Three Days on the Amalfi Coast, Slowly
Why the best Amalfi itineraries do less, not more — and the two hotels I'm sending clients to this summer.
June 2026
Travel
Journal
Hotel reviews, destination notes, and slow itineraries from a year of travel — written for clients who want the trip, not the brochure.
Choosing the Right Atoll
Baa, North Malé, or Raa? A practical look at how the atoll you pick shapes the entire trip.
May 2026
A Quieter Kyoto in Shoulder Season
Ryokans, temple mornings, and the small neighborhoods most first-time visitors miss.
May 2026
Kenya & Tanzania: Mobile Camps vs. Lodges
What you actually trade off between a classic lodge stay and a private mobile camp on the Mara.
April 2026
St. Barths in Low Season
The case for visiting between May and August — fewer crowds, softer rates, and the island at its most local.
March 2026
Affordable Hotels vs. Luxury Stays in Every Host City
A room under $50 in most U.S. or Canadian cities during the tournament is very tough to find — but not impossible. This guide pairs cheap hostels and shared rooms with the high-end hotels worth the splurge.
🇺🇸 United States
Atlanta
Basic bed at Atlanta Downtown Hostel ~$40/night. Splurge at The St. Regis Atlanta for its famous butler service.
Boston
Shared dorm at HI Boston Hostel just under $50. Luxury at The Mandarin Oriental Boston with an amazing spa.
Dallas (Arlington)
Budget room or simple Airbnb near Arlington ~$45. Luxury at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas with fine dining and a gorgeous pool.
Houston
Cheap bunk at Bposhtels Houston ~$35/night. High-class style at The Post Oak Hotel with a private helipad and luxury car showroom.
Kansas City
Shared space or budget motel by the highway under $50. Lavish stay at The Fontaine on the Plaza with a beautiful rooftop pool.
Los Angeles
Budget beach bunk at HI Santa Monica Hostel ~$48/night. Movie-star treatment at The Beverly Hills Hotel inside a private polo lounge.
Miami
Social dorm at Viajero Miami Beach Hostel ~$38. Ultimate luxury at The Setai Miami Beach with three temperature-controlled pools on the ocean.
New York / New Jersey
Small room at Chelsea International Hostel in Manhattan ~$45. World-famous luxury at The Plaza Hotel next to Central Park.
Philadelphia
Cheap bed at historic Apple Hostels of Philadelphia ~$40/night. Premium views at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia looking down at the city from the clouds.
San Francisco Bay Area
Budget dorm at HI San Francisco Downtown ~$49. Iconic luxury at Fairmont San Francisco on top of Nob Hill.
Seattle
Budget bunk at lively Green Tortoise Hostel near Pike Place Market ~$42. Five-star luxury at Hyatt Regency Seattle with massive rooms and premium views.
🇲🇽 Mexico
Mexico City
Good private budget room at Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral ~$25. Elite stay at Sofitel Mexico City Reforma with a stunning indoor pool.
🇨🇦 Canada
Hotel picks for Toronto and Vancouver coming soon.