23 articles tagged with luxury accommodation
Los Angeles isn't just about Hollywood glamour—it's a thriving ecosystem of innovation, venture capital, and entrepreneurial energy. As someone who regularly traverses the globe connecting artisans with markets and vetting investment opportunities, I've developed a particular appreciation for LA's unique...
As someone who's mastered the art of extending business trips into nature escapes, I've found that where you rest your head can make or break your adventure. St. George, Utah has become my favorite basecamp for exploring Zion National Park's...
The American heartland holds secrets that most business travelers miss in their rush between meetings and flights. Oklahoma City—a place I initially visited to research the setting for a character in my latest novel—revealed itself to be a fascinating study...
There's something utterly magical about stepping off a plane and being greeted by the warm embrace of tropical air carrying hints of frangipani and salt water. My first visit to Port Vila five years ago was precisely that kind of...
After nearly a dozen visits to Kenya's vibrant capital over the past fifteen years, I've watched Nairobi transform from a city travelers merely passed through en route to safaris into a destination worthy of extended stays. My husband and I...
The moment my boots hit Djerba's sun-baked soil, I knew this Tunisian island wasn't just another business stopover. I'd come to consult on sustainable grazing practices for a local agricultural development project, but what I discovered was an architectural wonderland...
The misty highlands surrounding Kandy, Sri Lanka hold a special allure for those who appreciate the methodical precision of tea production. As someone who has spent her life understanding mechanical processes, I find a profound parallel between the careful calibration...
When I traded my classroom for a conference on Baltic educational systems this summer, I never expected to discover one of Europe's most underrated luxury destinations. Klaipeda, Lithuania's third-largest city and only seaport, revealed itself as a sophisticated haven where...
Landing at Julius Nyerere International Airport last month for my third quarterly risk assessment project, I realized how dramatically my relationship with Dar es Salaam has evolved. What began as sterile conference rooms and generic hotel buffets has transformed into...
Having witnessed geological marvels across six continents, I can confidently assert that nothing quite prepares you for the celestial ballet of the Northern Lights dancing above Tromsø's Arctic landscape. This Norwegian outpost, situated 350km north of the Arctic Circle, has...
There's something magical about the Baltic coastline that speaks to my island-girl soul. After three summers of digital nomading across Northern Europe, I've found myself repeatedly drawn to Pärnu—Estonia's sun-drenched summer capital where Baltic traditions meet contemporary Nordic design. As...
When my husband's academic position first brought us to Australia from Oklahoma, I never imagined I'd become so enamored with the country's coastal gems. Newcastle, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, has become one of my favorite weekend escapes—a...
The first time I witnessed the Milky Way stretching across Wadi Rum's vast desert sky, I understood why this otherworldly landscape is often compared to Mars. As someone who's spent decades ensuring digital security in various environments, I've developed a...
When you've spent years designing dream weddings in spectacular locations, you develop a sixth sense for spaces that transform an ordinary stay into something magical. Living in Auckland these past three years has given me the perfect base to explore...
The sonic landscape of St. John's, Antigua has captivated me in ways few Caribbean destinations have managed. As someone who's spent decades fine-tuning my ears to detect the subtlest variations in sound, I find the harmonic convergence of gentle waves,...
