Category: Special Interest Trips
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 […]
Turtle Island Resort Fiji
Turtle Island Resort is the perfect spot for a honeymoon, whether it be a first, second or “trial.” Everything about this lush green paradise is natural and relaxing. Fourteen luxurious bures are placed so that each enjoys plenty of privacy and a “bure mama” caters to each couple’s every need. The Fijian staff live […]
Zambia Wildlife Walking Safaris & Bush Camps
I almost can’t begin to tell you how much I loved our time in Zambia with Norman Carr Safaris. Their four bush camps in South Luanga National Park are each situated in a different wilderness environment with wildlife nearby – and sometimes on the premises. Each camp offers four grass-and-thatch huts (Luwi Camp), or chalets […]
Germany: The BMW Experience
Vintage cars are my husband’s passion, and since he has a big birthday coming up, I’m on the look-out for unusual automotive adventures. Enter: Paradizo, the luxury travel website, where I read about the “Ultimate BMW Driving Experience” offered by the BMW Museum in Munich. Highlights of this three-hour private driving tour include the home […]
Best Place to Stay Near Victoria, BC, Canada
It’s the best place to stay near Victoria and one of the first gracious country inns that helped me define Authentic Luxury Travel. In fact, the Sooke Harbour House experience is a perfect example of this style of travel. Tourist vs. traveler Ask the first-time visitor to Victoria on Vancouver Island what they are going to do and the […]
