Luxury Resort

Nov 06, 2026

Travel Blog

- 3 min read

The New Language of Travel Trends: Which Speaks to You?

The latest travel trends come with their own new terms and appeal to every generation of traveler. Are any of...

- 4 min read

Mane Attractions: The World’s Cutest Ponies

Warning: This travel story contains excessive amounts of shaggy manes, fluffy forelocks, tiny hooves, and irresistible four-legged charm. You may...

- 4 min read

World’s Newest Underwater Sculpture Park Revealed in Saint Lucia

A new phenomenon just in the 21st century: a handful of underwater sculpture gardens, museums, and installations have been built...

- 3 min read

Dreams Resorts Introduce “MasterChef Junior” Family Culinary Vacation Experiences

Family beach vacations in the Caribbean just got a whole new flavor! Dreams Resorts & Spas is expanding its collaboration...

All Inclusive - 4 min read

David Petlin on La Casa de la Playa: Where the Resort Is the Destination

After three visits to this 60-room adults-only retreat in Riviera Maya, I finally understand what it means to stay somewhere where all-inclusive truly feels like luxury.

All Inclusive - 4 min read

David Petlin's 12-Resort Deep Dive into Riviera Maya

After inspecting a dozen properties in six days, I discovered why the first five minutes at any resort tell you everything you need to know.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 4 min read

David Petlin's Northern Ireland Discovery: Beyond the Expected

A sunburn in Ireland? David Petlin returned from a six-night journey through the north with fresh perspective on a destination most travelers think they know.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 4 min read

David Petlin Discovers What True Luxury Means on Crystal Cruises

A fall foliage voyage from Canada to Boston revealed why Crystal's devoted guests keep coming back, and what separates genuine luxury from everything else at sea.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 4 min read

David Petlin Discovers Why Vancouver Deserves More Than One Night

After ten years of booking Alaska cruises, I finally experienced what my clients have been missing by treating Vancouver as just a pit stop before the ship.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 4 min read

David Petlin Finds a Luxury Escape at Rosewood Baha Mar

From elevated poolside bites to flamingo yoga at sunrise, I discovered why this Bahamas resort is a destination unto itself.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 4 min read

David Petlin's Scenic Rail Journey Through the American Southwest

From Denver to Salt Lake City by train, I discovered why daytime rail travel through Colorado and Utah delivers an experience Amtrak passengers sleeping through the scenery will never know.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 2 min read

David Petlin: The Princess Cruise That Changed Everything

A weekend getaway to Mexico's Guadalupe Wine Valley became the moment I realized I needed to make travel my life's work.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 4 min read

David Petlin Discovers Japan's Welcoming Soul and Affordable Eats

A fam trip to Japan revealed just how accessible this destination truly is, from bullet train tips to geisha dinners that most travelers would never find on their own.

Escorted or Guided Tour - 3 min read

David Petlin's Golden Triangle: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

From butlers who packed my bags to custom cocktails crafted to my taste, I discovered why Riverside Luxury Cruises keeps drawing me back to Central Europe.

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Holland America Line Hosts 1st Pro Pickleball Invitational on a Private Island

The pickleball takeover of cruising seems complete with news that Holland America Line is set to host the first-ever Professional...

Sea & Sand - 4 min read

Sea Turtles, Cenote Symphonies, and Carnival of the Senses: Caribbean Resorts Go Hyper Local

A new generation of Caribbean resorts is delving deep — sometimes literally — into the nature, culture and traditions of...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

VIDEO: You Can’t Book a Room on this River Cruise Ship

Take a video tour of the new cruise ship – the first of a whole new cruise line - that’s...

- 4 min read

3 Ways to Chase the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are Mother Nature’s own light show, one of travel's most mesmerizing natural phenomena that...

Wellness - 4 min read

Baroque to Biohacking: the New Wellness Scene in Vienna's Luxury Hotels

Vienna has spent centuries perfecting the art of living well. Coffee and cake in chandeliered cafés. Music, art and architecture...

All Inclusive - 4 min read

2 New Openings Continue to Redefine All-Inclusive Resort Vacations

Two new Caribbean resort openings show travelers just how far the concept of the all-inclusive holiday is stretching, with lifestyle...

Luxury - 4 min read

Four Seasons Opens 2nd Resort in Greece; 3rd on the Way

Greece’s ancient coastlines, history and modern lifestyle retain evergreen travel charm; no wonder Four Seasons has opened its second Greek...

Rest & Relaxation - 5 min read

From Epic to Film to Real Life: How to Take your Own Greek Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey put one of the world’s oldest travel stories back on the big screen in 2026—and launched...

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‘Ditch’ the Boots: Switzerland’s Barefoot Hiking Revival

Switzerland’s famous for its snowy peaks and picturesque slopes. It’s home to some of the world’s chicest ski resorts and...

Culture & History - 4 min read

The Only Country Celebrating the Autumn Equinox as a National Holiday

Many cultures have fall festivals, but only one makes the arrival of astronomical autumn a national holiday: Shubun no Hi....

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