Vacation Inflation: Truth in Travel
By Christopher Elliott It’s time to tell the truth about your last vacation — the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Was that hotel or vacation rental overrated? Did that five-star restaurant only deserve four stars — or less? Was the place too crowded, too expensive? “Dad, it’s time to tell your readers the truth,” […]
Affluent Travel is All About the Experience
A recent survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group reveals that luxury travelers are most interested in exclusive access and experiences, particularly VIP tours, private cars and drivers, and customized culinary experiences. Similarly, a survey by Virtuoso of its agent network late last year showed the desire for experiences that foster genuine human connection is another […]
Move Over Vegas. We’re Cruising to Alaska
Amy Hurley of Boston cruised in Alaska in 2017 with three generations of her family. Outside of Ketchikan, she had a jaw-dropping moment – the kind you dream about in anticipation of a cruise to a bucket list destination. “We saw four whales spiraling down to create a whirlpool to get food and jump up with their mouths open,” said […]
Bleisure: Surprising Stats Behind Business Travel
It may not seem like stealing but that’s often what today’s business travelers feel that have to do in order to squeeze in a worthy vacation. New research from the first National Car Rental State of Business Travel Survey shows frequent business travelers are displaying a healthy habit of managing work/life balance on the road – but […]
Romancing the Stone at Six Senses Zil Pasyon
It’s not hard to find romance in exotic resorts hiding in the jungle cliffs, dazzling stone outcroppings and smooth white sand beaches that characterize the Seychelle Islands. The 115-island archipelago in the clear warm waters of the Indian Ocean are more Jurassic than du jour and offer all the steamy scented breezes and other-worldy ambiance […]
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