Adventures in Luxury Travel

Do you love having insider information when you travel - knowing the hidden gems and most authentic hotels? Do you love splurging on over the top experiences when they are absolutely worth it? When you go places do you enjoy staying active and exploring beyond the tourist areas? Do you believe amazing experiences are more valuable than buying another thing? Then you are in the right place. Join me each week for a rich conversation with one of my favorite travel experts from around the world. We will chat about our favorite experiences, people and hotels that make a trip extra special. Experiences you can have in places like Singita tented camps in Africa, Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand and Pikaia Lodge in the Galapagos. We’ll share our favorite off the beaten path gems and insider tips to elevate your trip beyond a simple vanilla luxury vacation. Adventures in Luxury Travel is hosted each week by Mimi Lichtenstein, the owner of Truvay Travel, a top luxury travel design company working with entrepreneurs and executives, who are also parents. Mimi is an expert in luxury travel, mom of three teens, and believer in the power of travel to connect people. If you dislike vanilla vacations, don’t want to miss out on the best of the best in your destination, and love the VIP treatment, this is the podcast for you. For more information visit www.truvaytravel.com. Photo credit: Nayara Tented Camp

Adventures in Luxury Travel - The Newsletter
Mar 22, 2023 – 00:56
56. Ol Donyo | Relais & Chateaux lodge in Kenya, starbeds, outdoor showers, safari by horse, mountain biking, walking or running
Dec 28, 2022 – 37:14
55. Hotel AWA | Surround yourself with Chile’s volcanoes, lakes, rivers and fjords, go on active and cultural excursions, enjoy the locally based culinary program
Dec 14, 2022 – 35:26
54. El Silencio | A remote Relais & Chateaux getaway in the Costa Rican cloud forest, hikes to waterfalls, mountain biking, horseback riding and yoga
Nov 23, 2022 – 33:44
53. Manta Resort & Underwater Room | As far away from civilization as you may ever find yourself, sleep under the sea, shower under the stars, taste the freshest seafood
Nov 9, 2022 – 32:23
52. Sheldon Chalet | “An exponential avalanche of WOW!,” the northern lights, glacier school, heli-adventures, luxuriating in place
Oct 26, 2022 – 34:49
Welcome to Season 2 of the Adventures in Luxury Travel Podcast!
Oct 24, 2022 – 00:44
51. Once in a Lifetime Experience | Tordrillo Mountain Lodge Alaska
Jun 10, 2022 – 43:52
50. Once in a Lifetime Experiences | BEST. DAY. EVER. Deplar Farm in Iceland & Rio Palena in Chile
May 27, 2022 – 51:01
49. Belize | Snorkeling the 2nd largest barrier reef, fishing, watersports, cave tubing, Mayan culture and uninhabited islands
May 13, 2022 – 50:37
48. Uruguay | Trendy lifestyle, picnics in picturesque vineyards, Francis Mallmann restaurants, watersports, moonlit horseback rides and spectacular sunsets
Apr 29, 2022 – 54:01
47. Dolomites | UNESCO site, hut-to-hut hiking, epic mountains, via ferratas, fairytale picnics and incredible food
Apr 15, 2022 – 43:03
46. Puerto Rico | Beautiful beaches, history and nightlife in Old San Juan, El Yunque rainforest, kayaking bioluminescent bays, salsa dancing and coffee, rum and piña coladas
Apr 1, 2022 – 56:27
45. San Miguel de Allende | UNESCO World Heritage Site, golden sunsets, tastings of tacos and tequila, workshops with artisans, hiking, hot air balloon rides
Mar 18, 2022 – 48:03
44. Tanzania | The great migration, big 5, UNESCO Ngorongoro Crater, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, andBeyond, and Singita lodges
Mar 4, 2022 – 49:18
43. Colombia | Vibrant culture, top rated restaurants, rum and coffee, active adventures, the Amazon, the best rooftops, nightlife and fashion in Cartagena and so much more
Feb 18, 2022 – 44:10
42. Simplifying Travel Insurance | Answering FAQs, understanding when insurance is needed and when it's not, Cancel for Any Reason insurance
Feb 11, 2022 – 46:35
41. Sabbaticals | Inspirational ideas and practical advice for how to realize the dream you’ve had to travel the world
Feb 4, 2022 – 51:21
40. Russia | Talking with a retired KGB officer, the stunning sites of St Petersburg, 7 Michelin * restaurants, Lenin’s tomb and favorite hotels like the Four Seasons
Jan 28, 2022 – 41:06
39. Cuba | A cultural trip designed to connect with the people, music pouring out on the streets, art and artisans, incredible food, spectacular fishing and classic cars
Jan 21, 2022 – 54:44
38. Zambia | The hidden gem safari destination, the big five, walking and water safaris, flying high above Victoria Falls – one of the 7 natural wonders of the world
Jan 14, 2022 – 54:23
37. Backroads Travel | Adventures around the world for active families, 3 favorite family trips to Glacier National Park, Mallorca and Costa Rica and answers to your questions
Jan 7, 2022 – 57:39
36. Namibia | Exploring the desolate, beautiful landscape, staying in shipwrecks on the Skeleton Coast, stargazing in Sossusvlei, 4 of the big 5 wildlife, photography, fat tire ebiking, ATVs, hot air ballooning and starbeds!
Dec 31, 2021 – 56:28
35. Australia | Kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles, the Great Barrier Reef, the best views of the Sydney Opera House, bridge climbs high above the harbor and other crazy & cool experiences
Dec 24, 2021 – 01:08:42
34. Kenya | The Great Migration, the big five, learning about the Samburu and Masai cultures and the iconic Giraffe Manor
Dec 17, 2021 – 53:29
33. Rwanda | Mountain gorilla trekking, seeing chimpanzees, hippos and black rhinos, Singita and other luxury camps
Dec 10, 2021 – 45:15
32. Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro | The real scoop about what life is like on the mountain, number of days needed to maximize your chance of a successful summit and how to have a VIP experience
Dec 3, 2021 – 56:29
31. African Safaris - Botswana | Exploring the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve, sleeping in starbeds, 2 of the most exclusive safari camps – Mombo and Xigera, gliding on a mokoro boat
Nov 26, 2021 – 48:26
30. African Safaris - South Africa | The 7 questions to ask yourself before planning a safari, the Big 5, Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands, Cape Town, the Winelands and Johannesburg
Nov 19, 2021 – 55:40
29. Golfing in Ireland | The best links golf courses, staying in beautiful castles, visiting the Guinness museum, drinking in Irish pubs, and hiking the Cliffs of Moher
Nov 12, 2021 – 43:22
28. Maldives | Bucket list destination for barefoot luxury, overwater bungalows with retractable roofs and slides into the ocean, luxury all-inclusives, swimming with tiger sharks, underwater restaurants and seabobbing
Nov 5, 2021 – 49:35
27. Chile | Adventures in Patagonia, Atacama and Easter Island, wine tasting and bohemian neighborhoods in Santiago and learning about the culture while horseback riding with gauchos
Oct 29, 2021 – 45:06
26. Turks & Caicos | Where “the water really is that blue,” the luxury hotels and villas from Provo to Ambergris Cay, catching lobsters, kite surfing, spa, yoga and kayaking through mangroves
Oct 22, 2021 – 01:05:52
25. Spain | Museums in Madrid, professional soccer, Gaudi in Barcelona, hiking, rooftop bars and pools, world class dining in San Sebastian and exploring the islands
Oct 15, 2021 – 55:41
24. Ecuador | The Galapagos Islands, swimming with sea lions, hiking and 4x4s, the Amazon, yachts and Finch Bay
Oct 8, 2021 – 45:54
23. Bhutan | Focusing on happiness, hiking to Tiger’s Nest, visiting nomadic yak herders, Six Senses, & Beyond
Oct 1, 2021 – 51:28
22. Turkey | Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, relaxing in the Bosphorus, bazaars of Istanbul, chartering gulets, the Four Seasons and cave hotels
Sep 24, 2021 – 44:35
21. Egypt | The pyramids, cruising the Nile, meeting Egyptologists, scuba diving, unconventional transportation and off-the-beaten-path places
Sep 17, 2021 – 42:42
20. France | The most stunning Eiffel Tower views, yachts in the Cote d'Azur, professional soccer games, picnics and bistros
Sep 10, 2021 – 54:05
19. Morocco | Luxury riads and resorts, riding camels, hidden rooftops, glamping under the stars, visiting the blue city, goats in trees, ATVing over sand dunes
Sep 3, 2021 – 48:00
18. RVs | What you need to know about renting a luxury RV
Aug 27, 2021 – 47:22
17. Northern Italy | Tuscany, Lake Como, Cinque Terra, Ferraris, horseback riding from hotel to hotel, via ferratas, world class spas, yachts and culinary pleasures
Aug 20, 2021 – 52:35
16. Israel | Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, UNESCO sites, culinary delights, urban exploration, interactions with locals, history and contemporary culture
Aug 13, 2021 – 47:49
15. Iceland | Reykjavík, the Blue Lagoon, stunning waterfalls, bubbling lava in active volcanoes, riding Icelandic horses, exploring glaciers
Aug 6, 2021 – 50:08
14. Croatia | 1100+ islands, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, beach clubs, hiking and biking to beautiful waterfalls, fun cafes and oyster harvesting
Jul 30, 2021 – 54:20
13. A Taste of Spain & Portugal | Family-owned properties – five beautiful hotels on the Iberian Peninsula
Jul 23, 2021 – 54:38
12. Scotland | Castles, wild swimming, coastal hikes, golf, Harry Potter, Whiskey snugs and more
Jul 16, 2021 – 52:07
11. Sabbaticals | Interview with Charlie Wheelan about his family’s gap year around the world.
Jul 9, 2021 – 59:06
10. Greece | Exploring Athens, Santorini, Mykonos and more. Swimming in azur seas, sunning on white beaches, biking and hiking coastal walks, wine tasting in vineyards, exploring UNESCO sites
Jul 2, 2021 – 01:19:16
9. Southwest Ireland | Adare Manor, hiking the Cliffs of Moher, exploring villages, eating in pubs and playing golf
Jun 25, 2021 – 35:45

Recent Reviews

LHorseplay

Luxury travel ideas 🫶🏼

This podcast is such a treat! I can’t wait to travel on one of these vacations… travel inspired. A talented interviewer, I look forward to many more episodes.
Macsonsammom

Fantastic travel podcast

A podcast that provides inspiration and tips for your next trip. There is such a variety in destinations and ideas, your bucket list will grow with each episode. The interviews are entertaining and truly get you excited to visit the destination. I highly recommend listening and learning. It’s a gem!
LTarp19

Must listen for travelers & advisors

Mimi is such a lovely story teller. She brings the perfect amount of knowledge & inquisitiveness in each episode. I am always looking forward to a new episode and all the exciting things I’ll learn. Thanks Mimi!
BigstickCarpet

Wonderful travel podcast

I look forward to each new episode of this podcast. I love hearing about new beautiful and exciting places to add to my must-visit list, and I especially appreciate hearing about the over-the-top options that are available to really have the best experience at each destination. Great work! One note: I always feel like I’m missing out on the visual element of the show, since much of the conversation refers to photos that can only be seen on the website. I suggest including a slide show in the podcast. The “Amateur Traveler” podcast does this, and it really helps each episode come alive.
Reins22

The podcast I’ve been looking for!

So happy I found this podcast! I may not be interested in every destination but the guests Mimi brings on are all so passionate & knowledgeable about the locations, it’s still enjoyable just to listen to and learn about them.
TheLunchBelle

Mimi does it all!

This podcast was the one that inspired me to take a serious look at my own life and do a deep dive as to what would make me happiest for my next chapter. Between her podcast, blog, website, and DAY JOB, I don’t know how Mimi does it all!! I appreciate the detail and dialogue - this podcast is very well done and one I listen to weekly!
NYZach

Outstanding podcast

As an avid traveler and big fan of podcasts, I highly recommend a subscription. Mimi is an excellent host and her recordings are filled with valuable information. Featuring local experts, these podcasts provide helpful insights and are complemented by photos, maps and other information on an accompanying website.
egreiner

Such amazing Info

As someone who dreams of future luxury travel, this podcast is a blessing. Mimi’s insights and experiences are INVALUABLE!
sheriselkirk

Wow, Adventures in Luxury Travel is so great!

Anyone interested in luxury travel should subscribe to this podcast and listen to the past episodes!! Mimi is an amazing advisor and has a passion for luxury travel and her clients that is contagious!!
toiletseat2201

Good tips!

Luxury adventures perfectly fits our family travel style. Looking forward to more ideas from Mimi. Off to the webcast now to see the cool photos mentioned throughout!
BethD72

Can’t wait to travel again!

Mimi’s enthusiasm for the travel adventures that await us is totally contagious. Her guests bring a unique and authentic expertise to each episode.
Rebecca the mentor

Great !

Mimi is a gifted travel consultant and an expert at interviewing such interesting professionals. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us! I am already looking forward to your next episode. Congratulations!
Lawson R.

Fab, fun, family travel inspiration

Mimi is super knowledgeable about all things travel, and doesn’t forget about the kids. These podcasts give me great ideas for our next family vacation and the next...and the next! I can’t wait to charter a catamaran in the BVIs!
schubydo

Love this podcast!

I am loving this new podcast so far! What fun and inspiring content - makes me want to get out and travel immediately!
JLMTH70

Useful, inspiring, well-researched and so enjoyable

For every place that Mimi visits or researches, she becomes the ultimate insider, and listening to/ watching her share her treasure trove of knowledge is akin to catching up with your warm & witty friend who knows endless way to find a adventure. Highly recommend.
Ash160HapHil

Inspiring Content!

Mimi has such great energy and her ideas make me want to travel! Love it!
ToniMcClelland

Helpful podcast!

Mimi does a great job interviewing her guests. They are so knowledgeable about each destination; it really helps me plan where I want to travel next. I love hearing about the experiences they offer as well about hotel options.