Expedition to Antarctica
The landscapes here seem like they're plucked straight from a painter's imagination. Massive ice shelves stretch beyond sight, with colors ranging from pristine white to the most delicate shades of blue. And the wildlife – oh, the wildlife! Penguins, seals, and whales put on a show that no documentary could capture. It was as if I was a guest in their home, sharing a moment of pure wonder.
Tanzania
Just Back - The Opulent Explorer, a Virtuoso UltraLuxe travel expert, returns. Twelve days of Safari, both in the land cruiser and hot air balloon, in the Serengeti.
Music and Photography by Stuart Marra
"Goose Troop"
It was a momentous day for our family as we gathered with our son Carter, along with numerous friends and loved ones, to participate in a walk for a cause close to our hearts – the journey from type one diabetes to type none.
As we walked side by side, the spirit of unity and determination filled the air, leaving me with an overwhelming sense of admiration and inspiration. Witnessing our son's resilience and our community's unwavering support in the fight against this relentless condition, I couldn't help but feel a radiant glow of hope for a future where diabetes is no longer a burden.
Panama
From Casco Viejo in Panama City and Chiriquí Province to the UltraLuxe heaven that is Isla Secas. The Opulent Explorer was honored to join Panama Trails and fellow top producers club members of the Gifted Travel Network across this remarkable country.
Belmond Bravissimo!
Belmond's signature, invitation-only event for 20 travel advisors worldwide. The Opulent Explorer was honored to attend the five-night extravaganza in Taormina, Sicily.
AMERICAN WINTER SAFARI
Myself and 5 other professional photographers tracked wildlife, mainly wolves, through Yellowstone National Park with our Mentor Michael S Miller. Thank you Michael for taking the few shots of me seen in this video.
My parents had planned to take a Nile River cruise, similar to this one. The cruise was delayed due to the "Arab Spring" of 2011 and not rescheduled...mom died suddenly in May of 2018. She doesn't know I retired from Wall Street after twenty years or that I started a luxury travel advisor business, but I do think she was with dad and me, smiling, as we embarked on our trip together in October 2021.
"I'm a lucky man to count on both hands the ones I love!"
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
~Doonbeg, Killarney, Kinsale, Dublin, Dromoland~