talking travels and other stuff

On this week's show, I managed to pin down James South, international jet setter, and founder of revolutionary hotel booking app, IGOROOM,  a virtual online travel agency, which is set to take the luxury hotel world by storm.

If you're looking for a once in a lifetime vacation in an exotic destination such as the Indian Ocean, Bali, Maldives or SE Asia, IGOROOM will be your one stop shop to view your accommodation and surroundings in 3D.

You can transport yourself to your private overwater bungalow and see the sun rise, and drone footage will show you exactly how clear the sea is. Take a tour around the whole property and try before you book your dream holiday.

James- a self-confessed serial entrepreneur has nailed aspirational travel, and this exciting venture will be launching in February.  Believing that immersive marketing is the future, I am tempted to agree!

Check out the website to be in with a chance of winning a trip to the Maldives!

Happy New Year! May 2022 be filled with adventures for one n all.
 
Here to provide you with inspiration on exciting destinations and industry news, I kick off this season's podcasts by chatting to Mario Mikowski, one of the Board of Directors at Tabacon Grand Spa & Thermal Resort in Costa Rica.

Not only is he a Costa Rica native (although he is self-confessed globetrotter), the Tabacon Resort is the lovechild of his architect father, who designed this unique and magical property in the nineties.

Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano,  guests can enjoy the purity of the natural rainforest surroundings, and hot springs whilst enjoying an open air massage, and much much more.

I know you're tempted!
Check out more about the property and how you can enjoy Costa Rica's pura vida here

 

Imagine escaping to a private forest which welcomes everyone, and gives back to nature.  

This was the dream of Ivona Ercegovic, who has spent the last few years working tirelessly to create a zero-waste, plastic-free, treehouse retreat just ninety minutes from the capital of Croatia, resulting in a magical woodland,  self-sufficient retreat.
 
With three luxury treehouses, and the main lodge, it is her aim to deliver an ecological, sustainable and socially aware way to explore the local environment, whilst connecting to nature and reviving the soul.  Expect yoga, meditation and wellness workshops, organic food, wildlife and skills sharing.  With the hope to inspire more businesses and travellers to consider the planet,  Ivona's Tree Elements will no doubt be an inspiration. 

Find out more here:
https://www.tree-elements.co/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tree-elements/treehouses