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The best destinations in travel right now are the ones that used to be someone's backup plan.Think of them as the B-side...
06/11/2026

The best destinations in travel right now are the ones that used to be someone's backup plan.

Think of them as the B-sides of travel: the places that aren't at the top of anyone's must-visit list but that leave travelers wondering why they didn't go sooner. Fewer crowds, more locals, better availability, and a sense of what travel used to feel like before everyone started going to the same places at the same time.

A few I'm recommending right now:

Milos over Mykonos. Same stunning coastline, a fraction of the crowd, and boat-access-only beaches, unlike anything else in the Greek islands.

The Faroe Islands over Iceland. Dramatically remote, dramatically beautiful, and far less visited. The sea cliffs and puffin colonies are the point.

Bacalar over Tulum. Turquoise lagoon water in seven distinct shades, a fraction of the development, and none of the crowds.

Koh Kood over Phuket. Dense jungle, white sand beaches, and a pace that Phuket hasn't been able to offer for years.

Franschhoek over Cape Town. World-class wine estates, long lunches, mountain scenery, and a small town that punches well above its weight.

Let me help you find yours. Get in touch.

What does the most ultra-private, most exclusive island resort in Southeast Asia actually look like? This.Amanpulo sits ...
06/09/2026

What does the most ultra-private, most exclusive island resort in Southeast Asia actually look like? This.

Amanpulo sits on Pamalican Island in the Philippines, in the Sulu Sea, accessible only by chartered flight from Manila. Here's what you can expect at one of the world's most exclusive addresses:

42 private casitas spread across the island, a house reef you can snorkel directly from the beach, dive sites with some of the most remarkable visibility and coral cover in Southeast Asia, and not a single day visitor in sight. The beach is yours, the schedule is yours, and the only transportation on the island is a golf cart.

This is one of the most exclusive trips I plan. Reach out if you'd like to be next.

If Japan is on your list, Kyoto is non-negotiable. And within Kyoto, so is this.Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto opened on the sit...
06/07/2026

If Japan is on your list, Kyoto is non-negotiable. And within Kyoto, so is this.

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto opened on the site of the Mitsui family estate near Nijo Castle, and the grounds reflect that history. A natural hot spring runs below the property, and the onsen program is among the most considered in Kyoto. The pool, spa, and quiet of the gardens set this apart from most city hotel experiences in Japan.

The location works well for everything Kyoto offers. Nijo Castle is steps away, Arashiyama is within easy reach, and the Gion district is close enough for an evening without requiring a taxi.

Ready to experience Japan? Message me to start planning!

Peak season in Europe doesn't have to mean crowds. It means knowing where not to go.A few destinations that deliver the ...
06/05/2026

Peak season in Europe doesn't have to mean crowds. It means knowing where not to go.

A few destinations that deliver the quality of Europe's best without the experience of its most visited:

Madeira: A subtropical island off the coast of Morocco that most travelers underestimate. Not to miss: the hiking trails along the levadas and the food scene in Funchal.

The Azores: Nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic with crater lakes, whale watching, thermal springs, and landscapes that feel unlike anywhere else in Europe. Still largely under the radar.

Slovenia: Ljubljana is one of the most pleasant small capitals in Europe, and Lake Bled is the kind of destination that photographs cannot do justice to.

Norway: The fjords in summer deliver some of the most beautiful scenery on the continent, and the quality of light at northern latitudes in June is something clients consistently say they weren't prepared for.

Vienna. Consistently overlooked in favor of Prague and Budapest. The museums, the coffeehouse culture, the concert season, and the food scene are all at a level that Vienna's reputation doesn't fully convey.

Ready to experience Europe without the crowds? Let’s start planning!

There is no single best safari. There's only the one that fits how you travel.The Big Five are still the reference point...
06/04/2026

There is no single best safari. There's only the one that fits how you travel.

The Big Five are still the reference point most people use, but safaris have come a long way. Conservation reserves, astro-safaris, gorilla trekking, water-based exploring, and destinations outside Africa entirely. The options are broader than most people realize, and the right one looks different for every traveler.

The destination, the camp, the timing, the style of guiding: every one of those decisions shapes how the trip actually feels, and none of them has a single right answer.

Not sure where to start? That's the most common place to begin this conversation. Reach out, and let's figure out your version of it.

Wondering where you can spend two weeks in Italy and never once feel like you're sharing it with everyone else? (Hint: Y...
06/03/2026

Wondering where you can spend two weeks in Italy and never once feel like you're sharing it with everyone else? (Hint: You just have to go south.)

Vista Ostuni is a masseria property in the Valle d'Itria, perfectly positioned to experience everything Puglia has to offer. Ostuni's whitewashed hilltop streets are minutes away, the trulli of Alberobello are within easy reach, the sea caves at Polignano a Mare are worth the drive, and the coastline here is some of the most beautiful in Italy.

The property also delivers on what Puglia does best: local produce and some of the finest olive oil in Italy. And somehow, despite the growing word of mouth, it hasn't tipped into the kind of overtourism that has changed the experience elsewhere in Italy.

Ready to explore southern Italy? Message me to start planning.

There's a version of travel planning that's about finding the lowest price. There's a version that's about getting the m...
06/01/2026

There's a version of travel planning that's about finding the lowest price. There's a version that's about getting the most out of what you spend. They require completely different approaches.

Planning smarter starts before the destination is chosen. The right trip for the right season. A property that delivers on what you're actually looking for, not just what photographs well. An itinerary paced for how you actually travel, not how a highlights reel says you should.

It also means understanding where value really lives. Flying business class on a long overnight flight and staying somewhere quieter on the ground often produces a better trip than reversing those priorities. A private guide for two days in a complex city changes the entire experience of being there. And it means knowing when to move quickly. The best rooms at the best properties in the best seasons don't stay available. Waiting to see what's left is a planning strategy with predictable results.

Smarter planning isn't about spending more. It's about spending better. That's what I help clients do. Get in touch to learn more!

Horses on a Mykonos hillside, a cave pool, and views across the Aegean. Not exactly what comes to mind when someone says...
05/31/2026

Horses on a Mykonos hillside, a cave pool, and views across the Aegean. Not exactly what comes to mind when someone says Mykonos.

Kalesma is 22 suites above Mykonos Town, most with private pools. You're close enough to walk into everything the island offers, but nothing about this property feels like the Mykonos most people picture.

The cave pool and golden hour views are the two things clients mention most. I'd add the horses, but those tend to speak for themselves.

Advisor Tip: I also love pairing Mykonos with Paros or Folegandros for a Greek island trip with real variety.

Ready for Greece? Let's start planning.

South Africa is one of the most itinerary-flexible destinations in the world. Here's how I recommend experiencing it:Cap...
05/30/2026

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.

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