Kimberly Sackin

Miraval Austin isn't just another spa resort. It’s a place where you can actually step away from everything and figure out what you need, whether that’s adventure, stillness, or something in between. With over 100 activities to choose from each day, I loved that you could try equine therapy one hour and aerial yoga the next, all without worrying about extra costs since it’s all-inclusive. What makes it special is the ability to customize your own journey, whether you want to meditate at sunrise or sleep in and take a cooking class instead. It’s genuinely about discovering what wellness means to you, all while surrounded by the peaceful Texas Hill Country.

Madagascar is a land like no other—an island of staggering biodiversity, surreal landscapes, and cultures deeply tied to sacred traditions. On this journey you move through distinct climates and moods: mist-laced rainforests, sacred river valleys and spiny forests, and finally sunlit beaches and coral-fringed coves. Along the way, the haunting call of the indri, sifakas leaping through baobabs, and reef life in turquoise waters reveal a world found nowhere else on Earth. Crafted for balance and flow, this itinerary blends deep nature immersion, cultural connection, and coastal ease—showcasing Madagascar at its most alive.

Cheval Blanc Seychelles is more than a resort. It is a sanctuary where art, architecture, and nature converge to create something deeply personal. The moment you arrive, the illuminated banyan tree sculpture—a half-woman, half-horse figure rising from the water with welcoming arms—signals that this is not ordinary luxury. The property’s aesthetic never competes with its environment but instead frames and celebrates it, allowing the Indian Ocean and natural landscape to remain the star. Sharing this experience with my mother transformed it into more than a trip. It became a living lesson in how true luxury is not just seen, but felt.