David Petlin on La Casa de la Playa: Where the Resort Is the Destination
After three visits to this 60-room adults-only retreat in Riviera Maya, I finally understand what it means to stay somewhere where all-inclusive truly feels like luxury.
David Petlin's 12-Resort Deep Dive into Riviera Maya
After inspecting a dozen properties in six days, I discovered why the first five minutes at any resort tell you everything you need to know.
David Petlin's Northern Ireland Discovery: Beyond the Expected
A sunburn in Ireland? David Petlin returned from a six-night journey through the north with fresh perspective on a destination most travelers think they know.
David Petlin Discovers What True Luxury Means on Crystal Cruises
A fall foliage voyage from Canada to Boston revealed why Crystal's devoted guests keep coming back, and what separates genuine luxury from everything else at sea.
David Petlin Discovers Why Vancouver Deserves More Than One Night
After ten years of booking Alaska cruises, I finally experienced what my clients have been missing by treating Vancouver as just a pit stop before the ship.
David Petlin Finds a Luxury Escape at Rosewood Baha Mar
From elevated poolside bites to flamingo yoga at sunrise, I discovered why this Bahamas resort is a destination unto itself.
David Petlin's Scenic Rail Journey Through the American Southwest
From Denver to Salt Lake City by train, I discovered why daytime rail travel through Colorado and Utah delivers an experience Amtrak passengers sleeping through the scenery will never know.
David Petlin: The Princess Cruise That Changed Everything
A weekend getaway to Mexico's Guadalupe Wine Valley became the moment I realized I needed to make travel my life's work.
David Petlin Discovers Japan's Welcoming Soul and Affordable Eats
A fam trip to Japan revealed just how accessible this destination truly is, from bullet train tips to geisha dinners that most travelers would never find on their own.
David Petlin's Golden Triangle: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest
From butlers who packed my bags to custom cocktails crafted to my taste, I discovered why Riverside Luxury Cruises keeps drawing me back to Central Europe.
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