Travel Writing

Here is a selection of my travel writing. I have extensive experience in the Nordics, slow travel, eco-tourism, Brazil, luxury travel and nature experiences.

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Private jet card rates drop, daily minimums returning to pre-pandemic levels

Private jet travel is becoming a bit cheaper. According to new analysis from Private Jet Card Comparisons, an exclusive price comparison resource, hourly rates and daily minimums for chartered air routes continue to drop across North America. Membership pricing is down 8.5 percent from Q4 2022 peaks and, as a result, frequent fliers are having more success negotiating discounts, gathering perks like flight credits and free hours with providers.
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Seamless experiences top of mind for affluent travelers: report

A new survey of luxury consumers finds that 68 percent of respondents are willing to pay more for perks that allow them to skip lines and avoid crowds. Trip company Kensington Tours is out with its Luxury Travelers Survey, conducted with insight agency Opinium. Findings reveal that, as the world of tourism faces chaos from grounded flights to growing crowds, a seamless journey is top of mind for affluent jet setters.
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Veuve Clicquot, Belmond hop aboard luxury travel trends

LVMH-owned Champagne maker Veuve Clicquot is pairing sips with train trips this year. Working with LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond, the maison is presenting Solaire Journeys 2024, a series of three international railway adventures. From Andean excursions to routes through Alpine meadows, the brands are embracing slow travel as locomotive voyages pick up steam, befitting the current consumer landscape and shaping the future of experiential luxury.
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Nordic nations setting luxury trends of tomorrow

From Denmark to Norway, prestige is increasingly showing enthusiasm for the north. Luxury companies across categories are pouring resources into Nordic nations, framing them as the setting of fashion campaigns, hosting Arctic automotive retreats and, among other activations, opening five-star hotels in the area. As the international community discovers a love for all things hygge and biophilic, Scandinavia and its trademark trends are proving to be in the midst of defining the landscape of tomorrow.
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Ritz-Carlton revels in magic of central Europe for festive season

Marriott International-owned hotel and resort chain The Ritz-Carlton is celebrating a festive time of year in two Alpine countries. The brand’s new “A Present to Remember” campaign brings to life the magic of the holiday season and the company’s part to play in it. Making the case for the experiential category of which it is a part, The Ritz-Carlton is painting luxury vacations as the perfect way to treat loved ones this December, making its properties in Vienna, Austria; Berlin, Germany and Wolfsburg, Germany the settings of three merriment-filled videos.
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Luxury travelers vying for far-flung vacations, new frontiers: Virtuoso – Luxury Portfolio International

High-end hospitality network Virtuoso is out with new research highlighting travel predictions for 2024. The 2024 Virtuoso Luxe Report reveals that the top travel motivation for the year will be the “excitement of discovering new,” reinforcing the sense of urgency for once-in-a-lifetime experiences that consumers have continued to express following the era of COVID-19-related restrictions. Now, it seems that affluent trip-takers are vying for far-flung vacations, branching out from their usual
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St. Regis rolls out “House of Celebration” holiday programming – Luxury Portfolio International

Marriott’s St. Regis Hotels and Resorts is ringing in end-of-year festivities across North America. The company is revealing “House of Celebration,” a holiday programming series going live this season featuring a set of curated activations, plus partnerships with the likes of Italian porcelain brand Ginori 1735. From tree lightings in Aspen and tea sessions in Washington, D.C. to exclusive spa treatments in Chicago and a Christmas day brunch buffet in Bermuda, events will take place in all corn
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Mercedes-AMG hosting frozen adventures in boreal zone

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is hosting adventures in cold-weather climates come 2024. The company will offer consumers the chance to improve their driving skills on the frozen waters of Sweden's Lake Galtisjaure as soon as next year. Professionals will guide those of all experience levels through a series of three to five-day courses, as Mercedes-AMG's Experience on Ice program teaches participants how to safely navigate in winter conditions from the comfort of the brand's luxury models.
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Silversea sets sights on bespoke travel experiences

Luxury cruise line Silversea is answering the call from affluent travelers for immersive excursions. The company’s Silver Nova ship, which debuted this summer and arrived in the Americas for the first time this month, is now home to an expanded “S.A.L.T.,” or “Sea and Land Taste” culinary program. Including an all-new, interactive Chef’s Table meal experience, the revamp supports Silversea’s quest to conjure up authentic and localized tastes that are tailored to its itineraries.
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Maybourne Hotel Group takes science-based approach to stays with new partnership

Hospitality company Maybourne Hotel Group is collaborating with esteemed research partners to improve its luxury stays. Swiss-based health software specialist Virtusan's Scientific Advisory Board (S.A.B.) will now help integrate longevity-promoting protocols into the guest experience at Maybourne properties. The move is made possible by “Emerse,” a tool created specifically for the new partnership, unveiled during the 17th annual Global Wellness Summit in Miami.
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Flexjet launches hospitality training program in-house

Private aviation firm Flexjet’s latest project is taking off. The company is introducing the Red Label Academy, a training program that aims to empower its crew in the delivery of five-star flight experiences to clients. Stationed within the U.K.'s Farnborough Airport, the instructional session is executed in partnership with The Dorchester Collection Academy, the namesake luxury hotel brand's customer service consultancy.
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Luxury travelers vying for far-flung vacations, new frontiers: Virtuoso

High-end hospitality network Virtuoso is out with new research. The 2024 Virtuoso Luxe Report reveals that the top travel motivation for the year will be the “excitement of discovering new,” reinforcing the sense of urgency for once-in-a-lifetime experiences that consumers have continued to express following the era of COVID-19-related restrictions. Now, it seems that affluent trip-takers are vying for far-flung vacations, branching out from their usual European excursions in favor of destinations like glacier-studded Iceland and sunny Costa Rica.
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Etihad Airways gives audiences exclusive look at airport lounge

United Arab Emirates airline Etihad Airways is celebrating a fresh space at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Terminal A is now open after more than a decade of construction and delays, and within it, the flight company has built a three-floor luxury lounge. The new home to the carrier sets the scene for “Lounging With: Gareth Bale,” a conversational video interview that not only taps into the appeal of the namesake Welsh soccer legend but grants the leisure area and its premium offerings a globally popular celebrity’s stamp of approval.
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Mercedes-Benz flies high with Blade partnership

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with a helicopter charter company. The brand is the official luxury automotive partner of aviation firm Blade, an air travel player supplying helicopter and seaplane charters in and around New York City. Moving forward, Mercedes-Benz is making three Maybach vehicles available to departing or arriving passengers for ground transfers between Blade Lounges and commercial terminals at JFK Airport.
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Belmond celebrates 50 years in St. Martin

LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond’s La Samanna hotel is celebrating 50 years. Situated on the lush, Caribbean island of St. Martin, the hotel is making its seasonal return on Nov. 15, just as its anniversary programming rolls out. Between eight renovated private pool villas, immersive experiences, exhibitions, culinary activities and wellness options, guests can expect not only a refreshed look but a slew of festivities to mark half a century of La Samanna.
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Beverly Hills boosts legacy with cinematic look at city’s history

The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) is celebrating more than 100 years of history. Directed by BAFTA-winning German director Chris Cottam, the city is out with the short film, “The Love Letter.” Filled with cinematic displays of Beverly Hills’ ties to the brightest stars in Hollywood and a legacy of luxury, the release appeals to potential tourists and those wanting a taste of the high life.
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VistaJet launches 360 wellness program 'at altitude'

Private aviation company VistaJet is introducing a few private aviation "firsts." The travel leader is rolling out a 360-degree initiative that provides wellness solutions before, during and after flights, with biohacking treatments, access to meditation and breathing apps, curated dining and more. The update arrives just weeks after the appointment of industry veteran David Stanley as president of Vista America, launched this month on behalf of United States operators.
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