<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sloane Elystan Travel Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sloane Elystan Travel Design]]></description><link>https://www.sloaneelystantravel.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:51:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.elystantravel.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Solo Travel Guide: How to Choose Your First Solo Getaway — Group Tour vs Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve imagined this trip down to the smallest detail—what you’ll see and the moments that will become lifelong memories. The hardest part is waiting: the partner you once traveled with is no longer by your side, friends don’t share your curiosity, and group plans never quite come together. You can wait for the ideal companion—or join the growing number of travelers who refuse to postpone a well-lived life and decide to go alone.]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/solo-travel-guide-how-to-choose-your-first-solo-getaway-group-tour-vs-cruise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e7bd9cf99b368a71d82a2f</guid><category><![CDATA[Getaways]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindful Escapes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Solo Travel Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Solo Travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[Solo Travel Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Solo Travel Adventures]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:59:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db78be_e9c2eb7bf97f4c32baad60432c1dba68~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sloane Elystan Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Inclusive Cruise Pricing Explained: ]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Inclusive Cruises vs. Large Ships. The cheapest fare  isn't always the best value-or the most enjoyable. The experience makes all the difference.]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/all-inclusive-cruise-pricing-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ac7ecd6e26accbc6c943f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[All-Inclusives]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cruising]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:16:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4d65476d64504e65333677~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sloane Elystan Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury Road Trip: Vineyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxury road trips: There’s a special kind of magic in the freedom of the open road—especially when it’s paired with luxury and a glass of something exceptional]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/luxury-road-trips-vineyards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68921747627f030f6cc8c1b5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:54:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db78be_65a659ce9da2423ab03d8d9f644085da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CS Baxter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel Openings 2025: Your Ultimate Guide To Our Favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s an undeniable excitement as 2025 ushers in an array of new luxury hotel openings, each promising to redefine the art of...]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/the-worlds-most-exciting-new-luxury-hotel-openings-2025-your-ultimate-guide-to-our-favorites</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688ba7fe8ab480cad187981e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:26:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db78be_771d67c7ee874daea15d93f236926893~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CS Baxter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Modern Luxury—and How It’s Shaping Luxury Travel Trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern luxury has moved beyond traditional symbols of wealth like grand hotels, private jets, and designer labels. Today, it includes...]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/what-is-modern-luxury-and-how-it-s-shaping-the-future-of-luxury-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a17aacc20c7e244638a70</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6d4b7346417a5568767751~mv2_d_1481_2224_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CS Baxter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OTA Hotel Booking vs. Travel Advisor: Why Hidden Fees Make Online Hotel Bookings More Expensive in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you tired of hidden hotel booking fees turning your budget vacation into an expensive surprise? You're not alone. Millions of travelers choose online travel agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com and Expedia for hotel reservations, only to discover they've paid significantly more than advertised. Let's dive into what sets these apart.]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/online-hotel-booking-hidden-fees-make-hotel-booking-more-expensive-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877e9ced6f9cbb3157150d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Getaways]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hotels & Resorts]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:06:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f3f25e96f1643c2b3543396ab016692.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sloane Elystan Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Stressed? Plan a Fall Getaway—The Joy Is in the Anticipation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beauty And Splendor Of A Fall Getaway The Magic of Anticipation There’s a special kind of magic that begins the moment you start...]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/feeling-stressed-plan-a-fall-getaway-the-joy-is-in-the-anticipation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685a9e1cd2c786af5d578c08</guid><category><![CDATA[Getaways]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindful Escapes]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:33:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fb0826f991bd486e98917e5549a4f179.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CS Baxter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Inclusive Resorts Pros and Cons                                                       ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Millennials Are Flocking to All-Inclusive Resorts: The Good, The Bad, and What to Watch Out For As a generation that values...]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/all-inclusive-resorts-pros-and-cons-millennial-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c38c7b80f7a04fa997382</guid><category><![CDATA[All-Inclusives]]></category><category><![CDATA[Getaways]]></category><category><![CDATA[Millennial Travel]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:47:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_71de1de77ff04913b1e57478b6cb084a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CS Baxter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury Adventure Travel - The Ultimate Blend of Untamed Nature and Indulgent Comfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever longed to wake up to the gentle sounds of the wild, gaze up at a sky bursting with stars from your private tented...]]></description><link>https://www.elystantravel.com/post/luxury-adventure-travel-the-ultimate-blend-of-untamed-nature-and-indulgent-comfort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6830a5f7905d5dd1ac0aa87c</guid><category><![CDATA[Luxury Adventure Travel]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 16:33:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db78be_ce4fbf1f0fa2457ab58d3c45026761d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CS Baxter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Surprising Science of Happiness: Why Short Getaways Might Be the Ultimate Vacation Hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vacation happiness peaks precisely 43 hours in.
That’s right—about two days after you arrive, once you’ve had time to unpack, shake off the travel dust, and slip into that vacation mindset, your joy hits its stride. It’s that sweet spot where you’re fully present, the worries of home have faded, and the adventure truly begins.
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