Tag: custom itineraries
Trip Planning Help Just For You
Trip planning making your head spin? I feel your pain. Even though I’ve been planning trips for myself and others for a long time, I still spend hours sorting out the options. It doesn’t help that I’m somewhat obsessive (ok, strike somewhat) about finding the perfect lodging and figuring out ways to avoid crowds of […]
Amazon River – Cruising Peru in Style
Amazon River cruising didn’t sound all that appealing when my friend Nina first mentioned it to me. In fact, just the words “Amazon River” conjured up visions of someone in a grungy boat swatting at flies and dodging Anacondas. However, I sat up and took noticed when I clicked on the link that Nina sent […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE Royal Wedding
Londoners get really enthusiastic about Royal Weddings Will you be there when Kate Middleton walks down the aisle? Will you see the predictably broad grin on Prince William’s face as he watches her make her way toward the altar? No? Well my invitation hasn’t arrived either, but that isn’t going to keep me from enjoying […]
What Is Authentic Luxury Travel?
What is authentic luxury travel? When I first started writing about Authentic Luxury Travel no one seemed to know what I meant. Most folks thought that ALT was synonymous with five-star resorts and high-end cruise ships. In those days, I spent a lot of time defining “authentic” as it applies to travel. But times have […]
