MMarkham Travel

03/09/2026

San Francisco has always known how to reinvent itself, and the city is in the midst of another comeback. New art trails, illuminated landmarks, buzzy restaurants, and revived neighborhoods are bringing a renewed sense of energy to the Bay Area's beauty. 🌁🥂

Read on about its new golden age, then let’s work together to plan your next vacation:

📷: Natasha Lee

New restaurants, buzzy bars, and fresh openings – from JouJou and Frankie’s to the Big Art Loop and A Bathing Ape’s new flagship – are fueling a comeback in this Bay Area beauty.

01/09/2026

In the heart of Rome, Hotel Hassler Roma offers a welcome sense of calm, with gracious service, elegant rooms, and aperitivi served just so.

Here are five reasons this storied stay is a must-visit, from its vast wine collection to its enviable location above the Spanish Steps. 🇮🇹❤️

The Roman standby recently reopened with two refashioned lounges and a facelift for Michelin-starred Imàgo.

27/08/2026

A softer corner of Patagonia awaits in Chile's Lake District, where volcano views, glacial lakes, and peaceful fjords replace the rush to the summit. Discover why slow adventure shines here, then reach out to start planning your escape. 🌋🏞️

📷: Laura Macías Acuña

Puerto Varas, Lake Llanquihue, Reloncaví fjord, and Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park reward travelers willing to trade summit fever for a slower pace.

27/08/2026

Everyone books Yala in peak season. Which means you’re spending your precious vacation time queuing behind a dozen jeeps for the same leopard sighting ✨

If you want the wildlife without the crowds, here’s what we’re designing for clients right now:

🇱🇰 Skip: Yala National Park in July → Go: Kumana National Park year-round
Same leopards, same elephants, a fraction of the jeeps. Kumana sits just north of Yala and shares its ecosystem, but stays wonderfully overlooked.

🇱🇰 Skip: Ella’s viewpoint at sunrise with fifty other people → Go: The Pekoe Trail through Ceylon’s tea country
Rolling tea estates, working plantations, and unseen communities whose lives are built around tea, without a single tour bus in sight.

🇱🇰 Skip: Unawatuna’s packed beach → Go: Weligama or the quieter stretches near Tissamaharama
Soft sand, real surf culture, and a pace that actually lets you exhale.

🇱🇰 Skip: Sigiriya at midday with the crowds → Go: an early morning ascent before the gates fill
The same 5th-century rock fortress and frescoes, just you and the view.

🇱🇰 Skip: Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth with tour groups packing the courtyard → Go: Dambulla’s Golden Cave Temples at opening time
Same centuries of Buddhist history and stunning painted murals, but you’ll have the caves to yourself before the day-trippers arrive.

Sri Lanka rewards travelers who go a little further off the obvious route: ancient forest monasteries, tea bungalows in the hills, wildlife safaris led by the island’s finest rangers, and a coastline that still feels undiscovered.

We design Sri Lanka itineraries that go beyond the guidebook, because your time there is too precious to spend in a queue.

What’s calling you more, tea country or the wildlife? Tell us below👇

25/08/2026

Exceptional dining doesn't happen by chance, especially at sea. Get an inside look at the cruise lines raising the bar with gourmet cuisine, thoughtful sourcing, and world-class culinary experiences, then reach out to plan your next voyage. 🛳️🍽️

An inside look at how Oceania Cruises, Abercrombie & Kent, Atlas Ocean Voyages, and Silversea serve gourmet meals at sea.

21/08/2026

🇮🇹 Lake Como has three very different personalities. We’ve experienced these towns - here’s our take:

🌸 BELLAGIO | The Classic Postcard
The one you’ve seen in every photo. Flower-draped promenades, central boat access to every corner of the lake, and an energy that feels effortlessly cinematic. It’s Bellagio, and it lives up to every expectation.

✨ Where we love to stay: Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni | the only 5-star in Bellagio, with Michelin-starred dining, a private beach, and views that will genuinely stop you mid-sentence.

Best for: Families and first-timers who want the full Lake Como moment.

🌿 MENAGGIO | The Local’s Choice
Quieter. More residential. Far less photographed. Menaggio is where you actually feel like you’re living on the lake rather than sightseeing through it. The pace slows down, the crowds thin out, and there’s space to exhale.

✨ Where we love to stay: Grand Hotel Victoria | a Liberty-style 5-star set directly on the lake facing Bellagio, with a 1,200 sqm spa, heated pool, and both fine dining and casual lakeside restaurants.

Best for: Families and couples who want to rest as much as they explore.

🌟 MOLTRASIO | The World’s Best-Kept Secret
A charming village of winding streets, pink-tiled buildings, and unexpected waterfalls - still authentic, still unhurried, still genuinely Lake Como. This is where you come to feel like the lake is yours.

✨ Where we love to stay: Passalacqua | a restored 18th-century aristocratic villa set within seven acres of terraced gardens that spill down to a private jetty. Named the World’s Best Hotel, it offers just 24 rooms, three pools, underground stone tunnels leading to the lake, and the kind of one-to-one service that makes you feel like a beloved houseguest.

Best for: Couples and discerning travelers seeking an utterly private, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

There’s no wrong answer - just the right one for how you want to feel on this trip. That’s exactly the kind of conversation we love to have with our clients before we start planning.

20/08/2026

Private appointments, hidden boutiques, and expert guides offer a fresh perspective on shopping in the birthplace of couture. Learn how to experience Paris like an insider, then reach out to begin planning your journey. 🇫🇷🛍️✨

📷: Carole Poirot

Private suites, tucked-away boutiques, and in-the-know guides reveal a more thoughtful way to shop the French capital.

19/08/2026

My head hurts, I need some water 💧

The water we need:

🌊 Turquoise bays in the Greek Islands where time slows down and the sea is so clear it almost doesn’t look real

🏔️ The mirror-like lakes of Patagonia, surrounded by glaciers and silence that actually settles your nervous system

🌅 The warm, glassy waters of the Maldives at golden hour, where the only thing on the agenda is doing nothing beautifully

🇮🇸 The otherworldly black sand coasts of Iceland, where the waves crash with a kind of force that reminds you you’re very, very small

18/08/2026

In Hong Kong, classic and contemporary flavors come together in a dessert culture unlike any other. Discover the sweet treats and beloved bakeries that reveal the city's unique character, then reach out to plan your own culinary adventure. 🏙️☕ 🍰

📷: Andrew Faulk

Bakehouse, Hashtag B, Cheung Hing Coffee Shop, and more beloved bakeries showcase the sweet side of Hong Kong’s food culture.

13/08/2026

Boston’s Seaport district has transformed into a vibrant waterfront destination, blending harbor views, public art, exceptional dining, and stylish shopping. 🦞⚓️🌊

Discover how to make the most of this dynamic neighborhood, then reach out to start planning your New England escape.

Slurp oysters by the water at Island Creek, shop at The Current, overnight at the Boston Harbor Hotel, and more must-dos on the city’s revitalized waterfront.