Industry Insider: The Riviera Maya with Maroma, A Belmond Hotel’s Jacqueline Martinez
We talked to Jacqueline Martinez, of Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, about how the hotel taps into the soul of its surroundings, and her favorite places to explore on and off property.
Beyond the Basics: Spring Break
While trotting out the skis or tennis rackets is always a welcome diversion, sometimes we need a little shot of the unexpected to get us through the last dregs of winter.
French Spirit Goes Global: Growing with Groupe Barrière
While every international brand worth its weight in butter has an outpost in Paris, there’s no luxury brand that is as distinctly and inherently French as Groupe Barrière.
Local Foreigner in Hawaii
This summer, five Local Foreigner team members spent ten days scouting the Four Seasons properties on Oahu, Maui, Lana'i, and the Big Island, and hula'ed home with base tans that had the rest of us reaching for our bronzer in envy.
Postcard from Bali
The tiny island of Bali -- a mere 50 miles tall by 90 miles wide -- packs a powerful punch.
Postcard from Paris
While Hemingway’s “moveable feast” and Joyce’s “atmosphere of spiritual effort” fill us with fleeting satisfaction, the true essence of Paris will always be impossible to pin down.
Industry Insider: Exploring Madrid with David Rodriguez, Head Concierge at the Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel
We talked to David Rodriguez, the Head Concierge of the newly reopened Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid, about his favorite ways to experience the hotel and the fabulous, dynamic city that is so much a part of its DNA.
Local Foreigner Across Africa
In the first half of 2025, twelve different Local Foreigner team members have explored seven different countries on the Mother Continent, visiting almost forty different hotels and lodges. It’s a good thing our company Whatsapp group loves nothing more than a video of a baby elephant.
Postcard from New York
From the skyscrapers of Wall Street to the neon lights of Times Square to the trendy Brooklyn cafes, the Big Apple has an infinite amount of personality.
Hive Mind: 2025 Summer Travel
We checked in with the Local Foreigner team to see what they’re most excited about this summer, both from a personal travel perspective and when it comes to client trips.
You're Hot and You're Cold: Try these Italian Summer Favorites for Festive Season
There’s no reason to forget about Italy’s magic when cooler temperatures roll in.
Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection
Florence to the south; Tuscany to the north.
Postcard from Mallorca
The largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca is hot, hot, hot for 2025.
Postcard from the Côte d'Azur
These pebbly shores and winding roads were the playground of choice for a legendary group of creatives during the 1920s.