What a round of golf in New Zealand actually asks of you
A client once asked me, on the 14th tee at Cape Kidnappers, why nobody had mentioned his handicap all…
Chartering a superyacht in St Barts: What makes this island so different
I’ve sent clients to a lot of Caribbean islands over the years, and St Barts still throws me a…
Why private concessions are changing the way we safari
It is the moment everyone waits for on safari. Sometimes, quite literally everyone. You have spent the morning searching…
10 Winter holiday destinations you can reach with your Avios
There comes a point every winter when the great British weather seems determined to test our resilience. When the…
Luxury Dubai experiences that go beyond the ordinary
Dubai is a city that is seemingly synonymous with luxury. It’s a city where even the police force owns…
Windstar Cruises: 8 reasons why small-ship sailing is the ultimate luxury
In an age when many cruise ships resemble floating cities, Windstar Cruises offers an elegant alternative: intimate yachts designed…
Wellness retreats in Mykonos: What works vs. what’s overpriced
Mykonos is not, by reputation, a place associated with rest. It is associated with the opposite of rest —…
Getting around Mykonos: Why transport ruins more trips than anything else
A client called me from outside Noema at twenty past nine on a Tuesday evening in August. He had…
Access, not excess: A Galapagos superyacht story
The first thing that hits you isn’t luxury. It’s silence. Not the engineered kind—no scented lobby, no curated playlist…
Review: Starks Lark, Llangollen Canal, UK
A narrowboat holiday might not be everyone’s idea of luxury. But approach with an open-mind and you might be…
Chartering a yacht in Greece: What nobody tells you before you sign
In July, the wind at Mykonos arrives every afternoon without announcement and without apology. It comes from the north,…
Why Antibes’ Port Vauban remains the epicentre of Mediterranean superyacht culture
Port Vauban’s status as the centre of Mediterranean superyacht culture stems from a combination of historical significance, strategic location,…
Flying privately to Mykonos: What you need to know
Mykonos has one runway. It is short, it handles a significant volume of traffic in July and August, and…
Why New Zealand is the world’s best wellness destination
It restores people without trying to. The wellness travel industry has become extraordinarily good at packaging the one thing…
What a semi-luxury private tour of Iceland costs, and what it buys
This coming Saturday a couple from California land at Keflavík at a quarter to nine in the morning. They…
8 incredible destinations you can visit with 100,000 Avios
For many Avios collectors, 100,000 points feels like a significant milestone. It’s enough to turn everyday spending, credit card…
