Beach Travel

As stay at home orders start to lift, the desire for a change of scenery is on American’s minds. With many unknowns in our future, it is comforting to look to travel options that are stateside for our first post-isolation travel.  Traveling within the U.S. does not mean you have …

The UAE is a destination that luxury travelers from around the world have been visiting for many years.  While not as popular with American tourists I found the region to be fascinating and worthy of adding to your wander list. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a Middle Eastern country …

Sandy Lane is no ordinary Caribbean hotel. This exclusive resort sits on a gorgeous white sand beach on the west coast of Barbados and is one of the most luxurious properties I have visited in the entire Caribbean. With 113 oversized rooms and suites as well as a stunning 5 …

When looking for an adult or family luxury, look at Fiji and the glorious resort of Nanuku, an Auberge property. Upon arrival, we were met with drums, a cold towel (very much welcome after our drive from Nadi), a refreshing beverage, as well as a Fijian lei. Though there is …

The Turks and Caicos consist of 40 different islands and cays, only 8 of which are inhabited. I recently ventured to Providenciales, the most well-known of the islands and the center of tourism with a wide range of hotels, restaurants and attractions. Flying to the Providenciales airport (PLS) is easily …

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is a 115 room boutique hotel nestled within a 1,400 acre tropical sanctuary. This haven is built to accommodate even the most discerning travelers. It’s truly left it’s mark on me and the memories we made, I will forever cherish.  There is so much to share, …

  Arabia conjures images of “Arabian Nights,” Sands of Arabia, Ancient History and the essence of Frankincense. – It was my pleasure to travel to the Sultanate of Oman.  It is a secret region that has lots just waiting to be discovered.  It has not been visited yet by the …

While it’s always been a sought after destination for my personal travels, Cabo has seen a tremendous expansion within the luxury market in the past 3 years allowing my clientele to experience this destination with a variety of high end options. I took the opportunity to set up site inspections at 11 properties …

  Just over 900 miles north of the Bahamas and 650 miles east of North Carolina the British overseas territory of Bermuda is an island of bright colored homes, brilliant blue waters, world-class dining, tasty libations and year-round activities. The topography of the 21-mile island is not conducive for much production. …

Need some travel inspiration for next year? Here is Virtuoso’s top 9 locations you should visit in the new year. 1. GRAND CANYON President Theodore Roosevelt, upon declaring the Grand Canyon a U.S. national monument in 1908, implored his fellow citizens to “do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and …