The Luxury Travel Magazine
The Luxury Travel Magazine
There are icons, titans, and leaders in the travel and lifestyle industry that make it what it is. These are the people who make it happen; the new resort, the top restaurant, or maybe an unforgettable day surfing with a local hero. These are the bold ones, the influencers who go into the unknown, discover hidden travel gems and share their finds with us. On this page, Beau Monde Traveler shares a bit about them and their often untold backstory.
Amin Momen is a man in perpetual motion- an architect of extraordinary experiences where high-octane
“I don’t do surface-level,” says Apollonia Keys Martinez, founder of AMI Global, a boutique PR
Lovers of the barley-bree will tell you that there is something a bit more special about whisky from
“There’s more private member clubs in London than in almost any other city in the world,” and
“I don’t know if this was a mid-life crisis,” says Anthony Lassman, co-founder of luxury trave
‘I have gifted Jennifer Love Hewitt a baby elephant and luxury watches to Spike Lee,’ says Natha
“The main takeaway from what I’ve been doing is that food really connects people. It’s the com
When it comes to deciding her ultimate travel destinations, it’s a hard decision for Caitlyn Chase
Julia Stella realized the extent of Japanese hospitality following an unexpected encounter with a st
There’s nothing like setting out to explore soaring mountains on an invigorating hike or indulging
‘I remember waking up one Saturday and one of our members wanted to buy a train’ to transport hi
Her ability to leave an entire party eating out her hand earned Michelle Pooch the title of THE Miam
Maz Green is constantly on the move. Only just back from a mammoth trip to Mexico, Jamaica and Las V
At any given moment, Emyr Thomas is probably chatting with a client on his personal number, attendin
On loneliness, Carl Jung wrote: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you, but fr
Afternoon Tea is the quintessential British custom that has taken its rightful place as a sophistica
“I don’t do surface-level,” says Apollonia Keys Martinez, founder of
Bubbles spit and sizzle over a cream-brown leather armchair, catching the golden lowlight of the cab
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Amin Momen is a man in perpetual motion- an architect of extraordinary experiences where high-octane adventure, refined gastronomy, and the thrill of the Alps converge. As the founder of Momentum Experiences (formerly Momentum Ski), he has transformed luxury travel into...
“I don’t do surface-level,” says Apollonia Keys Martinez, founder of AMI Global, a boutique PR agency specialising in wellness, luxury hospitality and real estate. “I believe in creating impact – whether it’s through branding, storytelling or personal transformation.” With over...
Lovers of the barley-bree will tell you that there is something a bit more special about whisky from Scotland than other spirits. Beyond its amber color that catches the light in a certain way as it swirls around the dram...
“There’s more private member clubs in London than in almost any other city in the world,” and the majority of them are collaborating with one of the UK’s leading luxury VIP concierge, Capital A List. Its founder, Paul Norman, actively...
“I don’t know if this was a mid-life crisis,” says Anthony Lassman, co-founder of luxury travel concierge, Nota Bene. “But I’m very passionate about what we do and getting it right as far as we’re concerned.” Changing the entire course...
‘I have gifted Jennifer Love Hewitt a baby elephant and luxury watches to Spike Lee,’ says Nathalie Dubois, selecting just two examples from the myriad celebrity interactions she has had at her luxury gifting suites. For the CEO of brand...
“The main takeaway from what I’ve been doing is that food really connects people. It’s the common language,” says Aiste Miseviciute. As a food blogger, her take on the culinary world surpasses traditional content. From recommending restaurants based on the...
When it comes to deciding her ultimate travel destinations, it’s a hard decision for Caitlyn Chase, one of the world’s most established luxury lifestyle influencers. She shares, ‘It’s so difficult to choose favourites because each destination I’ve visited has offered...
Julia Stella realized the extent of Japanese hospitality following an unexpected encounter with a stranger. After departing from a train, and carrying heavy luggage on a flight of stairs, she felt the weight she was carrying disappear. To her surprise,...
There’s nothing like setting out to explore soaring mountains on an invigorating hike or indulging in local cuisine after a stroll in the blissful sunshine. Travellers are increasingly looking for outdoor experiences and the demand for active travel adventures has...
‘I remember waking up one Saturday and one of our members wanted to buy a train’ to transport his family across the US, says Peter, the extravagance of the request not seeming to faze him. This is nothing out of...
Her ability to leave an entire party eating out her hand earned Michelle Pooch the title of THE Miami DJ. Now, she’s spending as much time working with chemists on ground-breaking beauty products as she does behind the decks. Growing...
Maz Green is constantly on the move. Only just back from a mammoth trip to Mexico, Jamaica and Las Vegas, she is already packing her bags for Japan, Italy and France. Adventure is always on the horizon and her popular...
At any given moment, Emyr Thomas is probably chatting with a client on his personal number, attending an in-person meeting with a supplier overseas, or liaising directly with the general manager of a hotel. The travel curator and founder of...
On loneliness, Carl Jung wrote: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you.” One of the world’s most revered golf course photographers, Gary Lisbon, has...
There’s a level of determination that comes with creating a luxury travel influencer brand from the ground up. As the pressure to produce high-quality content rises, many struggle to find their place within the expanding industry. Beata is one travel...
The Film and TV industry is a captivating sector with experts crafting bespoke events for leading professionals. At the head of this industry is JoJo Dye, a charismatic marketing professional with over 30 years of experience. JoJo’s various projects include...
Helicoptering over Niagara Falls, stargazing at the Glen Oro Eco-Retreat in Canada, exploring natural sinkholes in Tulum, and lounging at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club in Bermuda are just some of the experiences that travel influencer Asha Sardar has under...
A self-proclaimed ‘dinosaur’, Elena Sandor has been a digital content creator for more than 16 years. Having run a successful cooking blog for seven years, her dreams came together in 2013 in the form of Eat Wear Travel, the ultimate...
Anyone who has scrolled through Hofit Golan’s Instagram account will have discovered a treasure trove of highly impressive photos and videos. Luxury hotels, world-class restaurants, and designer clothes feature regularly. Her publicized globetrotting appears to epitomize a life of luxury....
The luxury travel industry has grown exponentially with the rise of social media and travel influencers. As such, new faces are rising in the industry, each trying to make a name for themselves. It takes hard work to become a successful...
When she was young, Alana Rainer’s family often visited Thailand for holidays. Now, many years later, she’s made it her home. Originally from London, she immediately fell in love with the South Asian country’s rich culture and stunning scenery. As...
Nathalie Roch is a travel influencer from Paris who grew up around haute couture gowns, hard work and dedication. Her roots of high fashion designing shaped her into a well organised, planned traveller who pays attention to the fine details...
Luxury travel expert Tiffany Dowd takes her influencer status seriously. Since breaking into the nascent 2009 Twittersphere as @LuxeTiffany, she has grown a massive, loyal following both on Twitter and on Instagram, all of whom count on her to be...
“What triggers people to spend € 4,000 a night? What is the emotional interest there?” From the young age of ten years old, Astrid Oberhummer knew she wanted to work with hotels and, above all, work with people to investigate...
Reindeer sledding in Norway, gazing at the Northern lights, and interacting with wild monkeys in Ubud are just a few experiences that Mariana McDonald has under her belt. Originally from Rio, Brazil, Mariana has created a name for herself as...
Wellness and wellbeing have become buzzwords seen in most places. With increasing popularity in Western society, marketers and brands have latched onto these terms, promising to heal anything and everything with the latest massages, diets, and the newest pills topped...
When jetsetters plan their next getaway, they expect the crème de la crème of the five star experience. The Mediterranean is a perennial favourite; with sleek yachts on cerulean waters, sumptuous seafood dinners al fresco, and endless options for a...
The travel blog account known as VoyageFox is run by Nathalie Aron, a travel influencer based out of Germany. Her instagram account has amassed 417k followers since she started her journey in 2016. Her content showcases stunning pictures from her travels...
Life as we know it changed over the past few years, and society is now more eager than ever to travel the world. Adventurers want to see new cultures, meet others, and experience what the world has to offer. The...
Travel PR guru Cleo Anderson has the best little black book in the business. Linked to Monaco and Hollywood, as well as representing the top travel destinations in the world, she is the go-to person to help five-star hotels shine....
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust For pioneers in the travel industry and those struck with wanderlust, the most important journeys are not just the ones that...
A lifestyle dedicated to the highest quality suits, five star hotels, luxury cars, and travelling the world: sounds like the dream life from a Hollywood movie. However, one young man’s reality has it all. Meet Aristide Tofani, the young tailor...
Afternoon Tea is the quintessential British custom that has taken its rightful place as a sophisticated repast around the world. There’s something about those savory sandwiches, decadent sweets, and steaming pot of tea served in the most dainty china. Yet...
There is nothing more relaxing than the prospect of going to a wellness spa. Laying on a soft massage bed, and feeling a masseuse release knots of tension held within the back. Or attending a group meditation, sitting surrounded by...
Natalie LeFevre has always felt the call of the island. Born in the Seychelles Islands, the cheerful blues, tantalizing greens and calming tans of beaches, oceans and islands sang in her bones from birth. As a child, LeFevre lived among...
At the age of 13 most teens ask for money, video games, shoes or the newest electronic devices for their transition out of childhood – but not Eric Grayson. He asked for stocks in the Four Seasons at his Bar...
The mission of The Conte Club is to make your heart beat faster – in the best possible way. As one of a handful of private travel icons in the luxury space, co-founders Rebecca Fielding and Andrew Binks knew their...
London-based travel influencer Alex Zouaghi has a calm and welcoming glow. An honest reflection of this influencer’s serene and accessible photographs. From Denmark to South Africa, Alex is a well-traveled individual. Yet, like everyone in the luxury travel industry, he...
Daniela Mora had no intention of becoming a luxury travel influencer. As an aspiring chef and sommelier, the only time the 26-year-old used Instagram was for fun. That is until the opportunity all but fell into her lap. Now, with...
The passport. One pocket sized book packed with a rainbow of stamps and stickers can hold someone’s entire story. It represents expedition, adventure, and risk. For solo travel influencer and icon Alyssa Ramos, this is her job—her lifestyle. From sharing...
From being shipwrecked on a deserted island to exploring the endless ice of Antarctica and experiencing weightlessness in his astronaut training, Jonny Dodge has done it all. The CEO of GP Management is not just a businessman, but a passionate...
Traveling is an art; instead of brush strokes and pigments of paint on canvas, it’s experiencing countries’ cultures and scenic locations that imprint on our life’s journey. The portrait becomes the travelers immersing themselves in different places across the world,...
Nothing compares to watching the sun rise over the ocean, listening to sound of the waves, and breathing in the tropical air that surrounds you. We love these beach holidays in sunny places and most would wish for a life...
There is nothing quite like solitude for cleansing the soul. A silence that drowns out the noise, making way for a lighter consciousness. Solitude and stillness is a bounty that comes with travelling to remote locations. These places are a...
When most of us feel unwell, we pay a visit to the doctor’s office. When we are eager to get fit, we visit the gym. But when we are battling symptoms of anxiety, burnout and imposter’s syndrome, many of us...
The day begins at the Airelles Chateau de Versailles, one of Europe’s finest hotels, with a photo shoot, video, and staging that will lead to a 1000 likes on Instagram and over 1 million views on TikTok. This is a normal...
For many of us, travel is more than what we do, it is what makes us who we are. The ability to turn on the ‘Out of Office’ reply and to then set off for new adventures is a feeling...
Luxurious travel can mean knowing that all your needs and wants are taken care of. Or going beyond the standard, simply for pleasure. For others, it means doing something that no one you know has experienced. When we travel we...
“A few years ago I didn’t know how to use a camera, I didn’t know how to take pictures.” Ophelie laughs nonchalantly as she reflects on how far her sole determination has taken her. As far as travel influencers go,...
“What does healing mean to you?” – this is how Anne Biging, Founder and CEO of Healing Hotels of the World, chose to wrap up our interview. The question only reaffirmed what Beau Monde Traveler had discovered after speaking with...
Down the rabbit hole, head past royal canvases and weighty drapes, and land upright inside Windsor Castle at Queen Elizabeth II’s exclusive 90th birthday celebrations. Next, enter another of the royals’ stomping grounds and blend in with the Gothic mahogany...
Everyone loves a spa day. But perhaps it’s time to start turning those spa days into extended wellness adventures. Hearing about some of this travel influencer’s unique experiences will surely convince you: from immersing herself in the serenity of an...
From a meeting with a wolf biologist in Yellowstone National Park to an intimate evening soiree in the heart of Louisiana with a private chef and jazz quartet, these are just some of the enriching experiences that this travel company...
Paving the way for holiday dreamers,travel bloggers Charlie and Lauren have turned couples’ romantic travel aspirations into not just a reality, but a full-time occupation as travel bloggers. As a platform for sharing photos from all around the world, Instagram...
Emma Lambert is first and foremost a mom. As a mother and wife, many of her daily activities include the usual mundane list of cooking, cleaning and teaching. But Lambert is no ordinary mom. Her four children have been to...
Luxury: the term holds such varying degrees of meaning. To some, it may mean rooftop pools, a private butler service and gold-plated faucets in the bathroom; but to others it may be defined as the porter caring to remember your...
Bubbles spit and sizzle over a cream-brown leather armchair, catching the golden lowlight of the cabin. A Singapore Airlines stewardess, liveried in haute couture, pours from a bottle of Dom Perignon into an outstretched champagne flute. On a flight between...
Dialling in from a construction site of the grandiose work in progress, the newly renovated Fairmont Century Plaza is Philip M. Barnes – or just “call me Phil, please”. Beau Monde Traveler recently spoke to Philip, who is currently the...
She loves a good story, and of course, a glass of good wine. Fellow enthusiasts of the grape are welcomed to follow her social media accounts with her signature greeting, “Hello wine lovers!”. Georgia Panagopoulou, aka @wine.gini, is a digital...
Take a leap back into the 1950s, when travel was for the fabulous. This was the era of jetsetters, when Elizabeth Taylor flurried out of jumbo jets in a swing dress and kitten heels, and Marilyn Monroe descended to the...
In life, we are told to make plans and stick with a schedule to be successful. We learn that hard work will pay off and that if we believe in something hard enough, it will happen. Yet sometimes, some of...
Shakeemah Smith’s interest in travel started with a globe. As a child, she spent Saturdays in the public library, reading about places she hoped to visit one day. Yet, the woman behind the Instagram account @thepassportabuser could never have imagined...
Travellers nowadays have this irresistible urge to discover what lies beyond their borders and are drawn to travel videos that transport them to exotic destinations around the world. Travel videographers, Jeremy Austin and Angie Villa create mini videos to comprehensive...
Many people happily, or unhappily, go down the route of stability when it comes to their job, often pressured to fit in with societal norms. But for the few people who break the mould and go after their passion, life...
The idea of being able to travel full time with your best friend without that end-of-holiday dread that most of us experience at the thought of returning to work, is a fantasy many daydream about from their office desks. As...
Devastating scenes of Polar icecaps irreversibly melting. Once paradisiacal beaches awash with a horrifying quantity of plastic. Local communities overrun by infrastructure built without a forethought to sustainability, and cultural traditions eradicated by the need to cater to foreign tourists....
For luxury travel concierge Chinmoy Lad, there’s no such thing as regular work hours. As the founder of boutique travel agency, The Suite Life, Chinmoy’s work is curating luxury experiences for clients across the globe, taking their journeys to new,...
In our favourite industries, from time to time there is a game changer. Henry Ford changed the way we moved from place to place, Steve Jobs and Apple changed the way we used computers, and Jeff Bezos and Amazon changed...
When the routine of everyday life puts us into a rut, we often fantasise about adventure and journeys to faraway places to discover new cultures and exotic destinations. But, for Australian Digital Content Creator Sarah Royall, also known as Salty...
From judging the Olympics to film school to owning his own hotel representation company, Shawn Rettstatt has one hell of a resume. An icon in the luxury travel sector, Rettstatt is the link between us, the travelers, and the exclusive...
Nowadays, travellers are tired of staying in glamorous resorts in urban settings comprised of standard horizons and impersonal atmospheres. It’s no secret that the great outdoors heals, calms and rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. Many are looking for this realignment...
It is impossible to deny that Hofit Golan has had widespread success. Whether you know her from her work on FashionTV, from watching her strut down the runway at Fashion week, or from her social media presence, this blonde-haired beauty...
Luxury traveller. Designer fashionista. Humanitarian. For many, a desire to be all these things, only ever remains a desire, one that reaches its quota by living vicariously through Instagram Bloggers like Naomi-Jane Adams. Whether you know her as one of...
Eric Mastantuono: a high-flying, international man of mystery and the director of customer development behind the exclusive and prestigious brand Bagatelle – one of the world’s most dynamic dining club experiences. Known amongst celebrities and VIPs for providing a one-of-a-kind...
Mr & Mrs Smith is a preeminent curated collection of international luxury hotels. What has become one of the most respected luxury traveller’s bibles, began in 2003 with two lovers of travel and adventure who sought out to create a...
For those who are unaware, incentive trips and corporate events are the ultimate golden ticket where the who’s who of success in the corporate world are heralded as a result of their workplace achievements. From conferences to seminars, these events...
Many of us have fantasized about leaving our mundane life behind and running away to explore the world. A life filled with exotic countries, an array of newly acquainted cultures and untold adventures evidenced by the constant flow of the...
Despite body activist movements, greater diversity representation in the media, and an awareness of how the media can impact mental health, the luxury lifestyle industry is fickle with images of glamorous people, boasting their diets, strict fitness regimes, and makeup...
Who among us would not relish a life of travel and adventure? When one month includes a gruelling two day mountain trek to see the cultural richness and clan completion at the Bhutan Highland’s Festival and the next, perhaps seeing...
Plane tyres accelerate to speeds once inconceivable to humans, then without indication, there’s that faintest perception of being suspended in air as hearts pound against ribcages and the child within screams “Thunderbirds are go”. These are the claws of travel...
Bonnie Rakhit is an award winning fashion and travel influencer and blogger with the power to influenced the next destination for luxury travellers. The incredible scenes and locations she features showcase hidden gems and lavish resorts around the world, inspiring...
Defined as pleasurable, elegant and indulgent, the noun ‘luxury’ has become something many are striving to experience, as its perks assure pampering, quality service and for a short time the feeling of being special. With the increasing demand for luxury...
People around the globe differ in many ways, yet they are all on the same journey searching for the same things; satisfaction and a sense of belonging. And there is no doubt that traveling has always been a favored method...
Growing up in Michigan, Daniel Mann’s family would drive across the bridge from Detroit into Canada for holidays without needing passports. Yet, until adulthood, Daniel’s travels were limited to these two North American countries. Now, four years after obtaining a...
