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Sydney Opera House – Cool Insider Info
I suggested you skip the Sydney Opera House guided tour and enjoy the site in a more authentic way, but the story of the landmark’s beginnings is part of its allure, so here’s a brief history followed by a selection of facts that even many locals don’t know: In 1957, Danish architect Jørn Utzon won an […]
Sydney Opera House Like a Local
I’ve been in love with the Sydney Opera House since I first laid eyes on her soaring white sails perched on the edge of Sydney Harbour. That was in 1975. She was two years old and well on her way to becoming the most famous landmark in the Southern Hemisphere. Time called her “Australia’s own […]
Renting a Private Jet
Until recently, I thought that renting a private jet was 1) only something corporate execs did and 2) limited to domestic destinations. And then I met a private flight attendant who had just returned from an African safari. “We flew from New York to Kenya with a wonderful family,” she told me. “The plan was that […]
Free Books for Travelers
Free books arrive in my mailbox with great regularity. Publishers send them – not because they think I’m terrific or fear they may have missed my birthday – but because they hope I’ll write about them. Sometimes I do mention their book in a blog post (potentially increasing sales of that title), but lately I […]
Best Romantic Hotel in Tuscany
“We’ve found an exquisite romantic hotel in Tuscany,” readers Deb and Tom Tucker wrote recently. “It’s Borgo Santo Pietro, located about 35 minutes from Siena and one hour from Florence. They offer 15 rooms and suites – all elegantly furnished. It’s the perfect place for Authentic Luxury Travelers. “There is a main building with suites […]
Normandy Travel Tips from Doug Hamilton
Doug Hamilton is the producer/director/writer of D-DAY’S SUNKEN SECRETS - the PBS-TV special documentry commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings on the coast of Normandy, France. D-DAY’S SUNKEN SECRETS will air May 28th on your PBS station (check local listings for time). Doug is an inveterate authentic traveler. In this guest post he shares Normandy travel tips learned in the months he spent in […]
6 Santa Barbara, California Secrets
This wonderful guest post was contributed by Lauren Bray, Managing Editor of edhat.com, Santa Barbara’s #1 website for all things local. Santa Barbara is known for its red tile roofs, relaxing beaches, fine dining, and a burgeoning wine industry. It’s the laid-back vibe and natural beauty that brings many visitors to our American Riviera. State […]
Puglia, Italy: the new luxury travel trend
Chiara Tenuzzo, Director, Aria Luxury Apulia, contributed this guest post. Puglia: Situated on the narrow coastal strip that makes up the heel of the “boot” of Italy, the region’s timeless culture, art and history is becoming more popular as a holiday destination. As Italy continues to be among the top favorite destinations for tourists worldwide, Puglia, the […]
Samantha Brown, Don Wildman, Leon Logothetis & Friends
I just spent the weekend with Samantha Brown, Don Wildman, Leon Logothetis, Patricia Schultz and Jorge Meraz – and what a fun weekend it was. As the emcee on the Travel Channel Stage at The San Diego Travel and Adventure Show, my job was to introduce each of the speakers. When I wasn’t doing that, […]
Free Tickets San Diego Travel and Adventure Show
Note: in 2015, the San DiegoTravel & Adventure Show will take place on February 14 & 15. The San Diego Travel and Adventure Show will take place at the San Diego Convention Center on March 29 and 30, 2014. I’m pretty excited about this event because in addition to hearing some great speakers and meeting lots […]
Treehouse Hotels of the World
David Bryce contributed this guest post. He is a blogger and traveler “who gets stoked when he finds other ‘birds of a feather’ in the treehouse world.” When he’s not writing or globe-trotting, you can generally find him hitting up his local golf course or “testing” new bourbons on the market. Living in the trees is […]
6 Historic Luxury Villas in Italy
This guest post about luxury villas in Italy was contributed by Clara Sibilla. Italy is universally known for its countless art works, for its history, culture, architecture and, of course, for its food and wine specialties. For those who have high expectations and always want maximum comfort and high-level services, my country will not be […]
Your Favorite Hotels in Paris and Beyond
Hotels in Paris. Hotels outside of Paris. Hotels all around the world. Last October I asked “what is your favorite hotel anywhere in the world” and 473 readers replied by leaving a comment on this post The result is a wonderful, annotated list of places to stay around the globe from Antigua to Zanzibar. If I […]
5 Best Destination Travel Companies
Authentic Luxury Travel has just named the five best destination travel companies in the world. The selection was based on the companies’ insider knowledge, local connections, and expertise in creating custom itineraries focused on authentic travel experiences. These travel planners will be awarded Authentic Luxury Travel’s “World’s Best Travel Awards 2014” badges for inclusion on […]
