Three Ways to Feel Good about Traveling in the U.S.
Now more than ever, travel should be tailored to your needs and wants.
Throughout this crisis, one of the requests we have been increasingly receiving is for private properties to host your family reunions and groups of friends.
We want to share some of the ways we have helped people plan again and support US businesses.
Where will you go next?
Serviced Villas
Private villas have long been a regular fixture in our client work with destinations like Provence and Tuscany consistently ranking high on client lists of places to spend extended stays. Indeed my family spent four consecutive summers in Provence and they remain some of our happiest summer memories….sigh.
We also rented the villa from “Under the Tuscan Sun” with a group of friends and enjoyed a wonderful sun drenched week in Cortona.
Whilst a summer in Europe is not on the cards for most of us this year, we know many of you are excited to explore
We love the idea of isolating yourself in Hilton Head or Kiawah Island to enjoy golfing and nature discoveries. Or why not head north, towards Nantucket or Rhode Island? We’ve helped clients find gorgeous ocean-side homes where they can safely enjoy precious time with their loved ones: a tranquil way to ease back into travel. Other favorite destinations have been the Smoky Mountains for unlimited hikes, or Miami, where swanky homes with private docks allow you to explore the bay by boat. California an all time coastal favorite with Malibu down South (where you can rent Kelly Wearstler’s private ocean front residence) & Big Sur up North.
Small Buyouts
What could be better than being surrounded by friends and family with endless onsite activities to enjoy together, without sharing your experience with strangers?
Small hotels and estates like Malibu Beach House in Southern California or Coast House at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur are the ideal size and setting to gather everybody. There are countless more hidden gems we have come to love over the years as we know every group has different aspirations.
Another avenue we have explored with our clients is yacht chartering. Being on a yacht doesn’t only give you a feeling of freedom, but also actual freedom: the freedom of changing the view from your window, the bay you anchor at, or, in other words, the freedom of finding the most remote and gorgeous spot to be in the moment.
Spas & Retreats
Has the quarantine left you exhausted? Fabulous domestic retreats are cautiously reopening to help you treat yourself and are the perfect way to return to reality. Not only will you feel rejuvenated but also armed with the knowledge needed to continue on a course of more healthful living.
At Rancho Valencia (Rancho Santa Fe) guests are immersed in a vast Wellness Collective program including Spa Treatments, Fitness Classes, Tailored Dining and much more. Stay at least 3 nights booked with MOT in their Wellness Collective package for an unforgettable experience.