SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT &
DIRECTOR OF GIVING

Favorite Hotel: Favorite hotel is a TOUGH question. So many great family memories were made at Adare Manor in Ireland. Another favorite that was unexpected is Casa St. Augustin in Cartagena.
What destination is on your bucket list?: Seeing the northern lights is high on my bucket list along with New Zealand.
Three items I can't leave home without when traveling: My glimpse pouches made in India. I use one for passports, one for money/coins, and one for jewelry. My glimpse blanket that was handwoven by in women's group in Togo, West Africa where I lived as a Peace Corps Volunteer, always makes it in my carryon as its great for planes, a sarong on the beach, or a cover when it's chilly at night. My glimpse pouch made in Guatemala goes with me everywhere! The plastic lining makes it great for makeup and toiletries.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Favorite Hotel: One of my absolute favorite hotels is Mezzatorre on the quaint island of Ischia. It is truly a hidden gem! From the service, the setting and the thermal spas, there is no other place I have been that compares.
What destination is on your bucket list? While there are many places I on my bucket list, a African safari is at the top! Its a once in a lifetime experience where you get to remove yourself and see all the beauty of nature. I really also want to see elephants in the wild!
Three items I can't leave home without when traveling: I am an infamous over packer, there is no corner left in my suitcase unused. However, there are a few items that I never leave home without. First is my camera, I love capturing moments of my travels. I love putting photos into books when I return where I can treasure the memories! A portable charger is my random tech gadget that is always in my carry-on. And my cashmere wrap. I love how versatile it is, from an extra layer, a blanket for a chilly plane, or a scarf! The options are endless!

PUBLIC RELATIONS & CLIENT RELATIONS

Favorite Hotel: Last summer we drove to Colorado and along the way, spent a night at Los Poblanos in Albequerque. The lavender fields were beautiful, the rooms perfection. And they have a fabulous restaurant, Campo. Maybe I was just thankful to finally be out of the car with two young bickering children, but I remember feeling so happy, sitting with a cocktail by the pool. They even have peacocks wandering around! And bikes. That stay was magical and I dream about it often.
What destination is on your bucket list? I recently heard Charlotte Moss speak at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and she shared beautiful garden photos from her travels while mentioning how fabulous the The Newt in Somerset is. I've decided I'm entering my gardening era! I want to stay at the Newt and visit Sissinghurst with my dad, who has a green thumb and always planned the most thoughtful and educational trips for my sister and me as kids.
Three items I can't leave home without when traveling: My Smythson Soho Agenda, which is lightweight and small enough to take everywhere and keeps me organized. I use the pages in the back of the agenda to take travel notes and write lists. Saint Jane Sunscreen, which feels so good on my skin that I actually enjoy applying sunscreen now. And Touchland Hand Sanitizer, because I'm a germaphobe and it's as "luxurious" as sanitizer can be.

MINI GUIDE EDITOR

Favorite Hotel: In London, there’s nowhere quite like Claridge’s. Glamorous and timeless, this Art Deco gem is also a real innovator. Recent additions include the subterranean Claridge’s Spa, Claridge’s ArtSpace, The Painter’s Room (a whimsical, pink-hued cocktail bar), and the return of Claridge's Restaurant designed by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio. Whether visiting for a quick tipple or checking in for a long weekend, spending time at Claridge’s always leaves you buoyed.
What destination is on your bucket list? Sri Lanka. A teardrop-shaped island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is somewhere I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. With its beautiful beaches and UNESCO-listed fortifications, exploring Galle is top of my list.
Three items I can't leave home without when traveling: AirPods, a silk eye mask, and sunscreen (La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense UV Rich Cream SPF 20!)

SALES & TRAVEL COORDINATOR

Favorite hotel: The Andaz Maui at Wailea (where my husband & I honeymooned!). I'm dying to go back to Hawaii ASAP!
What destination is on your bucket list? Australia - I can't wait to see the wildlife, beaches, and visit a family friend who lives down in Sydney!
Three items you can't leave home without: Ginger turmeric tea, sunscreen, and my iPad! This tea always settles my stomach while I'm traveling.

TRAVEL COORDINATOR

Favorite Hotel: Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands. My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was truly magical! It is a small resort on a private island with a wonderful spa. They have been closed for hurricane repairs for several years, but are reopening soon and we can't wait to go back!
What destination is on your bucket list? My bucket list is always a mile long, but currently at the top is an African safari. My children love animals, and I would love to give them the opportunity to experience them close up in their natural habitat. I haven't done much research yet, but Jordan recently stayed at Royal Malewane and it sounds lovely.
Three items I can't leave home without when traveling: Those who have traveled with me know that I don't exactly travel light, ha! But I absolutely cannot sleep without my sound machine. After having children I just can't sleep in silence. This one is great for travel because it is small and recharges easily with a USB cord. My cosmetic bag always has my favorite concealer because even with the best sleep, these under eye circles eyes never seem to go away. And I've recently started throwing a few electrolyte packets from LMNT in my purse because staying hydrated on travel days is a struggle and these taste great.

CREATIVE CONSULTANT

Favorite Hotel: Woodstock Way Hotel. Have stayed here more than any other hotel. Dreamy, humble, artsy and walking distance to everything Woodstock has to offer including my favorite restaurant, Silvia. Each room has a curated selection of vinyls and a record player. Think Led Zeppelin, red wine and the smell of fire. Heaven.
What destination is on your bucket list? Blackberry Farm or Ritz, Paris.
Three items I can't leave home without when traveling: doTERRA Clary Calm essenial oil roller, I swear by this stuff. Travel can be chaotic and it has always put me at ease. Farmacy honey glow serium, gives my face a very visible pick me up after the dryness of travel. Over a decade ago I did a ton of research on where to get a great black leather jacket where the sticker shock wouldn't give me buyers remorse. This is her. I've never worn anything more. Gets better with age and travels beautifully. I wear it on the plane and then throughout my vacation either dressed up or down!

AUTHOR OF LOS ANGELES GUIDE

Riann Smith is anaward-winning lifestyle writer, wife and mother living on the East Coast. A Los Angeles native, she thoroughly enjoyed writing about her hometown for Glimpse. Her favorite local memories include trips with her mom to the Brentwood Country Mart, hiking in Will Rogers State Park and boogie boarding at Zuma Beach in Malibu.

Riann is co-author of two lifestyle books, senior writer at Greenwich Magazine and former deputy editor of Cosmopolitan and The Nest. Her celebrity profiles and features on décor, dining, fashion and travel have appeared in numerous print and digital publications. She served as juror at the Greenwich International Film Festival and is an active supporter of women in film and the arts. Riann graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia University. She is currently working on her next book.

AUTHOR OF NEW YORK & NANTUCKET GUIDE

Amanda Wilson is a travel enthusiast and has built a career marketing some of the most recognizable hospitality brands. She currently serves as Vice President, Partnerships, for Wilderness Safaris, Africa's foremost luxury and sustainable safaris operator. Previously, Amanda led brand partnerships and sponsorship for Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. She has served as a marketing consultant for numerous ultra-luxury brands and platforms of wealth for which she has created loyalty programming and high-touch experiences, and has spent several years as a magazine writer and editor for Real Simple Magazine.

Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Virginia and has continued her education with coursework from Columbia University’s School of Journalism and Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business. She serves as a founding member of two non-profit organizations: The Bruce Museum’s Bruce Contemporaries and REACH Prep’s Junior Committee. She resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with her husband, Sam, and their two sons.

AUTHOR OF AUSTIN GUIDE

Diana Oates is a wife and mother to three kids based in Texas. She is a freelance writer with bylines in Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Food Network, Purewow, and more. When traveling with her children, Diana enjoys nothing more than an early dinner at a fabulous restaurant followed by an evening stroll through a picturesque park or on a beautiful beach. Champagne and juice boxes in hand, of course. Diana and her husband are passionate about taking their children along with them on their travels in addition to showing them the importance of mom and dad occasionally sneaking away to refill their cups and to spend time together as a couple.

AUTHOR OF ROME GUIDE

Rosalyn Wikeley is a London-based travel and style journalist with extensive experience writing for top titles, including Condé Nast Traveller and The Telegraph. Specialising in Sicily, Paris, pre-loved style and ski, Rosalyn writes regularly for Condé Nast Traveller and The Evening Standard, and her work has been published in the Financial Times, Vogue, The Telegraph, House & Garden, Harper’s Bazaar and The Times etc.
Leveraging her experience managing Condé Nast Traveller’s creative content, Rosalyn collaborates with luxury brands on content, strategy and aesthetic, as well as presenting or leading panel discussions. She regularly edits travel features for The Wedding Edition, and is author of several luxury travel guidebooks for Glimpse Guides.
Rosalyn recently launched travel and style hub House of Bashka - an insider's curation of beautiful boutique hotels and fashion and homeware pieces from independent brands.