Bolivian Adventures

Bespoke Travel in Bolivia: Adventuring with Crillon Tours

Travel to Bolivia does not usually appear as a line item on luxe travel bucket lists in the U.S., but for the seasoned and sophisticated traveler, Bolivia is just the place to make the senses pop. A landlocked country in the Andes, Bolivia’s unofficial capital of La Paz is officially the highest such city in […]

New ships for cruising

HAL’s Nieuw Statendam Raises the Bar on Premium Cruising

By David Yeskel If you were smitten – as I was – by the new, modern look and feel of Holland America Line’s (HAL) Koningsdam upon her debut in 2016, prepare for the love affair to continue with a just-delivered sister ship, Nieuw Statendam.  And while the gorgeous, 2,666-passenger vessel matches her sibling’s lighter, contemporary […]

chocolate tours for foodies

Chocolate Travel Whets the Wanderlust

By Susan McKee   Chocolate is a good reason to travel – especially in February. Whether you prefer your chocolate hot, liquid and topped with marshmallows, or as a dark and flavorful coating for a yummy ganache filling, there’s a chocolate event to meet your taste. What about pairing your chocolate treats with red wine? […]

Travel Trends: Roads Less Taken; Places Less Seen

Expedia.com analyzed thousands of data points this year to identify the top trends in travel for 2018, and the results show that American travelers are increasingly interested in novel experiences – places less visited and the unusual activities they bring. Highlights from the report include the rise of secondary destinations like Chiang Mai, the Azores […]

New Year and a Hot Season for Hotel Openings

From Asia to Africa to Europe and beyond, the following properties, whether just opened or opening soon, promise to dazzle with scenic settings, stunning design and impeccable service. Beachside escapes, historic properties, modern stunners and nature retreats will bring transformational experiences to guests who want to experience the latest amenities in hospitality in some very precious locations.

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