On this episode of The Last Resort, host Christina Jelski talks with Karen Urosevich, founder of Well Placed Travel, about her recent visit to Australia and New Zealand and her stays at the Saffire Freycinet in Tasmania and Flockhill Lodge in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Urosevich talks about how these two luxury lodges deliver personalized service that justifies their premium pricing, and shares details on the unique experiences—like shucking fresh oysters, herding sheep during lambing season and enjoying “food theater” at Flockhill’s award-winning restaurant—that made her trip especially memorable. She also offers tips on navigating these off-the-beaten-path destinations and talks about which travelers might find these remote, all-inclusive accommodations worth the journey.

Currently in its third season, The Last Resort is a monthly hospitality-focused podcast brought to you by Travel Weekly. In each episode, travel advisors share their first impressions of the last resort they visited.

The 1st episode of the fourth season will be posted on January 12.

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Karen Urosevich

• Well Placed Travel

Saffire Freycinet

Flockhill Lodge

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On this episode of The Last Resort, host Christina Jelski talks with luxury travel advisors Limor Decter and Kim-Marie Galloway of Embark Beyond about their visits to the Canaves Collection properties on Santorini.

The pair shares why Canaves Epitome has become their go-to recommendation over the traditional Caldera properties, thanks to its horizontal layout for easier mobility and sunset views at the infinity pool. They also discuss Greece’s hospitality challenges over the past summer, the logistics of island-hopping that DIY travelers often underestimate and why the Canaves team excels at creating “surprise and delight” moments for clients.

Currently in its third season, The Last Resort is a monthly hospitality-focused podcast brought to you by Travel Weekly. In each episode, travel advisors share their first impressions of the last resort they visited.

The 12th episode of the third season will be posted on December 8.

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Limor Decter

Kim-Marie Galloway

Canaves Collection

Tourism is starting to shake off Santorini quake scare (Travel Weekly)

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On this episode of The Last Resort, host Christina Jelski talks with Stephanie Rizzolo, co-founder of Sette Travel & Lifestyle, an affiliate of Embark Beyond, about her recent visit to Sardinia’s northern coast and her stays at the W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, Aethos Sardinia and Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel.

Rizzolo reveals why the new W Sardinia is surprisingly sophisticated, shares the stark differences in beach access across luxury and lifestyle properties (some require boats!) and explains why shoulder season is the secret to experiencing this emerging Italian destination. She also discusses how Sardinia offers a fresh alternative to over-touristed hotspots like the Amalfi Coast, with Delta’s recently launched direct flight to Olbia making the destination more easily accessible.

Currently in its third season, The Last Resort is a monthly hospitality-focused podcast brought to you by Travel Weekly. In each episode, travel advisors share their first impressions of the last resort they visited.

The 11th episode of the third season will be posted on November 10.

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Stephanie Rizzolo

• Sette Travel & Lifestyle
  
  

W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu

Aethos Sardinia

Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel

Sardinia hotels to join Belmond and Cheval Blanc portfolios (Travel Weekly)

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