X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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Deep Within The Wilds of Alaska
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 22.7 MBX8_Ep9 "Deep Within The Wilds of Alaska" 0:47: Intro and welcome Kirsten Dixon! 1:42: What’s your story; how did you wind up in Alaska? 2:45: How did you decide you were going to become hoteliers? 5:15: You and your husband left the grid, moved into the wild, alone, with no running water; how did you not destroy each other?! 7:13: For what types of adventures should be we prepared; what should folks expect when they land on site? Ref: Sample Itineraries 10:11: Would you ...
Ep7 Thailand's Undiscovered Jewel: Rayavadee
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBX8 The Global Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully "Ep7 Thailand's Undiscovered Jewel: Rayavadee" 0:47: Intro and welcome! Ref: https://www.rayavadee.com/en/index.php [Rayavadee is situated in the heart of Krabi's beautiful Phranang Peninsula on the border of Krabi Marine National Park, Thailand] 1:15: Peter, how did you fall in love with Thailand? 2:20: Intro and welcome General Manager of Rayavadee, Chumpol Chantaloon 2:58: So how does one ‘arrive’...
Serenity in San Miguel de Allende at Casa de Sierra Nevada
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 20.5 MBEp8 Serenity in San Miguel de Allende at Casa de Sierra Nevada 0:48: San Miguel de Allende is not like Cozumel… 2:32: Welcome Eric Gonzales, General Manager of Belmond’s Casa de Sierra Nevada 3:00: So set the stage; why is this property so different that the ‘typical’ Mexico experience? 3:53: What is the typical experience for the first time visitor? 4:28: What kind of a stay is it; you have so many different types of features! 5:05: What are the rooms like after all th...
Norway, Baby!
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBX8 The Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully Norway, Baby! 1:05: On the European Union and COVID travel restrictions 3:25: Intro and welcome Jessica Meza Owner of Haugan Cruises 3:56: How are things on the ground in Norway with regard to the pandemic? 4:46: Your yachts are electric! Tell us how that works and feels? 5:42: When people get on your yacht wanting to see the Northern lights, what is the “usual” unusual experience? 7:73: What is one of th...
Hidden Peals of Positano at Family Owned Le Sirenuse w/ Antonio Sersale
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBHidden Peals of Positano at Family Owned Le Sirenuse w/ Antonio Sersale 0:51: Marking the 20th year since 9/11 Ref: Peter’s Twitter post 3:15: Intro and welcome Antonio Sersale, family owner of Le Sirenuse! 3:45: Tell us a little about the hotel started? 7:15: Most people can’t even have guests in their home for more than a few days; how did you decider to open your family home to everybody? 8:20: It sounds almost to be a labour of love(?) 9:15: You put a lot of care and...
Flying Back from the Pandemic w/ United Airlines’ Steve Ross
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBEp5 Flying Back from the Pandemic w/ United Airlines’ Steve Ross 0:45: Intro and welcome United Airlines Managing Director of Sales, Steve Ross! 1:30: What’s the picture looking forward for United at this current time? 2:45: Let’s talk out routes. What’s coming back soon in terms of long-haul routes? 5:20: So you’re in some cases your flying wide-bodied planes with only 25 people on them? 6:40: Do have any idea about the EU entry requirements; when they will be letting people ba...
Celebrating Fifty Years of The Best at Casa de Campo w/ Richard Rodriguez
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBCelebrating Fifty Years of The Best at Casa de Campo w/ Richard Rodriguez 1:08: On traveling with kids 1:44: Intro and welcome Richie from Casa de Campo 2:22: Explain in you can to us, all that is Casa de Campo 5:06: On the types of travelers love to experience the campus 5:55: On kids activities 6:25: When you speak of safety; what makes it just so comfortable on the property? 7:30: About security and the pandemic Ref: “Casa Cares” program 8:37: What is it about t...
Stefan Gaessler of The Park Hyatt Doha
October 07, 2021 22:47 - 17 minutes - 22.9 MBX8 The Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully Stefan Gaessler of The Park Hyatt Doha 0:55: Peter, what is on your travel bucket list? 2:09: Welcome Stefan Gaessler, GM of Park Hyatt Doha 3:30: Tell us little bit about the hotel and what makes the location so special? 5:52: Doha is similar to New York in that there is so much going on, and it’s continually growing. Is it a very walkable city; how do people get around? 7:42: There are less than 1million p...
Galapagos Spirit with Jorge Villalobos
October 07, 2021 22:47 - 17 minutes - 25.6 MBGalapagos Spirit with Jorge Villalobos 1:15: Intro and welcome Jorge 1:35: For anyone who hasn’t been to the Galapagos; tell us a little about what to expect 2:24: What makes chartering a boat so different from the usual travel package? 3:53: Tell us about the privacy and amount of additional safety chartering can provide 5:27: What is a typical day like on a luxury yacht; what can people expect? 7:35: Is there enough to do for those of use who love a variety of activities,...