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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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 …
Set on one of the most coveted beaches in the Cyclades, just 45-minutes by speedboat from Athens, One&Only Kéa Island is a spectacular cliffside resort with private pool villas and uninterrupted sea views. This glamorous hideaway brings new levels of luxury to the Greek islands, with a 100-metre sandy beach, crystal-clear Aegean waters, vibrant cuisine, …
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Mexico City is one of the world’s great cities and is a mecca for foodies with some of the best restaurants in the world and absolutely delectable street food, and plentiful mezcalerias abound to wash it all down. Given that Mexico City has the 2nd largest number of museums in the world, you will have …
I used to travel to Brazil annually for five consecutive years when I worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. It was a wonderful place to visit and do business, and I made such close friends with so many Brazilians in the industry. I fell in love with the people and the fantastic cities of …
Uruguay is a virtually unexplored destination for traditional tourism. This small, peaceful country referred to as the "Switzerland of South America" is proud of its 200 years of democracy with the lowest corruption rate, fairest wealth distribution, and highest literacy rate on the continent. Boasting over 400 miles of coastline on the River Plate and …
Laura: How did you choose Japan? Scheinfelds: Japan has been a bucket list for family. We wanted to experience a wildly different culture. Wanted to indulge our kids passion for fashion, design, cuisine and skiing. Laura: Did the destination surprise you in any way? Scheinfelds: Most definitely, we loved the modern aspects of the cities, …
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The ABC Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, are lovingly referred to; each island is fairly unique from the others, though a great holiday might be touching down on each of them for a bit of what they offer. Though they have a strong connection to the Netherlands, their proximity to South America ensures these Caribbean …
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A jet-set French-speaking island in the Caribbean with nearly 20 spectacular beaches, superb drinking and dining options, oh so chic boutiques, and multiple dreamy hotels and villa, St. Barths is on the top of everyone’s list. Because there are no direct commercial flights into St. Barths, getting to this little piece of paradise is worth …
Northwestern Spain: Wine & Gastronomy Spain is the second largest country in Europe. It has 17 autonomous regions, each with distinctive personality and characteristics, as seen in their heritage buildings and cities, fiestas and traditions, and local cuisine. This trip to the North of Spain was simply one of our many favorite experiences traveling this …