Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 1st Quarter 2017 | Page 26

Four Seasons Golden Triangle Tented Camp and Elephant Refuge
celebration dinners in the Rio Secreto , fresh water , stalagmite caves of Playa Del Carmen , or a helicopter ride to otherwise unreachable remote jungle temples of Cambodia for lunch and exploring .
As for “ can -do ” Spirit , The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana had it in spades ! My daughter and I had been to one of the other “ glamping ” resorts in Montana a few years ago , and decided to try a different spot this past summer . At first , we were disappointed to find out that though they had a long list of horseback riding activities , they didn ’ t offer cattle herding , which we both really love . But after a quick lesson in the ring to determine that we were advanced enough riders , they immediately scheduled us for a private herding venture that became such an absolute highlight of our trip , that they took us out 2 more times ! Not to mention , they kept my room stocked with my favorite Chardonnay , to deaden the pain from 3 days of riding !
Ephesus , Turkey
Now , even though it may seem illogical , even the wealthiest of travelers loves to feel like they ’ re getting something for free ! I think it ’ s just psychological , but it provides another perfect way to build brand loyalty . Many friends and I have talked about this at length , and we would rather pay upfront in the room price to have a stocked , “ complimentary ” mini bar ( complete with tiny alcohols and
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