Bourgeois Bestie

09/01/2026

Most people couldn't find Madeira on a map. Others have been quietly going there since 1891.

That's the year Reid's Palace opened on a cliff above Funchal Bay. Pink Victorian facade, 10 acres of subtropical gardens, 126 rooms with private balconies overlooking the Atlantic.

Winston Churchill painted from these grounds. George Bernard Shaw took tango lessons on this terrace. The famous afternoon tea is still served the same way it was a century ago, looking out over the same impossible view. Afternoon tea on the terrace is currently around €65 per person.

This is old-world luxury that never had to reinvent itself. As a Belmond partner, I can get you in the right room category, on the right terrace, with the perks that don't show up on the booking page.

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08/19/2026

Let's get that last trip in before classes start.

08/12/2026

Nayara Alto Atacama (Atacama Desert, Chile) and Nayara Hangaroa (Easter Island, Chile)

If you've already checked off Europe's capitals and tropical islands, this is somewhere I might recommend next if it's right.

Nayara Alto Atacama sits in Chile's Atacama Desert, a landscape so unique it's often compared to Mars. Here, you can spend days exploring canyons, volcanoes, salt flats, and lagoons. At night, all you have to do is step outside your room to experience some of the clearest stargazing in the world.

Something I find especially cool? Nayara Alto Atacama uses solar energy to sustainably power much of the property, helping preserve the beauty of this extraordinary landscape.

Then there's Nayara Hangaroa on Easter Island, where the famous Moai statues, dramatic coastline, and rich Rapa Nui culture makes it one of the most fascinating places on earth. It's the kind of destination that stays with you.

Adventure doesn't always mean going farther, it can mean discovering somewhere completely unexpected.

I'd love to help you plan it.

08/05/2026

She explains the hierarchy perfectly.

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07/29/2026

Nayara Bocas del Toro, Panama

If you think you've "done the Caribbean," let me introduce you to Bocas del Toro.

This hidden corner of Panama feels a bit like it's still undiscovered.

A treehouse with breakfast served on your rooftop overlooking the rainforest? Yes, that's a real experience here.

Nayara Bocas del Toro is built for travelers looking for something different. It’s got overwater villas, treehouses tucked into the jungle, island hopping, snorkeling, diving, and boats that pick you up directly from your villa.

My favorite recommendation? Two nights in the treehouse, and two nights in the overwater villa for two completely different experiences.

This is the kind of destination your friends will ask about when you get home.
Let me help you book it!

07/22/2026

For the Adventure Seekers

Nayara Gardens, Nayara Springs, Nayara Tented Camp

I recently met with the Sales Manager at Nayara Resorts, and after talking about the collection, I realized I couldn't fit it all into one post. So welcome to my three part Nayara series.

We're starting in Costa Rica.

If luxury in the rainforest sounds like a vibe to you, Nayara is hard to beat.

Tucked beneath Arenal Volcano are three distinct properties, each with its own personality.

Couples gravitate toward the adults only Nayara Springs, families often love Nayara Tented Camp, and Nayara Gardens is a timeless rainforest retreat that feels effortlessly romantic.

Across the collection, you'll enjoy daily breakfast, a stocked minibar, complimentary daily laundry service (a game changer after hiking and exploring), natural hot springs, and even an on-property sloth sanctuary at Tented Camp.

My advice? Stay at least four nights. This isn't the kind of place you want to rush. Give yourself time to slow down with coffee overlooking the rainforest, soak in the hot springs, and experience everything that makes Nayara what it is.

Reach out if Costa Rica is on your radar. And stay tuned for part two... we're heading somewhere most travelers have never considered.

07/15/2026

Most people booking Lake Como are booking a hotel room with a view of the lake.

Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como is a historic villa on the water. Botanical gardens, floating pools, a private boat. You just... don't want to leave the property.

Lake Como is having a moment, which means the window on the right rooms is closing.If it's on your list this summer, let's talk before availability makes the decision for you.

07/08/2026

The Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor isn’t just another Mediterranean hotel.

Hidden on its own peninsula in Formentor, this is where old-school European glamour meets the Four Seasons machine. Think pine forests, turquoise water, private coves, and suites looking straight over the sea.

The original hotel hosted everyone from Winston Churchill to Audrey Hepburn. Now? Fully re imagined after a massive renovation.

What I love about Mallorca right now is that it still feels more relaxed and understated than places like Saint-Tropez or Ibiza. Luxury without trying too hard.

DM me if you want the Mallorca plug before everyone else catches on.

Photo credit: Four Seasons.

07/01/2026

Nantucket in the summer is different.

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort is the kind of place that makes people start looking at Zillow halfway through the trip.

Big hydrangeas. White bikes. Boat shoes. Kids running around with ice cream. Aperol spritzes after the beach. It’s basically a Nancy Meyers movie in real life.

What I like about this hotel specifically is you can walk everywhere. Downtown, the harbor, restaurants, the beach, no complicated logistics.

It’s also one of the only year-round luxury resorts on the island, which says a lot about how established it is.

If New England summer has been on your list, this is your sign.

DM me and I’ll set you up properly.

06/23/2026

I just went behind the scenes with Belmond’s leadership as they unveil the transformations of two Belmond icons:

From Florence’s Villa San Michele, a 15th-century monastery newly unveiled after an 18-month restoration, to Venice’s Hotel Cipriani, hailed as perhaps the city’s OG hotel now entering its second phase of upgrades.

These icons aren’t simply being refreshed, they’re being recalibrated for the next era of luxury.

Through Belmond’s Bellini Club, I’m able to get my clients upgrades, daily breakfast, hotel credits, and VIP treatment.

Everything’s handled before you even check-in. DM me.