Adventures in Luxury Travel

A program designed to inspire experienced travelers who want to immerse themselves in the true culture of a place and who crave something more authentic and impactful from their vacations.

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Do you love having insider information when you travel – knowing the hidden gems and most authentic hotels?
Do you love splurging on over the top experiences when they are absolutely worth it?
When you go places do you enjoy staying active and exploring beyond the tourist areas?
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Watch our latest episodes below or listen on Apple podcasts or Google.  Click on the episode name to see the show notes.

Ol Donyo

  https://youtu.be/u39W7SfdWU4   Podcast Conversation with James Currie James and I had a fun time talking about one of our shared favorite places, Ol Donyo Lodge, situated in between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks on the border of Chyulu Hills National...

Hotel AWA

Podcast conversation with Milagros Scavarda This week on Adventures in Luxury Travel I was joined by my friend, Milagros Scavarda, of Hotel AWA. Hotel AWA is a remote, boutique property on the edge of beautiful Lake...

El Silencio

Podcast conversation with Jennifer Perez El Silencio. The silence. This week on Adventures in Luxury Travel I was joined by Jennifer Perez, of El Silencio Lodge and Spa in Costa Rica. This Relais & Chateaux property is nested in...

The Manta Resort

Podcast conversation with Matt Saus The story of the Manta Resort is as unique as the location of its underwater villa. Matt shared how this resort came to be and the collaborations made with the local residents and government to make it...

Sheldon Chalet

Podcast conversation with Marne Sheldon Have you ever actually heard the sound of silence? If you go to Sheldon Chalet, you will. I love remote places in spectacular destinations and Sheldon Chalet is both.  At 5800 feet of elevation, 10...

Tordrillo Mountain Lodge

Podcast conversation with Mike Overcast. It’s no secret. I am in love with via ferratas and I am in love with Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, which also happens to have the one and only via ferrata in all of Alaska. I smiled through this whole...

Trips of a Lifetime: Deplar Farm & Rio Palena

Podcast conversation with Rose Allen. Rose gave us insights into the Eleven Experience ethos, the motto of Best. Day. Ever. Going above and beyond, setting a high bar and meeting it. Their highly experienced and engaging guides and staff...

Belize

Podcast conversation with Patricia Johnson. Culture Maya sites Caracol Xunantunich Tikal in Guatemala ATM Cave Garifuna culture Active Watersports SUP Diving the Blue Hole snorkeling Fishing Sailing Cave tubing Hanging bridges Rapelling...

Uruguay

Podcast conversation with Maita Barrenechea. Uruguay offers hip contemporary culture with José Ignacio, the “Hamptons” of South America and the cosmopolitan city of Montevideo. It also has art, architecture, active adventures, famous...

Dolomites

Podcast conversation with Agustina Marmol. If you have always wanted to go on a “hut to hut” hike there are options all over the world – Nepal, Patagonia, Peru, Switzerland, the Dolomites, and more. What makes the Dolomites special? The...

Puerto Rico

Podcast conversation with Anastasia Kitsul. We squeezed a lot of Puerto Rico into our hour-long talk. Anastasia is a wealth of information about Puerto Rico. Combine that with my lens of how I look at trips – cultural, experiential,...

San Miguel de Allende

Podcast conversation with Alfonso Sumano. EXPERIENCES Active Climb steps near Parque El Chorro Tennis at Rosewood Basketball at Parque Benito Juarez Dancing On outskirts Horseback riding Rappelling Milk cows, cheesemaking Golf Water –...

Tanzania

Podcast conversation with Lylie Moolman. Lylie and I had a great time talking about Tanzania. It’s easy to want to inspire you to plan a trip there because it has such natural beauty and welcoming people. You’ll see the big 5 and also...

Colombia

Podcast conversation with Cristina Consuegra. Colombia is colorful – the culture, the fashion, the food, and the lifestyle. Cristina gave us a wonderful introduction to the culture of her beautiful and lively country. Here are some of the...

Travel Insurance FAQs

Podcast conversation with Sean Crosby. I’m grateful Sean came on the show to simplify what is often considered overly complex. He answered every hypothetical question I came up with and shared many other useful tips. As...

Sabbaticals

Podcast conversation with Steve Wilson. Steve and I both love helping people plan one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives. Our similarities don't end there. During our talk, we both recognized our shared love of complicated...

Russia

Podcast conversation with Gregory Tepper.  It's important to note that at the present time I don’t suggest a trip to Russia. As with most of our shows, we make the schedule months in advance and things in the world are always changing....

Cuba

Podcast conversation with David Lee. Music pouring into the streets, spontaneous salsa dancing, talks with a former political attaché, dropping by a local boxing club, seeing a professional baseball game, and playing catch...

Zambia

Podcast conversation with Wazha Dube. Zambia, considered the hidden gem of safari destinations, has a plethora of award-winning safari guides, the Big 5, the second largest wildebeest migration and is home of the pioneer of the walking...

Backroads

Podcast conversation with Hannah Lawnik. Hannah answered so many questions about going on a Backroads trip. I learned many new things, including one of Backroads expressions is “get dirty by day and live large by night.” Sounds fun! How...

Namibia

Podcast conversation with Scott Simpson. Often Namibia is considered a good option for a 2nd or 3rd safari destination. I tend to agree. However for some clients it may be a great for a first safari. Scott shared what makes Namibia such a...

Australia

Podcast conversation with Drew Kluska. Have your cheeks ever hurt from smiling too much? That’s what happened to me on the show with Drew today. I love his creativity, vibe, and passion for his home country of Australia. Australia is an...

Kenya

Podcast conversation with Warren Wright. Warren was fresh back from a trip to Kenya and gave us up-to-date insights on the country’s wildlife, experiences, and lodges. As I have my own family safari planned to Kenya for next summer, I...

Rwanda

Podcast conversation with Dylan Harriss. Dylan is a wealth of information on Rwanda. He's been on 9 gorilla treks of his own and is my go-to resource for on the ground expertise. We talked about the incredible strides the country has made...

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