Executive Edge luxury travel designer Lauren Owide recently experienced an incredible 10-day ‘ colourful Rajasthan’ tour of India. Here she shares five reasons why this is an ideal experience for those interested in the colours and culture of this special destination… Cultural treats at every turn This ‘Colorful Rajasthan’ tour is all about culture, and… Read more »
Q: Darwin to Broome on a Ponant ‘Australia’s Iconic Kimberley’ experience sounds like a great way to discover some unspoilt land on and off the coast of Australia. Firstly, what made you choose this one and, now that you’re back, what has really stayed with you? Sally: When someone says to me ‘how was it’,… Read more »
With a 29th wedding anniversary to celebrate, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand was an extraordinary choice for Executive Edge Co-founder and Head of Leisure, Yvonne Verstandig and her husband Alan. Outstanding accommodation, an abundance of winter activities, pampering spa treatments, locally sourced gastronomy and a stunning view by the seaside provided the… Read more »
COMO is a way of life which revolves around a holistic approach to wellness from nutrition to meditation to yoga. Basically COMO is synonymous with a healthier state of being. Executive Edge Leisure Travel Advisor Cate Cave experienced ‘the COMO way’ in the Maldives at two COMO private islands. COMO Cocoa Island and COMO Maalifushi define… Read more »
Leisure Advisor Sue Watts embarked upon a ‘Unique Latin America’ journey showcasing the very best of Peru from the vibrant cities of Lima and Cusco, to the cultural treasures of Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon on a Relais & Chateaux Delfin cruise. Q: Lima is a city experiencing… Read more »
Overwhelmed with where to travel in 2019? Our annual ‘The Best of the Best’ edition of The Art of Travel is just the ticket to highlight this year’s must-see destinations. From hot new hotel openings to seaside bliss to authentic cultural experiences and exploration, luxury travellers today are seeking more than just 5 star accommodation…. Read more »
Northern Chile, what a totally unexpected start to our Chilean adventure! Atacama, one of the driest deserts in the world, definitely fuelled my insatiable appetite for adventure and the great outdoors. Atacama is a place where you can fully immerse yourself in nature. Cactus Valley, Moon Valley, Mars Valley, geysers, hot springs, salt pans, volcanoes,… Read more »
Executive Edge was fortunate to experience the very best of South Africa, venturing from Cape Town and the Cape Winelands to Umhlanga, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, and Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve and ending her epic sojourn in Johannesburg, as Edge advisor Maggie Fay explains. Q: Cape Town is touted as the… Read more »
Leisure Team Leader Sue Sallmann ventured to Sri Lanka to bring us back her recommendations for experiential travel in this beautiful country on the verge of being the next big destination. Q: Your first city to explore in Sri Lanka was Sigiriya, a small town in the Cultural Triangle, which is renowned throughout the world… Read more »
Executive Edge Travel’s Rhonda Smith spent a week at Australia’s favourite nearby holiday destination of Bali to experience how to travel the Leading Hotels of the World way. Q: The Legian Bali is an old favorite. Why do you think this legendary property still retains its appeal to this day with luxury travelers? You just… Read more »