The Last Resort: Estelle Manor
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On this episode of The Last Resort, host Christina Jelski talks to Fora-affiliated advisors Nancy Deane, Kim Hannum, Pamela Schein Murphy, Claudia Riegelhaupt and Louisa Vann, who have joined forces to attend fam trips together as part of a “fam pod.” The quintet recently visited the U.K., combining a London trip with a stay at Estelle Manor, a 108-room country estate and private members’ club in Oxfordshire.The group shares a few insights on their London experiences, which included site visits to properties within the Firmdale Hotels and Maybourne portfolios, before diving into their stay at Estelle Manor, which they say puts a “really fresh and fun” spin on the country estate concept. They talk about the property's Bridgerton-esque charm, its adults-only main house and how the property’s membership club component elevates the guest experience. The advisors also delve into the benefits of traveling together as part of a fam pod, and how their established group dynamic allows for more focused and productive familiarization trips.Currently in its second season, The Last Resort is a monthly hospitality-focused podcast brought to you by Travel Weekly. In each episode, travel advisors share their first impressions of the last resort they visited.The eighth episode of the second season will be posted on August 12. Further resources:  Nancy Deane The Deane’s List Instagram Kim Hannum Instagram Pamela Schein Murphy The Wanderist  Instagram Claudia Riegelhaupt Instagram Louisa Vann Louisa Vann Travel Instagram  Want to share feedback on the last resort you visited?Email us: [email protected] Photo of Estelle Manor courtesy of Mark Anthony Fox Theme Song:Beachfront Celebration by Kevin MacLeodLicensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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