Before Google, before online booking, there was a fax machine, two guidebooks, and five weeks across France and Italy, planned months in advance with nothing certain about how it would actually unfold. Here's what that trip taught me about travel, long before I turned it into a business.
Picking the right hotel in Italy isn't about picking the famous one. These are a few of my favourites, the properties that make the cut when I'm building a client's Italy itinerary.
Wooden boats and hillside villas on Lake Como. Easier days, better for families and cyclists, on Lake Garda. Here's how to know which one fits the trip you have in mind.
Planning travel with an advisor is a two-way street. The trips that come together most smoothly aren't just the result of good taste and great contacts — they're the result of good communication, honest budgets, and knowing how to make the most of the relationship. Here's what I've learned after years of planning trips for all kinds of travellers, and what I wish every client knew before we started.
I went to Belfast for my agency's annual conference. Then I kept going — ten days across Belfast, Derry, Galway, the Aran Islands, and Dublin. A gala dinner at Titanic Belfast, a moving day in Derry walking the city walls and visiting the Museum of Free Derry, three days lingering in Galway, a wild day trip out to Inisheer, and one perfect last night in Dublin. This is the full story.
There's a tangible difference between seeing a place and understanding it, and it usually comes down to how you travel. Traveling to learn means slowing down, going deep on a single subject, and letting a place reveal itself instead of rushing past it. Here's what that looks like in practice, and how you can experience it for yourself.
Aman Resorts invite you to experience the essence of quiet luxury—serene retreats, transformative wellness, and world-class hospitality in the world’s most breathtaking destinations. Elevate your stay with exclusive VIP perks and personalized service.
Thinking about an African safari? Timing and location matter more than you think. From Tanzania's calving season to Kenya's Great Migration, every destination has its optimal window. This guide covers where to go, when to visit, and how far in advance to book.
There's a version of your hotel stay that includes a room upgrade, daily breakfast, and a resort credit, at the same property you were already considering. It's not a special promotion. It's what comes with booking through an advisor who holds the partnership that unlocks it.
Shoulder Season
The best trips aren't about perfect weather—they're about timing. Discover why shoulder season gives you the space to truly experience a destination, when to go where, and how to plan trips that feel authentic instead of overwhelming.
Lisbon: A Cultural Explorer's Guide
Discover Lisbon's authentic cultural soul beyond the typical tourist trail. From intimate fado performances in Chiado to street art tours through working-class neighbourhoods, this guide reveals the experiences that connect you with the real heart of Portugal's capital. Learn where locals sip Portuguese wines, which trams actually offer the best views, and how to taste your way through centuries of culinary tradition—plus insider tips for bringing home the perfect Portuguese treasures.

