Luxury Archives

Where To Stay In Iceland: The 5 Coolest Airbnbs

When traveling in Iceland, there are so many cool Airbnbs to stay in during your visit, so it can be hard to choose which ones are worth the money. But if you’re going to go all the way to Iceland, you might as well do it in style. So with that said, here are 5 of the most epic Airbnbs in Iceland, from northern light watching in a wooden igloo to a traditional black house. These are the Airbnbs in Iceland worth splurging on!

September 15, 2018

Ultimate Alaska: Cruising Glaciers and Fjords Onboard the Seabourn Sojourn

Cruising Alaska has always been on my bucket list, so when I was given the opportunity to sail in luxury on the Seabourn Sojourn for the 14-Day Ultimate Alaska Glacier and Fjord Adventure in late June, I snatched it up. The itinerary took us on a two week journey out of Anchorage (Seward) to Vancouver through some of the best spots in Southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage, like Tracy Arm and the Misty Fjords. We were able to do excursions such as a helicopter flight up to a dogsledding camp, kayaking up to a glacier with the Ventures by Seabourn team, and taking my very first seaplane flight over the Misty Fjords. I found that choosing the 14-day Alaska cruise option made for the best itinerary over most 7-day cruise options, and my experience with the weather while sailing in late June and early July was wonderful. I think during the entire time cruising Alaska and Canada, we only had two days of rain, so we were very lucky that the good weather followed us all the way to Vancouver.

August 3, 2018

3 Days in the Finger Lakes: A Wine Trail Itinerary

I recently had the opportunity to spend a lovely weekend exploring the Finger Lakes, a region of upstate New York, and to follow their wine trail. If you’re based on the East Coast, the Finger Lakes are a perfect weekend getaway within short flying distance. And even for me based in Texas, it was not a difficult trek to fly up for there just the weekend. Once we arrived in Rochester, NY, we made our way to Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY, the first stop on our itinerary.

April 24, 2018

9 Places to Visit in Budapest During Your Cruise Stop

ast month, I was invited to experience Viking River Cruise’s Romantic Danube cruise. The cruise departed from Budapest and spent 7 days sailing up the Danube, making stops in Vienna, Krems, Passau, Regensburg, and Nuremberg along the way. I loved exploring all that Budapest had to offer during my time there, but I know how hard it is to decide where to go when you only have a day somewhere. So, here’s a few photo stops I recommend making in order to see the prettiest places Budapest has to offer.

November 7, 2017

Your Weekend Getaway Guide to Santa Fe

I recently had the opportunity to visit Santa Fe with Tourism Santa Fe. It was a lovely weekend trip where we learned all the best food spots, shopping, places to stay, and other fun activities to do in the city. From their famous Margarita Trail to Meow Wolf, we got to explore everything the city of Santa Fe had to offer. Here’s my full itinerary from the weekend.

November 6, 2017

Your Weekend Getaway Guide to Summer In Snowmass, Colorado

Last month, I was invited to Snowmass, Colorado for the Jazz Aspen Snowmass music festival and to experience what Snowmass is like in the summertime. While Snowmass is a fantastic place to go skiing in the winter, it also has plenty of warm weather activities one can participate in – everything from biking to rafting to their Ice Age Discover Center. Overall, I spent four wonderful nights in Snowmass, exploring the town and nearby Aspen by day and enjoying JAS by night.

October 8, 2017

10 Fun Insta-Worthy Activities To Do in Santa Fe

I recently had the opportunity to spend a few days exploring Santa Fe, New Mexico with the tourism board and some fellow bloggers, and together we hit up some of the most unique places that the city had to offer. Below I’ve detailed 10 activities that you just can’t miss during your own visit to Santa Fe.

September 29, 2017

Checking In: Hotel Beau Rivage (Geneva, Switzerland)

During my amazing visit to Geneva, courtesy of the Geneva Tourism Board (see more about the full trip HERE), I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend five wonderful nights right on Lake Geneva at the lavish 5-star Hotel Beau Rivage.

June 18, 2017

11 Things to Do in Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva is a city with a wealth of activities to do, whether you’re there on business or as a budget backpacker. Situated on the banks of Lake Geneva and with the Alps along the skyline, Geneva is a gem of Europe that is often overlooked by travelers. From its long history of making watches and chocolate to the exciting outdoor activities available such as paragliding off of Mont-Salève, there’s something for everyone in Geneva.

June 6, 2017

Checking In: Hotel St Moritz (Queenstown, New Zealand)

Last November, I spent a week exploring New Zealand – not nearly enough time, if you ask me. While there, I used Queenstown for my base of explorations and was hosted for one night at the Hotel St Moritz, right in town. The Hotel St Moritz is part of the MGallery Collection by Sofitel (one of my favorite luxury hotel chains), so I knew I’d be getting impeccable service. The property overlooks Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range (you can really see why so many films are produced out here) and is a very convenient walking distance from most of the attractions in town.

March 12, 2017