End of Summer Travel

This summer has certainly been unpredictable and unprecedented. First, as countries closed borders, we were working with our on the ground local teams to navigate the ever-changing international entry requirements. As we changed clients’ summer plans from international to domestic, we are now busy working with our hotel partners to comply with the new changing state-specific entry requirements.

I learned firsthand how important it is to be flexible with travel, when three days before we left for vacation, our state was added to New York’s quarantine list, and we needed to pivot our travel plans.

In a blink of an eye, it is already August and summer is almost over. As we wait to hear what will come of September with the opening of schools and offices, we are yearning for one last summer getaway.

Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains provide a gorgeous setting for wellness and adventures at Blackberry Mountain. Activities include mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and hiking on 5,200 pristine acres, more than half of which have been dedicated to conservation. Hike to or catch a ride in a house Lexus to one of the ridge-top cabins, or stay closer to the Lodge in a cottage made from reclaimed rock and wood – then admire the idyllic setting from your private patio or soaking tub. Find further serenity with an aerial yoga session, forest meditation, or holistic health treatments in the subterranean spa. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy a 15% discount, daily breakfast, $100 spa credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

Clients have been loving Inn at Perry Cabin for the perfect, socially distant summer getaway. A charming manor house resort and spa, Inn at Perry Cabin sits in beautiful gardens that reach down to the gentle waters of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Steeped in history, this colonial mansion is the perfect waterside retreat. We love exploring the charming town of St. Michael’s, which is an easy stroll from the hotel. Make time to experience the thrill of sailing on the Chesapeake by chartering one of the inn's luxurious yachts for a private sail. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast for two, $150 resort credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

A getaway to Martha's Vineyard sounds incredibly dreamy right about now and Harbor View Hotel offers clients the quintessential Martha's Vineyard experience. With beautifully redesigned spaces and an expanded suite of world-class services, this iconic landmark of Martha's Vineyard offers a great range of accommodations, including private homes. Watch the sunrise, fire up the Nespresso coffee machine, then explore the isle in a house Mercedes Benz or bicycle. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $100 food and beverage credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

Sandy beaches, the sun reflecting off of the Pacific, and a gentle ocean breeze...Shutters on the Beach is your seaside haven set in one of Southern California's most desirable enclaves. Both comfortable and luxurious, the acclaimed Santa Monica Beach Hotel offers 186 gracious guestrooms and 12 suites. Best of all, the beach is just steps from you at any given time. So sit back, unwind, and indulge in laidback coastal luxury at its finest. On-site, you will find market-fresh fare at 1 Pico Restaurant and Coast Beach Café. Indulge in organic wellness rituals at ONE Spa, and breathtaking panoramas of the Pacific from every vantage. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $100 spa credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

A Nantucket landmark, the iconic White Elephant, has been named among the finest luxury hotels on the island for decades. Steeped in island charm and surrounded by the natural beauty of Nantucket's timeless surroundings, this waterfront resort has grown to include chic rooms with abundant natural light, spacious suites many with balconies and magnificent harbor views, garden cottages, luxurious residences, and downtown lofts. Enjoy steaks and seafood, sip cocktails on the Harborside Lawn, or rejuvenate in the spa. Take in the sights of Nantucket Harbor and experience the beauty, serenity, and romantic nature of Nantucket Island.

An eco-friendly sanctuary perched on the pristine Maine coast just outside of charming Portland, Inn by the Sea boasts guestrooms and spacious one and two-bedroom suites, many which have direct outside access without having to enter the hotel lobby. Sea Glass restaurant offers fresh, delicious local fare, and stunning ocean views. Some of our favorite things to do include relaxing on the mile of sandy beach, venturing out onto Casco Bay in an authentic lobster boat, and roasting marshmallows over an open fire. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $100 hotel credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

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