Winter Awaits – Let’s Plan Your Perfect Cruise, Beach or Ski Escape

Happy September! Now that the weather is turning and everyone is “settling in” after the summer season, our thoughts also turn to late fall and winter travel. With a bit of flexibility, it’s not too late to plan a fabulous festive vacation for late 2025/early 2026. As your trusted travel advisors, Legacy Travel Designs is here to take the stress out of the process and deliver personalized journeys enhanced with exclusive perks, tailored experiences, and insider access you won’t find on your own. Read on to unwrap how we sprinkle your festive travels with holiday magic and exclusive offers.

✨ Sail Into Winter – Ocean & River Cruises

Imagine gliding past storybook towns and visiting Christmas Markets on a European river cruise, or soaking in the sun aboard a luxury ocean liner en route to the Caribbean or the South Pacific.

Sprinkling our holiday magic:

• VIP access to hard-to-get cabins during peak travel times
• Personalized planning to match you with the perfect itinerary and onboard experience
• Exclusive onboard perks like shipboard credit, private excursions, and complimentary upgrades

With exclusive offers:

• Scenic & Emerald Cruises are offering incredible savings on both river and luxury yacht cruises during the Festive season and into 2026. Cruises must be reserved by September 30, and the incentives include 2-for-1 fares, free air, and additional savings of up to $2000 per suite on select sailings. Here are just a few of the cruises to choose from:
  • Scenic or Emerald on the Douro River – Emerald Radiance on November 29 or Scenic Azure on December 2
  • Scenic & Emerald “Christmas Markets” sailings on the Rhine and Danube, mid-December departures
  • Emerald Ocean Yachts in the Caribbean, Sailings on December 13 or December 20
• Oceania Cruises: Experience The Finest Cuisine at Sea® with up to 50% off select small-ship (670 passengers) luxury cruises booked by September 16. Here are just a few examples of eligible sailings and their savings levels:
  • 40% off – 12/2/25 departure on 24-day “Indian Ocean Opus,” sailing Cape Town to Singapore
  • 35% off – 1/5/26 departure on 14-day “Exotic Asian Kingdoms,” sailing Bangkok to Bali
  • 40% off – 12/7/25 departure on 12-day “Sunkissed Caribbean Shores,” roundtrip from Miami
  • 50% off – 11/14/25 departure on 12-day “Pacific Pathways” through the Panama Canal, Colon to Los Angeles
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering a new selection of festive voyages featuring themed meals and performances. Some of these sailings include free first class air as a booking incentive. Festive Season voyages include 16-night trip from Bali to Australia aboard Seven Seas Explorer, 11-night voyage from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires aboard Seven Seas Splendor, and 21-night sailing from Barcelona to Cape Town on Seven Seas Voyager.
• AmaWaterways has a Complimentary Nights promotion on select New Year’s departures, which allows you to have a pre-cruise night in a 4- or 5-star hotel along with transfer to the ship for embarkation as well as an extra night onboard to relax on New Year’s Day. These special nights can be combined with up to $2,500 per stateroom savings on select 2025 Holiday Cruises, while solo travelers can enjoy a reduced single supplement of just 10%.Here are a few of the offered sailings:
  • “Best of Holland and Belgium,” December 25-January 1 (roundtrip Amsterdam)
  • “Colors of Provence,” December 25-January 1 (Marseille to Lyon)
  • “Enchanting Rhine,” December 25-January 1 (Basel to Amsterdam)

🌴 Beach Bliss – Your Winter Sanctuary

If sunshine and serenity are calling your name, winter is the ultimate time to escape to a beachfront paradise. Wherever in the world you want to dip your toes in the sound and hear the waves lapping, we ensure your beach retreat is truly turn-key.

Sprinkling our holiday magic:

• We unlock priority access to the most in-demand resorts
• Enjoy added amenities like complimentary breakfast, resort credits, early check-in/late check-out, and VIP welcome gifts
• Save you precious time by handling every detail, from private transfers to spa appointments

With exclusive offers:

• Rosewood Baha Mar, Bahamas: A $100 nightly resort credit on every room for stays December 19, 2025, through January 4, 2026 (book by September 30)
• Six Senses La Sagesse, Granada: Every third night free and up to a $1,200 resort credit for stays through December 22, 2025
• Fairmont Orchid, Island of Hawaii: A fourth night free for stays through December 19, 2025
• Club Med Sun Getaways Fall and Winter Vacations: 40% off up to $300 per person per week, up to $300 instant air credit, kids under 4 stay FREE. Book by October 28, 2025

⛷️Peak Experiences – The Best in Ski Travel

From the powdery slopes of Aspen to the luxurious chalets of Courchevel, winter sports lovers know the best ski holidays book up fast. Whether you’re seeking a ski out chalet, community events to celebrate with your fellow revelers, tree-lighting ceremonies, or Christmas markets, we’ll find the perfect mountain getaway for you.

Sprinkling our holiday magic:

• Insider access to top ski-in/ski-out accommodations
• Custom ski packages including lift tickets, equipment rental, and private guides
• Exclusive après-ski experiences like spa treatments and fireside tastings
• We take care of the logistics so you can focus on the thrill of the run and the comfort of your lodge.

With a special offer from Club Med:

You may think of Club Med as primarily a sun-and-sand company, but this European brand is well-known across the pond for its all-inclusive ski resorts. At their ski resorts, Club Med includes lift passes and group lessons in addition to the expected accommodations, meals, resort activities and a kids’ club. Club Med is having a “Ski Days Blitz” sale for trips between November 28, 2025 and April 2026. The greatest savings are at the Quebec Charlevoix resort, Club Med’s first North American ski resort which opened in 2024. Discounts also are available at Club Med resorts in Italy, France, Switzerland and even Japan. These trips must be booked by September 16, 2025.

Let’s secure your spot before it’s gone! Winter travel is one of the busiest (and most competitive) times of year, but with the right expertise and connections, it becomes seamless and exceptional. Availability is already limited for festive dates, so don’t wait. Schedule your consultation today, and let’s craft a winter getaway tailored just for you.

Contact Us: tracy@legacytraveldesigns.com, sandy@legacytraveldesigns.com