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 […]

🌊 Pickleball at Sea — Cruises With Courts & Programs Cruising can be a wonderful pickleball-friendly vacation choice: you get changing destinations plus daily opportunities to stay active on deck. Many mainstream and luxury cruise lines now feature courts and even organized play times. 🚢 Cruise Lines With Pickleball Amenities ✨ Holland America Line ⚓ […]

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 […]

There are many ways to move into the New Year with a focus on wellness of the mind, body and spirit. One of these is by visiting a wellness resort. Wellness travel continues to grow in popularity, and there are so many options for experiencing your own reset or renewal. You can go with friends, […]

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 […]

When you board a cruise ship or arrive at an AI resort, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the plethora of dining and drinking options, activities, and excursions. How to make the most of your valuable time and resources? Just turn the work over to us. We’ll advise you about what hidden gems you can’t […]

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, […]

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 […]

Legacy Travel Designs held a webinar today to announce our hosted Jewish Heritage River cruise coming up in August 2023. In case you missed it, here are the details and information about how you can join us! Our Partner: Avalon Waterways We are proud to partner with Avalon Waterways for this group trip. From excursion […]

Would-be cruisers can be overwhelmed by the dizzying array of options. The best way to understand how travel industry experts categorize cruise lines is by comparing them to stores most of us are familiar with. What I like about Deluxe cruises is that they stand head and shoulders above the mass market and premium lines, […]