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on my radar: a surf / kitesurf adventure in essaouria + a stay at 🌞
…Essaouira is often overlooked when travelers think of Morocco. It’s great for the adventurous / active set, and easily paired with a visit to Marrakech / Fez / the Atlas Mountains for a well-rounded trip 🇲🇦
Lana’i in general does not feel like Hawaii - for starters, it’s the smallest inhabited island of the set, has more pines than palms, and is marked by red dirt roads and scrubby brush. Pair this terrain with the new wellness-centered concept - - and you’ve got an incredibly special place.
The new(ish) is the place to go if you’re one of many who has faced work-from-home burnout. Wellness comes first here - every guest has a personalized program designed to meet their needs.
There’s an outdoor rain forest shower, a (tasteful) jungle canopy zip line course, private plunge pools, and of course a full spa. Dining is handled by .us
Best of all- rates are significantly lower than sister property (where guests have reciprocal access) , and include round trip air transfers from Honolulu on Lanai Air.
Ahl Collective friends + family also receive complimentary daily breakfast for two, a $100 resort credit, and an upgrade (subject to avail.) ✨
is a stunner - new on the scene in Texas Big Bend country. For those of you who want a real, unplugged adventure, this is your next trip. It’s a very long (but wild and fascinating) drive from Austin & San Antonio, or you can always fly into Midland/Odessa & rent a car.
We visited Big Bend a few years prior to Willow House’s opening, and there was no shortage of authentic places to stay & visit (that are still musts if you make the trip).
Scroll to see a highlight roll of the region, best visited in springtime where you can catch the cactus blooms.
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1. Sunset View at Willow House, Terlingua
2. Evening View at Willow House, Terlingua
3. The Gage Hotel, Marathon
4. Marathon Coffee, Marathon
5. El Cósmico, Marfa
6. Glamping, Terlingua Ghost Town
7. Teepee Interior, Terlingua Ghost Town
8. Hiking, Big Bend National Park
9. Cacti Blooms, Big Bend National Park
10. Live Music at the Starlight, Terlingua
mood board for an upcoming trip 💭
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1. Beach Hammocks on Holbox
2. Empanadas by
3. Hats on display at and
4. Fresh fruit for 🍹 at
3 winter east coast getaways for last-minute planners ✨
1. : Recently renovated by , the Mayflower Inn is a design lover’s dream. Think large bathtubs, in-room fireplaces, and the dreamiest spa 🧖🏼♀️
2. : Food lovers shouldn’t miss this historic inn just over an hour from DC. 2 nights allows for a classic dinner at the Inn, and a special private dining experience in the kitchen (often referred to as “the most beautiful kitchen in the world,” inspired by the dairy room at Windsor Castle) 🏰
3. : Consistently regarded as the favorite by some highly trusted, well-traveled friends. Winter stays bring better rates, a swiss fondue dining setup (gondolas included) and a private wine tasting experience 🍷
💭 about traveling ?
send us an email or dm and we can match you to a destination that meets all your wfh (or vacation-mode) needs 🌴
with a few months of covid-travel under our belts, we can tell you what it’s like to travel, and what each destination is doing to make guests to feel comfortable 🧘♀️
what’s on our list? hotels with a focus on the outdoors, with easy direct flights from major airports ✈️
Love this photo of and - it captures the vibe at Shou Sugi Ban House perfectly 🌿
is a wellness-minded resort right in Water Mill, ideal for those who want to reset over a long weekend stay.
The house is currently open for guests and has modified its spa program to safely serve guests. The best part - their fantastic saltwater pools and facials are still available 🌿
The house is great for a visit any time of year - fall and winter dates are already booking up so contact us if you’d like to secure a stay!
📷: beautifully captured by
@ Shou Sugi Ban House
Mood board for an upcoming trip ☀️
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1. Prints at
2. Tile design at
3. “Coconut telegraphs” & burgers at
4. Gustavia town
5. Mini moke adventures via
6. Beach time at , and
7. Passion fruit tarts at @ Saint Barthélemy
Research for a last minute winter getaway...does it get any cooler than this?
The Fogo Island Inn: 29 guest rooms with dramatic views of Newfoundland’s rugged coast. The property is tough to get to 3 flights + a drive + a ferry, they’re not lying when they say it’s at the corner of the world.
Because of its exposure, Fogo Island experiences 7 different seasons.
From March to June, the inn offers a front-row seat to massive icebergs heading down from Greenland.
In the summer season from June to August, visitors can go whale-watching and fishing on boats, and catch the beginning of berry season.
It’s a guaranteed unforgettable, unplugged stay. If you book through us, we’ll take the logistics off your hands and welcome you to the island with some complimentary 🍷
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“I was literally one of 5 guests on the island and walked for hours every day on the beach and saw no one...seclusion, privacy...was AMAZING and what I had wanted...4 nights was plenty...”
“Staff overall was super kind and attentive. LOVED Felicia and Keith. Shanti was lovely. David and Michael are amazing...and their three dogs...”
It’s always great to strike the right a balance of relaxation and adventure for a trip 🌟 Kamalame Cay has it all- simple but luxurious beach cottages, seclusion & privacy, action & adventure (it’s one of the top spots in the world)...but most of all we love it for the warm staff that feels like family after a few days in their care 🌟 @ Kamalame Cay, Bahamas
An week in Megève & Geneva:
1. Arrive in Geneva, make the short 1hr drive to Megève!
2. Check into the fabulous .chalet.zannier, maybe get upgraded and treated to a dinner at La Ferme de Mon Père 🌟
3. Spend the weekend skiing, enjoying mountain lunches at L’Alpette & Idéal 1850 🥘, late afternoons at the Zannier Spa 🧖🏼♀️, dinners at La Taverne du Mont Arbois & Le 1920, and after-dinner jazz at Les 5 Rues 🎷
4. End your getaway with 2 nights at , where you can indulge in some fondue at their fabulous restaurant, visit the museum, and stock up on .chocolatier.suisse before you head home 🍫
Very envious of our client taking some much needed R&R this week at 🌟
The resort is luxurious but unpretentious, and quietly boasts some of the world’s best bonefishing. So whether you’re the type to lie on the beach, play tennis, nap in your beachside cottage, or venture out on a bonefishing adventure, you’ll be sure to find your match at Kamalame 🎣 @ Kamalame Cay, Bahamas
The lovely hosted our friends over New Years 🌟 Quintessentially French, perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers (we ❤️ their full-size room pictured above)
Ahl Collective friends receive a complimentary upgrade on arrival (subject to avail), guaranteed late checkout, breakfast for 2, and a welcome bottle of bubbles.
If you’re traveling with little ones, will happily set up a crib in-room and arrange babysitting services for a parents night out ☺️
HNY to our friends, family, & suppliers 🥳 and a special cheers to those hosting ahl collective clients this holiday 🌟
First up: , lake atitlán’s only relaid & chateaux property, featuring unobstructed (active) volcano views. If you’re into adventures and prefer cooler weather, add Atitlán + Antigua to your bucket list. There’s a reason they call it the land of eternal spring 🌋
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Almost the weekend 🌟
If you live in NYC, Paris, or London check out one of ‘s fabulous outposts 🌟
For the past decade, the group has transformed some of Europe’s most undesirable addresses into buzzy cocktail bars and restaurants. Now, they’ve ventured into hotels (and into 🇺🇸)and we love what we see already 🌟
Young, fun, and relatively well-priced, these hotels are shaking things up, and making some of the world’s top destinations accessible (without compromising on style) 🌟 @ Hotel des Grands Boulevards
anniversary trip brainstorming 💭 criteria: not too far, warm weather, design-oriented - + sister property ✔️ all the boxes @ Cuixmala
Feeling grateful 💛
The best travel experiences make you feel good about the time and $ you are spending.
We’re lucky to have some partners pioneering sustainable and charitable tourism in a way that’s neither contrived nor detrimental to the communities served (quite the opposite ☺️).
We’ll feature some of our partners next week, but for now be sure to check out the work being done at the and the support coming from our favorite 💛
📷: taken by on our honeymoon, learning about the amazing education, nutrition, & health programs supported , , and direct donations from nihi’s guests.
Luxury trips don’t have to cost a fortune, if you know where and when to book 🌟
1. Book through a travel advisor. Even if you already know where you want to go, advisors have access to the best rates and can provide amenities like upgrades, spa/dining credits, early check-in/late check-out, etc at no extra cost🌟
2. Choose your timing wisely. For example, if you want to visit the Amalfi Coast in June/July/August, you will pay up to 4x what you might in May or September/October 🌟
3. Be open to alternatives. Ischia, for example, is a 1 hour boat ride from the Amalfi Coast. Lesser-known, and arguably more authentic. And home to one of our favorites 🌟
📷: beautifully captured by
📍Spectacle Island, Nova Scotia - a private summer retreat for couples and small groups in treasured Mahone Bay.
The 9 acre island is home to a cluster of cabins, modeled after the traditional fish stores on the Canadian coast. No heat, no AC, just fresh air and wood-burning stoves. All you need is good company and a few days to unplug 🕯
📷: Lifestyle Resort Solutions @ Spectacle Island
📍Dunton Hot Springs: this one-of-a-kind property sits just across the mountain from Telluride. Once a tiny ghost mining town, Dunton was converted into a rustic, luxe getaway complete with natural hot springs inside and outside the cabins 🗝
The people behind this property (and ) believe resorts should be irreplaceable assets, unique on so many different levels that they have no competition anywhere. We think they did just that at - truly a special place, year-round 🍂collective friends + family get complimentary upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, daily breakfast for 2, an a $100 credit, and a bottle of 🍾 on arrival ✨
📷: beautifully captured by @ Dunton Hot Springs
Heard of ? This stunning resort seems to be on everyone’s radar these days. The chic, minimalist property blends right into Utah’s striking landscape surrounding Lake Powell. It takes a real visionary to develop a property like this. Stay tuned this week for features on some properties you may not know about, developed by the brains behind Amangiri 💡 @ Amangiri
warm weather getaway ✔️ ancient + modern culture ✔️ art + design hub ✔️great culinary scene ✔️ and a hotel that embodies it all 🖤 @ La Valise
mustique: hard to reach (for the caribbean), but that makes it all the more special 🌱 book a room for two or a villa for ten- either way you’ll find your match at one of the private island’s many homes or cotton house guest rooms 🌸 @ Mustique Island
it’s easy to get caught up in the beautiful fall weather we’re having now 🍂but winter and spring are coming up fast, so now is the time to plan your escape!
interiors at the medieval chillon castle on lake geneva 🕯
the castle began as a roman outpost, guarding the strategic road through the alpine passes, and later served as a summer home, and a prison 🔗 @ Chillon Castle
dreamy views at the beau-rivage 💭 @ Lausanne, Switzerland
switzerland in september - nothing better! stay tuned for some pics from our recent scouting trip with ☀️
our kind of shopping - a 0.5 mile radius that includes a 200+ year old farmers market, german department store selling only the finest lederhosen & dirndls, and a brick-and-mortar .com 🖤 @ Munich, Germany
then + now: the iconic hotel du-cap-eden-roc , best paired with a stay at , , or a beautiful provençal airbnb 🇫🇷 @ Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
foodies & design lovers: la mirande is your place. stay in one of the 28 exquisite rooms, each designed with historic french cotton prints, + spend your evening at the “table haute” preparing your dinner alongside one of the region’s great chefs 🍽 @ La Mirande *****
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