Here are the top 5 travel destinations for 2026 — and why each one should be on your travel bucket list this year 🌍✈️. These picks are based on recent global travel data, trends in bookings/searches, and expert rankings. 🥇 1. Bali, Indonesia — Tropical diversity & unforgettable experiences Why go:• Bali has been ranked […]

Most visitors experience Venice from the outside — grand palaces, crowded piazzas, shimmering canals. But behind unmarked doors and inside quiet courtyards, artisans are still shaping glass, printing fabric, binding books, and building gondolas much as they have for centuries. If you’re an active traveler who prefers walking hidden neighborhoods, asking questions, and discovering places […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A client asked Tracy and I to design a Louise Penny Tour. I had already read her first novel, Still Life, for my neighborhood book club, but while creating their itinerary, I became utterly enchanted by the bucolic setting of Louise’s 16 novels. I’m now looking forward to not only finishing the series, but to visiting the area […]

It’s hard to know where to start in describing our time at the 2024 Summer Olympics. It was an incredible experience! Our time in Paris at the 2024 Olympics was the last stop on our 10-night trip through France. Back in 2022, our son Jack floated the idea of traveling to Paris for the 2024 Summer […]

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 […]

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 […]