Tag: tours
Authentic Tuscany in a Day with Km Zero
Authentic Tuscany…Before I read this guest post, I thought exploring Tuscany was, by definition, a multi-day event. However, I now realize I thought that because I’ve always driven around on my own and not really known where to go. In contrast, the author of this post toured Tuscany with two very connected locals. They knew […]
Local Photographer’s Santa Barbara Food Tour
This Santa Barbara food tour trip report is brought to you by Jessica Roy who – as you’ll read below – had a great time sampling local culinary specialties as a guest of Eat This, Shoot That! Her guide and ETST owner Tara Jones is an expert foodie and a crash hot photographer. Tara attended Brooks Institute of Photography in […]
Spain – Best Local Private Guides
I’ve spent more time than you might imagine deciding what to call this post. “Travel Spain Like a Local” had a nice ring to it, but after great deliberation (and several cups of tea), I decided it wasn’t quite right. I also discarded “Experience Spain…,” “Private City Tours in Spain…,” and settled on “Spain – […]
La Jolla, California – Best Things to Do
La Jolla – San Diego’s favorite coastal community – is known for beautiful beaches and great dining options. I’ve lived in La Jolla most of my life and love walking on the beach and having drinks or a meal with a water view. I also know that our community offers many unique activities that first-time visitors […]
Best Vietnam Travel Company
I love hearing from travelers who have enjoyed the services of the Travel Experts I endorse on this site. Here’s a testimonial from Charles E. Flam of Montreal. “You asked whether I would write a testimonial about Vietnam Alive and my experience with them. It is a pleasure to do so. “I have dealt with Vietnam […]
Lots To Love About Coronado, CA
Coronado, California is a popular travel destination located between the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay in the southwest corner of the state. It is connected to the much larger city of San Diego by a beautiful arching bridge. Most visitors arrive via this four-lane iconic structure, however cyclists and pedestrians have the option of […]
Vietnam Alive
Vietnam Alive is easily the best travel company in Vietnam. They excel at planning customized trips for families, couples, individuals and small groups of friends or colleagues. Van Nguyen, founder of Vietnam Alive, works with guests to create an itinerary based on their interests, available time, and budget. He and his staff of travel specialists […]
One of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns
I minored in English and taught school for ten years, so you’d think I’d be able to write instructions clearly – but apparently not. I’ve heard from several Authentic Luxury Travel followers who assume they are automatically entered in the “La Jolla Getaway” because they are subscribers. Not so. The way our system handles contests requires […]
Visit Downton Abbey
The third season of the massively popular TV series Downton Abbey premieres in the U. S. on January 6, 2013. Finally, we’ll find out if Lady Mary and Matthew get married, and we’ll meet Lady Grantham’s mother, played by actress Shirley MacLaine. If watching the show makes you want to visit the garden and the […]
Luxury China Tours with an “Insider”
Luxury China tours with an insider John Locher loves to talk about China. The Southern California-based marketing and business development consultant attended the 2008 Beijing Olympics and became enamored with all things Chinese. He’s returned seven times – and now takes small groups of visitors with him on luxury China tours When we chatted, I […]
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: […]
December 10 – One-Day Luxury Travel Auction
“ONCE IN A LIFETIME AUCTION” FROM ABERCROMBIE & KENT As I’ve mentioned before, I’m deluged with press releases on travel bargains, and most of them aren’t all that exciting, but this one-day auction could prove to be quite a good deal. A&K is a luxury tour operator with a great reputation. I included them in […]
