After a whirlwind year spent curating dream journeys for our cherished clients, the Resort to Laura Madrid team decided it was time for a little R&R of our own, and what better place to recharge than Mexico’s dazzling Riviera Maya? Our end-of-year celebration and reset took us to Kanai, the region’s newest luxury enclave and a fitting reward for …
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For years, the Balearic and Canary Islands have drawn travelers in search of sun and sea. But the islands I return to hold so much more. What continues to surprise me is how distinct each one feels from the next. Hopping between them can feel like stepping into entirely different countries. One island might greet …
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Where Mountains Meet the Sea Spain’s northern coast feels wild and timeless. Misty cliffs, lush valleys, ancient languages, and some of the most nuanced cuisine in Europe. It’s a place where landscapes enchant and the traditions feel rooted and proud. This is not the flamenco-and-sangria Spain. This is green Spain: untamed and unforgettable. Basque Country …
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In the Company of Peaks There’s a reason the Dolomites continue to capture hearts year after year. This dramatic stretch of the northern Italian Alps is made up of towering limestone peaks that seem to glow differently with every hour, sometimes blushing pink, other times cast in quiet silver. The landscapes here are bold, but …
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There are places you go to explore, and there are places you go to feel. Venice is the latter. A city that stirs something deep, where the sound of water replaces the hum of cars and the air smells faintly of stone, salt, and history. We came for just a touch, at the start and …
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If the South Island is dramatic and elemental, shaped by ice, wind, and time, the North Island offers a softer seduction. This is where culture, adventure, and cinematic landscapes come together in harmony. There's cosmopolitan Auckland, the geothermal wonder and Māori heart of Rotorua, and the cool, creative rhythm of Wellington. Each is distinct, each …
There are journeys that read like a storybook, turning one page after another at a steady rhythm. And then there are journeys like this one, swift, breathtaking, and deeply immersive - like a thrilling novel you just can’t put down - eleven lodges in eleven days across New Zealand, a glimpse into the life of …
CANTABRIA: Wild Beauty & Prehistoric Wonder Leaving the Pyrenees behind, we descended into Cantabria - where every curve in the road seemed to reveal a different mood. Cantabria surprised me at every turn with its blend of rugged coastlines, misty mountains, and unexpectedly lush valleys. Here, prehistoric caves open into emerald hills, and charming villages …
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Northern Spain has long tugged at my travel heartstrings - an untamed blend of alpine drama, verdant coastlines, and food so rooted in its surroundings, it tells the story of the land with every bite. This summer, Gil and I set out on a two-week road trip with dear friends - our besties in travel …