Cape Town’s first lady is pretty in pink.

A supremely stylish lantern-inspired façade floats above the Mother City.

This trendy Tribeca bolthole is ready for its closeup.

The city that never sleeps sleeps here.

Exquisitely weird, exclusively Austin

You were made to meet your maker

Where Hunter S. Thompson did Aspen (literally)

Hospitality meets mountain majesty

Aspen’s ultimate epicenter

Cabo San Lucas con alma

Nirvana in Spanish is stil nirvana

A real Baja moment

Don’t worry - beach happy

Polly want a private island?

A Southeast Asian oasis in the Caribbean

27 Villas, One Love

Rarefied air, playful spirit

If you know, you know

The East in “Out East.”

Hamptons history & destination dining.

Sweden comes to the East End.

Where the Caribbean meets the casbah.

Private villas with premium views.

Canouan comes from a Carib word meaning “island of turtles,” and a slow pace is just what you can expect on this tiny enclave.

The combination of familiarity and the charming quirks of Briticisms means London is a city we never need an excuse to revisit.

Six Senses’ reputation was built on wellness-focused resorts in far-flung destinations. Six Senses Rome, which opened in the spring of 2023 smack in the middle of the Eternal City’s Centro Storico, is the sparkling exception.

There are few destinations in the world that capture the imagination like India, but it's also a country that intimidates travelers - after all, where does one begin in a place so packed with superlatives?

Five temples that are must-visits for any trip to Angkor – think of this list as a starting point for parsing the vast cultural and religious history that is writ large (often literally) across these incredible structures.

Vacationing in the Greek Isles doesn’t need to be defined by crowds of tourists clamoring for a sunset photo – we’ve rounded up four of our favorite Cycladic islands outside of Santorini and Mykonos that ooze local charm.

You can buy yourself flowers, but better yet, you can plan a trip to enjoy them in situ.

Love is in the air! It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Local Foreigner team is reminiscing on the hotels where they got engaged. Swoon!

Our new series, the Postcard, is a peek into our incessant itinerar-izing - and where better to kick off a series about our constant travel than in the Eternal City?

Local Foreigner’s summer intern Valentina Correa da Silva has immersed herself in the local art scenes around the world via in-person art tours offered through Christie’s Education.

The 10 best resorts to do absolutely nothing

The best places to stay when you’re on your way to where you’re going

Did we mention we’re really good at our job?

The best kid-free vacations to take right now

Bring on the airport tantrums and the teenage eyerolls…it’s time for a family vacation!

Kelly Brennan shares her love for this Italian mountain region in her debut blog column, Peak to Peak.

You don’t have to travel far to experience these enclaves of culture.

Starting route to…

Is there anyone who would say no to a spa weekend right now?

Trips so epic you’ll forget you’ve been waiting a whole year to take them.

The antidote to your current shoveling woes.

We’ve all missed traveling with family and friends. Whether your crew is looking for a low-key Caribbean escape or an all-out adventure in Alaska, these are the group getaways we’re eyeing for 2021.

If you aren’t quite ready to dive back in to the waters of hotel stays, learn why Emily Pariseau thinks chartering is the perfect way to dip your toes into travel again.

Local Foreigner IC Meg Nolan is ready to say cheers to 2021. Here are he top picks for viniculture vacations, both near and far.

Like a lot of travelers, TLF IC Elizabeth Walsh rediscovered the beauty of the road trip in 2020. So hop in the car and check out the best places she drove to this year — chorus of “are we there yet?” not included.

The refrain we’re hearing again and again is, “I can’t wait to get back out there and visit the places I have always wanted to see.” Click through for five trips that define EPIC, because we’re ready to go big - it’s bucket list time.

Napa may be known for its wine, but the food scene is what calls Local Foreigner IC Lauren Dru back year after year. In Table for Dru: Napa, Lauren pulls up a chair at three of the region’s best restaurants.

Now is the time to trade the city for the country, the east for the west, Central Park for the great outdoors - think of it as the chance to take a grown-up semester abroad. We make travel better, but we also know there's no place like home.

We get it - 2020 has given us all trust issues. So we’ve rounded up our favorite warm and cold weather properties that understand it’s tough to commit right now and have adjusted their cancellation policies for the holidays, because we all deserve something to look forward to.

Depending on who you ask, skiing is either an accessible diversion, an annual highlight, or a flat-out obsession. TLF Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton has rounded up the best destinations to get your snow fix, whether you’re a powderhound or the local mountain’s après-ident.

The skyline of Hong Kong and the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River were always just the beginning.

The best places to go when no one else wants to

The only thing better than one hotel is two…or three…or four.

A country-by-country guide to planning your perfect safari

We can’t stop thinking about all of the brand new hotels we visited this year.

Ready for the best trip of your life?

We sell sea shells hotels by the sea shore.

Ask a group of travel advisors the first place they want to return when European borders reopen…and you get an unsurprising battle royale: it’s Italy vs. France for this crew. Which team are you on?

Meet Christian Oth, owner and founder of Christian Oth Studio, a full service photography studio committed to telling the story of love through editorial-style photos. Though his studio is headquartered in Manhattan’s Flat Iron district, Christian (typically) spends most of his year traveling internationally to shoot weddings all over the world. Read his tips for seamless photography, whether you’re planning a destination wedding or wandering your favorite city with an iPhone.

Nostalgic for the college years when spring break meant weeklong stays at questionable resorts in Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean, The Local Foreigner team is giving our yester-year trips a luxury overhaul — wristbands and foam parties not included.

Much of the Local Foreigner team is based in the northeast, which has been enduring a particularly snowy winter - and while the fresh powder is charming at first, we are ready to escape the city in search of a destination dip. Pack your bikini and turn on your out of office - it’s time for a pool party.

Breathe in; breathe out - it’s a new year, and what better way to start 2021 than with a [mental] spa break? From sound therapy in South Africa to taking a polar plunge in Northern Iceland, The Local Foreigner team has gone the distance for wellness, and we’re sharing some of our favorite treatments the world over.

If you wanted to imbibe in 2020, there was no shortage of reasons. But ye olde couch cocktail lost its luster. In 2021, Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton wants to be toasting friends old and new outside of the four walls of her apartment, whether that means sipping a superlative martini at the Connaught or a frosty Tusker on the Maasai Mara.

Camilla chats with her friend Dr. Peyton West, Executive Director of the Frankfurt Zoological Society, to discuss lion manes, the effects of COVID-19 in Africa, and the future of sustainable tourism.

As much as she loves interiors, TLF IC Missy Weil was less than thrilled to spend the majority of 2020 on her living room couch. She’s ready to relocate in 2021 — here are the rooms on her radar.

Brooke Berlin, owner of Karoo Consulting, Africa expert, and all-around amazing person, recently shared her 2020 Africa experiences with the Local Foreigner team. Learn how she (safely!) traveled to four African countries during a pandemic and why she thinks taking a safari might just be the best possible cure-all to pent-up travel blues.

No matter how much you love a bath, an at-home soak has nothing on the luxury of a destination dip. In 2021, TLF Partner Barkley Hickox plans to make up for lost time - visiting tubs all over the globe, both new and well-loved, washing away the memories of a tough year in anticipation of a clean start.

Stephanie Seay, a Dallas-based lifestyle blogger, gives us a warm Texas welcome to the city she calls home.

Marianne Angeli Rodriguez, an artist and gallery owner based in Covington, Louisiana, shares her favorite spots around NOLA for our Big Easy edition of Local Take.

Way Way Allen, an artist from Charleston, shares her favorite hometown spots. in our first edition of Local Take.

Yvette Thomas Henry, the General Manager of the Four Seasons Nevis, found her way to the travel industry in New York, when, as a college student, she attended a job fair at The Plaza Hotel. The rest is history for this USVI native, whose resume includes stops at Ritz Carlton, Conrad, and Waldorf Astoria in addition to a 13-year tenure with Four Seasons. Now a Regional Vice President, Yvette talks to TLF about her new role in Nevis, her Caribbean homecoming, and her perfect day in paradise.

When TLF Partner Barkley Hickox returns to Anguilla, her favorite Caribbean island, the name of the game is maximizing time spent afloat, whether that’s in the cartoonishly blue waters of Maundays Bay, or in the double-wide marble baths of Cap Juluca, which started her thing with tubs in the first place.

Carla Sersale, Le Sirenuse, and Positano need no introduction. The Milan-born designer-turned- hotelier and her husband Antonio have been at the helm of the Amalfi Coast’s most iconic hotel for nearly 30 years. Calling Positano the “quintessential Mediterranean village,” Sersale tells us about her glamorous life on the coast, her work as a designer, and her vision for the hotel’s future.

When the Silo opened in Cape Town in 2017 in a renovated 1920s grain silo, the building’s unique and distinctive windows captured the imagination of Cape Tonians and international travelers alike. But it’s the bathrooms that have TLF Partner Barkley Hickox plotting her return visit.

Mexico has something for culture vultures, outdoor enthusiasts, beach bums, history buffs, city dwellers, escapists – you name it, and our neighbor nation can probably deliver. But TLF Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton wants to go for happy hour.

Ever wonder about the origin of your favorite brunch beverage?

Meet the cats of the Oetker Collection!

Tracy’s background in celebrity events means she knows how to treat her clients like VIPs.

David has designed a life we’d all like to live.

Michelle’s hot take is that she’s anti-room service.

For Stephanie, all the world’s a stage.

Former gymnast Lily will bend over backwards for her clients.

If you’re the type who will wear silver pants and a fur to a Parisian McDonald’s, Casey is your girl.

Jordan is sharing the world’s beauty with her clients, one trip at a time.

They say sharing is caring, and Hutton really cares about travel.

Hillary is always saying “yes” to adventure.

After a decade in tv commercials, Elizabeth has brought her producing skills to travel.

Jenny will go the distance (literally) to find the right fit for her clients.

Jillian’s teaching the next generation about the joys of travel.

Former fashion designer Brianna tailors trips to perfection.

For Kate, travel is not just about reaching the endpoint; it's about optimizing every leg of the journey.

Socks.Knocked.Off.

The Emerald Isle is gorgeous in the summer, when sunny afternoons are perfect for countryside strolls, but the destination is especially well-equipped for blustery fall nights in front of the fire. Click through for Alex Erdman Ely’s cozy Thanksgiving itinerary.

Maggie fell in love with travel at a young age. Now she’s sharing that love with clients she adores.

One hotel stay changed the entire direction of James’ career path. Now he’s forging new roads with Local Foreigner.

Patty joined Local Foreigner because when she became an advisor, she committed to providing her clients with the best.

Here’s how we hit the road in 2021

Nancy Novogrod shares her favorite finds from her June 2021 trip to Rome.

Maggie Ryan shares how she made the switch from luxury stylist to travel advisor in her debut blog column, The Importance of a Happy Closet

Haley never realized the role of a travel advisor existed, until she worked with one. Now she is one, and we never realized a new-to-industry IC could be this successful, until we worked with her.

Amanda didn’t think she could love a job more than her role in hotel operations, then she became an IC a Local Foreigner.

Looking to elevate her role as a travel specialist, Missy wasn’t just searching for the next step in her career, she wanted to build a lifelong business, so she insisted on partnering with us.

For a team oriented person like Kelly, making the transition from office employee to remote entrepreneur was a daunting prospect. We’re showing her how company culture can be carried out anywhere.

No stranger to the travel industry, Emily spent four years at a high-end luxury travel consultancy in New York. When she moved back home to Tampa, she knew she needed a job that offered location flexibility coupled with a strong support system — naturally she turned to us.

Meg Nolan was an IC for eight years before she made her way to Local Foreigner. She’s got the know-how, so we’re providing her with the latest tech to get the job done.

Nancy’s memories of hiding away at The Hotel Bel-Air while on assignment for House & Garden evoke the warmth and coziness we’re all craving this time of year.