390 articles tagged with luxury travel
The moment the sun dips below Papeete's horizon, painting the sky in watercolor hues of amber and violet, French Polynesia's capital transforms. By day, this bustling port city pulses with market vendors and tropical energy, but nightfall reveals Papeete's sophisticated...
Chicago has always struck me as a city of magnificent contradictions. It's architecturally bold yet surprisingly intimate, culturally sophisticated yet refreshingly unpretentious. Having visited the Windy City numerous times for client meetings over the past decade, I've developed a particular...
When my agency asked me to explore Tashkent as a potential destination for our executive clients, I'll admit I had limited knowledge of Uzbekistan's capital beyond its Silk Road heritage. What I discovered was a fascinating blend of Soviet-era grandeur,...
Having traversed the globe for dental conferences and maritime excursions for the better part of two decades, I've developed quite the affinity for nocturnal urban exploration. There's something rather magical about capturing a city's true character after the sun dips...
As someone who's typically hunting down hidden food markets between business meetings, my latest trip to Melbourne revealed an entirely different side of this sophisticated Australian metropolis. Most corporate travelers see Melbourne through the lens of its coffee culture and...
Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital, presents a fascinating dichotomy for business travelers: a Latin American economic powerhouse with European sensibilities. After analyzing five separate business trips to Santiago over the past three years, I've compiled a data-driven approach to navigating this...
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...
