour operator with a great reputation. I included them in […]
