KiwiCardio, Road to health, Port Moody, BC (2026)

03/22/2026

When someone tells me they want an “expedition trip,” my first question is always: What does that actually mean to you?

Expedition travel isn’t one thing. The word gets used a lot, but the experiences couldn’t feel more different:

The Arctic is about scale and silence. Massive ice formations, polar wildlife, and landscapes that make you feel very small in the best way.

The Amazon is immersive and layered. Early-morning skiff rides, canopy walks, pink river dolphins, and guides who can spot wildlife you’d never see on your own.

Safari is dynamic and emotional. Game drives at first light, expert trackers reading the land, and close wildlife encounters that genuinely shift perspective.

If an expedition is on your mind, let’s talk through what kind of experience would feel most like you.

03/20/2026

Destinations you might not have heard of: Adelboden, Switzerland.

Where I’d have you stay? The Brecon.

Created by London art dealer Grant Maunder, The Brecon feels more like a curated alpine home than a hotel. There are only a handful of rooms, and notably, no TVs and no background music. If you’re looking for a true digital detox, this is it. The design intentionally removes distraction, so the mountains become the main event.

In winter, you’re minutes from the Adelboden-Lenk ski area without resort chaos. In summer, hiking trails begin just outside the village, leading to high alpine meadows and panoramic ridge walks.

If that sounds like your kind of Alps, let’s start planning!

03/19/2026

What if the journey is the main event?

Canyon Spirit turns the American Southwest into a front-row experience.

Board in Denver. Step off in Salt Lake City three days later. In between, overnight stops in Glenwood Springs and Moab, with daylight hours dedicated to massive red rock canyons, winding rivers, and landscapes that feel almost unreal.

Private rail journeys through the Southwest are having a moment, especially with travelers who want something immersive without driving themselves through it. This isn’t a blur from 30,000 feet. It’s glass-domed rail cars, wide-open desert, and time to actually absorb it all.

It pairs beautifully with national park extensions or a few nights at a design-forward lodge before or after.

If you’re looking for a trip where the scenery is the headline, this is one to bookmark.

03/18/2026

You can visit a fort in Rajasthan, India. Or you can sleep inside one.

Six Senses Fort Barwara was meticulously restored over more than ten years. Walking its ramparts at sunset feels different when you know you’re staying the night.

What most travelers don’t expect? One of India’s most thoughtful wellness programs built directly into the fort. Full Ayurvedic consultations, multi-day wellness journeys, yoga, meditation, and treatments tailored to you, not just a spa menu you flip through.

I often place this between Jaipur and Ranthambore. Culture. Safari. Then, recovery inside fortress walls.

If Rajasthan is on your itinerary, don’t just tour its forts. Stay in one.

03/15/2026

Three islands. Three completely different moods. All trending.

If you keep hearing about the Balearic Islands, it’s not random.

Mallorca is packed with new boutique hotel openings and serious culinary talent. Menorca remains low-key but impossibly photogenic. Ibiza has quietly evolved into a wellness-meets-design destination beyond the beach clubs.

Fun fact: in 2026, the islands sit directly under a total solar eclipse. A pretty dramatic way to see the Med.

03/14/2026

Cape Town is a dream destination. Ellerman House is the place to stay.

This isn’t a big resort. It’s a privately owned mansion turned 13-room hideaway overlooking the Atlantic in Bantry Bay. And the art? Museum-level. The owner is a serious collector, so you’ll find works by some of South Africa’s most important contemporary artists throughout the house.

Even the wine program feels personal. There’s an entire wine gallery on-site with thousands of South African bottles, and tastings are led by in-house sommeliers.

I love pairing this with a few nights in the Winelands or a safari extension, but honestly, many clients say this becomes the highlight of the trip.

If Cape Town’s on your list, save this post or reach out to learn more!

03/13/2026

Iceland is wild. Your hotel doesn’t need to be.

The Reykjavík EDITION is one of my favorite bases for exploring Iceland without feeling remote every night.

I like this stay because it balances adventure with ease. Private guides can pick you up steps away, Northern Lights tours are easy to time, and evenings don’t require planning. Cocktails downstairs, a late dinner nearby, or straight to bed all work equally well.

After long days exploring waterfalls, glaciers, or lava fields, coming back to a calm, design-forward hotel with a great spa and strong dining feels like the right contrast.

Iceland is truly unforgettable. Let’s start planning!

03/10/2026

Pink sand really does exist, and it’s even better in person.

Coral Sands Hotel has been getting it right for decades. This is one of the original hotels on Harbour Island, family-owned and built directly into the dune, so nearly every room faces the water.

When I plan stays here, I like to lean into what makes this island different. A private boat out to the sandbars near Spanish Wells. Snorkeling off nearby reefs with almost no one else around. Lunch stops at tiny harborside spots. Dinner in town after a golf cart ride down Bay Street.

It works just as well for couples as it does for families, especially for travelers who want the Bahamas without cruise ships or crowds.

Message me to learn more or start planning!

03/09/2026

Matera is one of the most memorable places I send clients in Italy, especially when they stay somewhere like this.

Vetera Matera is set directly inside the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Some of the caves you’re sleeping in were carved thousands of years ago. This isn’t a hotel near the history, it is the history.

One of my favorite experiences: early mornings in the Sassi before day visitors arrive, when the streets are at their quietest. That’s when I recommend heading out with a private guide who can bring real context to what you’re seeing.

Evenings can include dinner reservations in cave restaurants like Regiacorte or Vitantonio Lombardo, local Aglianico in your glass, and views across the ravine toward the illuminated cave dwellings of the Sassi Barisano.

Curious about Matera? Get in touch to learn more!

03/07/2026

Solo travel often gets a bad reputation. It shouldn’t.

Traveling on your own means no negotiating plans, no matching schedules, and no explaining why you want to stay somewhere longer.

I’m seeing more travelers embrace solo trips than ever, especially women. Some start with wellness retreats where everything is taken care of. Others opt for small-group journeys that offer built-in camaraderie without pressure. Adults-only luxury cruises are another favorite, social when you want them to be, blissfully quiet when you don’t.

The best part? Solo travel doesn’t mean doing it alone. With the right planning, every detail is handled, so you can focus on the experience instead of the logistics.

If a solo trip has been on your mind lately, this might be all the motivation you need.

03/06/2026

If you like hotels with character, not just stars.
If you care about the view from the table as much as what’s on it.
If you’d rather wake up early for something extraordinary than sleep through it.
If you believe the journey should feel as considered as the destination.
If you want access, not just reservations.

If this is how you like to travel, we should talk.

03/05/2026

London is incredible. It’s also enormous. Where you stay determines how it feels.

Hotel Café Royal has been hosting London society since the 1800s: Oscar Wilde, David Bowie, and Princess Diana. That history is still there, especially downstairs in the Oscar Wilde Bar with its perfectly mixed martinis.

You’re on Regent Street but insulated from the chaos. Soho for dinner. Mayfair for shopping. West End theaters are a short walk away. You can do three neighborhoods in one afternoon without calling a car.

The rooms? Properly soundproof, which seasoned London travelers appreciate. And don’t skip the Akasha wellness level. The pool is underground, and the hammam feels like something you’d expect in Istanbul, not central London.

If London is on your radar, this is a smart address to start with. Let’s start planning!

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