Luxury Travel Insider
A podcast by Sarah Groen - Wednesdays
238 Episodes
-
Schloss Elmau | Owner, Dietmar Mueller-Elmau: A Contradiction in Bavaria, Merkel & Obama at the G7, and the Heart of Classical Music in Germany
Published: 26/03/2021 -
Morocco | Hicham Alaoui: From Harvard to Tourism, The Ritual of Mint Tea, and the Spirit of the Sahara
Published: 23/03/2021 -
Colombia | Cristina Consuegra: For Love of Country, "Post-Pablo" Social Innovation, and Pirate Tales
Published: 16/03/2021 -
Ranch at Rock Creek | Owner, Jim Manley: A Dream Comes True, America's Most Expensive Hotel, and The Last Best Place
Published: 12/03/2021 -
Japan | Avi Lugasi: Meaningful Tourism, Unique Experiences, and Collectivism vs. Individualism
Published: 05/03/2021 -
Hacienda Zuleta | Owner, Fernando Polanco: Ecuador's Andean Highlands and A Tale of Two Presidents
Published: 02/03/2021 -
Luxury Sports Travel | Founder Roadtrips, Dave Guenther: The Serendipity of Sports, Insider Olympics Access, and The Glitz of The Monaco Grand Prix
Published: 26/02/2021 -
Inn at Perry Cabin | MD, Michael Hoffmann: A Slice of Americana, The Set of Wedding Crashers, and Seeing the Northeast in Style
Published: 23/02/2021 -
Hermitage Bay | Owner, Andy Thesen: 365 Beaches, Antigua's Diverse Cultures, and a Reformed Financier
Published: 19/02/2021 -
Grand Hotel Tremezzo | Owner, Valentina De Santis: The Story of an Italian Family, A Floating Pool, and Experiencing Lake Como in Style
Published: 16/02/2021 -
Turkey | Karen Fedorko Sefer: Turkey's Best Kept Secret, Ancient Troy, and Yachting on the Aegean Sea
Published: 12/02/2021 -
Aqua Expeditions | Owner, Francesco Galli Zugaro: Luxury in the Amazon, Swimming with Whale Sharks, and Building Beautiful Expedition Ships
Published: 05/02/2021 -
Soneva | Owner, Sonu Shivdasani: Waterslides in the Maldives, Meeting Gwyneth Paltrow, and Founding Six Senses
Published: 02/02/2021 -
Silversands Grenada | GM, Narelle McDougal: Dramatic Sunsets, Soca Music, and The Longest Pool in the Caribbean
Published: 29/01/2021 -
Italy | Owner IC Bellagio, Andrea Grisdale: Traveling Like a Local, Luxurious Details, And Up & Coming Destinations
Published: 26/01/2021 -
Heckfield Place | GM, Olivia Richli: Eclectic Art and The Elegant Simplicity of Learning New Things
Published: 22/01/2021 -
Six Senses Douro Valley | GM, Nick Yarnell: The Heart of Portugal, A Philosophy on Well-Being, and Stepping Back in Time
Published: 19/01/2021 -
Uniworld | CEO, Ellen Bettridge: A Floating Boutique Hotel, Lifelong Friendships, and Bucket List Destinations
Published: 15/01/2021 -
UK & Ireland | Nic Butler: Behind the Scenes at the Changing of the Guard, With the Beatles' Hairdresser, Downton Abbey, and The Royal Wedding
Published: 12/01/2021 -
Necker Island | GM, Keny Jones: The Tenacity of Sir Richard Branson, A Story About Flamingos, and A Place For Inspiration
Published: 08/01/2021
Do you love travel? Are you always searching for the absolute best experiences? Join us each week for an insightful chat with some of luxury travel’s most iconic people. We’ll interview travel experts like Robert Bowe who has been part of the guest experience at Ashford Castle for 33 years; Jamie Gaymer, the lead conservation manager at an ultra-luxe safari lodge; or the Owners and General Managers of some of the world’s top hotels like Amangiri, Canaves Oia, and Zannier Hotels. You’ll leave each episode with an Insider appreciation for new destinations, luxury travel, and all the heart that goes into creating these magical experiences. Luxury Travel Insider is hosted by Sarah Groen, an expert in luxury travel. Sarah has traveled to 100 countries and all 7 continents, is a contributing travel columnist for CEO World Magazine, and is the owner of Bell & Bly Travel, a top travel advising firm working with executives and entrepreneurs.