Lake Garda stretches 52 km through three Italian regions, and each one feels like a different country. The southern Lombardy shore has Roman mosaics and high-speed trains to Milan. The eastern Venetian shore has medieval…
There is something genuinely pleasurable about planning a trip well in advance. The anticipation builds slowly and satisfyingly — the research, the narrowing down, the moment when a destination stops being a possibility and starts…
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) handles all air traffic for the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region from a single site in the city’s south-east. With over 25 million passengers a year, it is Germany’s third-largest airport; busy enough…
Barcelona moves quickly—between sightseeing, queues, and packed itineraries, it’s easy to forget to pause. But the city is also built for slowing down. Its parks and green spaces offer room to sit, stretch out, and…
The flight from Barcelona to Ibiza takes under an hour. The ferry takes nine. That ratio only works against the ferry if speed is the only thing you care about. Board at ten in the…
What gives a place its identity? A few years ago, while hosting a couple from the US for Aroha Luxury New Zealand Tours, I took them to see a glassblower in Whanganui; it wasn’t on…
This guide breaks it all down in a practical, no nonsense way, so you can understand what actually works depending on your travel style, timing, and budget. Whether you’re landing at Naples Airport or arriving…
With the boom in popularity for the short-term rental market, the debate stands: should you choose a villa rental or a hotel? Private villas around the world are more accessible than ever for luxury travelers…
This Spring, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House – soon to be reviewed on A Luxury Travel Blog – has announced the return of its much-loved Spring Spa Trail Escape, reintroduced with a special introductory price…
Planning a quick vacation is easier when you take advantage of long weekends! Many countries observe public holidays during the month. This means there will be long weekends. Long weekends are the perfect time for…