The Italian Lake District, located in the Northern region of Lombardy, is a popular destination for travelers due to its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse range of activities. This region encompasses several stunning alpine lakes, including Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, and others. This area of Italy offers a rich cultural and […]

Oh Scotland! I love you. I love the history, the landscapes, the nature, the castles, the poetry, the whiskey, and the men! What’s not to love? We wrote about Scotland earlier this month, and here we dive into our many favorite hotels and resorts. Truly, it will be hard to choose! The Fife Arms The […]

London looms large in the imagination. It’s the setting for so much history, theater, culture, literature, and more. Travel and Leisure selected the United Kingdom as THE destination of the year for 2023, and we here at PWT are all over it and so excited! Many years ago, my father asked me where I wanted […]

Scotland is such a beautiful place to visit because of its natural beauty, rich history and culture, and vibrant cities. I honestly believe that a large part of the success of Outlander is down to the spectacular scenery. From the rugged highlands to the rolling hills and pristine lochs, the Scottish landscape is a feast […]

You probably have a financial advisor. But you know what makes even more sense? Having a travel advisor. You can always make more money — but we cannot make more time (yet!). Your time is your most precious non-renewable asset. And the most valuable time of all is your leisure time. Travel advisors like myself […]

Well, this holiday season feels more spacious, doesn’t it? We are all changed by the last few years, and most of us have experienced some type of loss. The end of the year is always a tender time, and perhaps this year feels even more so. It’s important to remember the wise words of Hafiz, […]

Ciao! You are familiar with Italy as a tourist destination — after all, it was the Renaissance era’s birthplace. Italy topped Travel & Leisure’s list for Best Place to Travel in 2022. They’re about to announce 2023 destinations and I’m sure Italy will again be very popular.

I love coffee primarily because of my associations with it – good conversations, political debates, and my mom. Coffee smells like my mother, who imbibed coffee every single morning. Today is National Coffee Day, so here are a few of my favorite famous and international coffeehouses. And they’re favs because they are the home to […]

Here are a few of the key travel trends I see in the ultra-luxury travel market. If there’s one over-arching trend, it’s awareness. Awareness of how your travel dollars affect local communities; awareness of how your travel affects the environment; awareness of over-tourism; awareness of travel on your mind and spirit; and awareness of the […]

The crisp air also brings the beginning of the season of Vata, in Ayurvedic medicine. Vata is the energy of movement and air that brings qualities of light, air, cold, hardness, and brittleness that can affect both our bodies and our minds. Life may start all over again in the fall, but the fall also brings special challenges.