The Journal

April 30, 2026

John Oberacker Named 2026 Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist

We are thrilled to announce that our founder, @traveltoeden, has again been recognized as a Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist for 2026.

October 21, 2025

John Oberacker has been named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists for 2025

We’re proud to share that John Oberacker has been named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists for 2025, a distinction reserved for the most trusted names in luxury travel.

October 1, 2018

John Oberacker: How Virtuoso’s Most Innovative Advisor Stays Ahead of the Curve

Staying ahead of the curve in the luxury travel industry and setting the trends instead of following them is a tall order — especially when the definition of “luxury” is ever-changing — but it’s what makes the advisors who pull it off so special.

August 21, 2018

John Oberacker of Eden for Your World Wins Virtuoso 2018 Most Innovative Advisor Award

Global luxury travel network Virtuoso® congratulates John Oberacker of Eden For Your World, an independent affiliate of Montecito Village Travel, in Long Beach, California as the winner of this year’s sought-after Most Innovative Travel Advisor US & Canada at the 30th annual Virtuoso Travel Week.

May 14, 2018

Turkey - An EdenFYW Traveler's View

Please put away any preconceived ideas you have about the country of Turkey! My husband and I recently visited Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Izmir. In a nutshell, it is very safe and incredibly clean.

April 18, 2018

Peru

A prophet once said ‘Don’t tell me what a man says, don’t tell me what a man knows. Tell me where he’s traveled?’ I wonder about that, do we get smarter, more enlightenment as we travel? Does travel bring wisdom? I think there is probably no better place to find out than Peru. ~ Anthony Bourdain

March 30, 2018

The Private Suite at LAX

Imaging flying from commercial and never having to enter an airport.. it's EdenFYW! The Private Suite is a newly built and exclusive private terminal serving all commercial airlines, transforms Los Angeles International Airport into one of the world’s most convenient airports for people traveling in premium class.

March 9, 2018

Travel Capsule Wardrobe by @Sin60Style

Eden For Your World is thrilled to announce our newest collaboration with stylist Cynthia Pastor, of the popular Instagram @sin60style.

January 23, 2018

Meet Kasra Esteghamat of Eden For Your World

April 5, 2017

Epic Egypt

We thought we’d have checked Egypt off our bucket list after our recent visit. It turns out we are going to keep it on, because it’s a destination worthy of a return. There is so much to see, so much to take in! Here’s a glimpse into our adventure in January/February of 2017.

August 1, 2015

The Galapagos

Eden For Your World does the Galapagos – but, not the blog. Please enjoy the following guest blog post from our dear guest Mrs. Josephine M., who accompanied us, along with her family, to experience the magic of the islands!

April 7, 2015

Luxury Hideaways in Vietnam

It was so great to be back in Vietnam! It had been eight years since our last visit, and we couldn’t wait to discover new places and return to one place we fell in love with before.

December 24, 2014

Paris! Paris! Paris!

November 7, 2014

AMANGIRI

Fused with the ancient rock formations of the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah, AMANGIRI truly embody's it's namesake as a "peaceful mountain".

August 21, 2014

Virtuoso Travel Week 2014

July 16, 2014

A Piece of Eden in Maui Hawaii

July 5, 2014

Virtuoso Rising Star 2014

June 12, 2014

La Vie est Belle en St Barth

Another blog about St Barth... We won't do that to you. There is not much more left to say about it, is there? You know it's in a stunning French island in the Caribbean.

May 24, 2014

Buenos Aires - Argentina

May 16, 2014

Travel Weeks Sao Paolo 2014

May 1, 2014

Jason deCaires Taylor

March 7, 2014

Get Up Off The Couch!

March 5, 2014

Get Your Hotel Perks!

February 21, 2014

We Give You The World

February 1, 2014

Birkenhead House, Hermanus - South Africa

January 26, 2014

Cape Town - South Africa

January 21, 2014

La Residence, Franschhoek - South Africa

January 15, 2014

Royal Malewane, Thornybush Game Reserve - South Africa

January 12, 2014

Singita Lebombo Lodge, Kruger National Park - South Africa

January 10, 2014

Phinda Private Game Reserve - South Africa

January 6, 2014

Johannesburg - South Africa

December 28, 2013

Buddha's Good Word - Travel

It is better to travel well, than arrive. - Buddha

December 20, 2013

PEACE, LOVE & TRAVEL

As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and all of you who have helped us shape Eden For Your World.