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11/06/2026

"Once upon a time in Castelfalfi..."
is the start of your own fairytale in Tuscany.

A medieval village with over 1,000 years of history, carefully restored into one of the
region's most extraordinary luxury resorts. 2,700 acres of vineyards, olive groves, and
rolling hills — surrounding a castle, an ancient church, and a borgo suspended beautifully in time.

And yet every modern luxury awaits: six restaurants, truffle hunting, organic wine tastings, a world-class spa, and more than 40 on-site experiences.

Your story begins with me.✨

10/06/2026

Follow the sun to Carlsbad this summer and save 20% when you stay two or more nights at Park Hyatt Aviara.

Days by the pool, ahhh-time at Miraval Life in Balance Spa, a fun challenge on a championship golf course, or a waterslide takeover by the kids while you take over the cabana.

Now through September 12th — this is your SoCal summer moment.

Reserve with me for additional VIP benefits, too: priority upgrade, complimentary breakfast, resort credit and more.

Shine on: [email protected] ☀️☀️

If a beach trip is on your mind, this one is worth a look.St. Regis Punta Mita is on a private peninsula about 45 minute...
10/06/2026

If a beach trip is on your mind, this one is worth a look.

St. Regis Punta Mita is on a private peninsula about 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the recognition speaks for itself: Forbes Four-Star, AAA Five Diamond, and ranked among the top resorts in Western Mexico by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

A few of my favorites: Bahia, the main restaurant, is one of the best dining experiences on the Riviera Nayarit with seafood pulled fresh from the Pacific daily. The two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses include the famous Tail of the Whale hole, an island green only accessible at low tide. And every villa comes with a dedicated butler.

Advisor Tip: Sayulita is 20 minutes away and worth an afternoon. Bohemian surf town, great tacos, a farmers market on Sundays.

If Mexico is on your calendar, reach out and let's start planning.

10/06/2026

Where summer lives: island edition

Some islands are about slowing down. Some are made for adventure. Some become the trip you measure every summer against after that.

French Polynesia for impossibly blue water and overwater mornings. Hawaii for variety, where beaches, volcanoes, and luxury resorts can all belong to the same trip. Capri for that classic Italian summer feeling. The Seychelles for unique coastlines and incredible reef access. Mallorca for hidden coves, long seaside lunches, and the kind of Mediterranean summer people spend all year waiting for.

The right island changes everything. Let me find yours!

Wondering where you can spend two weeks in Italy and never once feel like you're sharing it with everyone else? (Hint: Y...
07/06/2026

Wondering where you can spend two weeks in Italy and never once feel like you're sharing it with everyone else? (Hint: You just have to go south.)

Vista Ostuni is a masseria property in the Valle d'Itria, perfectly positioned to experience everything Puglia has to offer. Ostuni's whitewashed hilltop streets are minutes away, the trulli of Alberobello are within easy reach, the sea caves at Polignano a Mare are worth the drive, and the coastline here is some of the most beautiful in Italy.

The property also delivers on what Puglia does best: local produce and some of the finest olive oil in Italy. And somehow, despite the growing word of mouth, it hasn't tipped into the kind of overtourism that has changed the experience elsewhere in Italy.

Ready to explore southern Italy? Message me to start planning.

05/06/2026

Tucked just beyond Positano in Praiano, Casa Angelina sits outside the most crowded stretch of the coast — which is exactly what makes it special. Perched atop cliffside curves, its 36 rooms offer a fresh, whitewashed sanctuary where every space opens to sweeping views of Positano, Capri, and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Unhurried, intimate, and utterly unforgettable. Love, as it's meant to be.

✨✨

Booking a trip soon? Save this checklist. These are the details I review on every trip I plan:Passport validity. Many co...
05/06/2026

Booking a trip soon? Save this checklist. These are the details I review on every trip I plan:

Passport validity. Many countries require six months of validity beyond your return date. Check before anything else.

Entry requirements. Visa rules shift frequently and vary significantly by destination. What applied last year may not apply now.

Travel insurance. Not all policies are equal. Coverage for trip interruption, medical evacuation, and pre-existing conditions all matter, and the differences between policies are usually invisible until something goes wrong.

Flight routing. The lowest fare and the best routing are rarely the same thing. Long layovers, tight connections, and overnight arrivals into complex destinations all have consequences for how a trip begins.

Room category. Categories within the same property can vary significantly in view, size, and experience. Getting the right room for the right stay is something that gets overlooked more than it should.

Timing within the destination. Most places have a week or two that is categorically busier than the dates around them. Knowing where those fall changes both availability and price.

A good travel advisor works through all of this before you ever see a final itinerary. Get in touch if you'd like help planning your next trip correctly.

04/06/2026

Destination Spotlight: Mexico

Mexico has a way of fitting more into one trip than people expect. Ancient ruins, incredible food, beautiful beaches, colorful streets, and experiences that feel completely different from one another. There is always another side to discover, which is part of what keeps travelers coming back.

Mexico gets better the more you explore it. Let’s start planning!

Ready to experience Spain beyond Madrid and Barcelona? This is the property I keep circling back to.Abadia Retuerta LeDo...
02/06/2026

Ready to experience Spain beyond Madrid and Barcelona? This is the property I keep circling back to.

Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine is in the Duero Valley of Castilla y León, about two hours from Madrid, and one of those regions that hasn't made it onto most Spain itineraries yet.

The estate covers nearly 1,800 acres; the vineyards produce some of the most decorated wines in the country; and the property's restaurant, Refectorio, has held a Michelin star for years.

What makes a stay here different: guests have access to the full estate. Vineyard walks, wine tastings with the winemaking team, and cellar visits that go well beyond what most hotel wine programs offer. The spa is built into the original 12th-century abbey structures, and the courtyard pool, flanked by stone walls and formal gardens, is among the best hotel pools in Spain.

Get in touch to learn more.

If Bhutan is somewhere you've been curious about, here's the first thing worth knowing before you book: there's a daily ...
01/06/2026

If Bhutan is somewhere you've been curious about, here's the first thing worth knowing before you book: there's a daily fee just to enter the country. It's also one of the best things about going.

A daily Sustainable Development Fee applies to every visitor and covers a licensed guide, accommodation, and most in-country costs. The result is a destination where the most remarkable sites are never crowded and the guides are among the most well-informed I've worked with anywhere.

What clients actually find when they go: a country where the relationship between development and preservation is taken seriously at a policy level, not just in marketing. Tiger's Nest Monastery. The Punakha Dzong. The Phobjikha Valley and the black-necked cranes that winter there. A food culture built around hyper-local produce that earns the farm-to-table description without trying to.

The lodges at the highest end are among the most considered hospitality experiences in Asia.

If Bhutan has been on your mind, reach out.

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