Tag: authentic luxury travel
Abu Dhabi – Sir Bani Yas Island Wildlife
Abu Dhabi – the UAE’s hot new destination Dubai was the first destination in the United Arab Emirates* to draw large numbers of overseas visitors, but now that city is sharing the spotlight with Abu Dhabi. Here, one of the big draws is Sir Bani Yas Island, home to an Arabian Wildlife Park and three luxury Anantara resorts. This island was […]
British Airways Bargain Business Class to London
British Airways is offering an all-inclusive roundtrip Club World fare for just $1952 to celebrate the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. This Diamond Jubilee airfare sale ends on Friday, May 18 – yes, that’s today. With this incredible deal, you can be a part of the royal Jubilee Celebration – and travel […]
Insider Tip: Chicago Restaurants
The windy city is well known for being the home of deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches, but on a recent visit a couple of in-the-know foodies took the time to educate me on the current upscale dining scene. “It’s as if a promising new restaurant opens every day,” Gregg Lemkau told me. “If you […]
Giving Back While Traveling
Guests from Phinda Forest Lodge help to support this primary school in South Africa. What do the Dalai Lama, Michael McCarthy, and I have in common? We all believe that it’s important for travelers to show respect for other cultures. For the Dalai Lama, that recently meant eating poi in Hawaii. Last month, I was a […]
The Dalai Lama and Respect
The Dalai Lama requested native Hawaiian food as a way of showing respect for the local culture The Dalai Lama was in San Diego this week and I was lucky enough to get a ticket to hear him speak at the University of San Diego. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I was […]
Hotels Near US National Parks
I’ve already mentioned several hotels and resorts in or near US national parks, including super luxurious Amangiri near Bryce Canyon National Park and the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. However, I decided to mention a couple of other options, which might help assuage any concerns you have about having to “rough it’ in order to visit our […]
Your Travel Expert in the Caribbean
Need a travel expert in the Caribbean? Savvy travelers know that planning a trip – especially one with a customized and personalized itinerary – can be a time-consuming experience. The easiest solution is to contact a local travel agent, but the best travel planner lives in the destination and is thoroughly familiar with it. Your […]
Insider Tips – Exploring Northern Tuscany, Italy
Forte dei Marmi, Northern Tuscany, Italy When travelers think of Tuscany, it’s usually the splendid cities – Florence, Siena, Lucca, and Pisa – and the Chianti region that come to mind. However,things to do and sights to see are also located in the Versilia area of Northern Tuscany – a coastal section stretching from south […]
Authentic Luxury Travel on Women’s Radio Network
I’m a firm believer that authentic travelers can help to create a more peaceful global community You know I love talking about real – not touristy – travel experiences and that I firmly believe Authentic Luxury Travel can help create a safer global community…so imagine how much fun I had being interviewed about this topic […]
Travel is Healthy for Your Mind and Soul
Travel is healthy for your mind and soul, especially if you stay in tree house hotels. I travel to explore the world and experience new cultures, but I was recently reminded when reading the popular blog The Dish, that, in addition, travel is healthy for your mind and soul. I felt more relaxed just reading […]
Myanmar (Burma)
Marybeth Bond and daughter Annalyse with bride and groom at wedding they were invited to attend. “Traveling as a family opens so many doors and friendships.” MBB Many travelers, including me, are fascinated by Myanmar (Burma), but for more than ten years we struggled with the morality of traveling there due to the country’s human rights […]
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 […]
Insider Tips: VRBO in Florence, Italy
Panorama of Florence, Italy, taken from the Piazza de Michelangelo. This travel tip comes from my friend Shelley in San Diego, California, who stayed in a three-bedroom apartment – a “dream in the heart of Florence” – in December. When she told me how perfect it was for her family, I couldn’t resist sharing her comments with […]
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 […]
