Tag: authentic luxury travel
Personalized Tours: In Eastern Europe On the Trail of Franz Kafka
Tyn Church on Prague’s Old Town Square Authentic travelers are adventurous. Unlike tourists, we’re open to the unexpected and crave out-of-the ordinary experiences. It’s not that we never go on tours; it’s that we don’t go on “normal” tours that race from one “top attraction” to another. I’ve already shared with you one Personalized Tour: […]
Tips for Planning 3G Trips
Tips for Planning 3G Trips: Authentic luxury travelers know that planning any customized trip takes considerable time, and when multiple generations are involved it makes the process even more challenging. Having said that, the popularity of “3G” (three generation) family vacations is soaring because so many busy people want an opportunity to re-connect with kids, […]
5 Best Hotels in Costa Rica
Best hotels in Costa Rica? This beautiful, eco-friendly country offers some wonderful choices – often surrounded by beautiful gardens. Here are a few of my favorites: Finca means “farm” and Finca Rosa Blanca is a charming 13-room country inn overlooking an organic coffee plantation just outside of San Jose. The artistic décor includes hand-crafted tiles, colorful murals, and […]
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 […]
Personalized Tours: Snorkeling in Palau and Yap
Personalized Tours: Snorkeling in Palau and Yap. This is Jellyfish Lake, Palau. Sometimes the most authentic way to experience a destination is with a small group led by an expert guide. Such was the case when my neighbor Daira Paulson went snorkeling in Micronesia last year. “We took a Sea for Yourself snorkel trip to […]
Last-Minute Deals on British Airways Business Class
Bargains on Business Class seats are few and far between, so I want to make sure you know that BA is offering discounted Club World fares from 20 U. S. gateways to London and select worldwide destinations. These fares normally require a 14 day advance purchase but during this limited period, the fares are available […]
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 […]
Your Travel Expert in the American Southwest
Patrizia Antonicelli is a travel expert in the American Southwest. Her company Seven Directions Cultural and Sustainable Tours offers customized journeys throughout New Mexico, Arizona and the surrounding states. Patrizia is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and prides herself on offering authentic experiences designed for individual travelers’ interests and needs. ”We are a sustainable tourism enterprise […]
Your Travel Expert in England
Guests of Norfolk Tours enjoy wandering around England’s little villages Customized travel, also known as “bespoke travel,” is my preferred way to travel and I love England, so you can imagine how excited I was to meet Glynn Burrows. Here’s the pick-up line that won my heart, “I love to travel, and when I travel, […]
Special Air Fare to New Zealand
Bottle feeding lambs on the Banks Peninsula on the South Island If you’re thinking of heading Down Under, you’ll be interested in the special Business Premier fares being offered by Air New Zealand. Business Premier fares are year-round (not seasonal), and normally the lowest fare is US$9,508 roundtrip. However, they do sometimes have special offers, […]
Your Travel Expert in Peru
Nina Fogelman shares “her” Peru with Authentic Luxury Travelers Authentic Luxury Travel is all about customized itineraries and personal attention and, as I mentioned in a previous post, when it comes to Peru, your best resource is Ancient Summit. This company’s founder – Nina Fogelman – knows Peru like the back of her hand. Witness […]
Vietnam Luxury Hotels and Resorts
Vietnam luxury hotels, resorts, and villas are some of the best in the world. In my last post, I profiled some of my favorite accommodations. Here are three more wonderful places to stay, including a tropical beach resort, an exotic island retreat with a great spa, and an historic hotel that feels more French than Vietnamese: […]
Vietnams Best Hotels
Vietnam is packed with exciting activities. You might like hiking with hill tribes, shopping in colorful public markets, or learning to make pho in a cooking course. Fortunately, the country’s luxury hotels also offer variety. Each special place mentioned here reflects its surroundings and provides easy access to memorable experiences. Vietnams best hotels – Hanoi […]
Vietnam Travel Companies
Everywhere we went in Vietnam, we were greeted with smiles Of all the trips I’ve taken, the one to Vietnam stands out as being the biggest surprise. I expected to meet people who didn’t like Americans – and was greeted by smiling faces. I knew very little about the history, other than the period of […]
