Blog

Arriving in the green Kalahari Desert, I could hardly wait to see the nocturnal animals, but especially the meerkats. There is a lot of wildlife spread throughout the 114 hectares of diverse, colorful, and varied landscapes, including lots of red sand. There are several varieties of antelope, as well as …

Luxury at its finest can be found here. Set in the green Kalahari Desert in South Africa you will find a unique property called Tswalu. Though it is called the “green” Kalahari, the sand is endless and a deep red, punctuated by the Korannaberg hills. The colors come alive when …

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. …

The Egerton House Hotel:  An enchanting boutique townhouse We recently had the pleasure of spending one night at the Egerton House Hotel in London, part of the Red Carnation hotel group and the Virtuoso® Collection.  This acclaimed townhouse hotel is in the heart of Knightsbridge just a short walk from Harrods …

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 …

A room isn’t just a room, when you upgrade to a beautiful suite where tropical fruit is delivered at your door to welcome you. Or when the view of the ocean is available from every room.  This was our experience at the Sheraton Beach Resort in Apia, Samoa. Every detail …