Carla Sersale, Le Sirenuse, and Positano need no introduction. The Milan-born designer-turned- hotelier and her husband Antonio have been at the helm of the Amalfi Coast’s most iconic hotel for nearly 30 years. Calling Positano the “quintessential Mediterranean village,” Sersale tells us about her glamorous life on the coast, her work as a designer, and her vision for the hotel’s future.

An under-the-radar spot near Santa Barbara, Carpinteria is everything TLF IC Camilla Catlin loves about California beach towns— laid-back, quirky, cool with just the right amount of spunk. Her guide uncovers all the best local spots, from record stores and antique shops to organic markets and strip-mall taco joints, and where to stay nearby.

Fifty shades of blue.

Positano at its peak.

A lemon-scented Amalfi Eden.

Nancy Novogrod is a familiar name in travel. Now she’s leveraging decades of editorial experience as an Independent Contractor for The Local Foreigner.

Liz started her career in tech sales but decided to shift gears when she became a mom. After four years in the travel industry, her business has a strong foundation — we’re helping her build on it.

Camilla was our very first IC and her path to the travel industry is as unique as she is. Now she’s a rising star, taking her career to new heights with The Local Foreigner.

An established force in the industry, Cally Pirrung isn’t a stranger to planning travel. She’s smart, sweet, and sure of the road ahead, and she’s choosing to walk it with us.

TLF Partner, Alex Erdman Ely, officially introduces our hosting program — a platform for independent travel advisors.

While hoteliers the world over are starting to dust off the welcome mats (and then dust them again for good measure), TLF Partner Brooke Lavery is dreaming of square footage and freedom paired with amenities and services — because there’s no place like a hotel-home.

Kevin Jackson is our go-to-guru for all things American adventure. Before he headed out into the wilds of Utah for some time off the grid at a luxury tented camp he and his team erected, Kevin sat down (virtually) with TLF Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton to chat about underrated national parks, surf culture, and their shared connection to San Diego.

Bohemian rhapsody.

The National Park System comprises over 400 awe-inspiring natural, historical, recreational, and cultural sites across 29 of the 50 states. And while it’s possible to march off solo into the wild with a tent and a map, there are also cushier ways to appreciate our nation’s natural beauty…

A cenote-worthy Yucatán retreat.

Mid-century Mexican magic.

When the Silo opened in Cape Town in 2017 in a renovated 1920s grain silo, the building’s unique and distinctive windows captured the imagination of Cape Tonians and international travelers alike. But it’s the bathrooms that have TLF Partner Barkley Hickox plotting her return visit.

Mexico has something for culture vultures, outdoor enthusiasts, beach bums, history buffs, city dwellers, escapists – you name it, and our neighbor nation can probably deliver. But TLF Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton wants to go for happy hour.

Nostalgic Americana a la Rockefeller.

Grandma Moses goes five star.