Newsletter – January – 2024

Fabulous Fiji & Other Favorite Finds

Hello January! 

As we find ourselves torn between taking on the world with New Year energy and sleeping off the winter blues, planning the next trip is the perfect distraction from both 😉

While I’m still exploring remote pockets of incredible India, my clients have been returning from all over the globe; from Fiji to Malaysia, to New Zealand and even the Bahamas. 

With sustainable, eco-conscious traveling always at the forefront of my mind, along with going off the beaten path, here are a few of my suggestions that tick all the boxes above. 

I can’t say enough about this piece of paradise!  Clients of mine returned last week from their stay at The Remote Resort in Fiji and they rated it 100/10! 

The Remote Resort is an all-inclusive, luxury, ocean-front and luscious hill-side, ecologically-friendly property located on Fiji’s second biggest island.  With a 42% OFF deal going on now until the end of March, booking your stay immediately is a must! 

Oceanfront Villas start at just $500/night (including the discount) which includes airport transfers, all your meals (prepared to order with fresh and local ingredients), snorkeling and water activities, unique resort activities, and taxes! There’s a 3-night minimum, but believe me, you want at least 4 or 5 nights! 

It gets better:: the soft coral capital of the world is here in your backyard!  And if you aren’t a scuba diver or snorkeler YET, you can get your PADI open water scuba diving certificate while you’re there for just $425 pp (5 day minimum stay to complete the course).  

Saving the best for last, and on top of it all, I’m not charging any planning fee! Just let me know you’re ready to go to Fiji and I’ll get you there for no extra cost.  

House Hotel Tbilisi Georgia

The House Hotel Old Tbilisi sits in the heart of Tbilisi (in the Republic of Georgia 🇬🇪), right next to the medieval churches and atmospheric traditional homes with decorative balconies for which the city is famous.

The hotel is located in a newly-renovated, historical building in the city’s Old Town, with 17 boutique rooms designed uniquely to preserve the cultural heritage.  To help reduce the impact on our planet our hotel was renovated using locally available materials with a big part from re-used materials.  Furthermore, The House Hotel Old Tbilisi is a community-centric destination that aims to spread awareness and appreciation of the local culture and values to its guests.

Titilaka Resort Puno 

Titilaka is a 5-star Relais & Chateaux lodge, overlooking ethereal landscapes with surreal views in every direction.  With a sustainable approach to experiential travel that supports local artisans and a world-class team.  There are 18 fully-equipped lake-view rooms on the south-eastern shore of Lake Titicaca on 4 acres of a tranquil private peninsula shared only with the local Aymara community.  It is the perfect place to explore this undiscovered corner of the earth.

Titilaka focuses on acting responsibly through minimizing their ecological footprint.  The property prides itself on its social commitment by supporting the sustainable economic development of villages around the lodge through staffing, sourcing of supplies and working with local artisans.  A portion of every guest’s stay is donated back to the communities, through the hotel’s non-profit organisation.  This way, all of our guests have a chance of giving back personally and making their stay matter.

Fora Perks: 

• Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability.
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom.
• Complimentary 50 minute massage for up to two people, per room, once per stay (booking to be made prior to arrival, must have minimum value of $100 USD equivalent).
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability.
• Complimentary WiFi.

Hidden Pond Maine

Nature and luxury unite seamlessly at the eco-chic Hidden Pond, featuring 36 bungalows and two-bedroom cottages surrounded by 60 acres of birch groves and balsam fir in historic Kennebunkport, Maine.  Here, clients will embark on guided hikes and leisurely bike rides along wooded trails, unleash their creativity in a painting class with the artist-in-residence, or find inner peace in a yoga class at the organic farm.  Guests can savor the region’s flavors at Earth restaurant, where fresh ingredients from local farms, foragers, and fishermen create delectable dishes.

Fora Perks:

• Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability (Bungalow upgrades are to our best available bungalow, versus a two-bedroom cottage, to keep guests in the adults-only section).
• Daily breakfast for up to two
• $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during the stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full).
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability.
• Complimentary WiFi.

QT Queenstown New Zealand

This is the dreaming island, South of South.  QT Queenstown is a bedtime story that turned out to be true, amidst painted mountains all the more remarkable for being real.  A reflection in Lake Wakatipu, where the sky is down and the fun is up.  Discover cosy marketplace dining at the peak, sample apres-ski for the avant-garde, surprise yourself with the impossible!

Whether you are on property, gazing up and out at the surreal views or exploring the Queenstown marketplace and bazaar filled with sumptuous international food and local produce, everything is a sensory experience that dreams are made of.  Queenstown never ceases to amaze with its quirky and unique vibes and endless activities to experience what with it being the adventure capital of New Zealand.