All posts tagged: LUXURY TRAVEL

how did darkness become a luxury good?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Dark skies are a luxury experience. And dark sky astro-tourism is booming. It’s hard to remember it now, but the very idea of being able to go outdoors safely at night was once a luxury reserved for only the wealthiest people. Without the proper transportation and protection, the night was treacherous, even lethal. In such circumstances, light itself was a luxury item: expensive, rare, and granting freedom of movement for the elite, while others traveled in fear, if at all. Fast forward, and the situation is reversed. Darkness is now the scarce resource – truly dark skies are a experience. So how did darkness become a luxury good?

winter vacation beach or skiing

Is The Best Luxury Winter Vacation the Beach or Skiing?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Which luxury tribe do you belong to: Team Sand? Or Team Snow? Almost everyone has a dream luxury winter vacation that sustains them on the days when work or family (or both) are causing excessive stress, and fantasies of escaping to a better place start to dominate. If we’re lucky, sometimes we even get to take those dream trips. But unless we’re traveling alone, or have unlimited time and money and no need to make tough choices, we are sometimes faced with a pressing issue: Is the best luxury winter vacation the beach or skiing – sand or snow?

why do people love to ski and snowboard?

Why Do People Love to Ski and Snowboard?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

With the official start of winter nearly here, and ski resorts all over the world opening for the season, this seems like a great moment to address a profound question in the sphere of winter wellness: why do people love to ski and snowboard? Said another way, why would anyone in their right mind voluntarily choose to don clunky heavy boots, several layers of clothing, a helmet, face mask  and googles, and then strap two sticks or an over-sized skate board to their feet and hurl themselves headlong down a mountain? Unless they were being pursued by a bear, or the Huns, or creating a YouTube video, really, what’s the point? Dear reader, we’re glad you asked. In our view, here are the top reasons that people love to ski and snowboard.

the best luxury beach vacation destinations this winter

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Love it or hate it, winter is here. Team Snow loves the season, finding joy in the crisp air and zooming down the slopes. Meanwhile, Team Sand (aka Team #lovesummerhateeverythingelse) is counting the days until the first signs of spring arrive. Have no fear, summer-loving friends. There are plenty of sun-drenched beaches to escape to as a cure for the winter doldrums. Dreaming of the best luxury beach vacation ever? Here’s our list of the best luxury beach vacation destinations this winter.