Recently I was fortunate to be hosted on a Southern Caribbean cruise on the Silver Shadow, sailing in style from Cartagena, Colombia to Barbados. When I set off on this adventure, I knew I was in for something special—but the experience exceeded even my high expectations for a luxury cruise. Now I’m here to tell you about […]

Virtuoso Traveler

February 1, 2026

Luxury at Your Fingertips: How You Can Enjoy a Silversea Cruise at an Amazing Value

Morocco is one of those destinations that rewards curiosity. Yes, the colors are vivid, the food is unforgettable, and the architecture feels straight out of a storybook—but the real magic happens when you lean into the culture with intention. After years of helping travelers plan meaningful trips to Morocco, here are five insider tips that […]

Your Travel Bucket List

January 26, 2026

A Travel Advisor’s 5 Insider Tips for Visiting Morocco

Have you been dreaming of exploring the wild beauty of Alaska—and sharing that experience with the people you love most? An Alaskan cruise is one of the best ways for active retirees and seniors to travel comfortably while creating unforgettable memories with children and grandchildren. With breathtaking scenery, enriching experiences for all ages, and the […]

Your Travel Bucket List

January 25, 2026

Discover Alaska Together: 6 Reasons Why the Last Frontier is the Perfect Multigenerational Cruise Adventure

If you’re of a certain age, you may think that “dupe” has a negative connotation. Who wants to be duped, right? But actually, this is the newest trend in travel planning – finding hidden gems where you can duplicate the experience you would expect at some of the most expensive destinations around the world, often […]

Travel Inspiration

December 15, 2025

Travel Smart With These Top 3 “Dupe” Destinations for 2026

This blog post is currently “Under Construction.” Please check back over the next few days for additional information and pictures You can link back to the post through our website or from the button in your “Legacy Legend” email. Join me as I give a Legacy Travel Designs description of my recent travel to Portugal, […]

Virtuoso Traveler

May 6, 2024

An Iberian Adventure with Azamara Cruises

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday may be over, but many of our favorite travel partners have extended booking deadlines for some pretty amazing offers. Here are some that we think you will find very tempting: Azamara Cruises Azamara is known for relaxed luxury on mid-sized ships that can access smaller ports and provide […]

Your Travel Bucket List

December 4, 2023

The Real Value of Travel

by Tracy Husted, New Empty Nester My husband and I just dropped off our youngest child at college, and one of the things we’re looking forward to in this next chapter is the opportunity to continue exploring the world together. My client’s recent trip to Madeira, Portugal is a great example of grabbing empty nester and active […]

Wine Travel

September 10, 2023

Magical Madeira: Adventure & Luxury, Portugal Style

As our official transition into empty nester status draws near, my husband and I find our time with our kids ever more precious. The most special time is when all 5 of us can be together. This past week we were able to squeeze in a 9-day trip to the Pacific Northwest. This was no […]

Wildlife

August 13, 2023

A Pacific Northwest Family Adventure

Our recent excursion on AmaWaterways’ AmaVerde was the first river cruise for both the Legacy Ladies, and we can’t stop talking about it! Here are the details about our itinerary, the ship, and each destination we were fortunate enough to explore. Vienna, Austria We had almost 3 days to explore Vienna, and those days were […]

Virtuoso Traveler

March 27, 2023

Destination Danube: A River Cruise Redux

Hawaii is a great place to visit any time of the year, and there are a wide array of accommodations, travel styles, and activities to enjoy. It actually can be a bit overwhelming to plan a Hawaii trip, given all the options! But don’t worry, because Legacy Travel Designs has a whole host of partners […]

Your Travel Bucket List

February 27, 2023

Getting Into the Aloha Spirit