Bettina Hahn Luxury Travel

Santorini might be the most photographed sunset in the world, and Andronis Arcadia offers one of the best vantage points on the island.

Another thing I like? Arcadia’s position is just outside the center of Oia, giving you easy access to the village without dealing with the constant foot traffic that builds throughout the day.

It’s also one of the few Santorini properties that works well for both couples and small groups, thanks to larger suite layouts and a more relaxed, open feel.

Advisor tip: I love combining Santorini with Paros or Milos for a Greek island itinerary if you want variety in one trip.

Ready for Greece? Let’s start planning.

Every Caribbean island has its own personality. The trick is matching the right one to yours.

They look similar on a map, but the experience changes completely from one to the next. A few of my favorites and what each one does best:

St. Barths: for glamour. Chic hotels, world-class dining, and the French Riviera in the tropics.

Turks & Caicos: for ease. Calm, shallow clear water for days, direct flights, and beach days that take zero effort.

Anguilla: for privacy and food. Quiet beaches by day, one of the Caribbean's best dining scenes by night.

St. Lucia: for drama. The Pitons rising straight out of the sea give you scenery no other island can match.

Barbados: for a bit of everything. Polished hotels along the Platinum Coast, plus real island culture once you step beyond the resort.

The right island depends on how you like to travel, who you're going with, and what you want the trip to feel like. That's exactly what I help with. Let's find yours.

There is no single best safari. There's only the one that fits how you travel.

The Big Five are still the reference point most people use, but safaris have come a long way. Conservation reserves, astro-safaris, gorilla trekking, water-based exploring, and destinations outside Africa entirely. The options are broader than most people realize, and the right one looks different for every traveler.

The destination, the camp, the timing, the style of guiding: every one of those decisions shapes how the trip actually feels, and none of them has a single right answer.

Not sure where to start with planning a safari? That is completely normal and often the best place to begin.

Reach out, and let’s talk through what you are dreaming of and how to shape it into your vision!

Looking for a reason to finally book New Zealand? Here's a good one.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is on the Hawke's Bay coast of New Zealand's North Island, on a working farm covering several thousand acres above dramatic coastal cliffs. The golf course consistently ranks among the world's best and is designed around those cliffs in a way that rewards anyone paying attention.

Non-golfers find plenty here. Farm tours, clay pigeon shooting, cycling the property, and some of the most striking scenery the North Island offers. The wine region of Hawke's Bay is on the doorstep, and the restaurant's commitment to local food culture is serious.

Ready for New Zealand? Let's get started.

Expedition cruising is becoming one of the most requested categories on my books, and the reason is simple. You no longer have to choose between adventure and comfort.

The newest expedition ships handle the cold, the logistics, and the comfort, so all you have to do is take it in. Zodiacs and naturalist-led landings by day, a hot shower and fine dining by night. Three regions my travelers are asking about most:

Antarctica, for the once-in-a-lifetime version of cold. Calving glaciers, penguin colonies, and ice in every direction.

The Arctic Circle, for Iceland and Greenland. Waterfalls, volcanic coastlines, towering icebergs, and a real shot at the northern lights from the deck.

The Galápagos, for the warm-weather side. Snorkeling with sea lions, giant tortoises up close, and wildlife so unbothered by people it practically poses.

Departures are limited and book a year or more in advance, so the best cabins go early. If one of these is on your list, let's start planning.

Northern lights from bed. No parka required.

Can you believe it is already time to make your holiday plans when it is sweltering outside. This is it. This is the moment to think ahead. Lapland books far in advance for winter!

Welcome to Arctic TreeHouse Hotel in Rovaniemi, Finland. The suites sit up on stilts among the pines, each with a huge glass wall facing due north, so on a clear winter night the aurora shows up while you're still under the covers.

And on the nights it doesn't show? You won't be disappointed. The suites are a destination on their own with warm wood, clean Scandinavian lines, and that giant window framing a snow globe forest.

Santa Claus Village is just minutes away, which makes a trip here with kids about as magical as travel gets.

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A question I hear all the time: Is there a Greek resort that works for couples and families at the same time?

Amirandes on Crete is one of my favorite answers.

The architecture takes its cues from Minoan palaces, built around a massive seawater lagoon that gives the whole resort a sense of openness. Villas with private pools handle the romance. The kids program, watersports, and beach handle the family side.

Dining is a highlight too. Much of the produce comes from Agreco, Grecotel’s own farm estate in the Cretan hills, and you can even visit during your stay.

Bonus for culture lovers: the Palace of Knossos is about 20 minutes away.

Crete deserves more than a quick stop. Reach out and let’s start planning!

What's the best way to see the Scottish Highlands? I'd argue it's from a five-star hotel that happens to move. You unpack once, and Scotland comes to you.

Belmond’s Royal Scotsman train winds past lochs, glens, and castle ruins, and the open-air deck at the back might just be the best seat in the country.

Onboard, it's tradition done right: long, formal dinners, a whisky ambassador talking you through tastings you'd never find on your own, and live music in the lounge car after dark.

The part nobody expects? The train has its own Dior Spa. You can book a treatment while the Highlands roll by your window.

Step off, and it gets even better, with private castle visits, distillery tours, and clay pigeon shooting on grand country estates.

Departures sell out a year out, sometimes more. If Scotland's on your list, let's talk timing.