Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has compiled a list of 10 of the best black-owned firms in the world of luxury travel right now, including hotels, destination spas, tour services, yacht charters and private jet companies.
With COVID-19 flare-ups occurring across America, lots of people are seeking a safe alternative to large hotels and resorts for their next luxury vacation. If you’re in that camp, we’ve shared ideas about recreational vehicles, luxury hotels and resorts with standalone accommodations, and lovely driving-distance destinations to consider right now. Another option? Renting a luxury home or villa from a source like Airbnb or VRBO. But is renting a luxury vacation home share safe right now? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the scoop on what you need to know about safely renting a luxury vacation home in this coronavirus era.
In a summer when lots of people are uncomfortable with the idea of commercial air travel, and lots of countries are off-limits for American tourists, it’s no surprise that the road trip is the new European Grand Tour. It may be like this for a while, and this New Normal demands a re-think of our go-to modes of transportation. If you’re ready to hit the road, renting an RV is certainly an option. However, a more photogenic choice would be buying or renting a camper van, the smaller and more adorable cousin of the luxury recreational vehicle. If you’re considering buying or renting a new or vintage camper van, microbus, or “weekender” for your summer vacation, what’s the best luxury camper van for a cool road trip right now?
Getting from point A to point B right now is more complicated than ever. With local and national travel restrictions in a constant state of flux, COVID-19 flare-ups in many parts of America, and severely reduced commercial air capacity worldwide, the complexity of planning an important business trip or a safe family vacation is seriously daunting. Some of our friends have managed to take to the sky, though. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has assessed the state of private aviation, and she has the answer to this pressing question: What are the best ways to book a private jet for your next big trip and which companies are best? Here’s everything you need to know about the private aviation market right now, including charters, jet cards, memberships, and fractional ownership.
Stylish, lightweight, functional and fun – what are the best chic luxury weekender and duffle bags to buy right now for a weekend away?
