Journey Majestic, Curated Luxury Travel

05/20/2026

Christian Louboutin's first hotel is in a tiny coastal village in Portugal that most people have never heard of. Very on brand.

Vermelho means red in Portuguese, and Louboutin's signature color shows up exactly where you'd expect it. Each of the 13 rooms is individually designed with antique furniture, hand-painted frescoes, and artwork from his personal collection.

It's a Relais & Châteaux property, and the restaurant Xtian, serving Alentejo cuisine on hand-thrown local tableware, is a big part of why.

The village of Melides itself is the quieter, less discovered neighbor of Comporta on the Alentejo coast. The beach is a ten-minute ride away; guests get there in Fiat 500s with red roofs.

This is the kind of property that books up fast. Message me to start planning!

05/20/2026

Curious about the inner workings that shape Australia? Step beyond the public halls of the Australian Parliament House with an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience granting access to rarely seen private, official, and ceremonial spaces. Complete the occasion with a high tea experience traditionally reserved for visiting dignitaries.

Connect with us at (407) 451-3739 or [email protected] to include this extraordinary insider experience in your Australia journey.

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05/19/2026

Vintage shops, hillside strolls, and golden-hour happy hours 🛍️☀️

Silver Lake blends its bohemian roots with modern LA energy. Read the full guide, then connect with me to plan your perfect LA escape.

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Check out our favorite things to see and do in the popular LA neighborhood, from the beloved farmer’s market to dinner at Doto.

05/19/2026

Some of Norway's most spectacular coastlines have no road access. The only way to experience it is exactly like this.

Hurtigruten has been sailing from Bergen to Kirkenes since 1893, and nothing about the scenery has gotten old. The Lofoten Wall emerging from the sea. The Northern Lights appearing above the deck on a winter crossing.

Hurtigruten is so confident in the conditions that they'll give you a free voyage if the aurora doesn't show. An onboard expedition team that makes every port feel like an insider experience.

This is the trip clients come back from and immediately start telling people about. Let's get it on the calendar.

05/18/2026

South Africa is one of the most itinerary-flexible destinations in the world. Here's how I recommend experiencing it:

Cape Town first. It's one of the most visually striking cities on earth, and the design hotel and restaurant scene here has matured significantly. Table Mountain, the Atlantic Seaboard, the Cape Peninsula. Most clients who go for a few days wish they had more.

For wildlife: the private reserves around Sabi Sands share an unfenced border with Kruger National Park. Big Five sightings are among the most consistent on the continent, and the private reserve experience means dramatically fewer vehicles per sighting than in the public park.

For wine: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are genuinely world-class. The estate stays in Franschhoek in particular, with long lunches, cellar visits, and mountain scenery that doesn't match most people's image of Africa at all.

Most itineraries I design for South Africa cover all three. If Africa is on your travel bucket list, let's talk through what makes sense for your trip.

05/18/2026

One of the most intimate and exclusive ways to explore the Galapagos Islands. Drift through nature’s most extraordinary masterpiece aboard &Beyond’s Galapagos Explorer - where luxury meets wild beauty. With their Yacht Honeymoon offer, your partner enjoys 50% off their stay.

Get in touch to plan your next romantic adventure - [email protected].

Galapagos Explorer

05/17/2026

Does travel feel more expensive right now? It's not your imagination, and it's not one thing.

Demand at the top end of the market has grown considerably. More travelers competing for the same number of genuinely excellent hotels, private guides, and limited-access experiences means pricing has moved in one direction.

International premium cabin pricing has shifted significantly since 2022 and hasn't come back down. The windows where pricing softens are shorter than they used to be. Then there's the currency piece. A strong dollar helps in some markets and doesn't in others. Knowing where and when it matters is part of the planning.

What this means practically: the travelers who get the most out of their budget right now are planning further ahead, staying flexible with timing, and being strategic about where they spend well versus where it doesn't change the experience.

If you're trying to make sense of what a trip should actually cost right now, I'm happy to walk through it with you.

05/17/2026

Sailing through towering icebergs and majestic glaciers into the heart of Antarctica! 🧊🚢

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05/16/2026

There are two versions of Phuket. The one most people book, and the one I actually recommend.

Anantara Mai Khao is on Phuket's longest beach, 15 minutes from the airport, bordered by a national park, and a completely different experience from what most people associate with the island.

And if it looks familiar, that's because White Lotus Season 3 was filmed here. The 92 pool villas are set around lotus-filled lagoons in a traditional Thai-village style. The Spice Spoons cooking class is one of my favorite things to recommend: it starts with a market visit before moving into a traditional Thai kitchen, which is exactly the kind of thing that makes a trip feel different from just a beach vacation.

Ready for a Thailand getaway? Let’s start planning!

05/16/2026

Saunders Island 🇫🇰 🌿 The fourth largest of the Falkland Islands and a paradise for wildlife lovers! 🐧 🐬 Who wants an adventure here? 🙋(407) 451-3739 📸: Yuri Choufour