Latest Montage Podcast Episodes
Ireland | Adare Manor
Luxury Travel Insider - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re winding our way down an idyllic country road in Ireland to the famed Adare Manor. Set in a charming village of thatched cottages, blooming rose gardens, and cobblestone streets, this jewel of County Limerick will have you wanting to come back over and over again. Joining me today ...
The Maldives | Velaa Private Island: Hospitality Done Differently
Luxury Travel Insider - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed back to the Indian Ocean to visit a slice of the Maldives. This archipelago, spanning 500 miles north to south, is the stuff dreams are made of. Landing in the Noonu Atoll, we’re diving into all things Velaa Private Island resort with its General Manager, Wayne Milgate. ...
Castello Di Vicarello | Owner, Neri Baccheschi Berti: Love at First Sight in Tuscany
Luxury Travel Insider - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsI’m excited for you to join me today in the southern part of Tuscany, an area called Maremma, and one we haven’t yet explored on the show. Here you’ll find sun-kissed olive groves, pristine stretches of coastline, and of course, gorgeous wines. We’re settling in at the stunning Castello di Vi...
Azores & Madeira | Expert Panel: A Unique Expression of Portuguese Culture
Luxury Travel Insider - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re venturing into the Atlantic, making stops on the islands of The Azores and Madeira. Imagine stunning verdant volcanic landscapes, dramatic coastal cliffs, and temperate weather all year round. Don’t forget incredible food and a unique expression of Portuguese culture. My guests to...
AmaWaterways | President, Rudi Schreiner: The Past and Future of River Cruising
Luxury Travel Insider - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsMy guest today is Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and President of AmaWaterways. AMA has been sharing its passion for river cruising around the world for more than 20 years, but Rudi has a deep history going back to the very beginnings of this type of travel. Rudi shares with us the history of riv...
French Polynesia | Raphael Bernard: Getting to the Heart of Tahiti
Luxury Travel Insider - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed to experience a tapestry of turquoise lagoons, emerald-green islands, and coral-fringed shores. Whether you’re diving with sharks, climbing the ridge of a volcanic peak, or relaxing in your overwater bungalow - French Polynesia, or Tahiti for short - is sure to be nothing s...
In The Now | On The Ground in Ecuador, A Must Listen
Luxury Travel Insider - February 14, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThe date of recording for today’s show is February 7th, 2024. That’s important because our show today is very topical and time sensitive. As some of you may know there has been a crackdown on organized crime and drug trade in Ecuador over the past month. Sadly for me and my friends and partne...
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania | Expert Panel: A Baltic Story of Freedom and Faith
Luxury Travel Insider - February 07, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed to the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. While all three countries are different in culture and in language, what they share is having borne witness to the same history and the courage to protect their individual identities through centuries of tumult. Thi...
Paris | Expert Panel: Hidden Gems, Storytelling, and Nostalgia
Luxury Travel Insider - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re indulging in fine cuisine, going behind the scenes of couture fashion houses like Chanel and Dior, and delving into some of the world’s most important traditions in art. Paris, the City of Light, has always been at the forefront of luxury, indulgence, and craftsmanship. Joining me...
Costa Rica | A Father & Daughter Perspective on Family Travel
Luxury Travel Insider - January 24, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe have a fun episode for you today, centered around Costa Rica and family travel. As one of our most popular destinations, we’re always working to find new and interesting ways to explore this beautiful country and to help families make lasting memories. Joining me on this episode is my frie...
The American West | Kevin Jackson: National Parks and Epic Adventures
Luxury Travel Insider - January 17, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed deep into the American West to discover magical deserts, epic adventures, impossibly big skies, and wildlife you just can’t see anywhere else in the world. This is a land of contrasts - from the hottest desert, to the largest trees; from the longest canyon, to the world’s most...
Luxury Survival Training | Expert Panel: Foraging, Fire, and Freedom (+ Insider Details from Alone UK)
Luxury Travel Insider - January 10, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re peeking into the world of survival travel - taking trips to learn important survival skills and putting them into practice in a real life setting. If you’ve ever been curious about truly getting back to nature, this episode is for you! My guests today are my friends Tom Williams ...
Seychelles | Tomas Cochrane: Island Hopping in the Garden of Eden
Luxury Travel Insider - January 03, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re whisking you off to a set of secluded islands in the Indian Ocean. This special place is so beautiful and remote, that it is often touted as the original Garden of Eden. Joining me to chat all things Seychelles, is our partner in the region Tomas Cochrane. Whether you’re lookin...
Besties Episode | Expert Panel: Luxury Travel Wrapped 2023
Luxury Travel Insider - December 27, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThis week we’re up to something a little different. I invited three of my travel industry friends to join me in conversation about some of our favorite hotels of the year, some of our biggest travel pet peeves, and some of the lessons we hope our followers, clients, and guests will take home wit...
Holiday Special | Expert Panel: Festivals, Christmas Markets, and Pillow Fights
Luxury Travel Insider - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThough we may celebrate some of the same holidays across regions and countries, we all do them so differently. Understanding those differences can help us to understand each other, it adds beauty to the season, and might even give you a new destination for your wishlist. Chatting holiday trad...
Virtuoso | CEO, Matthew Upchurch: The Future of Travel
Luxury Travel Insider - December 13, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsJoining us today for the second time is Matthew Upchurch, one of the most influential people in the world of luxury travel, and the CEO of Virtuoso. Last time Matthew joined us, we had an insightful conversation about the history of travel, so this time around I thought we’d focus on the future ...
Paris | Summer Games 2024: The World of Sport Comes to the City of Light
Luxury Travel Insider - December 06, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe’re taking another trip to Paris to learn more about the 2024 summer games, and about the history of the games in general. Our guest is Dave Guenther, Founder & President of Roadtrips - my go to partner when planning luxury travel centered around sporting events. And the partner I am travel...
Montenegro | One & Only Portonovi
Luxury Travel Insider - November 29, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed to Montenegro - where alpine mountains meet crystalline seas, where warmth and humor are still important, and where you can choose your own adventure between relaxing, exploring, or focusing on your health. My guest today is Tessa Gorman, the Managing Director of the gorgeo...
Mallorca | Expert Panel
Luxury Travel Insider - November 22, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed to the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain, and zeroing in on Mallorca. This magical island boasts quaint mountain towns, stunning beaches, and is quintessentially Mediterranean. Think olive oil from hundred year old trees, oranges blossoming all over the island, and of co...
andBeyond | CEO, Joss Kent: Building Human & Wildlife Connections in Africa and Beyond
Luxury Travel Insider - November 15, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsI’m thrilled to take you on a journey today over to Africa, and to bits of Asia and South America too. But the core of our conversation will be about the fine balancing act between land, people, and wildlife. Joss Kent, the CEO of andBeyond and former CEO of Abercrombie & Kent joins me today ...
Ski Travel | Rick Reichsfeld & Olympian Richelle Blanken: Finding Perfect Powder, The Best Après-Ski in Europe, and How Skiing Brings us Together
Luxury Travel Insider - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday… we’re going skiing! And not just in Colorado, or Utah, or California - but all over the world from Chile, to Japan, to Italy and France. Our guests today are the brother and sister team, Rick Reichsfeld and Richelle Blanken. The duo grew up skiing competitively, both raced in college, a...
Bhutan | Six Senses Lodges: Gross National Happiness, A Place Where Time Slows Down, and The Value of Kindness
Luxury Travel Insider - November 01, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we visit the magical Kingdom of Bhutan. My guest Sally Baughen is the General Manager of five newly built Six Senses lodges situated across five diverse valleys - rich with experiences, natural beauty, and surprising new ways to look at life. Though you can visit each lodge independently...
Halloween Special | Expert Panel
Luxury Travel Insider - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsIn honor of Halloween, today’s show is all about two of my favorite cities, witches, hauntings, druids and more. My guests today are Lauren Tarantino and Russell Nash. Lauren’s family can directly trace its roots in the city of New Orleans back for 300 years, she’s also currently earning a ma...
Greenland | Expedition Leader, Colby Brokvist
Luxury Travel Insider - October 18, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed a bit off the beaten path, to the world’s largest island of Greenland. Though often called the land of ice and snow, in the summer you can find wildflowers, berries, beautiful fjords, and a robust local culture. Whether you’re looking to escape the frenzy of cities and popu...
Antarctica | White Desert: Meet The Guides
Luxury Travel Insider - October 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re heading down to the white continent of Antarctica. This vast land holds an extremely special place in my heart and this was my second trip to the continent. This time I visited by flying over from South Africa and staying at one of White Desert’s beautiful camps called Echo Camp. ...
Family Travel | Expert, Magali Dechelette: Crafting Magical Moments and The Art of Traveling With Kids
Luxury Travel Insider - October 04, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsInstead of diving into a gorgeous hotel or fabulous destination, we’re jumping headlong into the nuance of family travel with my partner, and one of the world’s top experts, Magali Dechelette. So often our clients think that kids need to be in their teens to enjoy Europe, or that family travel...
Mexico City | Expert Panel
Luxury Travel Insider - September 27, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re visiting a destination that could define the word paradox - where the city is monumental in size, but the people are still warm. Where modern art takes its cues from the fringes, while also honoring history. And the culinary scene… is recognized as one of the best in the world, yet m...
Luxury Travel Insider | A Birthday Celebration
Luxury Travel Insider - September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWelcome to a very special episode of Luxury Travel Insider! As we celebrate three incredible years of this podcast, we're ready to shake things up. In a nice twist, our host, Sarah Groen, is stepping into the guest spotlight for the day. Leading the interview are two of our most treasured gu...
Lindblad Expeditions | Founder & CEO, Sven Lindblad: National Geographic, Becoming an Explorer, and Connecting Back to the Earth
Luxury Travel Insider - September 13, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsOur guest today is Sven Lindblad, Founder and CEO of Lindblad Expeditions. Lindblad is the quintessential expedition company, operating 15 ships around the world and in partnership with National Geographic. If you ever fancied yourself exploring Antarctica, visiting “off the tourist track” fjo...
Laos | Expert Panel
Luxury Travel Insider - September 06, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsToday we’re headed a bit off the beaten path, to Southeast Asia, and visiting the country of Lao. Lao or Laos means Land of a Million Elephants which is a symbol for prosperity - but the main draw to the country is the warm hospitality of its people. Whether you’re visiting to see spectacular...
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