Q – Greetings whoever y’all are. (May I suggest you tell us who is writing what so we know who to blame?) I have just retired from a Bourbon producing company here in Kentucky and it is time for me to show my wife a bit of the world in the fashion to which, unfortunately, she is accustomed. We love doing travel research but we would love to know which two or three hotels in the world are your favorite. I would also like to know at what point I should be engaging the services of you (hopefully) or some agent you would recommend and just what kind of expenses that might involve over, say, a ten-year period. A tip of my glass to your team. Great site.
A – Thank you for an impossible question to answer. We love Ballyfin in Ireland, Monasterio Santa Rosa on the Amalfi Coast, and the Aman Resorts almost anywhere but particularly in the isolated mountains of Bhutan. In Paris, our favorite is a boutique property on the Left Bank called Esprit de St. Germain. In southern Africa, Singhita Lodges are really special and we love several of the smaller hotels in New Zealand such as the Huka Lodge.
Instead of just planning vacations, one at a time, we think you would really benefit from some discussions that would help you prioritize future trips and destinations. If you were to work with us we would discuss/design a Five-year Travel Plan. Once we know you and your specific needs and goals when you travel, we can help you put your plan into action. As you have already retired, it would be wise to begin talking things through as soon as you are comfortable doing so.
