A Favorite Hotel in New Orleans, 5 Days in Guatemala, + all about Japan

No.21 | November 2025

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from a recent stay at The Four Seasons Downtown New York City, which has one of my favorite Spas in the city offering private sessions with top minds in Astrology, Hypnosis, Energy Healing, Meditation, among other similar modalities.

What I’ve Discovered that I Love

I don’t know how or why it took me so long to find an ideal spot in New Orleans to lay my head. Lots of great big hotels, lots of great boutique hotels. But the combination of wanting a quiet spot to sleep, but also a really great bar & restaurant, has been tough. During a visit back home this month, I gave Hotel Peter & Paul a go, and it’s the unicorn I’ve been looking for. Located on a quiet street in the Marigny, it’s an historic church and convent converted into a hotel by the cool kids from Ash. Pro Tip | Room #311, … and the local Gulf crudo from a seat at The Elysian Bar.

Unique Experiences & Travel Inspiration

Guatemala will always hold a special place in my heart. During the height of the pandemic, I spent about 6 weeks between Antigua (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Lake Atitlán, studying yoga and creating beautiful photographs. It was a profound time with beautiful people, culture, and land. I really enjoy sending travelers to this Central American country. Earlier this month I had Boulder-based clients there on a quick anniversary trip, just 5 nights in total, split between Casa Polopo on Lake Atitlán and Hotel San Rafael in Antigua. I’m always keen to include plenty of time at rest and leisure, and even with such a quick trip we were able to create some rich experiences for them like lakeshore kayaking, hiking, cultural & artistic experiences, and incredible dining. Pro Tip | traveling Guatemala now is what Costa Rica was 25 years ago.

A Notable upcoming Client Trip

Japan is having a moment with you all. From the more traditional exploratory routes that fill a 10-day trip like Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka, to pairing those cities when one has more time (12+ days) and curiosity with experiences in richly spiritual locales like Koyasan which is a sacred mountain and the center of Shingon Buddhism. So many ways to go about traveling Japan, depending on interests and time of year. Pro Tip | summertime is great but don’t forget about winter in Japan as the north island has some of the best skiing/off-piste on earth.

from us to you… thank you.

with Sweden, the very first recipient of a Travel Abroad Scholarship I set up at my alma mater The University of Louisiana-Lafayette. A portion of profit, annually, from my travel agency goes to support the education of students from Louisiana and India, specifically in STEM (science, tech, engineering, math).

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