Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Boarding Group A
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| Fact Checking White Lotus, Mother Daughter NYC and Declaring Your Lemons | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:23:26 | |
What does The White Lotus get right about luxury travel—and what does it get completely wrong? Gaby, Jill, and Angela kick things off with one of their favorite luxury travel obsessions: The White Lotus. They discuss the real hotels behind the show, what the series gets right about luxury hospitality, and why travelers shouldn't assume everything they see on screen actually happened at the hotel they're booking. Then they're staying closer to home: New York City. As longtime New Yorkers and travel advisors, the hosts build the ultimate weekend in the city for a mother and teenage daughter visiting from Chicago. Think fashion, vintage shopping, museums, Broadway, afternoon tea at The Plaza, Central Park, great restaurants—and plenty of ideas beyond the obvious tourist stops. They debate where they'd stay, from The Fifth Avenue Hotel to Crosby Street Hotel and Soho Grand, and share some of their favorite spots in SoHo, Williamsburg, the West Village, and beyond. Plus, this week's Hotel of the Week, Hotel Esencia in Mexico, where the hosts talk about private beaches, turtle nesting, personalized service, complimentary minibars, and the little details that can turn a beautiful hotel into a truly memorable one. And in Travel Myth of the Week, the hosts tackle an important one: You don't have to declare your goods. Spoiler: Yes, you do. Even your lemons. What to Know San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel New York City Crosby Street Hotel The Peninsula New York The Pierre New York The Warren Street Hotel Mexico New York City — Museums & AttractionsThe Metropolitan Museum of Art Central Park High Line Little Island Chelsea Market Industry City Restaurants, Shopping & Other SpotsSant Ambroeus Le Crocodile Din Tai Fung Serafina American Bar St. Theo's Mamo Frenchy Dirty French Cookshop LoveShackFancy Bergdorf Goodman Aritzia Subdued Amarcord Beacon's Closet
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| $10K, $25K, or $50K: What Do I Really Get? | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:29:55 | |
Luxury travel can mean very different things depending on your budget. This week, Gaby, Jill, and Angela break down exactly what different budgets can get you in two of the world’s most popular luxury destinations: London and Paris. Starting at $10,000 for four nights in each city, they work their way up through $25,000 and $50,000 budgets, talking hotels, room categories, neighborhoods, service, location, and where the extra money actually makes a difference. Along the way, they share some of their favorite properties, from Firmdale hotels in London to some of Paris’s most coveted palace hotels. Then, they tackle a travel myth that comes up constantly: “My friend said I should…” Your friend may have loved that hotel, that restaurant, or that itinerary—but that doesn’t mean it’s right for you. The hosts explain why the best travel planning starts with understanding how you like to travel, what makes you happy, and what you actually want from your trip. Plus: this week’s Hotel of the Week, Cheval Blanc St-Barth, and a conversation about the difference between a five-star hotel and truly five-star service. Because, as the hosts put it: luxury is about how you feel—not what it costs, and not what your friends think. The Ned The Berkeley Corinthia London The Emory The Dorchester Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square Cheval Blanc Paris Bulgari Hotel Paris Le Bristol Paris Shangri-La Paris Le Meurice official site Plaza Athénée Adele & Jules Monsieur Georges
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| What Does Luxury Travel Actually Mean? | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:33:47 | |
What does “luxury travel” actually mean? For hosts Gabrielle Brechner, Jill Albino, and Angela Marini, it’s not simply about the biggest suite, the fanciest hotel, or the highest price tag. It’s about creating an experience that feels exactly right for you. In the first episode of Boarding Group A, the travel advisors pull back the curtain on how they think about luxury travel—and why the best trip can look completely different from one traveler to the next. They talk about why knowing a client matters more than knowing a destination, how they decide when a splurge is actually worth it, and why a hotel room can make or break an entire trip. They also get into the things you won’t necessarily find online: the rooms that are worth upgrading to, the hotels that are right for one traveler but wrong for another, the value of relationships with people on the ground, and why sometimes the smartest luxury decision is to wait until you can afford to do a trip right. Plus: their favorite hotels in Positano, why Italy keeps pulling them back, what they really think about using ChatGPT to plan travel, and the travel myths they wish clients would stop believing. Next up: how to figure out what your travel budget should actually be. The Retreat at Blue Lagoon (Iceland): https://www.bluelagoon.com/accommodation/retreat-hotel Le Sirenuse (Positano, Italy): https://sirenuse.it/en/ Il San Pietro di Positano (Positano, Italy): https://www.ilsanpietro.com/ Four Seasons Hotel Osaka (Osaka, Japan): https://www.fourseasons.com/osaka/ Amanoi (Vietnam): https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanoi The George V (Paris, France): https://www.fourseasons.com/paris/ Le Meurice (Paris, France): https://www.dorchestercollection.com/paris/le-meurice Eleven Deplar Farm (Iceland): https://elevenexperience.com/lodge-destinations/iceland/eleven-deplar-farm
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