March 2017 – Kelley Ferro

Napili Kai Beach Resort: Tropical Boutique in Maui

March 30, 2017/0 Comments/in Beach, Blog, Destinations, Hawaii, Hotels, Islands, Luxury, Maui, United States of America /by Kelley

Maui has no shortage of hotels, resorts, and B&Bs, but if you want a truly unique, natural, boutique resort that has as much history as it does coastline, Napili Kai might be the right fit.
I stayed here in February for 3 nights and I couldn’t get over the location! The Polynesian resort occupies a beautiful oceanside cliff and sandy bay–with postcard-worthy palm-tree studded beach. Plenty to do, there’s an 18 hole putting course, massage, a number of pools, and the delicious indoor/outdoor Sea House Grill, which serves up local catch & creative takes on Hawaiian dishes.

I really loved our oceanfront studio room, which had its own kitchen and a balcony that gave us front row seats to the sunset each night.

The resort is intimate enough that you can make it your own and walk through lush grounds felt like a step in the jungle. I’d definitely recommend this resort to couples, families, and groups of friends. When there, I noticed that many guests return year after year, and I can understand why.

Must Stay in Maui: Four Seasons Maui

March 22, 2017/0 Comments/in Beach, Blog, Destinations, Hawaii, Hotels, Islands, Luxury, Maui, United States of America /by Kelley

This beach resort is an oasis. It is truly Hawaiian, yet has amazing pools, fabulous rooms, a pristine sandy beach, a spa and incredible restaurants. Beautiful to walk through yet delicious, luxurious, attentive and intimate–Four Seasons Maui knows how to make you feel like you are the only people in this tropical paradise.

Don’t miss Ferraro’s for exquisite outdoor dining, the Spa for their outdoor Hale treatments and a cabana at the Serenity pool. If you are adventurous, I LOVED the Outrigger Canoe experience in the early morning.

24 Hours in Basel, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Basel, Culture, Destinations, Explore, Switzerland, Travel Guide /by Kelley

Art. Culture. History. Food. Luxury. The Rhine River. Basel has a lot going on and I had limited time to see it so I took in the highlights as fast as I could. My homebase was the Hotel Nomad, a trendy boutique with easy access to top sites like the Altstadt, or old city, the Marktplatz which has a farmer’s market, Johann Wanner Christmas shop, the Kunstmuseum Basel, Fondation Beyeler and the Rhine River. We took river ferries to cross to Klein Basel, a funky neighborhood with a lot of great shops, cafes and of course, the notable Ueli Brewery.

Check out this travel guide for how to see some of Basel’s hotspots, in just 24 hours!

Luxury Guide to Basel, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Basel, Culture, Destinations, Explore, Hotels, Luxury, Shopping, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Videos /by Kelley

It seems that life in Basel is in general luxurious, with the city’s access to some of the best museums, cultural events, a thriving food culture, cafes & nightlife, fashion and historical neighborhoods as well as easy access to France & Germany. The day to day is very culturally rich and just being in Basel felt like a privilege. I profile some of the finest hotels, top local restaurants, best neighborhoods and premier activities and museums in this Luxury Guide.

Featured: Hotel Trois Rois, Fondation Beyeler, Berower Park, River Ferry, Hotel Nomad

Food Guide: Basel, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Basel, Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Best Food, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Food, Homepage Highlights, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Videos /by Kelley

Fondue, pretzels, flammkuchen, leckerli, beer… there is no shortage of deliciousness in Basel! Along with Swiss specialties like fondue, there’s also great international food in this diverse culinary hotspot. Of course, you’ll taste influences from nearby Germany and France, but the result is a unique type of quality Swiss food that you can only find in Basel.

I ate my way around this city, from breakfast, to lunch to dinner, to many sweets, pretzels, cocktails and beer in between. Trust me–bring your appetite and check out this video for suggestions of Basel’s best, before you go.
Featured: Confiserie Bachmann, Berower Park, Kunsthalle Basel, Walliser Kanne, Ueli Brewery

Food Guide of Valais, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Active, Adventure, Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Crans-Montana, Destinations, Explore, Food, Homepage Highlights, Luxury, Mountains, Switzerland, Ultimate Getaways, Zermatt /by Kelley

The Valais region in the South East of Switzerland is known for its sunshine! All this sun makes for a great growing season—fruits, vegetables, grains, grapes all grow very well here, making the food of the Valais so fresh and delicious. I tasted rosti, a fried potato hash, with pork sausage, at 3000 meters on top of Gornergrat and freshly made chicken with spaetzle on the Matterhorn. I sipped wines with a local vintner, ate handmade chocolates with a chocolatier and dined al fresco at family home on a hillside with a Michelin chef. Food is a way of life in the Valais, and it is savored. Don’t miss the apres ski bars in Zermatt to enjoy some of the local beers and wines too!

Featured: Chef Franck Reynaud, David Chocolates, Hotel Etrier, Hotel Pollux, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Gornergrat, Adrenatur Nature Park

24 Hours in the Valais, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Active, Bucket List, Crans-Montana, Culture, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Mountains, Nightlife, Roadtrips, Shopping, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Videos, Zermatt /by Kelley

Glaciers, ziplines, mountain peaks and stunning views–Valais is one of Switzerland’s most gorgeous regions. I explore the best things to do in one full day from the Matterhorn to Gornergrat, fat biking in Crans Montana to dining on the best food ever. Oh and don’t forget apres ski. You will love your 24 hours in Valais.

Luxury Guide of the Valais, Switzerland

March 6, 2017/0 Comments/in Active, Adventure, Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Crans-Montana, Culture, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Food, Luxury, Mountains, Roadtrips, Switzerland, Zermatt /by Kelley

My Travel Guide to Switzerland

March 6, 2017/0 Comments/in Active, Adventure, Basel, Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Blog, Bucket List, Crans-Montana, Culture, Destinations, Explore, Featured Posts, Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lausanne, Local Travel, Luxury, Montreux, Mountains, Roadtrips, Saint Moritz, Saint Saphorin, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Vevey, Zermatt /by Kelley

This is my ultimate guide to an incredible country: Switzerland! I spend two weeks on a road trip, and I take you with me–showing you where to eat, stay, what to drink and see and how to experience the best of the best!
Starting in the posh Geneva where I visited markets, ate amazing Michelin cuisine, took a steamship cruise and river ferry and saw the UN. Next we cruised along the coast of Lake Geneva, stopping at adorable villages like Saint Saphorin, sampling wines of Lavaux, staying over in fun cities of Vevey and Lausanne and heading into the hills on a vintage train to make cheese and roam the alps in Chateaux D’Oex.

My Coachella Journey with GoPro

March 5, 2017/in Brand Partnerships, Bucket List, California, Destinations, Explore, Featured Posts, Festivals, Nightlife, Palm Springs, Roadtrips, United States of America /by Kelley

2 Friends + 2 GoPros + 1 Jucy Campervan = 1 epic weekend at Coachella Music Festival 2015. Explore more of this magical, musical, camping journey and see why Coachella is best done by camping!