• Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley

  • By: SiriusXM
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Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley

By: SiriusXM
  • Summary

  • Every week, you are invited to join Melissa Biggs Bradley, CEO and Founder of Indagare Travel, on an incredible worldwide journey as she introduces you to inspirational guests, transports you to dream destinations, shares travel tips and advice, and explores the future of travel. This is your Passport to Everywhere. Follow Melissa on Instagram @indagarefounder and @indagaretravel
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  • Passport to Everywhere is now on the SiriusXM App
    Nov 21 2023

    Find new Passport to Everywhere episodes every Thursday at Noon east on SiriusXM Channel 132.  Or anytime on the SiriusXM App.

    Sign up now at: https://siriusxm.us/PassportToEverywhere

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  • Hotel Legends: Ireland's Ballyfin with Liam Krehbiel
    Nov 16 2023

    This week on Passport to Everywhere, the focus is on the charming, mystical country of Ireland. Melissa is joined by Indagare Destinations Director John Cantrell as they swap tips for making the most of a trip to the Emerald Isle. John – with his decades of trip planning experience –– speaks about some of his favorite castle properties, top activities (don’t miss the Trinity College Library or the Ballymaloe Cookery School), and other itinerary musts. From Northern Ireland to Dublin and across to Galway, John and Melissa dive into everything you need to know before planning your visit.  

    Melissa also speaks with Liam Krehbiel, the co-owner of Ballyfin, one of Ireland’s most historic and spectacular hotels. Located in County Laois (approx. 90 minutes by car from Dublin), the grand country estate was built in the 1820s. After a love at first sight experience, the property was purchased by Liam’s father in 2002, and he spent nearly a decade restoring it and shaping it into the refined 5-star luxury hotel it is today. Liam and his brother have continued their father’s legacy at Ballyfin, and the hotel remains in a class of its own with its one-of-a-kind rooms, stunning gardens, impressive art collection and romantic library. As they walk through the history of the grand yet intimate property, Liam and Melissa explore the culture and approachability of Ireland. He also reveals his favorite golf courses, speaks to the Irish art scene, shares what’s exciting him most in Dublin and more. Tune in to discover not only how this “fancy house in a Jane Austen novel” still feels warm and approachable, but also to determine what to do on your next trip to Ireland.

    For more on Ireland, head to Indagare.com to check out our destination guides and sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest travel news and tips.

    For more information about Liam Kreihbel and to learn more about Ballyfin and its offerings, visit www.ballyfin.com. To stay up to date with the hotel check out @BallyfinDemesne on Instagram and DemesneBallyfin on Facebook. 


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  • Jasper Conran on Design and Morocco
    Nov 9 2023
    Jasper Conran is one of the most celebrated and renowned British designers of our time. To name just a few career highlights… he designed the wedding dress for Lady Sarah Elizabeth Chatto, the granddaughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, clothing for Princess Diana; he created numerous sets and costumes for ballets and operas, and has designed everything from home decor to accessories and luggage. Later in his career, he turned his attention to Morocco - the subject of this episode - where he designed two historic hotels: first, L’Hotel Marrakech and, most recently, Villa Mabrouka in Tangier which just opened in June this year. In this episode, Jasper shares his storied and serendipitous career path with Melisssa; from realizing his childhood dream, receiving an unexpected Olivier Award in theater, to now finding himself immersed in the world of hospitality. Through poetic passion, Jasper explores how Tangier and Marrakech fuse ancient and modern culture, and how the most “marvelous thing about Marrakech is that most of the secrets are behind closed doors.” He gives a glimpse of his journey in creating the historic 19th century riad L’Hotel Marrakech in the heart of Medina, and what inspired him to later renovate the former home of Yves Saint Laurent into the award-winning Villa Mabrouka. He shares his favorite spots in Tangier including Italian writer and botanist Umberto Pasti’s garden, the places he still wants to travel, and the countries that have impacted him most (for instance, Kashmir on a houseboat with flower sellers in the rain). Plus, Melissa shares her latest discoveries from a recent trip she took to Florence, as well as tips for traveling with pets over the holiday season. For more information on our 2024 Insider Journey heading to magical Tangier, explore here.For more information about Jasper Conran and to see his latest collections and designs, visit www.jasperconran.com. To stay up to date with Jasper and his brand, check out his personal account @jasperconran and his shop account @jasperconranlondon on Instagram. For more information on Villa Mabruka and to book your stay in Tangier, head to villamabrouka.com. To check out L'Hôtel Marrakech in the Medina, visit l-hotelmarrakech.com.If you’re interested in joining the Indagare Insider Journey, Inside Tangier: Private Houses & Gardens, hosted by Melissa Biggs Bradley in May 2024, visit Indagare.com/InsiderJourneys.You can read Indagare COO Eliza Harris’ personal reflection on her experience during the recent earthquake in Morocco and more on the non-profit, Education For All, in the article here.For the latest news and more on Melissa’s recent discoveries, sign up for the Indagare newsletter by visiting Indagare.com.To take part in the Power of Travel global survey, which enters you for a chance to win a three-night stay in Paris, click here.
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