Since we returned from our hosted group trip to Greece, Sandy and I have been hard at work planning our own and our clients’ next adventures. But I keep dreaming of Greece… A big piece of this amazing country that has stayed with me is the gastronomy we experienced there. And while we did have […]

“My books are not about just terror and murder, they are about goodness. And kindness. About choices. About friendship and belonging. And love. Enduring love. If you take only one thing away from any of my books, I’d like it to be this: Goodness exists.” – Louise Penny A client asked Tracy and I to […]

15 Explorers, 4 Families, 3 Generations, 1 Priceless Adventure! Legacy Travel Designs’ hosted trip to Greece is in the books! We took a 2-week break from our e-newsletter and blog posts so that we could fully immerse ourselves in our travels, and now we’re excited to fill you in on the highlights and details of […]

The fastest growing sport in the United States is spreading like wildfire. These resorts have gotten the message and are adding pickleball courts and programming to accommodate the growing interest. Carmel Valley Ranch – Carmel, CA Players at this 181-room resort can serve it up on four new pickleball courts and enjoy a full roster […]

If you’ve been planning to travel or have traveled recently, I’m sure you are aware that, along with the increased opportunities to “get out there,” there have been many challenges that have accompanied the high level of demand. This is especially true when it comes to air travel. We’ve all heard about or experienced ridiculously […]

There are so many benefits we get as Virtuoso advisors that we can pass right on to you.  Their luscious publications are just one.  Please enjoy this complimentary “Endless Summer” issue of Virtuoso Life.  It offers a mix of special travel opportunities, insider tips, and expert advice.  It provides savvy travelers (that’s you) with where to […]

Are you the type of traveler who enjoys both the coast and the mountains? Well, you’re in luck, because you don’t have to choose between the two! There are plenty of places on this Big Blue Marble of ours where you can easily have beach (or at least oceanside) time and crisp mountain air or […]

Does this sound like your idea of heaven? Visiting multiple continents and ports-of-call, experiencing many cultures from around the globe, savoring locally-inspired meals, enjoying nightly entertainment, meeting interesting people, and hearing guest lecturers- all while unpacking only once. If so, consider one of these cruises around the world. Royal Carribean’s Ultimate World Cruise 2023-2024 The […]

Is Alaska on your Wanderlist? If so, check out these cruises and land-sea-combo “cruisetour” options from Holland America, one of our Virtuoso partners. When you sail with Holland America Line, you’ll do more than see glaciers and gold rush towns, you’ll experience them up close – from immersive tundra treks and port-to-table cooking demos to […]

No adage was ever more true than it’s not so much where you travel, but who you travel with that makes it or breaks it. Traveling together 24/7 for an extended period of time in unfamiliar territory has a way of revealing our best and worst characteristics. Selecting friends to travel the world with requires […]