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$10K, $25K, or $50K: What Do I Really Get?

Episode Summary

Luxury travel can mean very different things depending on your budget. This week, Gaby, Jill, and Angela break down exactly what different budgets can get you in two of the world’s most popular luxury destinations: London and Paris. Starting at $10,000 for four nights in each city, they work their way up through $25,000 and $50,000 budgets, talking hotels, room categories, neighborhoods, service, location, and where the extra money actually makes a difference. Along the way, they share some of their favorite properties, from Firmdale hotels in London to some of Paris’s most coveted palace hotels.

Episode Notes

Starting at $10,000 for four nights in each city, they work their way up through $25,000 and $50,000 budgets, talking hotels, room categories, neighborhoods, service, location, and where the extra money actually makes a difference. Along the way, they share some of their favorite properties, from Firmdale hotels in London to some of Paris’s most coveted palace hotels.

Then, they tackle a travel myth that comes up constantly: “My friend said I should…”

Your friend may have loved that hotel, that restaurant, or that itinerary—but that doesn’t mean it’s right for you. The hosts explain why the best travel planning starts with understanding how you like to travel, what makes you happy, and what you actually want from your trip.

Plus: this week’s Hotel of the Week, Cheval Blanc St-Barth, and a conversation about the difference between a five-star hotel and truly five-star service.

Because, as the hosts put it: luxury is about how you feel—not what it costs, and not what your friends think.

What to Know:

Firmdale Hotels

Broadwick Soho

The Ned

The Berkeley

Corinthia London

The Savoy

The Emory

The Dorchester

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

Cheval Blanc Paris

Bulgari Hotel Paris