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 […]
18 Places to Travel in 2018
We travel far and wide – over 100,000 miles in 2017 – to discover up-and-coming destinations to bring you each year in our annual picks for the best places to travel. It takes us months to whittle down a world of possibilities to just a handful of cities and countries. From anniversary celebrations to little-known […]
Fregate Island Private: Unique on Earth
Have you ever been somewhere so unreal and beautiful, that after the trip was over you wondered if it was all a dream? If we didn’t have the photographic evidence of me and Tim being whisked away to a remote private island in a helicopter, or the video of a giant Alabra tortoise chasing me […]
5 Reasons to Skip the Beach in Mahé, Seychelles
If the Seychelles elicits images of swaying palm trees, sugar sand white beaches and turquoise water, you’re absolutely right. Having already checked the Maldives off our bucket list, we set our sights on the Seychelles for another dose of fiery sunsets and the most gorgeous, crystal clear water you’ve ever seen. But grouping these two Indian […]
10 Bucket List Trips to Take in Your 30s
I have celebrated my faux 29th birthday again and again…and again. When I officially entered my mid-thirties, it was time to just embrace it. If you’re like me with your 20s undeniably in the rear view mirror, you probably have more money in your bank account, a better sense of who you are, and more […]
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 Marrakech Food Tours
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 Marrakech Food Tours and we were more than happy to learn all about […]
