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.
If you’ve been paying attention to the mental health and wellness space, you know that psychedelics have burst onto the scene in a big way. Major universities like Johns Hopkins, Yale, and Berkeley are studying their effects on PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more. Many guides and shamans in this space describe the use of psilocybin, […]
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My guest today is Tom Rutherford, the Regional Director for three gorgeous Aman hotels in Southeast Asia – Amansara in Cambodia, Amantaka in Laos, and Amanoi in Vietnam. When you head to this region of the world, especially away from the hustle and bustle of the major cities… time just seems to slow down. Here […]
We’re talking about travel insurance and other forms of travel protection. I can’t tell you how many myths abound about this aspect of travel – from thoughts that claims don’t get paid anyway, to not fully understanding why it’s so important. We insure our cars, our watches, our dog’s vet bills – and even though […]
Today we find ourselves on “The Ice” deep in the heart of Antarctica. And I mean the interior of Antarctica, land of majestic mountains, the Emperor Penguin, and the magnetic south pole. Though you once had to go on months long expeditions to reach these destinations, you can now fly five hours on a Gulfstream […]
Today we’re chatting with Bob Lepisto, President of SeaDream Yacht Club. SeaDream owns two mega yachts, each with about 50 cabins. The biggest no no when talking about SeaDream is to call it a cruise! Bob has been with the company for 20 years so we get to chat about the history of the cruise […]
We’re shaking it up today with a panel of food and beverage experts from one of our favorite hotel brands, Belmond! Together we’ll explore the skill and hard work that goes into creating some of your favorite drinks – from the shorelines of Italy to the palaces of St. Petersburg. Our guests today are: Tommaso […]
Imagine looking up at a blanket of stars, the sound of the ocean lapping, and the smell of sea air mixed with sweet pine. Then picture another scene – crowds squealing with excitement, bulls rushing by, and a cup of sangria refreshing your soul. Today we’re discussing the country of Spain – a place so […]
Today we’re talking about a particular type of travel that is gaining popularity around the world – villa rentals. In the past this kind of travel was reserved for the uber wealthy and very well connected. Finding amazing villas in Italy or San Tropez was a nightmare, and imagine renting something so expensive sight unseen […]
Today we’re headed to Provence in Southern France to be well, soak up the sun, and inhale the scent of lavender. This special region has so much to offer, from intense outdoor activities to easy bike rides, to impressionist history, and of course a refreshing glass of rose’. Our guest today is Alain Bachmann, the […]
Today we’re touching down in the Alps… the Swiss Alps to be precise. In this most stunning of landscapes we’ll encounter over 7,000 lakes, four different spoken languages, some of the world’s best chocolate, and an abundance of charming villages and towns. Switzerland is a mecca for cultural tourists, spa goers, and anyone who appreciates […]
