One of the more sophisticated resorts in Phuket. COMO Point Yamu is a luxury resort located at the tip of Cape Yamu overlooking the Andaman Sea. All rooms, suites and villas at COMO Point Yamu have views of the sparkling waters of Phang Nga Bay. Activities and excursions include private boat trips to the stunning nearby beaches and islands. Cultural … Read More
The Best (and my favorite) Private Island Resort in the Caribbean and Turk & Caicos. COMO Parrot Cay is the northern Caribbean’s preeminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas in the Turks and Caicos. It combines 1,000 unspoiled acres and a mile-long, powder-sand beach with relaxed luxury. The region’s best spa, the award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat, … Read More
Location: The Cotswolds In the heart of the charming Cotswolds sits this handsome manor house. Recently constructed, it forms part of an imposing 600-acre estate of beautiful countryside and first-rate amenities. Make use of the heated outdoor swimming pool, manicured gardens and tennis court, or head down to the lake to enjoy the newly built sauna, hot tub and yoga … Read More
Also known as the Lesser Sunda Islands — literally the “Southeast Islands” — they are divided into East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara and contain scores of ethnic groups, languages and religions, as well as Komodo lizards and more spectacular diving. West NT contains Lombok and Sumbawa and many small islands. Lombok is the less-visited but equally interesting sister … Read More
Derived from the Malay word bukit, or hill, Phuket was long known to European traders as Junk Ceylon, and a rich source of valuable tin. After an attack by the rival Burmese navy in 1785, which was repulsed by forces commanded by a local widow and her sister, Phuket rose to prominence as a regional administrative center, charged with running … Read More
Most Asian countries with coastline experience at least part of their wet season from June to August, but The Central Gulf of Thailand is one of the few places we recommend visiting at this time of year because it is typically hot and relatively dry. Beautiful, fine sand beaches on the calm, warm Gulf of Siam and a wide array … Read More
Northern Thailand and region Northern Thailand shares borders with Myanmar and Laos, as well as with the Central Plains and Isaan. This section is to include Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Sukhothai. The Golden Triangle (สามเหลี่ยมทองคำ Saam Liam Thong Kham) is in Chiang Rai Province, in the far north of Thailand. The name was coined in the 1960s to refer … Read More
Wyoming’s most popular resort town The terms “Jackson” and “Jackson Hole” are often mistakenly interchanged. “Jackson” is the name of the town. “Jackson Hole” refers to either the greater valley area (including, for example, the towns of Wilson and Kelly) or the Jackson Hole ski resort. Jackson transforms from a popular ski town during the winter into a mecca for … Read More
Down Under Sparkling Water & Striking Sites Tourists and local Sydneysiders alike enjoy this multicultural New South Wales city for its stretch of stunning beaches, the Sydney Harbour (and Harbour Bridge), and, of course, the Sydney Opera House. If you’re a fan of performing arts, be sure to visit this historic landmark to view some of the world’s best in … Read More
The cliffs of Capri have always been the place to get away from it all. It was rumored that if Emperor Tiberius was not pleased with his concubines, he simply would throw them off the cliffs. And while celebs, politicians, and artists have been visiting Capri since Roman times, their idea of “getting away” has been a little less deadly. … Read More
The Golden State California offers the most diverse choices than any other state, even more than most countries. City breaks, coastal trips, desert escapes, epic road trips, and mountain adventures… you can easily mix and match a variety of experiences in one incredible itinerary. THE INN AT MATTEI’S TAVERN Los Olivos The renovation of the Inn in the charming town … Read More
The American Riviera Santa Barbara has been considered “The American Riviera” for over a century. A self-contained paradise surrounded by undeveloped coastline, the city’s signature red-tile roofs, white-washed buildings and lush gardens evoke the topography and architectural aesthetic of the European Riviera—with a distinctly Californian twist. Simultaneously sophisticated and bohemian, easy-going and energetic, Santa Barbara revives visitors with its vibrant … Read More
