Tales from the Road Category Articles
Photo Op: The Antarctic Adventures of a Young Eco-Activist
At 17 years of age, Alisha Fredriksson has already lived in four countries, started a jewelry business and won six rhythmic gymnastics championships. Also an eco-activist in the making, she participated in a recent Antarctic expedition. She shares cute pics of penguins with us (and tales of her travels too).
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Check-in: Naladhu Maldives
Naladhu is Maldivian for “beautiful island.” Bradley Cocks checks in at the intimate, 19-villa resort and finds out just how beautiful. Photographic evidence contained herein.
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Destination Dispatches: 7 Heavenly Days on Ambergris Caye in Belize
Remember the Belize-bound L.L. Bean tote? It and the Ms. Montenaro it belongs to report back from their Victoria House adventures.
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Destination Dispatches: Shanti Maurice, Bliss in the Indian Ocean
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I don’t really like resorts. I prefer action-packed vacations with tons of sightseeing and cultural exploration. Or at least I thought that was the case, until I experienced Shanti Maurice on Mauritius.
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Proust Travel Questionnaire: Tim Morehouse, Olympic Fencer
Number one ranked U.S. men’s saber fencer Tim Morehouse is an Olympic silver medalist and two-time national champion with his sights set on gold at the London 2012 Games. That means he travels a lot with swords. We give him a stab at the ol’ Proust-inspired questionnaire.
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Check-in: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Another week, another check-in from Bradley Cocks on assignment in the Maldives. His next stop, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. He supplies the 411 and plenty of photos. PS you’re not the only one praying for a Freaky Friday sort of body swap with him.
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Check-in: Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Like a less gruesome version of Hansel and Gretel, I discovered that the Rosewood Hotel Georgia had it out to sweeten me up when I checked in.
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Destination Dispatches: A Couture La Maison and La Réserve Apartment for Three Days in Paris
I arrived at Charles de Gaulle on a Thursday morning to have a long weekend in Paris. It felt like my very first time.
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Kiwi Experts: Michelle Lando’s 5 Favorite Hotels
Where in the world do our well-traveled Kiwi Experts most like to overnight? Every Thursday, a different expert dishes on their fave hotels. It’s Michelle Lando’s turn. Our Director of Hotel Programs for the Americas is a citizen of the world (the Mexican-Italian has lived in five countries and speaks Mandarin).
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Proust Travel Questionnaire: Monique Péan
Jewelry can be a dirty business, but New York-based designer Monique Péan is helping green-up by using socially-conscious, sustainable materials—like recycled gold and conflict-free diamonds—in her luxury rings and things. A regular world traveler, she doles out gems in our Proust-inspired questionnaire.
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