EXPLORE AMERICA'S INCREDIBLE HIDDEN GEMS THIS SUMMER

EXPLORE AMERICA'S INCREDIBLE HIDDEN GEMS THIS SUMMER

Lately, we've been feeling the urge to explore hidden gems in our nation's backyard, like the majestic Bryce Canyon National Park, pictured above. Did you know that the thousands of famous spires of rock that comprise this otherworldly landscape are called "hoodoos"? Well now, you do! While lesser known than its neighbor Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon is one of many destinations in the U.S. you may have previously overlooked.

4 Tranquil Island Escapes to Experience This Year

4 Tranquil Island Escapes to Experience This Year

After months of social distancing, “total seclusion” may sound like yet another day inside… but to daydreaming travelers, it’s also exactly how we’d describe a luxurious visit to the calm of a Caribbean island, surrounded by waters the prettiest shades of blue. Palm trees swaying in the warm ocean breeze while waves gently lap onto the shore... this is a tranquil moment to appreciate time and again while lounging in your private cabana and sipping your tropical drink of choice. Best of all? There's no one in sight to disrupt your island paradise.

4 VIBRANT ALL-AMERICAN DESTINATIONS TO EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER

4 VIBRANT ALL-AMERICAN DESTINATIONS TO EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER

Our minimal social interactions and day-to-day routines at home have created an intense longing for a great escape. Now that the U.S. and many countries are undergoing phased re-openings, we’re filled with optimism for the future! After all, travel is not merely freeing. It unites, inspires, educates, and is a constant reminder that diversity of peoples, landscapes, cultures, and cuisines is the reason we love exploring the U.S. and world at large. While we can't wait to dust off our passport when the time is right, who needs one at the moment when we’re reminded of how much there is to explore in our own backyard? From colorful beaches and jaw-dropping coastlines to otherworldly sights and geologic wonders, below are four uniquely American experiences saturated in natural beauty and intrigue.

#SocialDistancing Travel ✈️ Inspiration RUSTIC RETREAT in VERMONT

#SocialDistancing Travel ✈️ Inspiration RUSTIC RETREAT in VERMONT

If it's a home away from home you seek, this is the place. Scheduled to reopen on June 16, Twin Farms' twenty individual accommodations are individually and uniquely designed with privacy in mind. Spread over more than 300 acres, this pastoral paradise of lush rolling hills, fields, and forest, is for those who have dreamt of living on a private New England estate. There is no shortage of outdoor summer activities which range from hiking, biking, fly-fishing, canoeing, and more. Decadent meals are customized for each guest, incorporate the property's own herbs, and are complemented by vintages from a 15,000 bottle wine cellar.

#SocialDistancing Travel ✈️ Inspiration SEASIDE SANCTUARY in California

#SocialDistancing Travel ✈️ Inspiration SEASIDE SANCTUARY in California

Set on an oceanfront bluff with breathtaking panoramas of California's iconic coastline, 🌅 @MontageLaguna Beach is just a one-hour drive 🚗 south of Los Angeles or north of San Diego, and currently open, making it an ideal getaway from either city. Fully renovated in 2019, the property features Craftsman-style architecture and bright, cheery rooms with ocean-view balconies so you can inhale the fresh, irresistible ocean air from the comfort of your feathertop bed. With 30 acres of lush landscaping and adjacent to a gorgeous park with many meditative 🧘🏽‍♀️ walking paths, suddenly the stunning beaches below have some competition. No matter how you choose to spend your time away, we think you'll agree: what a place to unwind.

#SocialDistancing Travel ✈️ Inspiration #HOLISTIC HIDEAWAY

#SocialDistancing Travel ✈️ Inspiration #HOLISTIC HIDEAWAY

Reopening on June 1, Shou Sugi Ban House, located just two hours 🚗 outside of #NewYorkCity in the #Hamptons, defines itself as discreetly luxurious with an aesthetic inspired by the Japanese ⛩ principles of #wabisabi - a 🌏 view focused on the beauty 💅🏼 of transience and imperfection. This thirteen-room retreat values healing properties found in the natural world, and upon arrival, you'll instantly be transported into a tranquil 💆🏻‍♀️ environment, and will depart feeling wholly rejuvenated 🧖🏽‍♂️ in both mind and body 🧘🏽‍♀️. This getaway encourages you to return to the simplicity of self: a lesson we feel the universe is urging us to learn.

Four socially secluded safe havens

Four socially secluded safe havens

What is it about summer that is so energizing? It stirs up a desire to get outside, to vacate, to experience somewhere new. Lucky for us, after more than two months of social isolation, this heightened wanderlust we're feeling can easily be fulfilled with a little spontaneity. Only you can determine when the time is right to travel again, but when you're ready, we are too.

4 ULTIMATE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD FROM ABOVE

4 ULTIMATE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD FROM ABOVE

Travel brings us new perspectives, but all the more so when we can discover its beauty from the sky. There is nothing quite as awe-inspiring as seeing a destination from such great heights - peaks become intricate patterns, rivers wind through valleys like ribbons, and migrating wildebeest appear as speckled paint across the Masai Mara. We’ve selected a few ways to experience a bird’s eye view, from private jet itineraries to a few hours in a helicopter. If these glimpses into travel inspire you to arrange your next luxury vacation, we’d be delighted to assist you with as many details as you'd like.

Richard Branson's Epic Birthday Bash Aboard the Scarlet Lady

Richard Branson's Epic Birthday Bash Aboard the Scarlet Lady

Prepare for an Epic Sea Change for our oceans in honor of Richard Branson's birthday. You’ll be setting sail from vibrant Miami to Key West with an extended stay at The Beach Club at Bimini — all with Richard on board. Turquoise water, secluded beaches, legendary Virgin celebrations, and opportunities to do good — but that's about as much as Virgin can say right now. Arriving at 8 am in Key West and leaving at 7 pm, you'll have plenty of time to explore the shops on Duval street, visit Hemingway’s house and snorkel in the famed coral reefs.

4 GORGEOUS CITY HOTELS OPENING NEXT YEAR

4 GORGEOUS CITY HOTELS OPENING NEXT YEAR

If you like shiny new things and the glittering skylines of iconic destinations, you may also enjoy this selection of some of 2020's highly anticipated luxury hotel openings. We've rounded up a handful of soon-to-open city properties that are just gleaming with stunning design concepts, local experiences, and modern fixtures. Whether you can see yourself taking an urban escape with five-star pampering, or simply would like unparalleled travel expertise and connections for your next getaway, please feel free to reach out. It is always a delight to hear from you.

An Exclusive LGBTQ Journey Aboard a Legendary Belmond Train

An Exclusive LGBTQ Journey Aboard a Legendary Belmond Train

Proud supporters of the LGBTQ community, Belmond invites you to embrace your inner decadence as you embark on a sizzling journey back in time combining the elegance and charm of the Belmond hotel Cipriani in Venice and the glittering vintage carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

HIT THE RESET BUTTON WITH A WELLNESS GETWAY

HIT THE RESET BUTTON WITH A WELLNESS GETWAY

Have you ever felt like you needed a vacation after your vacation? It's hard to find the middle ground between experiencing it all and balancing it all, especially when the days are filled with indulgences and the itineraries are filled with unforgettable moments. If you could use a true break, we recommend a retreat centered wholly around relaxing, rejuvenating, and unplugging- and today's luxury wellness retreats are much, much more than spas. They are comprehensive wellness, fitness, and nutrition experiences where you can truly renew yourself and gather the tools and knowledge you need to make lasting life changes. You'll leave with an individually tailored action plan for improving your health and even your future travels- a souvenir that we hope lasts a lifetime. Scroll down to get inspired by a few of our favorite wellness resorts, and reach out to access our VIP perks and travel expertise.