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Raymond GilesRaymond Giles is a fully licensed travel advisor with LuxRally Travel, a Forbes Travel Guide Endorsed agency. His work spans destination guides, travel inspiration, and industry insight, reflecting a well-rounded perspective on the world of luxury travel.
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Guides
Myths and Truths about Visiting Saudi Arabia: An Insider’s Guide
Saudi Arabia has undergone one of the most ambitious national transformations in modern tourism. After 18 months in the Kingdom, these are the most common misconceptions and their realities across safety, luxury, culture, and geography in the region.
Guides
Where Gods Once Walked: Tips for Visiting Luxor, Egypt's Ancient Capital
Luxor rewards thoughtful pacing, expert interpretation, and elevated planning. From hot air balloons over the Valley of the Kings to sunset at Karnak Temple, discover Egypt's ancient heart in refined luxury.
Industry
How to Become a Travel Agent (And Why Choosing the Right Host Agency Matters)
From the spark of inspiration to building a real travel career in today's industry, discover what it takes to become a travel agent — and why the agency you choose makes all the difference.
Guides
Al'Ula: Where Ancient Civilization Meets Modern Luxury
Set in a dramatic desert oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia, Al'Ula is a living museum of human civilization—rewarding travelers who value history, exclusivity, and refined comfort in equal measure.
Inspiration
Luxury Travelers Are Abandoning Mega-Ships for River Cruises, and I Don't Blame Them
A growing segment of affluent travelers is shifting course from cruise ships to river cruising. Discover why intimacy, cultural immersion, and concierge-level service are redefining luxury on the water.
Industry
The Skills Required to Succeed as a Travel Advisor
Thinking of turning your love of travel into a career? A LuxRally Travel advisor shares the critical skills and realities of building a successful luxury travel advisory business.
Guides
You Need to Experience Christmas (or Any Season) in Prague.
Gothic spires, world-class Christmas markets, and surprisingly well-priced luxury hotels make Prague one of Europe's most enchanting seasonal escapes. Discover the city and its fairy-tale Bohemian day trips.