Undiscovered Sunsets

There is no such thing as the best hotel in any destination. There is only the best hotel for you and the type of trip you’re taking.

This past year I stayed at several hotels with completely different vibes and sense of place. MANNA in Greece and Grand Velas in Los Cabos are two that stuck with me. I walked away from each one with specific clients in mind, knowing exactly who would love it and why.

Grand Velas is a surprisingly luxurious all-inclusive for someone who wants to arrive, settle in, and never feel the need to leave. World class spa, Michelin-level dining, ocean views — and it has become a go-to for my clients looking for that midwinter R&R escape.

MANNA, set in the heart of Greece’s Arcadia mountains, is where I send someone who wants a nature-immersive, restorative pause. Walk out the door into an ancient fir forest for a morning hike, then return for a leisurely lunch and an afternoon cozied up with a book in front of a picturesque forest view.

Both are exceptional. Neither is necessarily right for everyone or every trip.

As a luxury travel advisor, I’m not pulling from a ranked list when I put together a proposal for your trip. I’m thinking about how you travel, what you’re going to do while you’re there, and what the trip is actually supposed to feel like. Then I find the property that matches all of that.

That’s the difference between a hotel you sleep at and one you come home raving about.

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Seeing the Olympics live is the kind of trip you talk about for the rest of your life.

And the hotel you stay in shouldn’t be an afterthought. It can be an integral part of the experience, because ⬇️

After a long day at the events, it makes a difference to return to a hotel where the staff already knows who you are and has genuinely anticipated what you need.

I’m already booking hotels for my clients attending the LA Olympics in 2028. The Four Seasons, The Conrad, Fairmont Century Plaza... each promising a luxurious end to each day.

The best part? You pay the same rate as booking direct but also get on-property credits, complimentary breakfast, and potential room upgrades already waiting for you. That’s the value of letting a travel advisor confirm your hotel bookings.

Which of these three hotels would you add to your Olympics experience?