
Travel Journal

CHECKING IN: PLAYA VIVA
Imagine a mile of secluded beach and 200 acres of pristine nature reserve in Mexico. Watch whales breach from your breakfast table and stay in bamboo tree houses inspired by the manta rays. This is the magic of Playa Viva.

WHY TOWNHOUSES ARE MY FAVORITE WAY TO STAY IN LONDON
There’s been a quiet boom in London’s hotel scene—and it’s not about bigger, flashier openings. It’s about townhouses. Charming, intimate, beautifully restored homes-turned-hotels tucked into residential neighborhoods.

PUT A SAIL ON IT
Traveling by water offers a different kind of journey—one where the boat itself is part of the experience. Whether it’s a handcrafted yacht sailing through Indonesia’s remote islands, a traditional dahabiya drifting down the Nile as travelers have for centuries, or an expedition ship navigating Antarctica’s icy wilderness, these boutique cruises take you deeper. Intimate, immersive, and beautifully designed, they bring you into the rhythm of a place, not just to its ports.

CULTURAL WELLNESS TRAVEL
Wellness travel comes in many forms, but cultural wellness invites you to go deeper. It’s about connecting with the traditions, people, and landscapes that define a destination. Discover hotels and destinations where cultural wellness transforms travel into something more meaningful and beautifully rooted.

HOW TO SPEND A WEEK ON HVAR ISLAND IN CROATIA
An inspirational guide for an Adriatic jewel, the island of Hvar. Discover our top things to do, see, eat, and where to stay while you explore this historically rich Croatian island.

A DUTCH DREAM OUTSIDE OF AMSTERDAM
De Durgerdam is a uniquely designed 14-room boutique hotel near Amsterdam, set in a serene Dutch countryside village with a rich historical background. It's the perfect alternative or add-on hotel for your next Dutch holiday, offering a tranquil retreat from city life.