We stayed at Grootbos, Private Nature Reserve, a luxury eco-reserve located near the Southern tip of Africa, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.
CHARMING CHARLESTON!!
Each time I manage to travel back to Charleston, I ask myself "What took so long?" and each time I leave, I make a mental note to get back soon. Besides the history, the gardens, the people, the charm, I absolutely adore Charleston's HOSPITALITY!
Unbelievable UTAH!!!
Utahs National Parks have got to be some of America's most beautiful!! Incredibly scenic, each one of the 5 National Parks in Utah, offer mind-blowing geological formations and more active adventures than a week allows.
Triple Creek Ranch: Montana’s Adult Glamping Retreat
Located in the Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies, Triple Creek is a fully-inclusive adults playground! Couples, groups of friends, or families with children over age 16 are welcome at Triple Creek! Active travelers can play as hard or as little as they please while enveloping themselves in a truly romantic setting with incomparable …
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A Mid-Atlantic Road Trip: NC, VA, WV, MD
The Summer 2020 travel trend is discovering more, just beyond your backyard, which may be finding the joys in your own state or country. Driving trips are very much in vogue, as gasoline is at an all time low and clients feel more in control of their journey behind the wheel. Resort to Laura Madrid …
You Can’t VIP Yourself
Some road-warriors feel they can plan their own travel more easily themselves than by using a professional travel agent. Others use their agent for more complicated trips such as an adventure trip through Costa Rica or New Zealand or a multi-generational trip to the Galapagos. But, then decide to book their own weekend stay in …
Antigua’s Island Charm & British Sensibility: 3 Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts
Who doesn't love Antigua? It is a fusion of island charm and British sensibility. It is laid- back, yet sophisticated. It is active with genuine sportsmanship. Antigua offers escapism, yet it is easy to reach. One of the best things about the destination is that all of the top resorts are "all-inclusive". That word can …
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The Yucatan – My 50th Birthday Celebration at Hacienda Itzincab Camara
I suppose being on quarantine makes me ponder life a bit more, long for family and friends, and accomplish a whole lot of tasks that have been left on the back burner. Finally, I have been able to write my blog recapping such an epic celebration which I organized to celebrate my 50th birthday with …
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Exploring the English Countryside
A highlight for many of my client's is a visit to England’s timeless countryside and the pretty villages of the Cotswold Hills. A wonderful base while touring the Cotswolds is in the spectacular town of Broadway where there are several options that we love for our clients including the Lygon Arms, the Dormy House and …
Portugal: The Alentejo, Comporta & Evora
Comporta is a village on the west coast of Portugal, about an hour's drive from Lisbon. But, when people talk about Comporta, what they really mean is the region around it. Some people may like to compare the area of Comporta to Ibiza or St. Tropez or Trancoso. However this sleepy eco-reserve reminds me of …