Last Spring I was lured to the Mt. Hood Territory by fact that they have the longest ski season in North America. Confident there would be fresh powder to shred, culinary delights, and artistic encounters, I ventured into The Territory with high hopes for a great shoulder season ski experience. […]
Author: Priscilla Pilon
Marvelous Megève, The Perfect French Village Getaway
Megève, located in the southeastern part of France, became an exclusive ski area with the arrival of Baroness Noémie de Rothschild in 1921. It is said that she fell in love with the easy rhythm of local life that eluded her in St. Moritz. A darling new ski resort was […]
An Afternoon Artisan Tour of Waiheke Island in New Zealand
Traveling through New Zealand is always pure bliss – especially when taking the time to learn about the culture and the people of the many great islands and other destinations. Waiheke Island is home to 8,500 residents year round, and in the summer the population swells to 30,000 plus. There […]
7 Favorite International Airport Lounges
When it comes to travel, having an opportunity to take advantage of the many perks and benefits that come with the luxury lounge experience makes any travel day that much better. LuxeGetaways has pulled together this collection of seven of our favorite International Airport Lounges that deliver on all levels. […]
Have Wine, Will Travel
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Spring 2017 | Whether visiting Bordeaux or Sonoma, one of the most difficult times of any getaway is being forced to part ways with the favorite vintages discovered during the wine tastings. Naturally, the desire is to share the experience back home with friends and family pronto, and […]
America’s Cup 2017 Sails into Bermuda This May
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Spring 2017 | This year, the world’s best sailors will compete for the 35th America’s Cup trophy – the oldest prize in international sports history dating back to 1851. For the first time in the competition’s history, Bermuda’s Great Sound will be the location for this year’s […]
Satisfying the Senses Through Travel with Six Senses
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Spring 2017 | Memorable journeys are the ones where experiences leave unforgettable marks upon the senses. As travelers, it is life enriching to see something extraordinary with our own eyes; hear untold stories from local characters; feel warm sand between our toes or catch a cold snowflake on […]
The Best of Australia with One&Only Resorts
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Spring 2017 | Australia as a destination is synonymous with adventure. It offers travelers a front row seat to experience nature and wildlife as it was intended to be experienced – effortlessly. Aquatic and coastal experiences are plentiful and beautiful. The food, wine and beer culture is unique and […]
Memories from a Christmas Market Cruise with Viking River Cruises
The Holidays are a magical time, and what better way to get in the festive mood than to relive my passage aboard the Viking River Cruises‘ Kvasir on a Christmas Market Cruise. Last December I traveled aboard Kvasir from the gateway city of Basel, Switzerland to Strasbourg, France; before continuing […]
A Taste of the Skiing Available at the Best of the Alps
Twelve amazing resorts await my intermediate ski skills and discerning palette, and by the time I visit all of them, I should be an expert downhill racer well acquainted in the alpine culinary scene. The Best of the Alps is a collaboration of Europe’s finest ski and recreation destinations in historic […]
Navigating Switzerland by Swiss Federal Railways
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall 2016 | Train travel in Europe is, in many ways, the easiest form of transportation within its borders, and it is certainly the best way to take in the beauty of the countryside. In particular, Switzerland Federal Railways (SBB — Schweizerische Bundesbahnen) makes navigating your way along […]
Top 5 Favorite Places to Enjoy Outdoor Dining in Paris
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall 2016 | There are few places in the world that are more idyllic than a Parisian café for locals and tourists alike to enjoy fresh air during the quintessential Paris afternoons and evenings. Yes, the heat can be intense at times during the summers, but the charm […]