Connections Luxury Travel

04/09/2024

I love talking world class resorts almost as much as I love staying at them. Thanks Travel Weekly for letting me weigh in on my experiences staying at The Shore Club on Long Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos

Mark Gerling and Sarah Bogaczyk talk wow factors, being a fit for all and tips on maximizing a stay at the property.

02/28/2024

VIP Partner Alila Ventana Big Sur is offering all suites at 25% off for travel in 2024 when you book by March 29th. Yup 25%!!!!!

🔹No blackout dates.

🔹No restrictions to length of stay.

🔹Just you, your calendar, and the great outdoors of the Big Sur / Ventana area of California.

Perched 1,200 feet above one of the most dramatic stretches of the state’s Central Coast, this adults-only, rustically romantic resort has just completed a multimillion-dollar transformation.

Situated on 160 acres of redwood forests and meadows, every accommodation has a private balcony or patio — or even a private hot tub when you book a Big Sur Spa Suite.

🔹And that’s just where the adventure — *your* adventure — begins.🔹

Imagine going to a luxe summer camp for grown-ups, where your stay includes (yes, INCLUDES) meals, non-alcoholic beverages, transformative well-being programming, exclusive amenities, and a captivating collection of curated experiences with bespoke itineraries. Consider it a sanctuary for the journey you want to create: be it a focus on active exploration, wellness, or cultural immersion. (Just be sure to include the campfire s’mores in the plans, ok?)

Book with me and Alila Ventana Big Sur elevates your stay even further with priority upgrades, resort credit, and the kind of treatment that reminds you of just how good time away can feel. Should feel. WILL feel.

02/17/2024

The best souvenir 📸 You may have seen my stories a few weeks ago as I was sharing snippets from clients’ adventures in Africa. Upon returning home, they were kind enough to share some of the images captured on their travels. Aside from being astounding photos, each one speaks to the experience (often up close!) they had with nature and the animal kingdom as their main event.
I truly pinch myself that I get to be a part of making trips like this happen. I’m so grateful that you all put your faith in me and my partners - and thrilled when you come home with memories like these.
Thank you for sharing your photographer’s eye on this latest trip. Good luck narrowing down all of your beautiful images for a coffee table book!

Thinking of your own safari? I’m sure you have a million questions and I’m here to help you navigate each and every one of them. If you are considering one, it’s ideal to plan at least about a year out for best availability options. And if you need family room set ups with kids - earlier is better. Lodges are typically small and can book up early especially in peak seasons.

Happy to chat more - fill out the inquiry form on my website (link in profile) if you’d like to talk Africa 🦁 🐘 🦓 🐆

02/16/2024

❤️The love continues to flow this February for VIP Partner Acqualina — and they’re gifting you a Fifth Night free by way of celebration.

Recently awarded the #1 Best Hotel and #1 Best Resort in the U.S. in the 2024 U.S.News & World Report’s Best Hotels rankings, Acqualina has also been honored by
Forbes Travel Guide with two Five Star achievements. That’s a rare double Five Star rating.

In the travel industry that’s two BIG thumbs up and a solid way of saying “this hotel is pretty incredible”.

A destination within itself, the property exudes the allure of a Mediterranean villa and beachfront elegance. The Miami Beach resort has been named a Five Star Hotel for 12 consecutive years with its elegant accommodations, exceptional amenities, and exemplary service.

Reach out to grab your Complimentary 5th Night, along with these elevated amenities: fee-free
access to the AcquaMarine children’s program, daily breakfast, resort credit, priority upgrade, and more.

02/09/2024

S L O W. D O W N.
My client reached out looking for a coastal destination that had towns to wander, wineries to walk, beaches and hiking to explore - and options to unplug from the crowds at their own pace. After chatting 3 options, we landed on Mallorca.

Often times I’m putting clients in the slightly more bustling town of Palma de Mallorca as a perfect hub for their stay. But this client’s vision led us to stays on two different parts of the island.

They will kick off with a check-in at . This 17th-century mansion has been turned into a 5-star hotel offering guests charming accommodation. A welcoming house in a rural town with 32 rooms and suites. It also boasts a spa and a central garden with a swimming pool surrounded by cypresses and olive trees. It is the ideal place for people wishing to unwind.

From there they will end their trip at the stunning in Deia, a town fueled by artists and and a gem of a resort set in the mountains, but offering a view of the sea.

This couple will have a car to hop to the various beach coves and towns dotted throughout Mallorca - and while most of their days will be slow and unscripted, we had to include a food tour in Palma for a kick of local cuisine and urban buzz. It can’t be too quiet, right?!

I have a few other clients heading to this same island this summer and love how it can offer something for each client. What would your Mallorcan dream look like?

02/08/2024

I’m often highlighting far-flung locales here – so consider this your reminder that there are places closer to home that still manage to make you feel like you’ve gone 1,000,000 miles away.
I’m heading to Cabo this spring to brush up on this popular destination and can’t wait to stay and soak up time learning about
This easy-to-access spot offers direct flights from so many airports which means you can be wheels up in the morning and toes in the sand by afternoon.
Stay tuned for more to come on this beloved property. But if you need a sunshine filled escape before then - I’m just an email away!

01/19/2024

There’s road trips, and then there are ROAD TRIPS. This latest booking to the Canadian Rockies 🇨🇦 🏔️ is less about just getting from point A to point B and more about every single landscape and activity in between.

This summer my clients will hit the open road in Canada, setting out from Banff and wrapping in Jasper. Home to turquoise glacial lakes, snowcapped, mountains, abundant wildlife, and canyons filled with waterfalls - there will be no shortage of spectacular scenery at every turn.

And when they aren’t driving through the landscapes they will be settling into iconic hotels in each area, going on private guides hikes, canoeing those calm blue waters, and just enjoying a morning coffee with one heck of a view.

01/11/2024

🇪🇸 Booked: My clients are summer-ready with plans in place for a family-filled Spain sojourn.
There is just so much to see in this beautiful country so I loved this client’s laser focus on Barcelona and Mallorca.
They appreciate having unscheduled time to roam in destinations, so we’ve avoided over scheduling them and focused on hotels in great locations - looking at you and .
Their itinerary will be filled with suggestions on places to go and top sites to see, when pre-purchasing tickets is a must do, and where to find the best paella. The boat day in Mallorca is booked and the dining list is being polished. This city and seaside escape is going be filled with tasty tapas, leisurely strolls through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, amazing architecture, and at least a few glasses of Sangria.

01/04/2024

I may get a * little * too excited when I book a client at a property that I’ve been to and loved.
Doing a major happy dance over here as I finished an express booking for a delayed honeymoon to Cape Town South Africa. These clients will be touring from city, to Winelands, to the coast. One of their stops is in Franschoek wine region, where my clients can indulge in farm and garden fresh food grown on property, wine and olive oil tastings, leisurely bike rides through the property, and dramatic scenery at every turn. It’s a special place and will undoubtedly be worth the wait!

12/22/2023

Buon Natale to my clients! 🇮🇹
I just booked a stay at two memorable Italy properties for their May vacation.

This kid free escape will involve a very light itinerary. No schedules. No schlepping.
Just leisurely days sipping spritzes in the secret garden of Rome’s and watching the boats go by from the Infiniti pool overlooking the Amalfi Coast
Dreamy, right?

Booked with my Belmond Bellini Club and Rocco Forte perks for the bow on top of this perfect present 🎁

Best gift all year.