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.
With Canada re-opening its borders soon to tourism, I’m excited to welcome our first Canadian guest on the show. We’re headed into the countryside of Quebec today to chat with Jason Stafford of Manoir Hovey, one of the top hotels in all of Canada. Though it’s set in French Canada, Manoir Hovey was actually designed […]
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Over the last two hundred years this mansion has been a family home, hosted glamorous parties for nobility, and used as a boarding school before falling into disrepair. In the early 2000s the future of one of Ireland’s finest houses was looking incredibly bleak. Enter, our guest today – Jim Reynolds, an archeologist and master […]
We’re heading to Southern California today, to be whisked away from all our worries and unhealthy influences at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa. Cal-a-Vie is situated in a sun-dappled valley just north of San Diego. When arriving here you’ll be greeted by lavender fields, sunflowers, and vineyards and then treated to some of the best service and […]
Today we’re journeying to the historic lands of Germany. What was once a country of independent principalities, is today a major European power. But those individualistic roots still shine through – in the art of winemaking outside Geisenheim, in the intricate porcelain craftsmanship of Saxony, and the friendly competition to make the best local variety […]
I’m thrilled to take you back to New Zealand today, the home of the worlds most magnificent landscapes, the cuddliest kiwi birds, and heart-pumping adventure activities. Specifically we’re learning about some of the country’s top luxury lodges – Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers on the North Island and Matakauri near Queenstown. Whether you’re helicoptering to […]
Today we’re discussing the regions of Normandy and Brittany – a land that has hosted Vikings, Celts, and Roman Invaders. While Normandy is certainly steeped in the emotional remains of WWII – it is also a beautiful reminder of the freedom we all enjoy today. Digging a bit deeper here you can find delicate lace, […]
Today we’re discussing three gorgeous landscapes dotted across the country of Chile, with one of the owners of the iconic Tierra Hotels, Ellen Marie Guidera. Tierra Hotels are more truly lodges than hotels – with gorgeous architecture built to blend into the landscape, the friendliest local guides to make your stay unforgettable, and world class […]
I’m so excited to take you around the world to the fascinating destination of China. In a country so vast and so varied – you could presumably stay for months and still barely scratch the surface. So here to help us decode what a trip to China could look like, is Mei Zhang of Wild […]
We’re headed to the countryside today, deep in the heart of Vermont to chat with John Graham, the Managing Director of Twin Farms. Thinking of Vermont conjures up images of fall foliage glinting fiery orange, red, and gold. You might also smell sweet maple syrup or warm apple cider, and imagine yourself in an historic […]
Today we’re discussing the multi-faceted destination of Mexico. If you’re not reevaluating what you think you know about Mexico by the end of this episode we’ll have to have a chat! Whether you’re witnessing the miracle of the monarch butterfly migration, hiking the Copper Canyon, eating mole in Oaxaca, or swimming with whale sharks – […]
