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Champagne in the Sand Dunes, Dubai, UAE
Champagne in the sand dunes, Dubai, UAE
Al Maha Resort, Dubai, UAE
Al Maha Resort, Dubai, UAE
The Reefs Hotel, Bermuda
The Reefs Hotel, Bermuda
Hong Kong Harbour from Four Seasons Hotel
Hong Kong Harbour from Four Seasons Hotel
Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Huahine, French Polynesia
Huahine, French Polynesia
Bora Bora
Bora Bora
New Caledonia
New Caledonia
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Glacier National park, Montana
Glacier National park, Montana
San Blas Islands, Panama
San Blas Islands, Panama
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Dog Sledding in Alaska
Dog Sledding in Alaska
Hippos in Zambia
Hippos in Zambia
Bugattis at Grassmere Sheep Station, New Zealand
Bugattis at Grassmere Sheep Station, New Zealand
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Secrets To an Extraordinary SE Asia Holiday

Secrets To an Extraordinary SE Asia Holiday

SE Asia. I’ve been there. Maybe you’ve been there, too. But I doubt that any of us had a trip like Authentic Luxury Travel contributor Larry Kessler. For this San Diegan, the “luxury” is always meeting local people and making…
September 18, 2016 | Updated: September 19, 2016 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Japan – Restaurant Reservations for Foodies

Japan – Restaurant Reservations for Foodies

Japan is home to many great restaurants, but it can be challenging to get reservations. Japan is a wonderful destination, but not an easy place for authentic travelers. We can’t just rent a car and drive around on our own.…
December 13, 2015 | Updated: December 13, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Scuba Diving Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Scuba Diving Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Frog fish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Photo credit Elaine J. Masters. This trip report was contributed by San Diegan Elaine Masters, who is a travel writer, podcaster and event host. She invites you to visit her web site Go Easy /…
March 5, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Bhutan: An Insider’s Guide

Bhutan: An Insider’s Guide

The Buddha Dordenma overlooks the capital city of Thimphu. This guest post was contributed by Zach Collier. In 1997 during a backpacking trip in Asia, I had my first glimpse of Nepal while trekking and kayaking around the Himalayas. Like…
December 13, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 3 Replies More
Best Vietnam Travel Company

Best Vietnam Travel Company

Halong Bay is a beautiful area in the northern part of Vietnam where sailing junks dot the sea. I love hearing from travelers who have enjoyed the services of the Travel Experts I endorse on this site. Here’s a testimonial…
December 1, 2013 | Updated: February 10, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Vietnam Alive

Vietnam Alive

Halong Bay with Vietnam Alive. Vietnam Alive is easily the best travel company in Vietnam. They excel at planning customized trips for families, couples, individuals and small groups of friends or colleagues. Van Nguyen, founder of Vietnam Alive, works with…
October 23, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
JapanQuest Journeys – Bespoke Luxury

JapanQuest Journeys – Bespoke Luxury

I know you’re interested in Japan and I don’t feel qualified to provide insider advice on this destination, so I asked Scott Gilman, Managing Director and Co-Founder of JapanQuest Journeys to contribute a guest post. Scott’s company is well known…
September 5, 2013 | Updated: March 26, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Luxury China Tours with an “Insider”

Luxury China Tours with an “Insider”

John’s luxury China tours include a stop at this bazaar outside Yu Garden in Shanghai. Luxury China tours with an insider John Locher loves to talk about China. The Southern California-based marketing and business development consultant attended the 2008 Beijing…
August 18, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar (Burma)

Marybeth Bond and daughter Annalyse with bride and groom at wedding they were invited to attend. “Traveling as a family opens so many doors and friendships.” MBB Many travelers, including me, are fascinated by Myanmar (Burma), but for more than…
January 20, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Vietnam Luxury Hotels and Resorts

Vietnam Luxury Hotels and Resorts

Vietnam luxury hotels, resorts, and villas are some of the best in the world. In my last post, I profiled some of my favorite accommodations. Here are three more wonderful places to stay, including a tropical beach resort, an exotic…
May 13, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Vietnams Best Hotels

Vietnams Best Hotels

Victoria Sapa Resort is located in the alpine city of Sapa near the border with China Vietnam is packed with exciting activities. You might like hiking with hill tribes, shopping in colorful public markets, or learning to make pho in…
April 26, 2011 | Updated: June 17, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Vietnam Travel Companies

Vietnam Travel Companies

Everywhere we went in Vietnam, we were greeted with smiles Of all the trips I’ve taken, the one to Vietnam stands out as being the biggest surprise. I expected to meet people who didn’t like Americans – and was greeted…
April 22, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 3 Replies More
Your Travel Expert in Japan

Your Travel Expert in Japan

Ask this travel expert in Japan to help you plan a customized itinerary that includes authentic experiences. I wish I’d known about The Real Japan when I was traveling in Asia. Instead, I tried exploring this fascinating destination on my…
December 29, 2010 | Updated: February 10, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Shanghai Surprise (s)

Shanghai Surprise (s)

World Expo 2010 opened in Shanghai on May 1 and runs until October 31. If you’re one of the 70 million expected visitors, you might want to know about the new travel resource from Shanghai Tang. But first – I…
May 5, 2010 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 3 Replies More
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