Author: Genevieve Gray
Just Back: Five Nights at Chenot Palace Weggis
From the moment I stepped onto the property, Chenot Palace Weggis felt like stepping into another dimension – one where time slows and your health becomes your primary focus, it’s all about you. The decor is modern yet warm, highlighting its natural surroundings with a glass walkway and panoramic views of the mountain and lake from every…
Just Back from 72 Hours in Timeless Athens: A FAM Trip to Remember with Blue Cocoon
I just returned from an unforgettable 2-day Athens FAM trip hosted by the incredible Sofia Theofilaktidis from Blue Cocoon, our luxury DMC partner in Greece. Athens has always been on my radar, but this immersive experience gave me a deeper appreciation for the city’s rich layers—from its storied past to its thriving creative present. Day one began with…
Just Back: Argentina FAM Trip with GOAT
by: Sari Freeman This trip may have truly been one of the greatest of all time – which is not what GOAT stands for, but it left me speechless for so many reasons! You and I know, how complicated it can be to orchestrate a truly superb trip, yet when it is done to perfection,…
Just Back: Discovering Croatia with our Luxury DMC Partner, AndAdventure
I recently had the incredible opportunity to lead a FAM trip to Croatia with the fantastic team at the award-winning AndAdventure Croatia, led by the warm, knowledgeable, and endlessly energetic Vese Huljic. From dramatic coastlines to charming medieval towns, this journey was a beautiful blend of adventure, culture, cuisine, and connection. Our first day began…
Just Back: St. James’s Hotel & Club Mayfair
By Jill Bauman, National Sales Director On a recent trip to Europe I popped into the St. James Hotel & Club for a quick two night stay. The luxury boutique hotel is set within a beautifully restored 19th-century townhouse on Park Place, a quiet cul-de-sac that once housed diplomats and aristocrats. St. James’s Hotel is…
Just Back from Jaipur: Uncovering the Pink City
The colorful, vibrant, and bustling city of Jaipur has captivated travelers for centuries, and was considered one of the earliest planned cities of India. In 1876, during the visit of Prince Albert (Queen Elizabeth’s husband), the city was painted pink to welcome him. The color represents hospitality, and has since given Jaipur the nickname, the…
Just Back: First U.S. Bhutan Tourism Fam Trip
As soon as the Drukair plane begins to descend into the Kingdom of Bhutan, passengers excitedly congregate around the nearest window, taking pictures and letting out audible gasps. The narrow landing into Paro International Airport is known as one of the most difficult in the world, yet the pilots execute it effortlessly. As we are…
Just Back: June Fam Trip to St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
Written by Sari Freeman I had a fabulous experience returning to Crete and staying at St. Nicolas Bay Resort & Villas. This time, I invited several travel industry pros along for the ride! Last summer, this Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Reader’s Choice Award winning resort (#5 in Greece), was already beautiful, but with so many…
Unlock Your Potential at Chenot Palace Weggis
by Brunilda DeJesús Perfectly located amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Weggis, Switzerland, Chenot Palace stands as an unrivaled retreat where luxury meets wellness. Recognized as providing the World’s Best Detox Program in the 2022 World Spa Awards for the second year running, Chenot Palace Weggis is renowned for its cutting-edge technology and holistic approach to…
Tasting Spain with Spain Inside & SmartFlyer
Written by: Brunilda DeJesus, Director of Marketing & Sales Spain has always been my favorite country for a variety of reasons. As my “second home”, I was excited to host a great small group of SmartFlyer travel advisors alongside our DMC partner, Spain Inside. We kicked the trip off in Malaga, one of the trendiest…
A Magical Trip to Venice with Venice Luxury Services
Read about Sari’s experience with our boutique DMC partner, Venice Luxury Services!
Celebrate & Rejuvenate: Sari’s Trip to Royal Champagne and Chenot Palace Weggis
Sari Freeman was on the road before and after ILTM Cannes 2021, and got the opportunity to experience Royal Champagne during festive season as well as Chenot Palace Weggis for a 7-day detox program! The two properties were celebratory in completely different and complimentary ways; the first was a place to celebrate with friends in…
Emily (in Paris) at the Palais Royal!
Paris is the city of light and love and truly my favorite city in Europe! I was so delighted to finally get back last month after so long. I wanted to test out our exciting new ‘Emily in Palais Royal’ offer released just in time for Season 2! It all started almost 18 months ago….…