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X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast130 Years of Luxury at the Heart of London- The SavoyEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8! Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! #LuxuryTravel #London #WhereToStay Intro and welcome, Frank Arnold! General Manager of The Savoy, London 02:22: For those who don’t know, tell us about the history of The Savoy? 06:11: About the restaurants inside The S...2024-10-2327 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastIndulgence + Adventure in Bali: Inside the Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso SpaEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! Have you ever dreamt of escaping winter; just lounging in the quiet in a tropical paradise? Wellph.. today we're taking you on a virtual journey to the stunning Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Spa in beautiful.. wait for it, Bali! Ye...2023-10-0416 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastIndulgence + Adventure in Bali: Inside the Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso SpaEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! Have you ever dreamt of escaping winter; just lounging in the quiet in a tropical paradise? Wellph.. today we're taking you on a virtual journey to the stunning Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Spa in beautiful.. wait for it, Bali! Ye...2023-10-0416 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Shangri-La Tokyo: A Five-Star Sanctuary Amidst the Bustle of Japan’s Travel BoomWelcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! Intro and welcome Matthias Sutter, General Manager Shangri-La Tokyo 1. How has Japan's tourism industry recovered since the pandemic? 2. What makes the Shangri-La Tokyo hotel unique and special? 3. How does the Shangri-La Tokyo provide a calming and tranquil atmosphere in the midst of a bustling city? 4. What services does the hotel offer to assist guests with navigating Tokyo and other cities in Japan? 5. How does the Shinkansen (bullet train) contribute to the convenience of traveling...2023-09-2018 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Shangri-La Tokyo: A Five-Star Sanctuary Amidst the Bustle of Japan’s Travel BoomWelcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! Intro and welcome Matthias Sutter, General Manager Shangri-La Tokyo 1. How has Japan's tourism industry recovered since the pandemic? 2. What makes the Shangri-La Tokyo hotel unique and special? 3. How does the Shangri-La Tokyo provide a calming and tranquil atmosphere in the midst of a bustling city? 4. What services does the hotel offer to assist guests with navigating Tokyo and other cities in Japan? 5. How does the Shinkansen (bullet train) contribute to the convenience of traveling...2023-09-2018 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastExplore Anantara- The Epitome of Luxury on The Palm in DubaiEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome James Hewitson, GM of Anantara The Palm Dubai The Anantara Palm Dubai Resort is a luxurious property located on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. We are lucky to be joined by GM, James H...2023-09-0617 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastExplore Anantara- The Epitome of Luxury on The Palm in DubaiEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome James Hewitson, GM of Anantara The Palm Dubai The Anantara Palm Dubai Resort is a luxurious property located on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. We are lucky to be joined by GM, James H...2023-09-0617 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Intercontinental Malta: A Mediterranean Gem for Cultural Explorers + Luxury SeekersEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Carlos Malliaroud, GM The Intercontinental, Malta 01:50: Where the heck is MALTA? 05:00: A bit more about our gust Carlos 05:30: On the history of the island of Malta 09:00: For...2023-08-0916 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Intercontinental Malta: A Mediterranean Gem for Cultural Explorers + Luxury SeekersEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Carlos Malliaroud, GM The Intercontinental, Malta 01:50: Where the heck is MALTA? 05:00: A bit more about our gust Carlos 05:30: On the history of the island of Malta 09:00: For...2023-08-0916 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFamily Fun in d’Angleterre, Copenhagen: Tivoli, Lego-Land, NOMA, Shakespeare’s Castle, Global Cuisines and BeyondEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Perta Andersen, GM of d’Angleterre, Copenhagen -an LHW Hotel [Are you soSooo~curious but don’t have the 20minutes to listen? Check the Q&A @ theEnd of these Notes! -Ed] 2:00: What...2023-07-1214 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFamily Fun in d’Angleterre, Copenhagen: Tivoli, Lego-Land, NOMA, Shakespeare’s Castle, Global Cuisines and BeyondEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Perta Andersen, GM of d’Angleterre, Copenhagen -an LHW Hotel [Are you soSooo~curious but don’t have the 20minutes to listen? Check the Q&A @ theEnd of these Notes! -Ed] 2:00: What...2023-07-1214 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFrom Crete to Zakintos: Exploring Greece's Best-Kept Secrets with Domes PropertiesEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Afroditi Arvaniti GM of DOMES Resorts in Greece! [Domes is a Greek hotel management company expanding across Europe, focusing on exporting the Greek essence of hospitality and carefully handpicking destinations to create curated...2023-06-2817 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFrom Crete to Zakintos: Exploring Greece's Best-Kept Secrets with Domes PropertiesEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Afroditi Arvaniti GM of DOMES Resorts in Greece! [Domes is a Greek hotel management company expanding across Europe, focusing on exporting the Greek essence of hospitality and carefully handpicking destinations to create curated...2023-06-2817 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastTraveling to Qatar: Why You Need to Put Raffles DOHA Tops on Your ListEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:44: Intro and welcome Christian Hirt, managing director of Raffles DOHA and Fairmont DOHA! 1. What are some of the unique cultural experiences that Christian from Raffles DOHA? 2. How does Qatar present itself as a unique and a...2023-06-0721 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastA New Global Icon in Luxury! Change Everything for the First Time at Raffles, DOHAhttps://www.rafflesdoha.com/a-new-global-icon-has-arrived/ Where can you find everything that YOU, our luxurious subscribers go, even prior to these episode notes being finished later today? Fret not- unless you play guitar. Becuase everything you need to know about this property, and your own trip to this stunning Persian Gulf location and experience are carefully arranged and stored for your whimsy, here.. and all bits in appitizer form: https://www.raffles.com/doha/ Thank you very kindly for subscribing to the X8 Podcast!! And for skipping aboard via the passerial with us here this, summery da...2023-06-0721 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore- A Gateway to Southeast Asia00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Peter W Mainguy, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 01:30: Why visit Singapore? [You’re going to want co pay on their website during this] 02:55: And that’s just the airport…! 03:32: A harmonic melting pot of gastronomy, safety, mixology and religious society! 04:48: What are some of the hight-lights? What can we expect, unexpectedly? 05:55: [It’s a little hard to here him here- he’s in a huge room with tiny microphone] 06:0...2023-05-2427 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore- A Gateway to Southeast Asia00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Peter W Mainguy, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 01:30: Why visit Singapore? [You’re going to want co pay on their website during this] 02:55: And that’s just the airport…! 03:32: A harmonic melting pot of gastronomy, safety, mixology and religious society! 04:48: What are some of the hight-lights? What can we expect, unexpectedly? 05:55: [It’s a little hard to here him here- he’s in a huge room with tiny microphone] 06:0...2023-05-2427 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastLuxury in The Heart Of Europe on the World Islands of DubaiEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Martin, GM of Côte d’Azur, a French Riviera Resort; The Heart of Europe, Dubai https://thoe.com/about-coted-azur/ 01:30: Where are you located and how did all of these amazing things get buil...2023-05-1013 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastLuxury in The Heart Of Europe on the World Islands of DubaiEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Martin, GM of Côte d’Azur, a French Riviera Resort; The Heart of Europe, Dubai https://thoe.com/about-coted-azur/ 01:30: Where are you located and how did all of these amazing things get buil...2023-05-1013 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastCultural Immersion, Fun and Frolic at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala LumpurEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome John Kitchings, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur! 02:17: What does Malaysia have to offer for those who have never been? 02:50: A little on the local food scene. The Michelin guide...2023-04-2618 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastCultural Immersion, Fun and Frolic at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala LumpurEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome John Kitchings, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur! 02:17: What does Malaysia have to offer for those who have never been? 02:50: A little on the local food scene. The Michelin guide...2023-04-2618 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastCenturies Old Magic Influences Modern Luxury at the Mandarin Oriental, PragueEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:20: Intro and welcome Duarte Correia, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Prague! 01:50: What have you really come to love about Prague? 03:42: ref: The John Lennon Wall project 04:15: Is there a story about how...2023-04-1216 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastCenturies Old Magic Influences Modern Luxury at the Mandarin Oriental, PragueEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:20: Intro and welcome Duarte Correia, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Prague! 01:50: What have you really come to love about Prague? 03:42: ref: The John Lennon Wall project 04:15: Is there a story about how...2023-04-1216 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastWellness in the Sonoran Sun at Miraval ArizonaEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:12: Intro and welcome Mark Stebbings GM at Miraval Arizona 01:30: What can guests expect upon immersion onto the property at Miraval? 03:50: Getting comfortable with slowing down, putting away the internet, work, etc 04:12: On b...2023-03-2916 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastWellness in the Sonoran Sun at Miraval ArizonaEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:12: Intro and welcome Mark Stebbings GM at Miraval Arizona 01:30: What can guests expect upon immersion onto the property at Miraval? 03:50: Getting comfortable with slowing down, putting away the internet, work, etc 04:12: On b...2023-03-2916 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastBeachfront Luxury at Park Hyatt Hotel and Villas, Abu DhabiEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Aditya Prasad from the The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi 02:00: We are big fans of any Park Hyatt! 02:20: How are you able to create such a comfortable, high-level environment? 03:25: Everyone...2023-03-1514 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastBeachfront Luxury at Park Hyatt Hotel and Villas, Abu DhabiEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Aditya Prasad from the The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi 02:00: We are big fans of any Park Hyatt! 02:20: How are you able to create such a comfortable, high-level environment? 03:25: Everyone...2023-03-1514 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastAt One with Nature at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli ResortEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Vincent Pauchon, GM of The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort 02:00: A dream a day is what you experience at an extreme luxury hotel. 02:22: How do you manage bringing so many specialties...2023-03-0119 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastAt One with Nature at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli ResortEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Vincent Pauchon, GM of The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort 02:00: A dream a day is what you experience at an extreme luxury hotel. 02:22: How do you manage bringing so many specialties...2023-03-0119 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastLuxury in the Center of Prague From Augustinian Monastic HeritageEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Gabriela Ditetova, GM of The Augustine Hotel, Prague 01:50: Tell us a little bit about the history of this hotel that was once a monastery? 03:17: Ref: Molestana gardens 04:22: What’s it...2023-02-1512 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastLuxury in the Center of Prague From Augustinian Monastic HeritageEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Gabriela Ditetova, GM of The Augustine Hotel, Prague 01:50: Tell us a little bit about the history of this hotel that was once a monastery? 03:17: Ref: Molestana gardens 04:22: What’s it...2023-02-1512 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFonteverde’s Holistic Lifestyle- Where Art and Nature Meet in TuscanyEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:42: Intro and welcome Piero Magrino, GM at Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat 02:33: Where are the natural springs located and what makes your property special? 04:27: Are guests coming only for wine, for fitness, or can wellness...2023-02-0116 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFonteverde’s Holistic Lifestyle- Where Art and Nature Meet in TuscanyEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:42: Intro and welcome Piero Magrino, GM at Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat 02:33: Where are the natural springs located and what makes your property special? 04:27: Are guests coming only for wine, for fitness, or can wellness...2023-02-0116 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastYour Journey of Self-Awareness and Mindful Connection at Banyan Tree, PhuketEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: What are YOU using as your carry on luggage? Tell us in the comments Ref: Nomadic Thule and of course the Scott_E_Vest 02:10: Intro and welcome Kim Weller, Acting head of Banyan Tree Wellbeing Spa a...2023-01-1819 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastYour Journey of Self-Awareness and Mindful Connection at Banyan Tree, PhuketEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: What are YOU using as your carry on luggage? Tell us in the comments Ref: Nomadic Thule and of course the Scott_E_Vest 02:10: Intro and welcome Kim Weller, Acting head of Banyan Tree Wellbeing Spa a...2023-01-1819 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastEndless Golden Sands and Exquisite Dining at the St. Regis, BaliEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:10: Airfare to Asia is beginning to be reasonable again! 02:10: Intro and welcome Marcel Kloet, GM of the St. Regis, Bali 02:45: Americans dream of vacationing in Bali. What inspires that dream of the Island of...2023-01-0416 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastEndless Golden Sands and Exquisite Dining at the St. Regis, BaliEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:10: Airfare to Asia is beginning to be reasonable again! 02:10: Intro and welcome Marcel Kloet, GM of the St. Regis, Bali 02:45: Americans dream of vacationing in Bali. What inspires that dream of the Island of...2023-01-0416 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastSustainability Privacy and Peaceful Seclusion at Alila Villas Uluwatu, BaliEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:00: What is your favorite part of traveling? Tell us in the comments! 01:30: Welcome Hemal Jain, GM of Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali 02:08: The level of design, especially in your photographs, are jaw dropping! How did...2022-12-2118 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastSustainability Privacy and Peaceful Seclusion at Alila Villas Uluwatu, BaliEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:00: What is your favorite part of traveling? Tell us in the comments! 01:30: Welcome Hemal Jain, GM of Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali 02:08: The level of design, especially in your photographs, are jaw dropping! How did...2022-12-2118 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHidden in a Fairytale- The Regent Porto MontenegroEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep39 Hidden in a Fairytale- The Regent Porto Montenegro 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:55: Ukulele by plane, by rail perhaps? 01:15: Welcome Kai Dieckmann of the Regent Porto Montenegro 01:53: Where is Montenegro, set the stage for us?2022-12-0716 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHidden in a Fairytale- The Regent Porto MontenegroEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep39 Hidden in a Fairytale- The Regent Porto Montenegro 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:55: Ukulele by plane, by rail perhaps? 01:15: Welcome Kai Dieckmann of the Regent Porto Montenegro 01:53: Where is Montenegro, set the stage for us?2022-12-0716 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastEnchanting the Mind & Body at The Burgenstock Collection, SwitzerlandEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep38 “Enchanting the Mind & Body at The Burgenstock Collection, Switzerland” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: Welcome Sven Flory, Director of Sales & Marketing The Bürgenstock Collection 04:15: Do you see your clientele putting more of an emphasis on spa & wellb...2022-11-2316 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastEnchanting the Mind & Body at The Burgenstock Collection, SwitzerlandEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep38 “Enchanting the Mind & Body at The Burgenstock Collection, Switzerland” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: Welcome Sven Flory, Director of Sales & Marketing The Bürgenstock Collection 04:15: Do you see your clientele putting more of an emphasis on spa & wellb...2022-11-2316 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastCasually Luxurious at Le Maison Albar Porto, PortugalEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep37 “Casually Luxurious at Le Maison Albar Porto, Portugal” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:05: What is a movie that inspired you to travel? (Tell us in the comments!) 01:52: Welcome Manuel Santos, GM of Le Monumental Palace, Porto 02...2022-11-0914 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastCasually Luxurious at Le Maison Albar Porto, PortugalEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep37 “Casually Luxurious at Le Maison Albar Porto, Portugal” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:05: What is a movie that inspired you to travel? (Tell us in the comments!) 01:52: Welcome Manuel Santos, GM of Le Monumental Palace, Porto 02...2022-11-0914 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastUrban Elegance at the Landmark Palace- Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau Buenos AiresEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:16: The scent of this beautiful property is addictive! 01:45: Welcome Andrew, GM of the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires 01:55: Cultivating a bespoke scent palette for the hotel 03:09: Gabriella on her return...2022-10-2616 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastUrban Elegance at the Landmark Palace- Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau Buenos AiresEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:16: The scent of this beautiful property is addictive! 01:45: Welcome Andrew, GM of the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires 01:55: Cultivating a bespoke scent palette for the hotel 03:09: Gabriella on her return...2022-10-2616 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastPampering and Seclusion at the Conrad Algarve- PortugalEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Marco Cogollos, GM of the Conrad Algarve 02:20: There are so many unique and special things about the area where you are; tell us a little about what’s special to you?! 05:20: Why do you...2022-10-1215 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastPampering and Seclusion at the Conrad Algarve- PortugalEvery week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Marco Cogollos, GM of the Conrad Algarve 02:20: There are so many unique and special things about the area where you are; tell us a little about what’s special to you?! 05:20: Why do you...2022-10-1215 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastExperience the Spirit of the Land With Evolve Back Resorts00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Thomas from Evolve Back Resorts! 02:00: What was the key vision and concept for your properties? 03:00: On sustainability. What is an “estate”? 04:40: Talk about what your doing for the environment and for the local communities? 06:20: What to do when much of your property is historical? 07:00: About the Kalahari experience 08:20: What are some of the special, unique touches you bring for your guests? 10:42: From where have most of your guests traveled? 2022-09-2817 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastExperience the Spirit of the Land With Evolve Back Resorts00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Thomas from Evolve Back Resorts! 02:00: What was the key vision and concept for your properties? 03:00: On sustainability. What is an “estate”? 04:40: Talk about what your doing for the environment and for the local communities? 06:20: What to do when much of your property is historical? 07:00: About the Kalahari experience 08:20: What are some of the special, unique touches you bring for your guests? 10:42: From where have most of your guests traveled? 2022-09-2817 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastYour Historic Secret Roman Villa0:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:18: We have returned from a busy summer and are excited to be sharing with you again! Intro and welcome Andrea Spalletti, fifth generation owner generation owner of Villa Spalletti Trivelli! 2:00: So tell us about your Villa, it’s one of the most brilliant places we’ve ever been! 3:42: How did you decide to share your family home; must be a big transition? 4:50: What special touches do you add to make folks feel so at home? 5:20: On the ‘...2022-09-1413 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastYour Historic Secret Roman Villa0:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:18: We have returned from a busy summer and are excited to be sharing with you again! Intro and welcome Andrea Spalletti, fifth generation owner generation owner of Villa Spalletti Trivelli! 2:00: So tell us about your Villa, it’s one of the most brilliant places we’ve ever been! 3:42: How did you decide to share your family home; must be a big transition? 4:50: What special touches do you add to make folks feel so at home? 5:20: On the ‘...2022-09-1413 min
The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | HealthWhat’s It Like to Love Someone With ADHD?Today we’re catching up with Peter en route to Northern Italy where he and his girlfriend Gabriella have recently spent a few days away. We’re allowed a candid peek into their serious relationship, and of course how ADHD plays it’s part too. This is a good and fun one, enjoy! [Editors note]: It is not lost on their sound engineer that G&P are so ‘in the moment’ that the windows of their vehicle remain down during the entirety of this recording. We’d like to say thank you for excusing the wind tunnel background ;-) In this...2022-07-2023 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHealing Waters at Tabacon Resort & Spa- Costa Rica0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 2:20: Intro and welcome Mario Mikowski, third generation owner of Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa! 2:55: Where exactly in Costa Rica are you located? 4:38: Can you explain the specific concept of a “Thermal” Resort and Spa? 7:28: American’s do not know how to relax; do you offer a guide, or program? 10:14: Your father founded this property; tell us your and his story? 12:56: Sounds amazing; would you say it’s good for families too? How can people find out...2022-06-0114 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHealing Waters at Tabacon Resort & Spa- Costa Rica0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 2:20: Intro and welcome Mario Mikowski, third generation owner of Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa! 2:55: Where exactly in Costa Rica are you located? 4:38: Can you explain the specific concept of a “Thermal” Resort and Spa? 7:28: American’s do not know how to relax; do you offer a guide, or program? 10:14: Your father founded this property; tell us your and his story? 12:56: Sounds amazing; would you say it’s good for families too? How can people find out...2022-06-0114 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Centerpiece of the Eternal City- Hotel de Russie, Italy0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:12: Intro and welcome Giampaolo Ottazzi, GM at Hotel de Russie, Rome 1:24: Your hotel is kind of a celebrity! What’s it like to manage her; tell us of the history? Ref: Giuseppe Valadier 4:40: What separates Rome from other beautiful and special Italian cities? 8:00: The Eternal City, post pandemic 9:18: What kind of client is the ideal fit for your property? 11:08: Rome has become competitive; how do you maintain the exclusive 5 star experience? 13:56: Thank yo...2022-05-2514 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Centerpiece of the Eternal City- Hotel de Russie, Italy0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:12: Intro and welcome Giampaolo Ottazzi, GM at Hotel de Russie, Rome 1:24: Your hotel is kind of a celebrity! What’s it like to manage her; tell us of the history? Ref: Giuseppe Valadier 4:40: What separates Rome from other beautiful and special Italian cities? 8:00: The Eternal City, post pandemic 9:18: What kind of client is the ideal fit for your property? 11:08: Rome has become competitive; how do you maintain the exclusive 5 star experience? 13:56: Thank yo...2022-05-2514 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFive Stars in Bali’s Most Vibrant Neighborhood, W Hotel - Seminyak0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:10: Intro and welcome Titus Rosier, GM of the W Bali - Seminyak 1:34: So many Americans put Bali on their bucket list; walk us through any non-dreamy realities? 3:17: Your design elements are so beautiful yet modern, how did you fit in with the nature around you? Ref: Nusa Dua, Ubud 4:48: Is Bali a good place for families? Tell us about family travel 5:54: Talk to us about sustainability and eco-consciousness 7:30: What is “Sound Suite”? Ref: Sleep, Eat, Record, Repeat 8:45: Ref: Ti...2022-05-1812 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFive Stars in Bali’s Most Vibrant Neighborhood, W Hotel - Seminyak0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:10: Intro and welcome Titus Rosier, GM of the W Bali - Seminyak 1:34: So many Americans put Bali on their bucket list; walk us through any non-dreamy realities? 3:17: Your design elements are so beautiful yet modern, how did you fit in with the nature around you? Ref: Nusa Dua, Ubud 4:48: Is Bali a good place for families? Tell us about family travel 5:54: Talk to us about sustainability and eco-consciousness 7:30: What is “Sound Suite”? Ref: Sleep, Eat, Record, Repeat 8:45: Ref: Ti...2022-05-1812 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastDiscovering London’s Luxury From Towering Heights at the Iconic Shangri-La The Shard0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:33: Intro and welcome Kurt Macher, General Manager, Shangri-La Hotel 2:00: How do you keep your hotel that’s kinda hidden in plain sight, so exclusive? 3:03: What makes the guest experience so unique at all Shangri-La properties? 3:51: How do you hire an over-the-top staff that is so extraordinarily focused on empathy? 4:57: You have an incredibly unique infinity pool! What’s the concept and it’s uses? 6:14: About the next installation! 6:40: Is London still a very walkabl...2022-05-1110 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastDiscovering London’s Luxury From Towering Heights at the Iconic Shangri-La The Shard0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:33: Intro and welcome Kurt Macher, General Manager, Shangri-La Hotel 2:00: How do you keep your hotel that’s kinda hidden in plain sight, so exclusive? 3:03: What makes the guest experience so unique at all Shangri-La properties? 3:51: How do you hire an over-the-top staff that is so extraordinarily focused on empathy? 4:57: You have an incredibly unique infinity pool! What’s the concept and it’s uses? 6:14: About the next installation! 6:40: Is London still a very walkabl...2022-05-1110 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastOn Safari in North America at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:52: What do you think about the new optional mask mandates? 1:32: Welcome Doug Lindauer, VP Sales & Marketing, Ted Turner Reserves 2:37: What was it like to go to Everest Base Camp!? 4:05: On skydiving 4:55: On traveling, the global impact and sustainability 5:30: About Doug’s background and history with Ted Turner Ref: Ted’s properties 8:00: Ref: book by Reese Schonfeld: Me and Ted Against the World 8:20: Shout out to Claudia Brooks D'Avanzo 9:25: “Good money, in the hand...2022-05-0420 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastOn Safari in North America at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:52: What do you think about the new optional mask mandates? 1:32: Welcome Doug Lindauer, VP Sales & Marketing, Ted Turner Reserves 2:37: What was it like to go to Everest Base Camp!? 4:05: On skydiving 4:55: On traveling, the global impact and sustainability 5:30: About Doug’s background and history with Ted Turner Ref: Ted’s properties 8:00: Ref: book by Reese Schonfeld: Me and Ted Against the World 8:20: Shout out to Claudia Brooks D'Avanzo 9:25: “Good money, in the hand...2022-05-0420 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHistorical Five Star Luxury on the French Riviera0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Guillaume Ranvier, GM of Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée! 1:29: In the month you’ve been in the Med, what is the most surprising thing you’ve experienced? 2:06: Tell us about your hotel; what makes it stand out? 3:52: Americans think of the South of France as sort of glitzy & glamorous; why Nice? 6:26: How do Nice and also the hotel keep such classic charms in a modernized world? 7:15: A bit about lifestyle by des...2022-04-2711 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHistorical Five Star Luxury on the French Riviera0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Guillaume Ranvier, GM of Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée! 1:29: In the month you’ve been in the Med, what is the most surprising thing you’ve experienced? 2:06: Tell us about your hotel; what makes it stand out? 3:52: Americans think of the South of France as sort of glitzy & glamorous; why Nice? 6:26: How do Nice and also the hotel keep such classic charms in a modernized world? 7:15: A bit about lifestyle by des...2022-04-2711 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastYour Vacation Residence at the Park Hyatt DubaiX8_Ep26 “Your Vacation Residence at the Park Hyatt Dubai” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:50: Back to Dubai! 1:14: Welcome Luis Gonzalez, GM of Park Hyatt Dubai! 1:25: So how was Expo 2020 Dubai this special, multi-year event? 5:55: Talk a bit about the property that feels totally endless? 8:14: Fun Fact: The Park Hyatt Dubai is 12 minutes from the airport. 9:50: Twiggy by La Cantine, the new beach club and restaurant at the park 11:20: How many palm trees are on the prope...2022-04-2018 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastYour Vacation Residence at the Park Hyatt DubaiX8_Ep26 “Your Vacation Residence at the Park Hyatt Dubai” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:50: Back to Dubai! 1:14: Welcome Luis Gonzalez, GM of Park Hyatt Dubai! 1:25: So how was Expo 2020 Dubai this special, multi-year event? 5:55: Talk a bit about the property that feels totally endless? 8:14: Fun Fact: The Park Hyatt Dubai is 12 minutes from the airport. 9:50: Twiggy by La Cantine, the new beach club and restaurant at the park 11:20: How many palm trees are on the prope...2022-04-2018 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Mystical Mountain World of the Alps at Cervo in Zermatt, Switzerland0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Daniel Lauber, Founder Cervo Mountain retreat! 2:05: Tell us about how life is where you are today? 7:00 - Did you always have sort of a master plan to create this sacred/holistic space, or did it just kind of evolve? 10:00: Did you always want to be a hotelier; how did you wind up here? 12:00: About water and geothermal use on the property 13:10: On design and taste Ref: Sleeper magazine award 14:02: What do you...2022-04-1317 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastDiscover a Different Way of Life in BlueGr Hotels- Crete and AthensX8_Ep24 “Discover a Different Way of Life in BlueGr Hotels- Crete and Athens” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Elena Michael, Director of Sales at the hotels of Bluegr 1:27: You opened early Summer of 2020 giving us a sense of normalcy! How was your season? 3:02: You have hotels in Athens and Crete. Tell us a little bit of Crete and why we’d love to visit? 4:28: Do you like things more rocky, or more green? 5:00: Tell us what is so specia...2022-04-0613 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHistoric Postcards From the Fullerton Hotel Singapore With GM Gino Tan0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:58: Welcome Gino Tan, General Manager at the Fullerton, Singapore 1:58: Tell us a little about the history of this beautiful hotel/family of hotels? 4:00: On how the Central Business District is ripe with excitement and beauty 4:30: About how things have been going during Covid 5:17: What do you think is the true allure of Singapore? 7:17: So tell us about the hotel, why this hotel; tell us about the Fullerton 9:46: Has the nightlife remained unchanged? Ref...2022-03-3014 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Lodge At Blue Sky- Mind Body and Soul, All Year0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:58: Welcome Joe Ogdie, General Manager, The Lodge at Blue Sky 2:07: So you’ve just had snow in Utah, set the stage for us! 2:28: There are a LOT of year-round adventures you offer; speak a little to us about these? 3:20: Can people actually meet with local chef’s and farmer’s? 4:20: The property looks stunning- tell us about the hotel and property; vista’s etc. 5:20: I was checking out wellness options; tell us a little about your min...2022-03-2312 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastBeautiful Days and Nights at Plaza De Russie- Viareggio ItalyX8_Ep21 “Beautiful Days and Nights at Plaza De Russie- Viareggio, Italy” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:44: Welcome Salvatore Madonna, CEO, Soft Living Places Group, of which Hotel Plaza e de Russie, Viareggio Italy, is managed! 2:00: So where are you sitting and won’t you please tell us of your properties? Ref: Versilia Rivera and Apuan Alps, Lucca 6:00: on local food and wines 10:00: Andrea Bocelli on his horse story 11:33: Tell us about the beaches, we hear they are stunning? 13:05...2022-03-1621 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Spectacular New W Hotel of Algarve PortugalX8_Ep20 “The Spectacular New W Hotel of Algarve Portugal” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:54: Gabriella’s special place… 1:43: Welcome Cajetan Araujo GM of W Hotel Algarve Portugal! 2:47: This is an entirely new build for the W? 3:22: Who was it designed for? 5:35: It just looks stunning! 6:00: Americans are beginning to travel more internationally, just in general.. talk about why should they come to Portugal? Ref: Ria Formosa Oysters Coasteering 13:36: It’s just laid back and you have protect...2022-03-0920 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Spectacular New W Hotel of Algarve PortugalX8_Ep20 “The Spectacular New W Hotel of Algarve Portugal” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:54: Gabriella’s special place… 1:43: Welcome Cajetan Araujo GM of W Hotel Algarve Portugal! 2:47: This is an entirely new build for the W? 3:22: Who was it designed for? 5:35: It just looks stunning! 6:00: Americans are beginning to travel more internationally, just in general.. talk about why should they come to Portugal? Ref: Ria Formosa Oysters Coasteering 13:36: It’s just laid back and you have protect...2022-03-0920 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastThe Ritz Carlton Canary Islands- Not Only for Winter Birds at PlayX8_Ep19 “The Ritz Carlton Canary Islands- Not Only for Winter Birds at Play” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:50: Welcome Gregory de Clerck, GM of The Ritz-Carlton, Abama on the Canary Island of Tenerife 2:15: United is flying to Tenerife beginning in June? Yes! 2:24: When you say there is never a dull moment.. tell us about life on the island? 8:00: So the Canary bird was named after the islands, not the other way around? 8:25: And about 25m away from you is largest water park/n...2022-03-0218 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastSeasonal Helsinki, Worlds More Than A Winter Sauna DestinationX8_Ep18 “Seasonal Helsinki, Worlds More Than A Winter Sauna Destination” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:01: We are talking about Helsinki... Finland! 1:15: Welcome Aino Mellais of Helsinki Partners! 1:20: Is it true that Fins never have to plow snow because your streets are heated? 2:16: Why are you called the happiest people/happiest country in the world? 3:51: How do you keep your overall design scene so fresh, timeless and cool? 4:50: Say we’re in Helsinki for a long weekend, what should we do...2022-02-1614 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastLatvia, A Wonderfully Baltic Gathering Place at Grand Hotel Kempinski RigaX8_Ep17 “Latvia, A Wonderfully Baltic Gathering Place at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga ” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:56: So the World Health Orginization is saying that travel bans are ineffective.. thoughts, Peter? 1:50: Intro and welcome Leon Baum, General Manager at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga 2:20: Most people probably know of Lativa, but why would it be a travel destination? 3:00: Ref: Our interview with Kai Schukowski, GM at Grand Hotel Kempinski, Vilnius 4:06: Latvian innovations: Tiny Minox camera. Levi Strauss’ history w/ Jacob Youphe...2022-02-0914 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastLatvia, A Wonderfully Baltic Gathering Place at Grand Hotel Kempinski RigaX8_Ep17 “Latvia, A Wonderfully Baltic Gathering Place at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga ” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:56: So the World Health Orginization is saying that travel bans are ineffective.. thoughts, Peter? 1:50: Intro and welcome Leon Baum, General Manager at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga 2:20: Most people probably know of Lativa, but why would it be a travel destination? 3:00: Ref: Our interview with Kai Schukowski, GM at Grand Hotel Kempinski, Vilnius 4:06: Latvian innovations: Tiny Minox camera. Levi Strauss’ history w/ Jacob Youphe...2022-02-0914 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastMission To Malta- The Easy Getaway!X8_Ep16 “Mission To Malta- The Easy Getaway!” 0:43: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:46: Intro and welcome Michelle M. Buttigieg of the Malta Tourism Authority 2:20: Where is Malta and how do we get there from here? 3:29: Is the reputation Malta has for scuba diving still accurate? 4:10: What’s the ‘above ground’ history like; Malta is about 7,000 years old right? 5:34: Ref: Knights of Malta/Valetta 6:19: Was Game of Thrones filmed in Malta also? 7:45: What should food lovers never miss while...2022-02-0218 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastExploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the AndazX8_Ep15 “Exploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the Andaz” 0:43: Welcome back to X8! Happy New Year and thanks so much for joining us! 1:10: What is always in your travel bag? Or in Peter’s case the ScottEVest 1:46: Hello & welcome Doris Hecht, General Manager of Andaz Prague! 2:25: So opening a hotel is difficult enough; tell us how you do it in a global pandemic?! 3:38: What were some unexpected issues and problems you’ve had to resolve? 5:20: Forwards and upwards right? How have you dealt with this conti...2022-01-2619 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastExploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the AndazX8_Ep15 “Exploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the Andaz” 0:43: Welcome back to X8! Happy New Year and thanks so much for joining us! 1:10: What is always in your travel bag? Or in Peter’s case the ScottEVest 1:46: Hello & welcome Doris Hecht, General Manager of Andaz Prague! 2:25: So opening a hotel is difficult enough; tell us how you do it in a global pandemic?! 3:38: What were some unexpected issues and problems you’ve had to resolve? 5:20: Forwards and upwards right? How have you dealt with this conti...2022-01-2619 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastArctic Truck Adventures!X8_Ep14 “Arctic Truck Adventures!” 0:56: Hello & welcome Hjálmar Óskars from Arctic Truck Adventures! ATX.IS 1:40: What do people in Iceland do right before Christmas? 3:14: So how often do you find a brand new ice cave!? 3:45: How do you learn to live with 4 feet of snow and just drive through ANYthing? 4:47: It seems the entire country is an adventure!? 5:30: What else do you guys do that is unique to Iceland that visitors may enjoy? 6:20: What types of adventures are fun & safe for children? 8:24: You als...2022-01-1914 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastIceland’s Evolving Seven WondersX8_Ep13 “Iceland’s Evolving Seven Wonders” 0:56: Hello & welcome ODDNÝ ARNARSDÓTTIR from the Iceland Visitors Bureau! www.VisitIceland.com 1:23: How do people from the mainland adjust to the long periods daylight in Iceland? 3:03: Many people seem to think that Iceland is full of ICE. What do American’s need to understand about Iceland; in 5 sentences or less? 4:06: Is Iceland a place where travelers tend to dive out of their comfort zone? What’s summer like? 5:30: The glaciers are massive.. and amazing.. and constantly evolving! 6:00: How guides are always o...2022-01-1213 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastSpringing into South KoreaX8_Ep12 “Springing into South Korea” 0:47: Welcome! 1:35: Hello & welcome Esther Cho from Korea Tourism! 2:05: For the first timer; tell us why someone would want to visit South Korea 2:54: How has Squid Game actually helped to increase tourism? Ref: BTS (for those of us sans tweens & teens) 4:00: Tell us about Jeju Island? 5:15: What do people love about the island, what do folks do? Ref: Haenyeo 6:32: Tell us about the underwater lava tubes?! 8:18: Have there been any new hotels that have opened recently that are really cool?2021-12-2215 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastWelcome to the Planet of JordanX8_Ep11 “Welcome to the Planet of Jordan” 0:47: Intro and welcome! 1:02: Speaking of surprising destinations; what stood out about Iceland? 1:57: Welcome Omar Banihani of the Jordan Tourism Board 2:15: Where is Jordan? 2:57: People know the name, but they really don’t know much about Jordan’s story; how about a snapshot? 4:10: On a few experiences & recommended duration of stay 5:05: What are some of the adventures tourists experience; are people hospitable? 6:28: On Jordan's history and culture 7:54: It sounds like an amazing place for people who are on...2021-12-1517 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastVilnius- The G-Spot of Europe!X8_Ep10 “Vilnius- The G-Spot of Europe!” 0:47: Intro and welcome! 1:05: Do you think Covid testing will be the ‘wave of the future’ permanently? 1:47: A quick tip about the Covid-19 self test kits 2:30: Welcome Kai Schukowski, General Manager at Grand Hotel Kempinski, Vilnius 2:52: So many Hollywood movie “super-rich-evil-billionaire-villain” characters seem to be hiding out in Vilnius Lithuania; what is it really like?! 4:18: What’s the biggest surprise people experience when they first land in Vilnius? 5:40: Would you say your hotel is one of the first luxury brands in Vilnius, Lit...2021-12-0815 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastDeep Within The Wilds of AlaskaX8_Ep9 "Deep Within The Wilds of Alaska" 0:47: Intro and welcome Kirsten Dixon! 1:42: What’s your story; how did you wind up in Alaska? 2:45: How did you decide you were going to become hoteliers? 5:15: You and your husband left the grid, moved into the wild, alone, with no running water; how did you not destroy each other?! 7:13: For what types of adventures should be we prepared; what should folks expect when they land on site? Ref: Sample Itineraries 10:11: Would you say this is sort of a “once in a lifetime...2021-12-0117 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastEp7 Thailand's Undiscovered Jewel: RayavadeeX8 The Global Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully "Ep7 Thailand's Undiscovered Jewel: Rayavadee" 0:47: Intro and welcome! Ref: https://www.rayavadee.com/en/index.php [Rayavadee is situated in the heart of Krabi's beautiful Phranang Peninsula on the border of Krabi Marine National Park, Thailand] 1:15: Peter, how did you fall in love with Thailand? 2:20: Intro and welcome General Manager of Rayavadee, Chumpol Chantaloon 2:58: So how does one ‘arrive’ to Rayavadee? 4:20: Can you speak a little about the accommodations? 5:20: It’s such a beautiful...2021-11-2414 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastEp7 Thailand's Undiscovered Jewel: RayavadeeX8 The Global Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully "Ep7 Thailand's Undiscovered Jewel: Rayavadee" 0:47: Intro and welcome! Ref: https://www.rayavadee.com/en/index.php [Rayavadee is situated in the heart of Krabi's beautiful Phranang Peninsula on the border of Krabi Marine National Park, Thailand] 1:15: Peter, how did you fall in love with Thailand? 2:20: Intro and welcome General Manager of Rayavadee, Chumpol Chantaloon 2:58: So how does one ‘arrive’ to Rayavadee? 4:20: Can you speak a little about the accommodations? 5:20: It’s such a beautiful...2021-11-2414 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastSerenity in San Miguel de Allende at Casa de Sierra NevadaEp8 Serenity in San Miguel de Allende at Casa de Sierra Nevada 0:48: San Miguel de Allende is not like Cozumel… 2:32: Welcome Eric Gonzales, General Manager of Belmond’s Casa de Sierra Nevada 3:00: So set the stage; why is this property so different that the ‘typical’ Mexico experience? 3:53: What is the typical experience for the first time visitor? 4:28: What kind of a stay is it; you have so many different types of features! 5:05: What are the rooms like after all this time; after renovations and new amenities? 5:50: What are...2021-11-1715 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastNorway, Baby!X8 The Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully Norway, Baby! 1:05: On the European Union and COVID travel restrictions 3:25: Intro and welcome Jessica Meza Owner of Haugan Cruises 3:56: How are things on the ground in Norway with regard to the pandemic? 4:46: Your yachts are electric! Tell us how that works and feels? 5:42: When people get on your yacht wanting to see the Northern lights, what is the “usual” unusual experience? 7:73: What is one of the most spectacular things that you personally have ever witnessed o...2021-11-1016 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHidden Peals of Positano at Family Owned Le Sirenuse w/ Antonio SersaleHidden Peals of Positano at Family Owned Le Sirenuse w/ Antonio Sersale 0:51: Marking the 20th year since 9/11 Ref: Peter’s Twitter post 3:15: Intro and welcome Antonio Sersale, family owner of Le Sirenuse! 3:45: Tell us a little about the hotel started? 7:15: Most people can’t even have guests in their home for more than a few days; how did you decider to open your family home to everybody? 8:20: It sounds almost to be a labour of love(?) 9:15: You put a lot of care and detail into each unique room, yet ne...2021-11-0318 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastHidden Peals of Positano at Family Owned Le Sirenuse w/ Antonio SersaleHidden Peals of Positano at Family Owned Le Sirenuse w/ Antonio Sersale 0:51: Marking the 20th year since 9/11 Ref: Peter’s Twitter post 3:15: Intro and welcome Antonio Sersale, family owner of Le Sirenuse! 3:45: Tell us a little about the hotel started? 7:15: Most people can’t even have guests in their home for more than a few days; how did you decider to open your family home to everybody? 8:20: It sounds almost to be a labour of love(?) 9:15: You put a lot of care and detail into each unique room, yet ne...2021-11-0318 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastFlying Back from the Pandemic w/ United Airlines’ Steve RossEp5 Flying Back from the Pandemic w/ United Airlines’ Steve Ross 0:45: Intro and welcome United Airlines Managing Director of Sales, Steve Ross! 1:30: What’s the picture looking forward for United at this current time? 2:45: Let’s talk out routes. What’s coming back soon in terms of long-haul routes? 5:20: So you’re in some cases your flying wide-bodied planes with only 25 people on them? 6:40: Do have any idea about the EU entry requirements; when they will be letting people back in? 8:05: Why do you thin the Caribbean and Mexico did...2021-10-2724 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastCelebrating Fifty Years of The Best at Casa de Campo w/ Richard RodriguezCelebrating Fifty Years of The Best at Casa de Campo w/ Richard Rodriguez 1:08: On traveling with kids 1:44: Intro and welcome Richie from Casa de Campo 2:22: Explain in you can to us, all that is Casa de Campo 5:06: On the types of travelers love to experience the campus 5:55: On kids activities 6:25: When you speak of safety; what makes it just so comfortable on the property? 7:30: About security and the pandemic Ref: “Casa Cares” program 8:37: What is it about the location that brings out the A-list rich and...2021-10-2019 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastStefan Gaessler of The Park Hyatt DohaX8 The Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully Stefan Gaessler of The Park Hyatt Doha 0:55: Peter, what is on your travel bucket list? 2:09: Welcome Stefan Gaessler, GM of Park Hyatt Doha 3:30: Tell us little bit about the hotel and what makes the location so special? 5:52: Doha is similar to New York in that there is so much going on, and it’s continually growing. Is it a very walkable city; how do people get around? 7:42: There are less than 1million people living in the city, ri...2021-10-0817 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastStefan Gaessler of The Park Hyatt DohaX8 The Travel Podcast That Takes You Around The World, Beautifully Stefan Gaessler of The Park Hyatt Doha 0:55: Peter, what is on your travel bucket list? 2:09: Welcome Stefan Gaessler, GM of Park Hyatt Doha 3:30: Tell us little bit about the hotel and what makes the location so special? 5:52: Doha is similar to New York in that there is so much going on, and it’s continually growing. Is it a very walkable city; how do people get around? 7:42: There are less than 1million people living in the city, ri...2021-10-0817 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastGalapagos Spirit with Jorge VillalobosGalapagos Spirit with Jorge Villalobos 1:15: Intro and welcome Jorge 1:35: For anyone who hasn’t been to the Galapagos; tell us a little about what to expect 2:24: What makes chartering a boat so different from the usual travel package? 3:53: Tell us about the privacy and amount of additional safety chartering can provide 5:27: What is a typical day like on a luxury yacht; what can people expect? 7:35: Is there enough to do for those of use who love a variety of activities, and don’t necessarily want to spend an entire...2021-10-0817 min
X8 Global Luxury Travel PodcastGalapagos Spirit with Jorge VillalobosGalapagos Spirit with Jorge Villalobos 1:15: Intro and welcome Jorge 1:35: For anyone who hasn’t been to the Galapagos; tell us a little about what to expect 2:24: What makes chartering a boat so different from the usual travel package? 3:53: Tell us about the privacy and amount of additional safety chartering can provide 5:27: What is a typical day like on a luxury yacht; what can people expect? 7:35: Is there enough to do for those of use who love a variety of activities, and don’t necessarily want to spend an entire...2021-10-0817 min