14 articles tagged with wellness retreats
The moment your seaplane descends toward Nadi's azure waters, you understand why Fiji transcends typical tropical destinations. Having investigated luxury experiences across five continents, I can attest that Nadi's exclusive resorts operate in a realm beyond conventional opulence. This isn't...
The amber light of autumn filters through golden aspen leaves as I stand at the precipice of Spearfish Canyon, the crisp morning air carrying whispers of the approaching winter. *Wabi-sabi* – the Japanese concept of finding beauty in imperfection –...
The transition from fluorescent warehouse lighting to the golden glow of Santa Fe's sunset was precisely the reset my system needed. Having spent years orchestrating inventory flows across continents, I've developed an unexpected talent for finding pockets of authentic luxury...
I've explored countless hidden gems across America's geological wonders, but sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen where you least expect them. Pueblo, Colorado—a city often overshadowed by its flashier northern neighbors like Denver and Boulder—has quietly developed into a sophisticated...
There's something magical about Bethlehem in autumn. As the Lehigh Valley's maple trees transform into fiery canopies and the morning air carries that distinctive crispness, this former steel town reveals its softer side. Having spent years chasing dark skies across...
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...
There's something profoundly restorative about the interplay of land and sea that defines Martha's Vineyard—a quality I've come to appreciate deeply during my decades studying therapeutic landscapes. While my professional journeys typically take me to more exotic locales documenting healing...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing at 9,350 feet above sea level, breathing in air so crisp it feels like the first breath you've ever taken. Quito—a city literally closer to the stars—has remained Ecuador's hidden gem for the discerning...
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 Bay of Islands has long held a special place in my heart, not merely for its stunning archipelago of 144 islands, but for how the landscape itself seems to embody the principles of healing I've spent decades studying. As...
The juxtaposition of natural and constructed beauty has always fascinated me as a landscape architect. Los Angeles, with its harmonious blend of Mediterranean climate, coastal topography, and human ambition, offers a unique canvas where luxury and landscape intertwine in spectacular...
There's something profoundly therapeutic about the meeting of desert and sea—a natural tension that creates a unique energetic balance. Aqaba, Jordan's sole coastal city, embodies this harmony in ways I've rarely encountered elsewhere. As someone who has spent decades studying...
There's a profound irony in how Los Angeles presents itself—a city where manufactured landscapes and curated experiences are designed to appear effortlessly natural. As someone who has spent decades crafting therapeutic environments for both public spaces and private estates, including...
There's something undeniably magnetic about Los Angeles—a city where natural splendor meets manufactured dreams, where canyons and coastlines provide the backdrop to cinematic fantasies made real. After years of exploring wilderness luxury across Montana's rivers and New Zealand's remote lodges,...