I used to travel to Brazil annually for five consecutive years when I worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. It was a wonderful place to visit and do business, and I made such close friends with so many Brazilians in the industry. I fell in love with the people and the fantastic cities of …
Uruguay is a virtually unexplored destination for traditional tourism. This small, peaceful country referred to as the "Switzerland of South America" is proud of its 200 years of democracy with the lowest corruption rate, fairest wealth distribution, and highest literacy rate on the continent. Boasting over 400 miles of coastline on the River Plate and …
Laura: How did you choose Japan? Scheinfelds: Japan has been a bucket list for family. We wanted to experience a wildly different culture. Wanted to indulge our kids passion for fashion, design, cuisine and skiing. Laura: Did the destination surprise you in any way? Scheinfelds: Most definitely, we loved the modern aspects of the cities, …
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Located in the Central Mexico state of Guanajuato and known for its preserved cobblestone streets, Spanish colonial-style architecture, and creative cuisine, this UNESCO World Heritage City is also called “Mexico’s Gift to the World.” One of the best ways to spend a day in San Miguel de Allende is to wander the 68 blocks of …
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The ABC Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, are lovingly referred to; each island is fairly unique from the others, though a great holiday might be touching down on each of them for a bit of what they offer. Though they have a strong connection to the Netherlands, their proximity to South America ensures these Caribbean …
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Some people eat to have the energy to ski, while others ski to work up an appetite. If you veer more towards the latter, there can be few better destinations to buy a lift pass for than Baqueira Beret, in Spain’s Val d’Aran. High in the Catalan Pyrenees, this resort is a cluster of four …
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A jet-set French-speaking island in the Caribbean with nearly 20 spectacular beaches, superb drinking and dining options, oh so chic boutiques, and multiple dreamy hotels and villa, St. Barths is on the top of everyone’s list. Because there are no direct commercial flights into St. Barths, getting to this little piece of paradise is worth …
Northwestern Spain: Wine & Gastronomy Spain is the second largest country in Europe. It has 17 autonomous regions, each with distinctive personality and characteristics, as seen in their heritage buildings and cities, fiestas and traditions, and local cuisine. This trip to the North of Spain was simply one of our many favorite experiences traveling this …
A verbatim recap as provided by a fantastic RTLM client who took his multi-generational family to Kenya and Tanzania for the safari of a lifetime! Is it Travel Genius or is it Laura Madrid Magic? Or are they the same? The Eden was a great choice to relax before the 9 days of safari. Our …
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If you're looking for a unique Caribbean island to visit, Grenada has so much to offer that many other islands don't have. Grenada is a volcanic island located at the southern end of the Windward Islands and is about a 4-hour flight from the USA with white sandy beaches, waterfalls, and a rich culture. Grenada …