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Carmel California Trip Report
A four-night stay in Carmel California was the prize in the first Getaway contest on Authentic Luxury Travel. Marie and Mark Bologna won the trip and spent their anniversary there in April. I always love hearing from readers, but this note was a special pleasure. Read on and you’ll understand why: Dear Elizabeth, I […]
Vacation Rentals in Sicily and Beyond
The popularity of vacation rentals in Sicily has sky-rocketed in the last few years as travelers look for destinations within Italy that are authentic and off-the-beaten-path. Who wouldn’t want to rent a villa or an apartment on this island – maybe with a pool and an ocean view – and have space to spread out […]
Pardon Our Dust – Win A Prize
Dear Subscribers, We’re making some changes to Authentic Luxury Travel that should improve your experience when you visit the site. For the most part, it’s going to be unobtrusive – except there’s a possibility that when we re-set the mail delivery, it may go berserk and send you a raft of articles you’ve already seen. Maybe as many […]
Free Tickets to America’s Cup in San Francisco
Are you following the America’s Cup in San Francisco? The races are on now and I’ve just been given two pairs of free tickets for Saturday, September 14. Yes. I know that’s in a couple of days – but I just thought I’d mention it, because if you love sailing, you might want to move […]
We Loved the Palio in Siena, Italy
This trip report was contributed by Debbie Tucker of Del Mar, California. On Friday afternoon, August 16, 2013, my husband and I were on a private balcony above the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy, sipping Prosecco as a crowd of 32,000 filled the square. We were part of a small group of Americans who […]
JapanQuest Journeys – Bespoke Luxury
I know you’re interested in Japan and I don’t feel qualified to provide insider advice on this destination, so I asked Scott Gilman, Managing Director and Co-Founder of JapanQuest Journeys to contribute a guest post. Scott’s company is well known for specializing in customized luxury trips to Japan and providing personalized “platinum quality” service. Cheers, […]
The Pierre Hotel, New York
Travelers don’t have to go to museums to learn about the history of a destination. Perfect example: I love the sublime ambience of The Pierre Hotel in New York City. When I stay there, I feel that – in addition to great accommodations –The Pierre provides an authentic glimpse into bygone eras. The lavish 700-room […]
Floribbean Cuisine Near Disney World
Anand Srinivasan contributed this guest post. I didn’t know something called “Floribbean cuisine” existed until I visited Disney World a year back. I was on a six month business trip to the United States and prior to this trip, the only “American food” I had ever tasted was at the KFCs and McDonalds back home […]
Experience Authentic India – Shakti Village Walk
Shakti Village Walk In every destination there are different ways for travelers to connect with the local culture. In Italy, we rented a villa and befriended our neighbors. On an Island in French Polynesia, we drove to untouristy areas and ate in local cafes. In India, in the hopes of seeing a part of the country […]
Trip Report: The Heritage of Guernsey
Ever since I read THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY, I’ve wanted to visit this island in the English Channel. I haven’t made it yet, so I was happy to receive this report from Emma Williams. BTW, when I go, I’m staying at the Old Government House Hotel. Several readers have recommended it. Enjoy! […]
We Have a Winner
AND THE WINNER IS… The randomly selected winner of our Food and Wine Adventure in Tuscany is Andrea Cafarelle. Congratulations Andrea! I will contact you through the email address you provided when you subscribed to Authentic Luxury Travel. I hope you enjoy your week at Il Campo Cucina with Marlane Miriello and her team of Tuscan […]
Cape Town, South Africa – Things to Do
Beautiful Cape Town is easily my favorite city in South Africa. It may be that I just feel comfortable here because the climate and the vibe are so similar to my hometown – San Diego, California - but I think relative safety and natural attributes are also factors. The best way to see this sprawling city’s sights is with […]
Florence – 6 Insider Tips
This guest post was written by Marlane Miriello, owner of Il Campo Cucina – a unique cooking school in Radicondoli – 30 minutes south of Florence. You can Win a Food and Wine Adventure in Tuscany at Il Campo Cucina if you enter the contest before midnight PST on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Visiting Florence, one of the […]
Chicago – 12 Insider Travel Tips
Who says you can’t go home again? I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and went back to visit family just recently. What I found was a beautiful city with flowers blooming along litter-free sidewalks – in stark contrast to the “Windy City” I remember. I was happy to re-visit my favorite landmarks – the […]
