Luxury Travel Insider

I'm excited for you to join me today in the southern part of Tuscany, an area called Maremma, and one we haven't yet explored on the show. Here you'll find sun-kissed olive groves, pristine stretches of coastline, and of course, gorgeous wines. 
We're settling in at the stunning Castello di Vicarello for a chat with my friend, and the owner, Neri Baccheschi Berti who in a surprising turn of events, tells us how he was actually born inside the castle during its renovation! 
Neri and I chat about his family, how they came to fall in love with this piece of history, and the path that took them from fashion and creativity to becoming accidental hoteliers. We also dive into ancient Italian rivalries, Tuscan cuisine, and learning how to slow down and take it all in. 
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Today, we're escaping to one of the most exclusive private islands in the world— COMO Laucala. The island is tucked away in the shimmering South Pacific in the north of Fiji. This stunning destination is more than just a tropical paradise; it's a celebration of untouched beauty, sustainable luxury, and authentic Fijian culture.
Joining me is Gary Henden, General Manager of COMO Laucala Island. Gary and I chat about the island's unique history, untouched waterfall hikes, golf, diving, the warm local hospitality, and more. 
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Today we're heading to the heart of the Silk Road. Uzbekistan, full of ancient caravan cities, turquoise domes, and golden desert sands hold centuries of history that shaped the the world as we know it today.
Joining me are two guests who know this region intimately. Bekhruz Kurbanov is an archaeologist and guide born and raised in Uzbekistan, Luca Lasser who has nearly 20 years of experience working in Central Asia and who runs Kalpak Travel with his wife, a native of Kyrgyzstan. 
We talk about everything from the conquerors who left their mark on this land, to the secrets hidden in thousand year old metalwork, to an evening spent making the national dish with locals in their homes. 
So pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy this fascinating episode of Luxury Travel Insider.
 
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I'm excited to whisk you off today to two of my favorite cities in Europe, Prague and Vienna. I think the travel world sometimes forgets that Vienna was once the center of European power, while its sister to the north is the birthplace of bohemian culture. 
To paraphrase Karl Kraus, while the streets of other cities are paved with asphalt, the streets of these two cities are quite literally paved with culture. 
Here to discuss Vienna and Prague with us are Gwen Kozlowski, my partner in the region, and Kamila Karen, one of the top local guides in all of Prague. 
Both Gwen and Kamilla tell tear-inducing stories of families during the war, share wistful images of coffee shops and pubs, and truly impart a sense of what it's like to visit this part of the world. 
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Today we're venturing deep into the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia, where Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort has been welcoming guests to one of the most remote and breathtaking corners of Canada for over 45 years.
Joining me today are Fraser and Becky Murray, the husband and wife team behind Nimmo Bay - a place that started as a family fishing lodge and has evolved into a world-renowned luxury wilderness destination focused on bears, whales, helicopters, and some seriously incredible food.
We talk about everything from the hydroelectric system powering the lodge off a waterfall, to the wildest wildlife encounters guests have had, to what it actually does to a person to spend a few days truly immersed in this kind of wilderness.
Zip up your fleece and enjoy this wild and wonderful episode of Luxury Travel Insider.
 
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