Family Travel

As a “newbie” to Virtuoso’s Travel Week held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas from August 9-15, I must admit I was a bit overwhelmed! As agents we were quickly immersed in the culture and style that only Virtuoso can offer. After the opening session and my first introduction …

If you want to try a new destination and enjoy luxury, why not visit Nicaragua and enjoy a stay at the five star Mukul Beach Golf and Spa Resort? Everything is incredibly lush and luxurious. The beauty of the property and location can’t be properly relayed in photos. It is …

I visited Australia in September 2013 to attend Luxperience, a conference that was held in Sydney. Sydney turned on some fabulous early autumn weather and with the scent of jasmine in the air, it was a wonderful time to be there. The conference was both interesting and informative, with travel …

What do you get the guy who turns sixty and has more ball caps and tee shirts than he knows what to do with? How about a special trip to a fun sandy beach destination. Of all the destinations around the world that we have visited, my husband’s favorite place …

I specialize in rail travel in Europe, but on my recent trip to Germany and Austria it was nice to see the improvements and changes that have been made.  When I book European rail tickets or passes for clients I often have to remind them that rail tickets are like …

The Goldener Hirsch, or golden stag in Salzburg, Austria Location, Location, Location. This hotel is on the main street (Getreidegasse), due to the fact that it’s been around since 1407! But don’t let the date of  this traditional inn style hotel fool you, this is a deluxe property in Salzburg. …

I recently had the opportunity to spend several nights at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. This hotel is a Vancouver landmark with its European architecture, copper roof and gargoyles that make it instantly recognizable. It is located in the heart of the city, convenient to Vancouver’s business district (the Convention and …

I recently visited the seaport city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, and found it to be scenic and vibrant. Flights into Vancouver are frequent and convenient, and it is also a major gateway if you are cruising to Alaska. Vancouver offers many accommodation options for those who want to …

Carmelo, Uruguay is the perfect retreat from the bustling city of Buenos Aires. I recently spent some time there prior to attending the Virtuoso Symposium in Buenos Aires. I stayed at Four Seasons Resort Carmelo with my daughter Jelissa. It was like an extremely nice adult summer camp, with all …

As a Virtuoso luxury travel advisor, I just returned from a week in Las Vegas attending Virtuoso Travel Week and meeting with close to 400 partners in the travel business.  As I look back on the week, one travel supplier in particular stood out to me:  Elysian Golf Limited. I …