Carly and I recently attended the Inaugural ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) Spa Conference in London. This was the first event of its kind to bring together VIP buyers who specialize in health/wellness travel with destination spa and wellness resort suppliers from around the world. Carly and I flew Virgin Atlantic direct from Vancouver to London and return. On the way to London we flew in the economy class of service. That was the smallest/squishiest economy seat I experienced thus far. My knees were touching the seat in front of me. The man beside me was 6’4” and he didn’t look very comfortable either. Despite the small quarters I was able to rest my head on his shoulder got some shut eye. On our return flight to Vancouver from London we flew Virgin Atlantic’s premium economy service. I highly recommend this class of service. It is spacious, the service is of higher quality and it is great value. The 10 hour flight passed quickly as the other passengers on board were also in high spirits and excited to talk to their neighbours.
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Carly and I recently experienced a Detox in the Trees at Chewton Glen. Chewton Glen is an English original luxury country house and Spa hotel. It is set in 130 acres of Hampshire Countryside and located on the edge of the New Forest and just a few minutes to the sea. This tranquil location was an inspiration for the hotel to build 6 contemporary Treehouses with 12 suites, in a secluded valley just a 5 minute walk to the main house and spa.
September 2012
With 3 years of anticipation I finally found myself in India. Prior to my trip I heard numerous things about India: it’s smelly, it’s hot, you’re going to get sick! I felt that I needed to see this country so that I could make a fair judgement on my own. I traveled with my co-worker Emily and we had the most amazing trip! We took a bus tour through the state of Rajasthan, Northwest India, and found ourselves in the Land of Kings.
Vancouver is a dynamic destination with luxury hotels, amazing resaurants, and a spectrum of culture for any style of entertainment. This award winning hotel has numerous accolades including being in the top 40 for 'Best in the World' by Conde Nast Traveler.
One thing that isn't mentioned is how great it is to have a little 'Staycation' in this beautiful city.
Read more: SHANGRI-LA HOTEL VANCOUVER - The Real Diamond in Downtown
A recent trip to Las Vegas was a great time and less about gambling and excess and more about the sights, sounds, and FOOD on the strip. It was our first trip to Vegas for my wife and I and we were excited to stay at The Signature at MGM Grand - it was an oasis in the chaos.
Travel Stories
- AMAZING ARIZONA - Sun all day every day
- Brush Creek Ranch - The Wyoming Experience
- Carmel Valley Ranch - Paradise in the Hills of Carmel California
- DETOX IN THE TREES at Chewton Glen, England
- ECUADOR - the jewel of the equator
- Family Travel - What is the most important room?
- Hawaii - Four Seasons Resorts on Maui and Oahu
- Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro - with Jessica Renshaw
- INCREDIBLE INDIA! - Rajasthan, The Land of Kings
- JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS - A Western Canada Tour
- LAS VEGAS - day, night, and everything right
- Maui Revealed
- Roadtrip to the Canadian Rockies
- SHANGRI-LA HOTEL VANCOUVER - The Real Diamond in Downtown
- THE MANY FACES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM - Jessica Renshaw
- White Desert Antarctica - an advisor's story
