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04/03/2025

Halkidiki is where in-the-know travelers go to summer like the Greeks. Just an hour from Thessaloníki, this trio of Aegean peninsulas offers quiet coves, charming villages, and blissfully uncrowded beaches—no reservations required. 😎

Learn more below ⬇️



📷: Greek National Tourism Organization

From Thessaloníki, it’s an hour’s drive to the mainland’s best beaches.

04/01/2025

With rooftop views, umami-packed bites, and a grand marble bathtub, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the discreet star of Hanover Square. Read more about why it’s worth a stay below. ⬇️

Tucked away in Hanover Square, the 50-room Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, which opened in June 2024, is one of those easy-to-miss but instantly unforgettable spots.

03/31/2025

Happy Eiffel Tower Day!

Standing tall since 1889, the Eiffel Tower remains one of the most iconic landmarks in the world—and a symbol of love, light, and timeless design.

Imagine sipping champagne under the stars at the Eiffel Tower, strolling through the charming streets of Le Marais, or indulging in a private Seine river cruise at sunset.

Ready to turn that dream into your next getaway?
Let us curate a luxury Paris experience tailored just for you.

📩 Contact me to start planning: [email protected]

03/31/2025

The vibrant house facades in Burano, Italy follow a strict color system dating back centuries. Residents must apply to the government if they wish to paint their home, maintaining the island's distinctive rainbow appearance.

03/27/2025

Want to surf with some of Costa Rica’s coolest athletes? Meet the women carving their own path on the waves at SurfX, a women-run surf school at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo. 🏄‍♀️

Read more here:

📷: Initiative Surf

How to hang ten with some of the country’s coolest athletes.

03/26/2025

During cherry blossom season in Japan, locals practice "hanami" - picnicking under blooming trees. The tradition dates back to the 8th century, when courtiers would write poetry beneath the falling petals.

03/25/2025

Sun, sea, and cheese-stuffed focaccia—Recco’s annual Festa della Focaccia is a must for food lovers. Held every May, this festival celebrates the town’s signature crispy, gooey flatbread with tastings, contests, and plenty of local charm. ☀️

Learn more about this hidden gem ⬇️



📷: Susan Wright

In Recco, sunny days call for a carb-packed celebration.

03/20/2025

Longer cruises are setting sail—and travelers are on board. From 17-night Tahitian getaways to 135-night world voyages, cruise lines are answering the demand for extended itineraries. See how you can set sail on a longer journey. 🌊🚢✨

Unpacking the extended itinerary, one of this year’s biggest cruising trends.

03/20/2025

The red torii gates at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine each represent a merchant's gratitude for success - some date back to the 8th century.

What's the most memorable shrine you've visited?

03/18/2025

The Auberge Resorts Collection’s 106-room Bowie House brings Fort Worth flair with upscale Western-inspired design, a curated 500-piece art collection, and Texas-style hospitality (starting with house-made cornbread on arrival). 🤠✨

Here are five standout reasons to book a stay. ⬇️



📷: Bowie House

Get to know this upscale stomping ground in Fort Worth, Texas.

03/17/2025

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

May the road rise to meet you, and may good luck lead you to many great adventures ahead!

03/14/2025

Most inspiring day seeing the work Uthando South Africa does. From schools to micro organic farming to senior centers and high school music groups. Turning poverty into miracle success stories. Bring all challenges they create life changing expedited for those they serve. uthandosa.org

03/13/2025

Step inside Tokyo’s niche listening bars, where vinyl classics come to life through meticulously curated sound systems. Some invite conversation, while others encourage you to simply sit back and listen. 🎵✨



📷: Ben Weller

Low-key kissa spin up nightlife in Japan.

03/12/2025

Love being back in Cape Town. San Francisco's twin sister. Staying at the beautiful Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel is a stunning grand dame of a hotel that has kept up to date. Ranked 28th of best hotels worldwide.

03/11/2025

The Maldives’ dreamy overwater bungalows are just part of its sustainable appeal. This island nation is setting a new standard for low-impact luxury, with resorts leading the way in marine conservation, solar power, and eco-conscious wellness. 🏝️💚

Learn how this island paradise is protecting its future. ⬇️

Those dreamy overwater bungalows are just part of the sustainable archipelago’s draw.

03/11/2025

I am honored and grateful to be included in this list of esteemed colleagues: Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2025!

cntraveler.com/contributor/sandy-lipkowitz

Contact us to plan your next extraordinary travel adventure:

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