LUXURY TRAVEL INSIDER PODCAST
The world is more interesting when you know who to ask.
Every episode, Bell & Bly founder Sarah Groen sits down who create the culture of hospitality in their corner of the world: hoteliers, guides, chefs, conservationists, and designers who have committed their careers to making travelers feel welcome.
Together, they go beyond where to stay and what to see to get at the stories, details, and opinions you won’t find in a search result. Come for the travel advice. Leave with a longer list of places you need to see and a slightly different way of seeing the world.
I’m so thrilled today to be speaking with travel writer and guru, Wendy Perrin. Wendy first came on the show a year ago, so I wanted to have her back to talk about updated trends, advice for parents traveling with kids, some of her personal favorites, and more. If you haven’t heard of Wendy, she […]
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Today we’re transporting ourselves to the world of Red Carnation Hotels. If you haven’t heard of this hotel group, it’s probably because each of their properties is so unique and special that they don’t carry a brand name. Iconic spots come to mind like Ashford Castle and The Egerton House, which offer ultra personalized service […]
Today we’re visiting Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. We’ll explore the bustling city, the desert landscape, the incredible man-made achievements, and the melting pot culture. Our guests today are Emanuela Setterberg, GM of one of our favorite hotels in Dubai, One & Only The Palm and Tom Roelens, GM of […]
I’m thrilled to take you on a journey today over to Africa, and to bits of Asia and South America too. But the core of our conversation will be about the fine balancing act between land, people, and wildlife. Joss Kent, the CEO of andBeyond and former CEO of Abercrombie & Kent joins me today […]
Today we’re diving into the special country of Argentina. Spanning from the tropics all the way down to Antarctica – this magical landscape has something for everyone. Here you can hike some of the tallest mountains in the world, learn and dance tango with locals, cheer on the Argentinian soccer team, and sip some of […]
I started working on the concept for Luxury Travel Insider in May 2020… right about when my business Bell & Bly Travel was falling apart due to Covid. It was a completely devastating time for our industry. My team and I spent our days unraveling trips we had worked so hard to plan and our […]
My guest today is Ben Trodd, an SVP of Global Sales and Marketing at the amazing Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. While you may have heard of these gorgeous properties dotted around the world, what you might not know is that founder Isadore Sharp started off by building a motel in Toronto. Mr. Sharp says […]
I’m excited to whisk you off today to two of my favorite cities in Europe, Prague and Vienna. I think the travel world sometimes forgets that Vienna was once the center of European power, while its sister to the north is the birthplace of bohemian culture. To paraphrase Karl Kraus, while the streets of other […]
We have a very special guest joining us today, our first repeat guest on the show, in fact! You may remember Valentina de Santis who joined us to discuss her famed hotel Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como. Well she’s back! And this time to tell us about the jewel box of a hotel that […]
Today we’re discussing the country of Peru, and all the riches it has to offer. While many people think of Peru synonymously with Machu Picchu, the country is twice the size of Texas and has so much more to offer. After exploring the incredible culture of the Incas and modern day Peruvians living in the […]
