Swooning Over São Lourenço do Barrocal in Portugal
I recently had the opportunity to stay in the Alentejo region of Portugal, home to the estate of São Lourenço Barrocal. At the heart of Alentejo is the hill, an ancient small farming village that has been lovingly reimagined as a luxury hotel, surrounded by ancient oaks, olive groves, vineyards and even wild horses.
10 Reasons to Visit the Azores
Have you heard of the Azores?
Not so long ago, this was a new-to-me destination, but the more I learned about this hidden gem, the more my curiosity grew!
So when I had the opportunity came up for me to take a trip in June, I couldn’t say no!
Eloping in New Zealand’s South Island.
It wasn’t always our plan to elope. Like almost all of my honeymoon couples, we had to cancel the big white wedding that we had originally envisioned. Alas, what actually happened was absolutely perfect for us.
The 10 most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2022.
As I’m dreaming of the places we’ll go, I’m also looking forward to experiencing some of the world’s highly anticipated luxury hotels. While there are many, I’ve rounded up my personal top 10 of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2022…
The hotel insider: Esprit Saint-Germain.
Have you ever wished you had a friend with an amazing private residence in an ultrachic part of the world? Yet, also a place where you can cozy up by the fire with a great glass of wine and feel right at home?
So I don't actually have this friend and you may not either, but I have the next best thing - a boutique French hotel in Paris where you will feel exactly like the scenario above, like a welcomed like a friend.
My top 5 in Auckland: the world’s best city to visit in 2022.
According to the publishers of the Lonely Planet, Auckland is the number one city to visit in 2022. As an Aucklander who has been locked down since August 18th, I met this news with a range of emotions. My thoughts went something like this…
How to protect your trip.
Travel is an investment of both your time and money, and it is important to know how you can protect your investment.
Where Abbay’s Escapes clients are going now.
It’s been over a year since the world shut down, and travel is picking up as more and more destinations reopen. I’m busy helping clients navigate each destination’s protocols so they can get back to experiencing our world. If you’re ready to travel but don’t know where to go, see a few of the top destinations where travelers are going…
The 10 most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2021.
…as we dream of the places we’ll go, I’m also looking forward to experiencing some of the world’s incredible new luxury hotels. Though there are so many properties I can’t wait to visit, I’ve rounded up 10 of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2021.
My holiday gift guide: 7 travel-inspired gifts.
Like everything in 2020, this holiday season looks very different. It’s been a tough year for all of us, especially those of us with a bad case of wanderlust. Treat your favorite travel buddy or yourself to a few of my favorite travel goodies!