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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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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The Allure of the Dolomites The Dolomites are, quite simply, a marvel. Rising from the northern Italian Alps in a dramatic collage of vertical limestone walls, jagged cliffs, and deep-cut valleys, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to eighteen towering peaks, many cresting above 9,000 feet. Spring is especially beguiling. The upper slopes remain …
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Just off the coast of South Australia lies Kangaroo Island - a place so rich in native wildlife and unspoiled nature, it’s often called “Australia’s Galápagos.” And rightly so. Kangaroos laze in the tall grasses, koalas perch in eucalyptus trees, and sea lions bask on wide, windswept shores. It's raw, beautiful, and refreshingly untamed. At …
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South Australia is often the unsung hero of the Australian landscape, but from the moment we arrived, it became clear that this is a place where nature, craftsmanship, and culture are in perfect harmony. Adelaide Hills: Cool Climate, Warm Welcome Adelaide Hills is one of the most striking regions to visit in South Australia (and …
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There’s something about Melbourne that just pulls. It doesn’t announce itself with grandeur, but rather draws you in with a knowing smile, making you want to stay awhile. It’s a city of contrast and creativity, where 19th-century architecture sits comfortably beside industrial-chic laneways and edgy street art. The Australian Open It was pure luck that …
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