Ashley

I'm Ashley, the founder of Wanderlux and a travel junkie. When I'm not at home near Seattle, Washington, you can find me on the beach in Mexico or traveling the world. Wherever I am, I aim to travel respectfully, show my kids new things, and learn more than I teach.
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The unexpected rise of the boutique hotel

Travel Ashley -
Four hotels in five nights was too much, I thought. How could I possibly get a feel for a place in such a short time? As it turns out, it's impossible not to...

Newly-renovated Casa du Lac on Lake Como has just 13 rooms, and each one is unique

Italy Ashley -
It's the deep blue-green turquoise that did it for me. That and the Harry Potter-esque closet under the stairs at the entrance. Those are my two big takeaways from my first-look stay at...

First Look and Review: Villa O opens on Lake Como

Italy Ashley -
Villa O, the newest member of the R Collection Hotels family, opens November 2026. I stayed as part of a first-look media visit in October 2026. Villa O is converted from a private...

The Secret to a Family Vacation With Teenagers Might Just Be in Colorado

Americas Ashley -
I won't lie, traveling as my older son has become a teenager has felt tricky, even as a travel writer. Planning a family vacation with teenagers and tweens requires a different calculation...

Star Princess Cruise Ship Review – What to Know Before You Sail

Cruises Ashley -
Star Princess is one of Princess Cruises' newest ships and only one of two in the Sphere Class. It was purpose-built for cruising to Alaska, and that's what I did as a...

I stayed in the world’s best hotel – here’s what it was like

Asia Ashley -
I stayed at the Rosewood Hong Kong as a guest of Rosewood, Cathay Pacific, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The property sits right on the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha...

Everything you need to know about eating gluten free in Hong Kong

Asia Ashley -
You know I love to eat, and my trip to Hong Kong was no exception. It's a brave new world for me as I navigate traveling with food allergies. Though my son...

10 of the best bars in Hong Kong – yes, we tried the smoked olives!

Asia Ashley -
Few places do nightlife quite like the vibrant city of Hong Kong. As dusk falls and the neon skyline flickers into life, Hong Kong shifts from a high-powered business hub to the...
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Ashley

I'm Ashley, the founder of Wanderlux and a travel junkie. When I'm not at home near Seattle, Washington, you can find me on the beach in Mexico or traveling the world. Wherever I am, I aim to travel respectfully, show my kids new things, and learn more than I teach.
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