April 15 is fast approaching. It’s a day we all dread, but the IRS reported that 8 in every 10 tax returns filed last year got a refund. And if you got a refund, it was probably a nice chunk of change. The IRS also reported that the average refund amount was $3053. You may […]
12 Hot Air Balloon Adventures for Your Bucket List
I might be a little bit biased, but I think hot air ballooning over the world’s must stunning landscapes is one of the most romantic experiences you can have. After all, Tim and I were married in a hot air balloon…sort of. A hot air balloon wedding wasn’t always the plan. Actually, it was a […]
Ait-Ben-Haddou Day Trip from Marrakech
Traversing the old caravan route between Marrakech and Timbuktu, what appears to be a massive sand castle suddenly comes in to view as though it were a mirage appearing on the horizon. But this is no mirage – it’s the ancient ksar Aït Benhaddou. A collection of half a dozen mud brick kasbahs that blend […]
17 Places to Travel in 2017
Putting together our annual best places to travel list takes us months. We travel far and wide in search of the best of the best: the most incredible destinations, to die for food, bucket list worthy activities and, of course, wine so good you’ll remember every last drop. It’s tough to narrow down all the […]
Bucket List Marrakech and Sahara Luxury Adventure
Take a Bucket List Trip to Morocco with Luxe Adventure Traveler’s Marrakech and Sahara Itinerary This is a chance to explore the hidden gems of Morocco’s ancient camel caravan route as you journey from Marrakech, through the High Atlas and to the Erg Chigaga dunes in the Sahara Desert. On this 8-day Marrakech and Sahara […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Haggling in Morocco
I love picking up unique things like jewelry, shoes or clothing that are locally made when we travel. Since I knew I was going to be decorating my new apartment in France soon, I wanted some Berber rugs when we visited Morocco. Luckily, I was traveling with my friend Amanda who lives in Morocco. It […]
Telouet: The Kasbah of a Traitor
The 4×4 bounced along the dirt road, dust trailing behind us. We’d left the buses and other tourists traveling between Marrakech and the Sahara long behind. Though just 28 miles away tourists were arriving by the busload to the famous kasbah Ait Benhaddou, they could have been a million miles away. The only other people […]
Eating Authentic Moroccan with Moroccan Food Adventures
What is Moroccan food? Aside from all our friends that have visited Morocco and said they’d be thrilled never to see another tagine again, Tim and I didn’t have a clue. Luckily, we didn’t need to either. Amanda and Youssef Mouttaki run Morrocan Food Adventures and we were more than happy to learn all about […]
Luxury Glamping in the Sahara Desert
Tim and I had talked about a trip to Morocco for ages, it seemed. It’s a diverse country with everything from surfing to wine making, which can make trying to decide what to do on a week long trip to Morocco seem impossible. But ever since we had an incredible Bedouin experience camping in Jordan’s […]
10 Reasons to Love the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech
Unlike some of Marrakech’s other five star luxury hotels who seem to shout opulence, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech whispers it. And honestly, we much preferred that over feeling like we were tiptoeing around a museum. Though each Mandarin Oriental around the world differs, their chic, yet relaxed decor is just one of the reasons they […]
