X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8.
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Indulgence + Adventure in Bali: Inside the Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Spa
October 04, 2023 17:16 - 16 minutes - 24.3 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! Have you ever dreamt of escaping winter; just lounging in the quiet in a tropical paradise? Wellph.. today we're taking you on a virtual journey to the stunning Gran...
The Shangri-La Tokyo: A Five-Star Sanctuary Amidst the Bustle of Japan’s Travel Boom
September 20, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! Intro and welcome Matthias Sutter, General Manager Shangri-La Tokyo 1. How has Japan's tourism industry recovered since the pandemic? 2. What makes the Shangri-La Tokyo hotel unique and special? 3. How does the Shangri-La Tokyo provide a calming and tranquil atmosphere in the midst of a bustling city? 4. What services does the hotel offer to assist guests with navigating Tokyo and other cities in Japan? 5. How...
Explore Anantara- The Epitome of Luxury on The Palm in Dubai
September 06, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 22.7 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome James Hewitson, GM of Anantara The Palm Dubai The Anantara Palm Dubai Resort is a luxurious property located on the Palm Jumeirah i...
Nepal's Responsible Adventures of the Mind Body and Spirit
August 22, 2023 05:00Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Raj, GM of Responsible Adventures, Nepal 01:52: Born in Singapore, Raj moved to Nepal in 1988. With only limited TV and newspaper ac...
The Intercontinental Malta: A Mediterranean Gem for Cultural Explorers + Luxury Seekers
August 09, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Carlos Malliaroud, GM The Intercontinental, Malta 01:50: Where the heck is MALTA? 05:00: A bit more about our gust Carlos 05:30...
Family Fun in d’Angleterre, Copenhagen: Tivoli, Lego-Land, NOMA, Shakespeare’s Castle, Global Cuisines and Beyond
July 12, 2023 20:05 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Perta Andersen, GM of d’Angleterre, Copenhagen -an LHW Hotel [Are you soSooo~curious but don’t have the 20minutes to listen? Check t...
From Crete to Zakintos: Exploring Greece's Best-Kept Secrets with Domes Properties
June 28, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Afroditi Arvaniti GM of DOMES Resorts in Greece! [Domes is a Greek hotel management company expanding across Europe, focusing on exp...
Traveling to Qatar: Why You Need to Put Raffles DOHA Tops on Your List
June 07, 2023 08:31 - 21 minutes - 28.6 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:44: Intro and welcome Christian Hirt, managing director of Raffles DOHA and Fairmont DOHA! 1. What are some of the unique cultural experiences that Christ...
The Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore- A Gateway to Southeast Asia
May 24, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 40.6 MB00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Peter W Mainguy, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 01:30: Why visit Singapore? [You’re going to want co pay on their website during this] 02:55: And that’s just the airport…! 03:32: A harmonic melting pot of gastronomy, safety, mixology and religious society! 04:48: What are some of the hight-lights? What can we expect, unexpectedly? 05:55: [It’s a little ha...
Luxury in The Heart Of Europe on the World Islands of Dubai
May 10, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 21.7 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Martin, GM of Côte d’Azur, a French Riviera Resort; The Heart of Europe, Dubai https://thoe.com/about-coted-azur/ 01:30: Where are...
Cultural Immersion, Fun and Frolic at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
April 26, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 23.7 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome John Kitchings, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur! 02:17: What does Malaysia have to offer for those who have never been? 0...
Centuries Old Magic Influences Modern Luxury at the Mandarin Oriental, Prague
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:20: Intro and welcome Duarte Correia, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Prague! 01:50: What have you really come to love about Prague? 03:42: ref: The John Le...
Wellness in the Sonoran Sun at Miraval Arizona
March 29, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 25.2 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:12: Intro and welcome Mark Stebbings GM at Miraval Arizona 01:30: What can guests expect upon immersion onto the property at Miraval? 03:50: Getting co...
Beachfront Luxury at Park Hyatt Hotel and Villas, Abu Dhabi
March 15, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Aditya Prasad from the The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi 02:00: We are big fans of any Park Hyatt! 02:20: How are you able to create such...
At One with Nature at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
March 01, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 24.9 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Vincent Pauchon, GM of The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort 02:00: A dream a day is what you experience at an extreme luxury hotel....
Luxury in the Center of Prague From Augustinian Monastic Heritage
February 15, 2023 06:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Gabriela Ditetova, GM of The Augustine Hotel, Prague 01:50: Tell us a little bit about the history of this hotel that was once a mo...
Fonteverde’s Holistic Lifestyle- Where Art and Nature Meet in Tuscany
February 01, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:42: Intro and welcome Piero Magrino, GM at Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat 02:33: Where are the natural springs located and what makes your propert...
Your Journey of Self-Awareness and Mindful Connection at Banyan Tree, Phuket
January 18, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: What are YOU using as your carry on luggage? Tell us in the comments Ref: Nomadic Thule and of course the Scott_E_Vest 02:10: Intro and welcome Kim W...
Endless Golden Sands and Exquisite Dining at the St. Regis, Bali
January 04, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:10: Airfare to Asia is beginning to be reasonable again! 02:10: Intro and welcome Marcel Kloet, GM of the St. Regis, Bali 02:45: Americans dream of vac...
Sustainability Privacy and Peaceful Seclusion at Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 23.9 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:00: What is your favorite part of traveling? Tell us in the comments! 01:30: Welcome Hemal Jain, GM of Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali 02:08: The level of de...
Hidden in a Fairytale- The Regent Porto Montenegro
December 07, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep39 Hidden in a Fairytale- The Regent Porto Montenegro 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:55: Ukulele by plane, by rail perhaps? 01:15: Welcome Kai Dieckmann of the Regent Porto Monte...
Enchanting the Mind & Body at The Burgenstock Collection, Switzerland
November 23, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 24.3 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep38 “Enchanting the Mind & Body at The Burgenstock Collection, Switzerland” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: Welcome Sven Flory, Director of Sales & Marketing The Bürgenstock Coll...
Casually Luxurious at Le Maison Albar Porto, Portugal
November 09, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep37 “Casually Luxurious at Le Maison Albar Porto, Portugal” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:05: What is a movie that inspired you to travel? (Tell us in the comments!) 01:52: Welco...
Urban Elegance at the Landmark Palace- Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau Buenos Aires
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:16: The scent of this beautiful property is addictive! 01:45: Welcome Andrew, GM of the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires 01:55: Cultivating a be...
Pampering and Seclusion at the Conrad Algarve- Portugal
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Marco Cogollos, GM of the Conrad Algarve 02:20: There are so many unique and special things about the area where you are; tell us a little ab...
Experience the Spirit of the Land With Evolve Back Resorts
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 27.1 MB00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Thomas from Evolve Back Resorts! 02:00: What was the key vision and concept for your properties? 03:00: On sustainability. What is an “estate”? 04:40: Talk about what your doing for the environment and for the local communities? 06:20: What to do when much of your property is historical? 07:00: About the Kalahari experience 08:20: What are some of the special, unique touches you bring ...
Your Historic Secret Roman Villa
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 20.5 MB0:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:18: We have returned from a busy summer and are excited to be sharing with you again! Intro and welcome Andrea Spalletti, fifth generation owner generation owner of Villa Spalletti Trivelli! 2:00: So tell us about your Villa, it’s one of the most brilliant places we’ve ever been! 3:42: How did you decide to share your family home; must be a big transition? 4:50: What special touches do you add to make fol...
Healing Waters at Tabacon Resort & Spa- Costa Rica
June 01, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 21.2 MB0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 2:20: Intro and welcome Mario Mikowski, third generation owner of Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa! 2:55: Where exactly in Costa Rica are you located? 4:38: Can you explain the specific concept of a “Thermal” Resort and Spa? 7:28: American’s do not know how to relax; do you offer a guide, or program? 10:14: Your father founded this property; tell us your and his story? 12:56: Sounds amazing; would you say it’s g...
The Centerpiece of the Eternal City- Hotel de Russie, Italy
May 25, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 21.4 MB0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:12: Intro and welcome Giampaolo Ottazzi, GM at Hotel de Russie, Rome 1:24: Your hotel is kind of a celebrity! What’s it like to manage her; tell us of the history? Ref: Giuseppe Valadier 4:40: What separates Rome from other beautiful and special Italian cities? 8:00: The Eternal City, post pandemic 9:18: What kind of client is the ideal fit for your property? 11:08: Rome has become competitive; how do ...
Five Stars in Bali’s Most Vibrant Neighborhood, W Hotel - Seminyak
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:10: Intro and welcome Titus Rosier, GM of the W Bali - Seminyak 1:34: So many Americans put Bali on their bucket list; walk us through any non-dreamy realities? 3:17: Your design elements are so beautiful yet modern, how did you fit in with the nature around you? Ref: Nusa Dua, Ubud 4:48: Is Bali a good place for families? Tell us about family travel 5:54: Talk to us about sustainability and eco-consciousnes...
Discovering London’s Luxury From Towering Heights at the Iconic Shangri-La The Shard
May 11, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MB0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:33: Intro and welcome Kurt Macher, General Manager, Shangri-La Hotel 2:00: How do you keep your hotel that’s kinda hidden in plain sight, so exclusive? 3:03: What makes the guest experience so unique at all Shangri-La properties? 3:51: How do you hire an over-the-top staff that is so extraordinarily focused on empathy? 4:57: You have an incredibly unique infinity pool! What’s the concept and it’s uses? 6:1...
On Safari in North America at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve
May 04, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.4 MB0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:52: What do you think about the new optional mask mandates? 1:32: Welcome Doug Lindauer, VP Sales & Marketing, Ted Turner Reserves 2:37: What was it like to go to Everest Base Camp!? 4:05: On skydiving 4:55: On traveling, the global impact and sustainability 5:30: About Doug’s background and history with Ted Turner Ref: Ted’s properties 8:00: Ref: book by Reese Schonfeld: Me and Ted Against the World 8...
Historical Five Star Luxury on the French Riviera
April 27, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 14.9 MB0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Guillaume Ranvier, GM of Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée! 1:29: In the month you’ve been in the Med, what is the most surprising thing you’ve experienced? 2:06: Tell us about your hotel; what makes it stand out? 3:52: Americans think of the South of France as sort of glitzy & glamorous; why Nice? 6:26: How do Nice and also the hotel keep such classic charms in a modernized world? ...
Your Vacation Residence at the Park Hyatt Dubai
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBX8_Ep26 “Your Vacation Residence at the Park Hyatt Dubai” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:50: Back to Dubai! 1:14: Welcome Luis Gonzalez, GM of Park Hyatt Dubai! 1:25: So how was Expo 2020 Dubai this special, multi-year event? 5:55: Talk a bit about the property that feels totally endless? 8:14: Fun Fact: The Park Hyatt Dubai is 12 minutes from the airport. 9:50: Twiggy by La Cantine, the new beach club and restaurant at the park 1...
The Mystical Mountain World of the Alps at Cervo in Zermatt, Switzerland
April 13, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MB0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Daniel Lauber, Founder Cervo Mountain retreat! 2:05: Tell us about how life is where you are today? 7:00 - Did you always have sort of a master plan to create this sacred/holistic space, or did it just kind of evolve? 10:00: Did you always want to be a hotelier; how did you wind up here? 12:00: About water and geothermal use on the property 13:10: On design and taste Ref: Sleeper magazine awar...
Discover a Different Way of Life in BlueGr Hotels- Crete and Athens
April 06, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBX8_Ep24 “Discover a Different Way of Life in BlueGr Hotels- Crete and Athens” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Elena Michael, Director of Sales at the hotels of Bluegr 1:27: You opened early Summer of 2020 giving us a sense of normalcy! How was your season? 3:02: You have hotels in Athens and Crete. Tell us a little bit of Crete and why we’d love to visit? 4:28: Do you like things more rocky, or more green? 5:00: Tell us what ...
Historic Postcards From the Fullerton Hotel Singapore With GM Gino Tan
March 30, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:58: Welcome Gino Tan, General Manager at the Fullerton, Singapore 1:58: Tell us a little about the history of this beautiful hotel/family of hotels? 4:00: On how the Central Business District is ripe with excitement and beauty 4:30: About how things have been going during Covid 5:17: What do you think is the true allure of Singapore? 7:17: So tell us about the hotel, why this hotel; tell us about the Fulle...
The Lodge At Blue Sky- Mind Body and Soul, All Year
March 23, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:58: Welcome Joe Ogdie, General Manager, The Lodge at Blue Sky 2:07: So you’ve just had snow in Utah, set the stage for us! 2:28: There are a LOT of year-round adventures you offer; speak a little to us about these? 3:20: Can people actually meet with local chef’s and farmer’s? 4:20: The property looks stunning- tell us about the hotel and property; vista’s etc. 5:20: I was checking out wellness options; te...
Beautiful Days and Nights at Plaza De Russie- Viareggio Italy
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 28.6 MBX8_Ep21 “Beautiful Days and Nights at Plaza De Russie- Viareggio, Italy” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:44: Welcome Salvatore Madonna, CEO, Soft Living Places Group, of which Hotel Plaza e de Russie, Viareggio Italy, is managed! 2:00: So where are you sitting and won’t you please tell us of your properties? Ref: Versilia Rivera and Apuan Alps, Lucca 6:00: on local food and wines 10:00: Andrea Bocelli on his horse story 11:33: Tell us ...
The Spectacular New W Hotel of Algarve Portugal
March 09, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBX8_Ep20 “The Spectacular New W Hotel of Algarve Portugal” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:54: Gabriella’s special place… 1:43: Welcome Cajetan Araujo GM of W Hotel Algarve Portugal! 2:47: This is an entirely new build for the W? 3:22: Who was it designed for? 5:35: It just looks stunning! 6:00: Americans are beginning to travel more internationally, just in general.. talk about why should they come to Portugal? Ref: Ria Formosa Oyster...
The Ritz Carlton Canary Islands- Not Only for Winter Birds at Play
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBX8_Ep19 “The Ritz Carlton Canary Islands- Not Only for Winter Birds at Play” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:50: Welcome Gregory de Clerck, GM of The Ritz-Carlton, Abama on the Canary Island of Tenerife 2:15: United is flying to Tenerife beginning in June? Yes! 2:24: When you say there is never a dull moment.. tell us about life on the island? 8:00: So the Canary bird was named after the islands, not the other way around? 8:25: And abou...
Seasonal Helsinki, Worlds More Than A Winter Sauna Destination
February 16, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBX8_Ep18 “Seasonal Helsinki, Worlds More Than A Winter Sauna Destination” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:01: We are talking about Helsinki... Finland! 1:15: Welcome Aino Mellais of Helsinki Partners! 1:20: Is it true that Fins never have to plow snow because your streets are heated? 2:16: Why are you called the happiest people/happiest country in the world? 3:51: How do you keep your overall design scene so fresh, timeless and cool? ...
Latvia, A Wonderfully Baltic Gathering Place at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
February 09, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBX8_Ep17 “Latvia, A Wonderfully Baltic Gathering Place at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga ” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:56: So the World Health Orginization is saying that travel bans are ineffective.. thoughts, Peter? 1:50: Intro and welcome Leon Baum, General Manager at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga 2:20: Most people probably know of Lativa, but why would it be a travel destination? 3:00: Ref: Our interview with Kai Schukowski, GM at Grand Ho...
Mission To Malta- The Easy Getaway!
February 02, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBX8_Ep16 “Mission To Malta- The Easy Getaway!” 0:43: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:46: Intro and welcome Michelle M. Buttigieg of the Malta Tourism Authority 2:20: Where is Malta and how do we get there from here? 3:29: Is the reputation Malta has for scuba diving still accurate? 4:10: What’s the ‘above ground’ history like; Malta is about 7,000 years old right? 5:34: Ref: Knights of Malta/Valetta 6:19: Was Game of Thrones filmed in Malta ...
Exploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the Andaz
January 26, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBX8_Ep15 “Exploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the Andaz” 0:43: Welcome back to X8! Happy New Year and thanks so much for joining us! 1:10: What is always in your travel bag? Or in Peter’s case the ScottEVest 1:46: Hello & welcome Doris Hecht, General Manager of Andaz Prague! 2:25: So opening a hotel is difficult enough; tell us how you do it in a global pandemic?! 3:38: What were some unexpected issues and problems you’ve had to resolve? 5:20: Forwards and upwards right?...
Arctic Truck Adventures!
January 19, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 18.7 MBX8_Ep14 “Arctic Truck Adventures!” 0:56: Hello & welcome Hjálmar Óskars from Arctic Truck Adventures! ATX.IS 1:40: What do people in Iceland do right before Christmas? 3:14: So how often do you find a brand new ice cave!? 3:45: How do you learn to live with 4 feet of snow and just drive through ANYthing? 4:47: It seems the entire country is an adventure!? 5:30: What else do you guys do that is unique to Iceland that visitors may enjoy? 6:20: What types of adventures are fun & ...
Iceland’s Evolving Seven Wonders
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBX8_Ep13 “Iceland’s Evolving Seven Wonders” 0:56: Hello & welcome ODDNÝ ARNARSDÓTTIR from the Iceland Visitors Bureau! www.VisitIceland.com 1:23: How do people from the mainland adjust to the long periods daylight in Iceland? 3:03: Many people seem to think that Iceland is full of ICE. What do American’s need to understand about Iceland; in 5 sentences or less? 4:06: Is Iceland a place where travelers tend to dive out of their comfort zone? What’s summer like? 5:30: The glaciers are...
Springing into South Korea
December 22, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBX8_Ep12 “Springing into South Korea” 0:47: Welcome! 1:35: Hello & welcome Esther Cho from Korea Tourism! 2:05: For the first timer; tell us why someone would want to visit South Korea 2:54: How has Squid Game actually helped to increase tourism? Ref: BTS (for those of us sans tweens & teens) 4:00: Tell us about Jeju Island? 5:15: What do people love about the island, what do folks do? Ref: Haenyeo 6:32: Tell us about the underwater lava tubes?! 8:18: Have there bee...
Welcome to the Planet of Jordan
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MBX8_Ep11 “Welcome to the Planet of Jordan” 0:47: Intro and welcome! 1:02: Speaking of surprising destinations; what stood out about Iceland? 1:57: Welcome Omar Banihani of the Jordan Tourism Board 2:15: Where is Jordan? 2:57: People know the name, but they really don’t know much about Jordan’s story; how about a snapshot? 4:10: On a few experiences & recommended duration of stay 5:05: What are some of the adventures tourists experience; are people hospitable? 6:28: On ...
Vilnius- The G-Spot of Europe!
December 08, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBX8_Ep10 “Vilnius- The G-Spot of Europe!” 0:47: Intro and welcome! 1:05: Do you think Covid testing will be the ‘wave of the future’ permanently? 1:47: A quick tip about the Covid-19 self test kits 2:30: Welcome Kai Schukowski, General Manager at Grand Hotel Kempinski, Vilnius 2:52: So many Hollywood movie “super-rich-evil-billionaire-villain” characters seem to be hiding out in Vilnius Lithuania; what is it really like?! 4:18: What’s the biggest surprise people experience w...