Tag: traveling
USA National Parks – Our National Treasure
President Barack Obama recently issued an executive order aimed at boosting international tourism to the United States. His motivation is job creation – but I’m more excited about the opportunity for overseas travelers to have authentic experiences in America, meet my compatriots, and get a taste of our lifestyle. If you’ve been reading this blog […]
Best Bermuda Hotel – The Reefs
Best Bermuda Hotel? I think it’s The Reefs Resort & Club on the south side of the main island (see map below). This beautiful family-owned resort is geographically not far from the Fairmont Southhampton – but a world away in terms of amosphere. At The Reefs, we couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful beach just steps away and loved snorkeling over the coral […]
British Airways Travel Tips
BA777 in flight We don’t get much for free from the airlines these days, so I was impressed with these useful British Airways travel tips. Whether you’re planning a trip or traveling tomorrow, take a look: British Airways collected these travel and baggage tips from their staff based all over the world. The videos, which are […]
Sedona Arizona Like A Local
Sedona Arizona is famous for its red rock formations, “high vibe,” and hiking opportunities. These features make it one of the most popular destinations in the American West. Stand and watch the sunset turn mountains from red, to orange, to gold and you’ll be surrounded by travelers speaking German, Swedish, Japanese, and multiple other languages. Tourists or travelers? […]
Take the pain out of travel
Take the pain out of travel by doing yoga stretches and breathwork. Traveling is great, but sitting while driving and flying can be a real pain. Literally! If you’re a frequent business traveler, this can have a negative impact on your ability to do your job. If you have a long commute, sitting can do […]
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 […]
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 […]
Authentic Luxury Travel is a winner!
Thanks to all of you who voted, Authentic Luxury Travel tied for first place in the “Luxe Travel Writer” category of The Luxury Hub’s readers choice competition. Voters were asked to choose their “favourite luxury travel writers and travel journalists, who make travelling possible from your arm chair.” The sample of my writing on the ballot was […]
Your Travel Expert in Japan
I wish I’d known about The Real Japan when I was traveling in Asia. Instead, I tried exploring this fascinating destination on my own and ended up nearly in tears – OK, actually in tears – when I couldn’t figure out the street signs, the menus, or pretty much anything else. In shear frustration, I […]
Vacation Rentals: Homes Away From Home
What could be more authentic than staying in a real home instead of a hotel on your next vacation? Imagine getting to know the neighbors and feeling like a local without having to sacrifice luxurious surroundings. Rental homes are also great for families or groups of friends traveling together who pay considerably less than […]
Mal de Mer and More
For years I have used Sea-Bands to prevent motion sickness – and they really worked. All I did was slip on the stretchy wristbands and make sure the white plastic button on the inside of the bands was positioned to push on the Nei-Kuan acupressure points on the inside of my wrists. Voilà! No more leaning […]
Socially Embarrassing Snoring
I recently started a travel story with a reference to my husband’s snoring. Several readers commented that it was funny (comparing the noise I sleep with every night to that of hippos grumbling in the Zambezi River), but – in truth – snoring isn’t a laughing matter. I know travelers who are afraid to fall […]
