Local Foreigner

Local Foreigner Local Foreigner is a team of expert travel advisors. Local Foreigner is a boutique consultancy specializing in high-end curated travel.

From the bespoke to the basic, we guide our clients on everything from a weekend in Paris to an expedition to Patagonia, a yacht charter in the Mediterranean to a safari in Botswana. Our mission is to serve as trusted tastemakers who curate authentic experiences and connect discerning travelers with passionate locals. We’re a team of four women, and one of us is constantly on the road scouting hotels, testing guides, scoping out what’s worth it and what’s not.

Summer's end doesn't have to mean the end of vacation. With kids back at their desks, early autumn is often the quietest...
08/31/2026

Summer's end doesn't have to mean the end of vacation. With kids back at their desks, early autumn is often the quietest season abroad - an ideal window for travelers craving a little peace. Whether you want to squeeze in a few more warm mornings on turquoise water, or are ready to fast forward to breezy evenings with spiced cider, we've gathered a list of destinations for anyone lucky enough to take advantage of this quietly perfect season. More in stories & the link in bio.

There are more than 6,000 islands in Greece, and six major chains that curve around the mainland like a wreath of laurel...
08/19/2026

There are more than 6,000 islands in Greece, and six major chains that curve around the mainland like a wreath of laurel. But the best known are the Cyclades, which legend holds started as hundreds of nymphs that Poseidon turned into islands in a fit of rage. Appropriately, every island has its own distinct personality - see-and-be-seen Mykonos boasts vibrant nightlife, Santorini attracts honeymooners from across the globe, and Apollo himself was born on Delos; you can choose one or two and settle in, or go where the wind (and its corresponding Greek God, Ae**us) takes you. Today on the blog, we're outlining what makes each island special (and where you should stay to appreciate the magic.) Link in stories & bio.

True museum lovers know the best trips leave room to wander the galleries and not just the streets around them, so we pa...
08/14/2026

True museum lovers know the best trips leave room to wander the galleries and not just the streets around them, so we paired some of art history's marquee institutions with the hotels closest to their doors. This one's for the culture vultures. Link in stories and bio for the full guide.

China is a bucket-list destination for many serious travelers, but in a single country that spans the same area as the e...
08/12/2026

China is a bucket-list destination for many serious travelers, but in a single country that spans the same area as the entire European continent, it can be hard to know where to start. Aman's three-property circuit does the work for you, honoring architectural heritage, traditional arts, and extraordinary landscapes in equal measure. Start with a soft landing in Hangzhou at Amanfayun, hidden in a valley of tea fields amid ancient Buddhist temples, before a one-hour train ride to Shanghai and Amanyangyun, an entire Ming dynasty village dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt in a forest of ancient camphors. Head into the energy of the country’s largest city, or stay ensconced among the trees, where you can practice tai chi at dawn or try your hand at calligraphy at the Nan Shufang, the on-property cultural pavilion. The final stop is Amandayan, at almost 8,000 feet of altitude in Lijiang's UNESCO-protected Old Town, where the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain looms and cobblestone lanes have barely changed in 800 years. It's said that China has 5,000 years of history - Aman makes the case that now is the time to go.

Spacious, minimalist resorts in stunningly remote destinations are Aman's bread and butter, and Vietnam's Amanoi hits al...
08/07/2026

Spacious, minimalist resorts in stunningly remote destinations are Aman's bread and butter, and Vietnam's Amanoi hits all the marks. Located between Vĩnh Hy Bay and the Núi Chúa National Park, it's the sort of place you go to truly get away from it all, and all of the client and advisor feedback in our system is straight As going back six years, and includes the names of the best porters, on-property activities, and spa treatments, plus first-hand recommendations for how long to stay (hint: add an extra day or two.) Flying across the world should never be a gamble, which is why we spend so much time scouting, uploading our feedback, and sharing as a team.

The Amalfi Coast, decoded. Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, and Ravello each have their own personality - and their own perfec...
08/06/2026

The Amalfi Coast, decoded. Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, and Ravello each have their own personality - and their own perfect kind of trip. We broke down all four (plus where to stay in each) so you can stop scrolling and start planning. Link in stories and bio for our full guide to the Divine Coast.

With National Spritz Day landing this weekend, there's no better time to raise a glass of something cold and bubbly. Fro...
07/29/2026

With National Spritz Day landing this weekend, there's no better time to raise a glass of something cold and bubbly. From Hyde Park to Palm Beach, we've rounded up our favorite summer spritzes and where to order them, plus recipes in case you're celebrating this very auspicious holiday at home. Head to stories and link in bio for the full serving. Cheers!

Actually being able to "turn off" on vacation can be a challenge when you work in travel, so when a member of our team f...
07/24/2026

Actually being able to "turn off" on vacation can be a challenge when you work in travel, so when a member of our team finds a hotel where they really feel like they can relax, it's headline news. Hacienda AltaGracia, the Auberge Collection resort tucked into the foothills of Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains, makes those headlines on an ongoing basis. With an on-property butterfly vivarium, impeccably-maintained stables, and all the tree climbing/zip lining/mountain biking action you can stuff into a trip, there's no shortage of activity for the energetic, and for those who want to take things down a notch, the spa is truly world-class (as in, there's a robe bar so you're wrapped in your preferred level of fluffiness.) The property reopened following an extensive renovation in November of 2021; our system has comprehensive client and advisor feedback logged beginning in March 2022, and it's As across the board - plus, specific recommendations on the best guides, spa therapists, room numbers, horse names, and special cocktail orders, because even when we're relaxing, details are our thing.

In Paris, the Right Bank sprawls across grand boulevards, while the Rive Gauche hides its treasures down narrow stone st...
07/15/2026

In Paris, the Right Bank sprawls across grand boulevards, while the Rive Gauche hides its treasures down narrow stone streets - the same ones that once belonged to Sartre, Hemingway, and a century of Saint-Germain café regulars.
Some of our favorite ways to spend a day south of the Seine:
🥖 Eat | Vodka rigatoni at Cherry, towering soufflé at Joséphine Chez Dumonet, or French onion soup at La Petite Chaise (est. 1680)
🍸 Drink | Explore four floors of cocktail theater at Cravan, or befriend a stuffed beaver and find a secret dance floor at Castor Club
🛏️ Stay | Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, the only Left Bank hotel to hold the Palace distinction, and once a hangout for Josephine Baker herself
🧀 Shop | Cheese aged on-site at Fromagerie Quatrehomme, chocolate from Jacques Genin, and a proper Parisian wardrobe refresh at Le Bon Marché
🖼️ Wander | Musée Rodin, the Jardin du Luxembourg, and yes, the Eiffel Tower is Left Bank too.
The full guide (with addresses for everything above) is on the blog. Link in stories & bio.

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