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The pyramids of Giza are visible from the pool. Let that land for a second.Built as a hunting lodge in 1869, Marriott Me...
06/07/2026

The pyramids of Giza are visible from the pool. Let that land for a second.

Built as a hunting lodge in 1869, Marriott Mena House has expanded and transformed over the following decades, and is now one of the most historically loaded hotel experiences in the world. Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, and heads of state have all been guests.

The position at the foot of the Giza Plateau means early morning access to the site before the crowds arrive. A private sunrise at the Great Pyramid is one of the more reliable ways to shift how someone thinks about travel entirely.

Get in touch to learn more!

06/05/2026

Tucked just beyond Positano in Praiano, Casa Angelina sits outside the most crowded stretch of the coast — which is exactly what makes it special. Perched atop cliffside curves, its 36 rooms offer a fresh, white-washed sanctuary where every space opens to sweeping views of Positano, Capri, and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Unhurried, intimate, and utterly unforgettable. Love, as it's meant to be.

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There's a version of travel planning that's about finding the lowest price. There's a version that's about getting the m...
06/04/2026

There's a version of travel planning that's about finding the lowest price. There's a version that's about getting the most out of what you spend. They require completely different approaches.

Planning smarter starts before the destination is chosen. The right trip for the right season. A property that delivers on what you're actually looking for, not just what photographs well. An itinerary paced for how you actually travel, not how a highlights reel says you should.

It also means understanding where value really lives. Flying business class on a long overnight flight and staying somewhere quieter on the ground often produces a better trip than reversing those priorities. A private guide for two days in a complex city changes the entire experience of being there. And it means knowing when to move quickly. The best rooms at the best properties in the best seasons don't stay available. Waiting to see what's left is a planning strategy with predictable results.

Smarter planning isn't about spending more. It's about spending better. That's what we help clients do. Get in touch to learn more!

06/01/2026

Where summer lives: island edition

Some islands are about slowing down. Some are made for adventure. Some become the trip you measure every summer against after that.

French Polynesia for impossibly blue water and overwater mornings. Hawaii for variety, where beaches, volcanoes, and luxury resorts can all belong to the same trip. Capri for that classic Italian summer feeling. The Seychelles for unique coastlines and incredible reef access. Mallorca for hidden coves, long seaside lunches, and the kind of Mediterranean summer people spend all year waiting for.

The right island changes everything. Let's find yours!

Europe gets all the attention. South America gets all the rewards. And right now, it's the best-kept secret in luxury tr...
05/30/2026

Europe gets all the attention. South America gets all the rewards. And right now, it's the best-kept secret in luxury travel.

While everyone is fighting for peak-season availability in Italy and France, South America offers world-class hotels, extraordinary food, and a fraction of the crowds. And the destinations have never been better.

Peru has a food culture that has surprised the world, and properties around Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley that rival anything in Europe for design and experience.

Colombia has gone from under the radar to genuinely unmissable: Cartagena's old city, the coffee region, and Medellín's food and design scene are drawing travelers.

Argentina rounds it out with Buenos Aires, one of the great city experiences anywhere, and Mendoza wine country, which competes with the best regions in the world.

Three countries. Extraordinary experiences. If South America has been on your radar, this is the year to stop waiting.

Let's plan it properly.

The Chobe River basin has one of the highest concentrations of elephants on Earth. Watching that from the water is an ex...
05/27/2026

The Chobe River basin has one of the highest concentrations of elephants on Earth. Watching that from the water is an experience of its own.

The Zambezi Queen is a luxury houseboat that cruises the Chobe River on the border of Botswana and Zimbabwe. Fourteen suites, a small group, and days built around the river.

Elephants crossing right in front of the boat is a regular occurrence. So are hippos, crocs, and some of the best birding on the continent. Game drives go alongside the river experience, so guests cover both water and land during the journey.

Advisor insight: This experience pairs naturally with a private game reserve stay in Botswana or Zimbabwe to complete an itinerary that covers the full range of a southern Africa trip.

If Africa is on your list, this is one of the most unique ways to experience it.

The pools here are heated by an active volcano. That detail never gets old.Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa is one of our fa...
05/24/2026

The pools here are heated by an active volcano. That detail never gets old.

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa is one of our favorite properties in Costa Rica, and the hot springs are only part of the reason.

A few things we always point clients toward while they're here: the hanging bridges walk through the Arenal cloud forest, white-water rafting on the Balsa River, kayaking on Lake Arenal, and an evening back at the thermal pools with a drink in hand. Not a bad few days.

Reach out if you'd like help putting the itinerary together.

Some travelers are planning with a different set of priorities right now. Destinations that feel stable, well-organized,...
05/21/2026

Some travelers are planning with a different set of priorities right now. Destinations that feel stable, well-organized, and deliver an excellent experience without uncertainty. A few we keep recommending:

Switzerland, for alpine adventures that are hard to match anywhere. In summer, gondola rides into the Alps, mountain coasters, and for the chocolate lovers, Geneva has an unlimited chocolate pass honored at the city's best artisanal chocolatiers.

Ireland and Scotland, for long summer days, the Wild Atlantic Way, and a hospitality culture that consistently surprises first-time visitors in the best way.

Japan, for cherry blossom season, world-class powder skiing, small-ship cruising along its coastline, and a level of cultural depth that clients say changed how they think about travel entirely.

Australia and New Zealand, for stunning natural landscapes, serious food culture, and a well-run English-speaking environment that works particularly well for first-time long-haul travelers. Book New Zealand now before its first Michelin Guide puts the best tables out of reach.

If this is the kind of trip you're planning, we'll help you find the right destination and design it properly.

The glamour of the Athenian Riviera. The seclusion of the Cyclades. Two extraordinary properties, one seamless Greek esc...
05/20/2026

The glamour of the Athenian Riviera. The seclusion of the Cyclades. Two extraordinary properties, one seamless Greek escape.

✨Welcome to One&Only Aesthesis and One&Only Kéa Island.✨

Just 15 minutes by helicopter or less than an hour by speedboat separate the two — and yet they’re worlds apart in experience. And current offers make it even more enticing to enjoy them both.

Create your own mythology with us, and reach out for details. 🇬🇷✨🌊


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