Episode Details

http://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithus Everyone is booking the same three crowded beaches this summer, but we’re breaking down 6 properties that are redefining the long summer luxury weekend. In Episode 71, luxury travel advisors Joseph Redmond and Jamie Haas dive into the most anticipated openings, hidden gems, and strategic "shoulder season" hacks to get you the best value for your 2026 summer vacation.

From a brand-new $2 million crystal lagoon in Texas to the first-ever One&Only in the United States, we cover it all. Plus, we explain how booking through us can score you free breakfast, $100 property credits, and hard-to-get restaurant reservations.

We can VIP You At All the Hotels in this Episode: 
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Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
One&Only Moonlight Basin(Montana)
Hyatt Regency Hill Country
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Four Seasons Chicago 
Ocean House

YouTube Chapters
00:00 – The 10/10 Summer Luxury Experience
01:11 – Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island: Underrated Florida 
10:27 – One&Only Moonlight Basin: Montana’s Most Anticipated Opening  18:00 – Price Savings Hack: Shoulder Season in Montana 
22:20 – Hyatt Regency Hill Country: Texas Ranch Luxury 
31:40 – Rosewood Miramar Beach: Montecito's American Riviera 
37:58 – Four Seasons Chicago: Attainable City Luxury 
41:55 – Ocean House: The Crown Jewel of New England 
42:21 – A Hotel with Strictly No Tipping: How it Works

TLDR
Advisor Value: Booking through Travel Bros provides perks like free breakfast, $100 credits, and early/late check-out at most of these properties.
Amelia Island is Underrated: The Ritz-Carlton there is a massive, recently renovated property that is often overlooked compared to South Florida; it features unique rooms with outdoor fire pits.

One&Only Montana Debut: One&Only Moonlight Basin is the brand's first US property, featuring a Nordic "art gallery" aesthetic and its own private lake for fly fishing.
Montana Pricing Strategy: Peak rates at One&Only Moonlight Basin hit ~$2,600/night, but hitting the "shoulder season" in May can drop prices to under $1,000/night all-in.
Exclusive Speakeasy: The One&Only features a hidden speakeasy cabin called "Moonshack" that requires a physical poker chip or secret invite for entry.
Texas Water Park Luxury: Hyatt Regency Hill Country recently added a $2 million, 2-acre crystal lagoon to its already famous lazy river and flow-rider facilities.
Affordable Texas Suites: Presidential suites at the Hyatt Hill Country can be found for as low as $1,400/night, which is only a 50% premium over their base suites.
Rosewood's Unique Feature: Rosewood Miramar Beach has an active Amtrak rail line running through it; the hotel treats it as a feature with uniformed staff acting as crossing guards.
Home Alone Connection: Four Seasons Chicago is home to the iconic indoor pool where the pool scenes for Home Alone were filmed.The No-Tipping Model: Ocean House in Rhode Island is a strictly "gratuity-free" property; instead of individual tips, they use a resort fee and a 23% service charge on dining/spa bills