South Australia: Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley

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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The Great Polar Bear Migration: A Fly-In Safari

A FASCINATING JOURNEY THROUGH THE REALM OF ARCTIC GIANTS I am going to admit, this trip was a little bit outside of my comfort zone for various reasons, but I am so thankful that I pulled on my arctic gear and hit the tundra with gusto. Polar Bears are solitary, beautiful, and fierce giants that …

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Antarctica: Journey to The White Continent

Antartica is a remote and astounding destination that intrepid travelers dream of seeing at least once in their life times. The journey to get there is certainly not for the faint of heart, and once there, it like no other place in the world.

Yachting: You need vitamin SEA

Resort to Laura Madrid provides our clients with access to the world's fleet of luxury charter yachts which cruise some of the most unique and exclusive destinations around the globe. Whether your preference is sailing, motor, super or mega yachts, Resort to Laura Madrid along with our hand-selected brokers identify the most desirable charter for you and ensure all is done to provide you with the most unforgettable voyage.

Ireland: A Breath of Fresh Air!

  Ireland is a spectacular country that begs to be re-visited again and again. In recent years it has been off-the charts popular for many reasons, but I am convinced that what makes people really embrace the country is that the Irish are unabashedly friendly, welcoming and gregarious! No-one forgets to greet you with sincerity. …

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New Zealand – Luxury Lodges, Food, Wine, & Adventure

New Zealand has long been on my must do list! Each year, I send many clients to the North and South islands to explore beaches and mountains, quirky towns, the ancient Maori culture, breathtaking golf courses, and to experience dart boating, bungee jumping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, glacier climbs, heli-rides, and skiing. There are countless incredible, cozy …

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PERU: An Epic Family Adventure

My husband and I hiked the Inca trail over a decade ago, and throughout that experience I dreamed of not IF, but WHEN we would return with our children! I challenge you to float to the end of these images - each experience tops the last! Let me know when I can help craft your …

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South Africa the Splendid

South Africa the Splendid! There are not many countries in the world that rival South Africa for all the wonderful things on offer! The wildlife is mind-blowing, the wines are free flowing and exceptional, the cuisine is sophisticated and varied, the weather is dramatic and can be 4 seasons in a day, the people are …

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Clayoquot Wildnerness Retreat

REMOTE? REFINED? REMARKABLE? Without a doubt! That is the tag line for luxury outpost located on the wild Pacific Ocean near Tofino on Vancouver Island. Only accessible by sea-plane, Clayoquot is a stunning retreat with 20 tented accommodations, spectacular cuisine and wines, and a very unique, personalized way of delivering exactly what you want, when …

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India – A Dream Realized

India is sound and color, chaos and peace, tradition and innovation. The subcontinent holds a variety of contrasting images, from Kipling-esque visions of spectacular, carved temples and gleaming marble palaces, to lonely Himalayan lamaseries and far-flung dusty villages where council meetings are held under the shade of a banyan tree. Nearly one sixth of all the …

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