384 articles tagged with luxury travel
As I stepped off the plane at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the warm December air embraced me with an unexpected gentleness. Nigeria's capital isn't typically on the luxury travel radar, which makes it all the more enticing for those seeking...
There's something magical about accommodations that tell stories—places where the walls themselves whisper histories of centuries past or where the absence of walls connects you intimately with landscapes that have remained unchanged for millennia. When my investment portfolio allowed me...
The moment my plane descended toward Kuwait International Airport last fall, I was struck by the contrast between the azure waters of the Persian Gulf and the golden desert landscape. I wasn't heading to Kuwait City like most business travelers,...
Like the perfect alignment of teeth after treatment, Hilton Head Island's nightlife scene offers a harmonious blend of relaxation and excitement that's often overlooked by visitors who associate this South Carolina gem solely with golf and beaches. As someone who's...
The first time I dipped my toe—quite literally—into the world of Japanese onsen culture, I was as nervous as I'd been during my first archaeological dig in the Yucatán. There's something equally intimidating about both experiences: the fear of disturbing...
When my fire department selected me to represent our station at the International Emergency Services Conference in Islamabad this spring, my colleagues expected the usual technical report. They certainly weren't prepared for my enthusiastic breakdown of Pakistan's capital as an...
When you've spent as many years as I have examining the intricate ductwork of luxury resorts, you develop an eye for contrasts. The visible versus hidden, form versus function, expected versus surprising. Perhaps that's why I found myself drawn to...
The morning light danced across Auckland's harbor as I stood atop the Sky Tower, heart thundering against my ribs, contemplating the 192-meter plunge before me. Having traversed coastlines from Phuket to Positano over the decades, I'd somehow convinced myself that...
Standing in Asmara's sun-drenched Medebar Market, with its distinctly Italian architectural backdrop and vibrant African energy, I found myself at a fascinating cultural crossroads that few Western travelers ever experience. After three visits to Eritrea's capital—a UNESCO World Heritage site...
I'll never forget the moment our small plane began its descent toward Fernando de Noronha. My wife nudged me awake just as the archipelago came into view—21 islands of pure emerald-green perfection rising from the deep blue Atlantic. Let me...
There exists a place where time seems suspended between centuries, where the gentle lapping of the Indian Ocean against ancient stone walls creates a rhythm that has remained unchanged for a millennium. Lamu Island, nestled along Kenya's northern coast, represents...
Standing at the edge of time where myth and history converge, I found myself tracing the footsteps of Homeric heroes along the sun-drenched Turkish Riviera. The whispers of ancient Troy have called to me since my undergraduate anthropology studies, but...
The first light of dawn filters through my window at Amankora Bumthang, painting the wooden beams in hues of amber and gold. Outside, prayer flags flutter in the gentle breeze, their colors vibrant against the backdrop of pine-covered mountains. Two...
I've spent most of my travel career chasing the extraordinary across continents, but sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen closer to home. Milwaukee – that unassuming Midwest gem – has quietly cultivated a boutique hotel scene that rivals cities twice...
There's a particular magic to Milan in autumn—when the fashion-forward Milanese return from their coastal summer escapes, the city reclaims its status as Italy's buzzing design epicenter, and the golden light casts an ethereal glow across centuries-old architecture. As someone...
