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

January 7, 2024

Travel Smart in the New Year with “Dupes”

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

At Legacy Travel Designs, we see ourselves as matchmakers. We “match” our clients with the perfect accommodations, experiences, and services based on our vast network of contacts and partnerships within the travel community. The result is a bespoke vacation tailored to the exact needs and travel styles of each unique client. The Québec trip that is […]

Travel Inspiration

July 17, 2023

Bonjour, Québec! A Four-Day Itinerary for Three Generations

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

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 […]

River Cruising

January 30, 2023

Join Us on the Danube to Explore Jewish Heritage!

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, […]

Wellness

January 1, 2023

Wellness Focus for 2023? Where to Go to Renew, Reset, & Rejuvenate

Floridians salt their margaritas instead of their driveways. If you can’t stand another minute of cold weather, check out these ideas for a winter thaw in the Sunshine State. A Romantic Escape: The Bungalows, Key Largo One of the few all-inclusive resorts in the United States, The Bungalows is an adults-only (21+) paradise that includes […]

Resorts

December 18, 2022

Put Down the Snow Shovel and Pick Up a Tropical Drink in Florida