Tag: off the beaten path
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, […]
Best Places to Walk in Northern California
I love to walk and I recently took advantage of a great opportunity to experience the best places to walk in Northern California. It was one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions that authentic travelers make because we’re open to spontaneous adventures on the road less traveled. A friend of mine had planned a walking trip from […]
Cruise The World in Luxury
Cruise ships are fun for families and provide many conveniences, but – in my opinion – they don’t really qualify as Authentic Luxury Travel. The ports that cruise ships visit are crowded with tourists, and the short stay in each place precludes any real contact with the local culture. However, I do know of one […]
Authentic travel – fun for us, good for the world
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that my mission is to connect affluent travelers with real, not touristy, experiences. In fact – and I’m not taking credit for it – “authentic luxury travel” has become a significant trend in the travel industry. Thoughtful travelers everywhere are savoring local cultures without […]
