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Your Travel Guide Venture with Planet D: Unraveling North American Luxury and Wellness Mediaplanet interviewed Dave and Deb, founders of Planet D. Discover their luxury travel tales, North American gems, wellness fusion, and expert tips for crafting unforgettable journeys! Luxury travel has become increasingly popular. In your opinion, what sets North America apart as a destination for luxury travelers seeking unique experiences? With world-class cities like New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver, to cultural and historic cities such as New Orleans, Quebec City, and Mexico City, the opportunities are endless. Each city has luxury hotels, Michelin-Star restaurants, and top-tier experiences. As of 2019, there were a total of 121 hotels that are ranked AAA Five Diamond Ratings alone. North America is massive with diverse landscapes from snow-capped mountains to sandy beaches. As far as unique experiences in North America, one of the ultimate luxury adventures we have taken part in was walking with Polar Bears in Churchill. Churchill Wild has luxury lodges in Manitoba where people can enjoy fine wine and dining as they go on daily safaris in search of polar bears. From kayaking and camping with personal chefs and guides in the Baja Peninsula of Mexico to luxury Alaskan cruises, the opportunities are endless in North America.
Many travelers prioritize health and wellness during their trips. How do you incorporate wellness into your travel experiences, and what benefits do you see from this approach? We always add adventure to our travels. We aren't fans of going to the gym or working out in our hotel rooms,
but we love the outdoors. Getting out in nature is the best way to prioritize our wellness. We almost always follow our outdoor adventures with a pampering couples massage or a day at the spa. We love combining an adventure that pushes us to our limits with a rewarding experience in a luxurious spa. We also almost always get on the water no matter where we go. We love paddling be it kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, Read the full interview or canoeing. Exploring a destination with Dave and Deb on by paddling is our favourite way to truenorthliving.ca. explore. It's a great workout that doesn't feel like work, and we can cover a lot of ground while seeing places from a different vantage point. If you aren't into the outdoors, we find that simply walking is an amazing way to stay active. When exploring cities like Zurich or Athens the last two summers, we walked 20,000 steps a day. Now that is a workout.
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