There are tennis vacations. And then there are tennis retreats. The difference matters. A tennis vacation means decent courts somewhere warm. A tennis retreat means courts that make you play better, instruction that stays with you, and a resort good enough that you don't resent the hours you spend off the court. I've been sending …
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True wellness travel is more than a spa weekend. It's about creating the conditions for genuine transformation, whether you're seeking a complete reset, deeper self-knowledge, or simply the space to reconnect with what matters most. The retreats that do this beautifully are rare. They combine expert guidance, exceptional settings, and a level of intentionality that …
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Sometimes the most extraordinary journeys begin with the simplest premise: trade winter's bite for turquoise waters and sunshine. My recent escape to the British Virgin Islands was about rediscovering what makes Caribbean luxury so eternally compelling. Three distinct properties, each offering a different interpretation of island sophistication, reminded me why the BVI continues to enchant …
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Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Costa Rica Some countries you visit, others live inside you long after you've left. Costa Rica is decidedly the latter. From the moment your plane descends over emerald rainforest canopies dotted with scarlet macaw wings, you know you've arrived somewhere special. This is a place where howler monkeys provide the …
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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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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