Four Seasons Resort Lanai
Currently, the Best World Class Resort in Hawaii On the southeastern coast of the pristine island of Lanai, our five-diamond Resort sits just a moment away from many of the most scenic spots, best reached by foot or 4-by-4, and where the Hawaii found in vintage postcards comes vibrantly to … Read More
Destination: Antigua and Barbuda
Gety ready for some British Colonial charm, beautiful beaches, and plenty of rum. Part of the Lesser Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda are two Caribbean islands that form a country that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. as of May 2, 2021 A Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test … Read More
Destination: Palm Springs
Always a fun place for a few days to get away from LA in the winter. Palm Springs was hit hard after the last recession, but has come back 10 times better. It’s fun and really hard to get super serious in Palm Springs. But in the summer, lordy… you … Read More
Destination: French Polynesia
as of April, 8, 2021 I will award French Polynesia the most confusing Covid Policy Award Announced Reopening of Borders to Tourism: May 1, 2021 Proof of a negative RT-PCR test carried out within three days (72 hours) prior to the international air departure is still required, as well as … Read More
Celebrity Cruises • Galapagos Islands
Celebrity Cruises Galapagos Islands YOU’RE INVITED! Celebrity Cruises Galapagos Virtual Consumer Night When: Thursday, March 18, 2021 US and Canada: 07:00 PM Eastern Time 04:00 PM Pacific Time The Event is over, enjoy a good presentation on the Celebrity Flora in Galapagos. Celebrity does have a great package for the … Read More
New Hotel Openings and Renovations for 2021
Quite a few of the planned openings for 2020 & 2021 are seeing some extreme revisions of the dates they plan to open or reopen. A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2021. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. … Read More
Destination: Germany
Always a pleasure to visit From the Bavarian Alps to Berlin’s underground clubs, diverse landscapes and cool culture await here. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. Standard Schengen rules apply on multiple reentries. Part of the EU & Schengen Agreement. US Department of State … Read More
Destination: Costa Rica
A small country with a lot to offer This nation has bewilderingly diverse culture, climates, flora, and fauna, and landscapes range from rainforests, to dry tropical and temperate forests, to volcanoes, to Caribbean and Pacific beaches, to high mountains, and marshy lowlands. Costa Rica is an exceptionally stable and peaceful … Read More
Destination: Brussels
Belgium’s underrated capital city lures travelers with Baroque architecture, medieval history, and plenty of beer and chocolate. Brussels WikiVoyage Page A great resource for all the basic information you need for Brussels. My Brussels Information Page at Virtuoso Here is a good place to start for some additional information on … Read More
Destination: Belgium
Come for the beer and moules-frites, stay for the scenic countryside. Although Belgium is a relatively wealthy country, it is also one of the most politically complex countries in the world. Differences in language and culture between Flanders (the Dutch speaking portion) and Wallonia (the French speaking portion) have lead … Read More
Celebrity Cruises
One of my favorite Large Cruise Ship lines With the introduction of their new “Edge” large ship series, and the full revitaliztion of their Solstice and Millennium series, Celebrity has turned their cruise line into a very solid product. Celebrity also features an excellent expedition program in the Galapagos. Country … Read More
By Land: Bus To London
A fascinating Bus Trip for those with a good sense of adventure Sanjay Madan & Tushar Agarwal / Adventures Overland / the road trip experts from India present “Bus To London”. Bus to London is the brainchild of Guinness World Record Holders Sanjay Madan and Tushar Agarwal, Founders of Adventures … Read More