Luxury travel has long been associated with rooftop champagne, seven-course tasting menus, and lavish suites overlooking paradise. And while those experiences still appeal to many, a growing number of women are seeking something different, something quieter, slower, and more intentional….
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THE BEST VACATION RENTALS IN CAPE TOWN
With nearly five million residents, Cape Town is a popular destination for tourists who often end up choosing to make this beautiful city their home. Located on South Africa’s Western Cape, Cape Town offers a breathtaking coastline and impressive mountain…
TEA, STRAWBERRIES AND STEAMBOATS AT THE CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
The Cameron Highlands is an easy 3 hour bus journey from Kuala Lumpur. Known for its beautiful rolling hills, cooler temperatures, and wonderful tea plantations, the Cameron Highlands is a wonderful change of pace from Kuala Lumpur. When I started…
28 OF THE BEST HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI
South Beach is a place I keep going back to year after year because it offers the perfect combination of beautiful beaches, warm weather, accessibility, great restaurants, and fun nightlife. Earlier this month I spent a week at 1 Hotel…
HOTEL REVIEW: BAWAH RESERVE, INDONESIA
Bawah Reserve is a private island retreat that offers its guests a luxury escape in Indonesia’s Anambas archipelago. Made up of 6 Islands, 3 Lagoons and 13 Beaches, Bawah is a lush tropical paradise that you will never want to…
HOTEL REVIEW: FOUR SEASONS, CHIANG MAI
Four Seasons Chiang Mai offers the perfect luxury setting to experience the beautiful, mountain region of Northern Thailand, and the nearby capital city of Chiang Mai. Except for the fact that there is no beach nearby, Four Seasons Chiang Mai has everything…
Discovering A Hidden Indonesian Gem At Tugu Lombok
After spending a lot of time in Bali, I decided it was finally time to explore the lesser known nearby island of Lombok. I put together a great 3-week itinerary which included the neighboring Gili Islands, specifically Gili Air, Gili…
WHY EVERY TRAVELER SHOULD EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RYOKAN
From the moment you board the small cog train that winds up into the mountains to Hakone, you know you are in for a something special. So what is a Ryokan? A ryokan is a traditional Japanese guest house, created to…
A LUXURY CRUISE IN HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM
Enchanted Ha Long Bay stretches from the northern coastline of Vietnam into the Gulf of Tonkin. “Enchanted” really is the right adjective to describe this wonderful place. It is no wonder in 1994 Ha Long Bay was designated a World Heritage…
A QUICK GUIDE TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Stockholm is, in my opinion, one of the coolest cities in Europe. Located on Sweden’s east coast, this capital city is famous for its great restaurants, fun nightlife and beautiful people. And like the people, the city of Stockholm is also…
KANHA NATIONAL PARK, INDIA: THE JUNGLE BOOK TIGER SAFARI
When you hear safari you instantly think of the great plains of Africa. The endless savannah, flat-topped acacia trees, and blue lakes turned neon pink with flocks of flamingos. But did you know that you can also safari in India…
A GIRLS DAY OUT AT THE PARK HYATT, SIEM REAP
As you may have seen over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending a lot of time running around Cambodia. I was last in Cambodia 14 (!) years ago, and I’m amazed at how much has changed. Some of these changes…