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Where have they Been and Where Are They Going? Intrepid east Coast clients who never flinch at long flights with multiple airport changes, I so admire this adorable couple!  She sends snapshots, amusing photos from the Cat Café in Seoul!

Our go to favorite hotels: Seoul: Four Seasons and Bali: Amankila – where the suites are set atop stilts amid the treetops, the free-standing Suites have been fashioned as Balinese beach houses with private outdoor terraces…

Amankila, Bali

Several multi-generation families are plotting 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival the ONLY place to stay is our favorite Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Property. With the Finale at Fife Arms – one of my favorite hotels in the world.

Again & Still: Mexico City – when your 93 your old mother travels with her kids and grandkids, all I can say is Brava – and Feliz Navidad  Christmas in Mexico City at our favorite Casa Polanco – we deserve a small plaque for all of our bookings this year! When the gracious GM sends us gifts, you know they appreciate our clients.

Santiago – Skip the snow and follow the sun to Latin America -Still one of my favorite properties is Vina Vik- trading cold for sunshine is always appealing to me. The road less traveled, and well worth the two-hour drive south of the capital city of Santiago; the road delivers one to the rambling mountainous Millahue Valley. Once you turn off the highway to the single lane dirt road, the scenery and traffic change – cars and old ranch trucks are interspersed with huaso’s on horseback herding cows down the dusty road. VIK Chile, the most luxurious hotel in Chile, will inspire you to switch off and unwind. Located at the top of a hill in the middle of the valley, very close to the Andes Mountain Range, Vik Chile boasts 360º panoramic views of the vineyards, the striking VIK Winery, is a unique destination in Chile. The luxurious, original rooms invite you to rest and indulge all your senses in a one-of-a kind experience.

An easy flight from Santiago to Mexico, trek onward to one of our personal favorite hotels, Four Seasons Tamarindo – cliffside suites with infinity pools dangling over the sea! Cooking classes, golf if you must…Tamarindo is a showcase of five of the most well-respected architecture and design firms in Mexico, who came together to create a resort that blends seamlessly with the peninsula’s topography, supports re-wilding and blurs boundaries between indoors and out. Their commitment to authentically Mexican architecture results in a mosaic of pre-Hispanic culture, colonial heritage, and contemporary architecture.

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

More Morocco! My second home, darling couple returned from celebrating a Birthday and a 50th Wedding Anniversary – 2 weeks of the grand tour from Marrakech to the Sahara, including Dar Ahlam, Kasbah Tamadot, and a finale at La Mamounia! Reporting: Everything Perfect, thank you, Gwen

November, we again shared More Morocco – an Arts discovery tour departing from Marrakech – combined with saffron gardens and many cooking experiences offered by private chefs! Olinto in the Atlas Mountains has become a client favorite!

Olinto, Morocco
Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco

Japan– with our most exclusive team – they continue to amuse and delight and discover the cocktail bars on everyone’s list, the secret artist studio’s ..the long list continues to evolve!

“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta. 

Experience Luxury at Casa Polanco in Upscale Mexico City

It feels like Casa Polanco is the new second home for many of our clients visiting Mexico City … we discovered it a few years ago at opening, it’s our favorite boutique property for many reasons.

Nestled in Mexico City’s upscale Polanco neighborhood, the new, design-forward Casa Polanco makes you feel like you are staying at a friend’s chic private home. This intimate, all-suite property was originally built in the 1930s as a private residence. Throughout the years it was owned by some of Mexico City’s most prominent aristocratic families. Now a fascinating architectural dialogue of materials and style adorn the property, and both preserves the splendor of the original construction while intertwining modern touches throughout. Step outside Casa Polanco’s doors and just two blocks away Avenida Presidente Masaryk beckons, the city’s fashion, dining, and lifestyle hotspot. Keep strolling to find Paseo de la Reforma, an icon of the city that connects Polanco with the stylish neighborhoods of La Condesa and Roma. From fascinating history to an undeniably cool art and culinary scene, Mexico’s capital city and Casa Polanco are sure to impress.

A bona fide reading room that faces Parque Lincoln is great for page-turning or a gossipy tête-à-têtes. Intimate and elegant spaces invite guests to enjoy respite from buzzing CDMX just outside the hotel. Original artworks, objêts d’art and new pieces by famed creators’ work complement retro furnishings. Total Rooms: 19. Total Suites: 19. Our VIP clients receive complimentary breakfast. Eye Opener: Coffee or tea served outside of your room before breakfast. Amenities: Tea-time (served from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm). Honor Bar at the library. Complimentary Minibar in the room. 2 basic pieces of pressing. Electric bicycles upon request

Museums and galleries abound, Casa Polanco is located in the chic Polanco neighborhood and nearby to the hip quarters of Roma and Condesa.

An added plus, the chef is available to create Lunch and Dinner at La Veranda; The hotel chefs and kitchen offer fine gourmet cuisine with classic breakfast options in a comfortable social area with plenty of natural light and great height. It is a workspace during the day. Terraces Overlooking Lincoln Park is perfect for cocktails and small gatherings while urban life flows in the streets.

GYM: Whether you prefer to lift weights, do cardio, or practice yoga, you’ll find everything you need to stay in shape during your stay.

THE LIBRARY: Enjoy our Honor Bar and selection of cigars The reading room is in front of the park.

TERRACES: The terraces provide a serene and exclusive escape from the hustle and bustle of the city

SPA & WELLNESS (Non-Complimentary): The wellness area is a space with acoustic insulation, separated from the rest of the house, to recover the balance and energy necessary to keep up with the city’s rhythm.

In Mexico City’s posh Polanco neighborhood, this elegantly renovated Spanish Revival-style mansion feels like a peek inside the lives of well-to-do locals. Our clients rave about the comforts, it feels like being in a private home and we enjoyed the comfortable public rooms, which became our gathering spot to discuss our day tours and plot more fine dining!

Our Exclusive Local team provides all day or half day tours, private transportation, exclusive after-hours tours of museums. A long list of The Best of Mexico City! Just steps from Casa Polanco, is the famed Avenida Presidente Masaryk. As well as being a shopping Mecca, this prestigious neighborhood is also known for cultural institutions like Nuevo Polanco’s modernist Museo Soumaya with its vast Rodin collection, the peaceful Plaza Uruguay Park and one of Latin America’s largest aquariums. During your stay, Mexico City’s riches will enthrall you every day, from Templo Mayor (a 13th century Aztec temple) one day to the Palacio Nacional (which houses historic Murals by famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera) the next, not forgetting the esteemed Frida Kahlo Museum. While the world-famous cuisine will excite your palate from meal to meal as you dine at the likes of award-winning Pujol, Quintonil, and the ever-popular Contramar.

Home away from Home in Mexico City!

Highly Recommend!