Jill takes us through Thailand and Bali, from the riverside Capella Bangkok and 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai to Rosewood Phuket, Trisara, the Ritz-Carlton Bali, and Viceroy Bali. Along the way, the hosts check in on which properties are best for families, honeymooners, and multigenerational trips—and why the way a hotel is designed can completely change how a stay feels. Angela then takes us to southeastern Sicily, where she discovers some lesser-known properties around Noto and Ragusa, including Il San Corrado di Noto and Baglio Occhipinti. And one small hotel makes a particularly big impression, thanks not just to its beautiful setting and thoughtful design, but to the people who bring the place to life. That leads to a bigger conversation about what makes a hotel have soul. A beautiful room isn't enough. Neither is a famous name or a great restaurant. For the hosts, true luxury comes from the people, the personal connections, and the feeling that you actually matter to the place. Plus, Gabby shares a real-time travel dilemma involving a family's plans to visit Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day—and the tricky balance between giving clients your best advice and letting them make their own decisions. And the travel Myth of the Week: Should you pre-book your airport transfer, or just take an Uber?
Jill takes us through Thailand and Bali, from the riverside Capella Bangkok and 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai to Rosewood Phuket, Trisara, the Ritz-Carlton Bali, and Viceroy Bali. Along the way, the hosts check in on which properties are best for families, honeymooners, and multigenerational trips—and why the way a hotel is designed can completely change how a stay feels.
Angela then takes us to southeastern Sicily, where she discovers some lesser-known properties around Noto and Ragusa, including Il San Corrado di Noto and Baglio Occhipinti. And one small hotel makes a particularly big impression, thanks not just to its beautiful setting and thoughtful design, but to the people who bring the place to life.
That leads to a bigger conversation about what makes a hotel have soul. A beautiful room isn't enough. Neither is a famous name or a great restaurant. For the hosts, true luxury comes from the people, the personal connections, and the feeling that you actually matter to the place.
Plus, Gaby shares a real-time travel dilemma involving a family's plans to visit Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day—and the tricky balance between giving clients your best advice and letting them make their own decisions.
And the travel Myth of the Week: Should you pre-book your airport transfer, or just take an Uber?
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Thailand & Bali
Sicily