Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico

Arriving at a Four Seasons anywhere in the world always feels like a homecoming to me, especially in Mexico – which is double meaningful, having lived and worked there during my hotelier days. Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is tucked away on a private peninsula on Mexico’s rugged Pacific coastline. The hotel is nestled inside a …

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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 …

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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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Magical Mukul Resort in NICARAGUA

One of my favorite things to do is to arrive to a magical place under the dark of night, not quite sure where you are going but most especially what you will see in the morning when you open your eyes! (I arrived years ago into the Maldives at 2 am after 24 hours of traveling …

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Miraval – You won’t find you anywhere else!

I admit, I normally post my impressions and recap very soon after returning from a special destination. My journey to Miraval in Tucson, AZ in March with 13 girlfriends was somehow different. Many of my blogs are chock full of images taken on my iPhone, but unlike other journeys, at Miraval I didn't really cart my …

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