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Sunset over whitewashed buildings with bright blue roofs on a dramatic cliff at a luxury hotel in Santorini, Greece

5 Hidden Gems: The Nellie Guide to Luxury Hotels in Greece

The Nellie advantage to luxury hotels in Greece lies in our connections. It’s knowing which door to open, which suite to request, which manager to call before you land. It’s...

5 Hidden Gems: The Nellie Guide to Luxury Hotels in Greece

The Nellie advantage to luxury hotels in Greece lies in our connections. It’s knowing which door to open, which suite to request, which manager to call before you land. It’s...

Sunset over a winter forest in Finland

The Nellie Guide to Winter Luxury Vacations in Finland

Winter luxury vacations in Finland offer a rare chance for you and your loved ones to be the only travelers in places of extraordinary beauty, surrounded by comfort and wonder....

The Nellie Guide to Winter Luxury Vacations in Finland

Winter luxury vacations in Finland offer a rare chance for you and your loved ones to be the only travelers in places of extraordinary beauty, surrounded by comfort and wonder....

Statue of a lion and child in front of a cityscape in Southern France, with a castle on a hill in the background

The Nellie Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels in Southern France for Families

At the best luxury hotels for families in Southern France, children are welcomed, not accommodated. Days unfold outdoors. Meals stretch longer than planned. What makes the difference, we have found,...

The Nellie Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels in Southern France for Families

At the best luxury hotels for families in Southern France, children are welcomed, not accommodated. Days unfold outdoors. Meals stretch longer than planned. What makes the difference, we have found,...

Sunrise over the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany

The Nellie Insider’s Guide to Tuscany

Tuscany, the Nellie Way Tuscany feels different than the bustling cities of Italy. It eases in through light, timing, and the quiet confidence to slow down and unfurl itself like...

The Nellie Insider’s Guide to Tuscany

Tuscany, the Nellie Way Tuscany feels different than the bustling cities of Italy. It eases in through light, timing, and the quiet confidence to slow down and unfurl itself like...

A skiier in motion on a steep slope in the mountains on a beautiful day

Design-Led Ski Escapes Worth Traveling For

There’s a particular kind of ski hotel our clients gravitate toward, places where design is intentional, service is intuitive, and the experience extends well beyond the chairlift. These are hotels...

Design-Led Ski Escapes Worth Traveling For

There’s a particular kind of ski hotel our clients gravitate toward, places where design is intentional, service is intuitive, and the experience extends well beyond the chairlift. These are hotels...

Amy's Top 10 Experiences of 2025

Amy's Top 10 Experiences of 2025

As the founder of Nellie, I’m on the road a lot, sometimes with my family, often for research, always hoping to find experiences that stay with me. When I looked...

Amy's Top 10 Experiences of 2025

As the founder of Nellie, I’m on the road a lot, sometimes with my family, often for research, always hoping to find experiences that stay with me. When I looked...

A Journey Into Rwanda’s Quiet Strength

A Journey Into Rwanda’s Quiet Strength

First Impressions   Rwanda is a rare destination, distinguished by its remarkable beauty and customs that we quickly came to appreciate. Part of it is the breathtaking landscape — rolling...

A Journey Into Rwanda’s Quiet Strength

First Impressions   Rwanda is a rare destination, distinguished by its remarkable beauty and customs that we quickly came to appreciate. Part of it is the breathtaking landscape — rolling...

Why Travelers Never Outgrow Japan

Why Travelers Never Outgrow Japan

Some places leave an impression. Japan leaves an imprint. It’s the rare destination that travelers don’t just visit—they revisit. And each return feels different, shaped as much by personal growth...

Why Travelers Never Outgrow Japan

Some places leave an impression. Japan leaves an imprint. It’s the rare destination that travelers don’t just visit—they revisit. And each return feels different, shaped as much by personal growth...

A SHORE THING: FOUR BEACH HOTELS THAT REDEFINE LUXURY

A SHORE THING: FOUR BEACH HOTELS THAT REDEFINE LUXURY

With over 50,000 luxury hotels around the world, it’s tempting to book what’s familiar. But true luxury isn’t found in an algorithm; it’s found in relationships. At Nellie, our connections...

A SHORE THING: FOUR BEACH HOTELS THAT REDEFINE LUXURY

With over 50,000 luxury hotels around the world, it’s tempting to book what’s familiar. But true luxury isn’t found in an algorithm; it’s found in relationships. At Nellie, our connections...

NINE STORIES, ONE MISSION: CONNECTING HUMANS THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES

NINE STORIES, ONE MISSION: CONNECTING HUMANS THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES

At Nellie, we believe travel is more than movement from one place to another. It isn’t simply about crossing borders; it’s about crossing paths. It’s the shared laughter over a...

NINE STORIES, ONE MISSION: CONNECTING HUMANS THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES

At Nellie, we believe travel is more than movement from one place to another. It isn’t simply about crossing borders; it’s about crossing paths. It’s the shared laughter over a...

Snow, four ways

Snow, four ways

Winter travel calls to each of us in different ways. Some crave the intimacy of family time by a crackling fire; others want to strap on a snowboard at sunrise...

Snow, four ways

Winter travel calls to each of us in different ways. Some crave the intimacy of family time by a crackling fire; others want to strap on a snowboard at sunrise...

Last-Minute Fall Getaways

Last-Minute Fall Getaways

As Labor Day rolled in, so did a wave of last-minute fall getaway requests — and we love it. In the past few weeks, we’ve been busy planning spontaneous trips...

Last-Minute Fall Getaways

As Labor Day rolled in, so did a wave of last-minute fall getaway requests — and we love it. In the past few weeks, we’ve been busy planning spontaneous trips...

The secret advantages of booking your hotel through Nellie

The secret advantages of booking your hotel through Nellie

With sophisticated booking platforms, comprehensive review sites, and AI-powered travel tools at your disposal, independent hotel booking might seem like the most efficient approach.    The problem is that even...

The secret advantages of booking your hotel through Nellie

With sophisticated booking platforms, comprehensive review sites, and AI-powered travel tools at your disposal, independent hotel booking might seem like the most efficient approach.    The problem is that even...

Beyond the itinerary: Why thoughtful travelers choose Nellie

Beyond the itinerary: Why thoughtful travelers choose Nellie

At the heart of every Nellie journey lies a simple truth: travel is one of life's most powerful catalysts for human connection. Whether you're strengthening bonds with family, discovering new...

Beyond the itinerary: Why thoughtful travelers choose Nellie

At the heart of every Nellie journey lies a simple truth: travel is one of life's most powerful catalysts for human connection. Whether you're strengthening bonds with family, discovering new...

Inside the Real White Lotus: What It’s Like to Stay at the Four Seasons Koh Samui

Inside the Real White Lotus: What It’s Like to Stay at the Four Seasons Koh Samui

If you watched The White Lotus Season 3 and found yourself more obsessed with the scenery than the scandal, you’re not alone. The real star of the show? The Four...

Inside the Real White Lotus: What It’s Like to Stay at the Four Seasons Koh Samui

If you watched The White Lotus Season 3 and found yourself more obsessed with the scenery than the scandal, you’re not alone. The real star of the show? The Four...

A Journey Through Bhutan: Wellness, Wonder, and the Warmth of a Nation

A Journey Through Bhutan: Wellness, Wonder, and the Warmth of a Nation

It’s been nearly two weeks since I returned home, and I still find myself thinking about Bhutan daily. There are trips that offer excitement, others that offer rest—but once in...

A Journey Through Bhutan: Wellness, Wonder, and the Warmth of a Nation

It’s been nearly two weeks since I returned home, and I still find myself thinking about Bhutan daily. There are trips that offer excitement, others that offer rest—but once in...

Thailand with Teens

Thailand with Teens

One of my favorite parts of being on Team Nellie is that I get to connect humans through travel. Recently, I introduced my family to a part of the world...

Thailand with Teens

One of my favorite parts of being on Team Nellie is that I get to connect humans through travel. Recently, I introduced my family to a part of the world...

Just Back from Richard Branson's Moskito Island

Just Back from Richard Branson's Moskito Island

Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Moskito Island, Richard Branson’s latest private island retreat, and stayed at Cape Stout—a newly launched villa designed to cater to your every...

Just Back from Richard Branson's Moskito Island

Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Moskito Island, Richard Branson’s latest private island retreat, and stayed at Cape Stout—a newly launched villa designed to cater to your every...