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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

Now that pandemic travel restrictions have eased, more and more people are planning long-delayed travel. As I mentioned in a previous blog, one sector of travel that has come back into play is study abroad travel. I have fond memories of my family’s visit to Italy in December 1989, when I was finishing up my semester of […]

Travel Advice

November 20, 2022

Study Abroad Family Travel: Seeing the World Through Your Young Adult’s Eyes

Making and strengthening family bonds is especially important, and can be especially challenging, for grandparents and their grandchildren. This has become even more of a top-of-the-list priority since so many of us lost precious time with our loved ones over the past years of restricted travel. One way to bridge the distance, whether physical or […]

Travel Inspiration

November 6, 2022

A Skip-Gen Trip Inspired by a “Grand” Book Club

When your kids and grandkids start moving into the “grown and flown” stage, you can begin to travel in ways that are different from when they were younger – with and without them! Here are some of our favorite travel opportunities for empty-nester (or empty-nester adjacent) parents and grandparents: Study Abroad Travel I have fond memories of my family’s visit […]

Travel Inspiration

October 23, 2022

Empty Nester Opportunities: Traveling With (and Without) Your Older Kids and Grandkids

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 […]

Your Travel Bucket List

August 15, 2022

A Greek Odyssey with Legacy Travel Designs

Did you know that there are 125,000 often forgotten U.S. soldiers buried in hallowed ground overseas? Why not incorporate a visit to a cemetery, monument, military museum, or battle site into a family vacation abroad?  This is a great way to show gratitude to those who have protected our country and will teach kids and grandkids that the fight for freedom […]

History

May 29, 2022

Pay Respect to Fallen American Soldiers in Normandy

When you travel, your overall experience can be greatly enhanced by where you stay. Your accommodations are more than just a place to rest your head at night. You want to feel welcomed, comfortable, and have a hassle-free stay. At Legacy Travel Designs, part of our “secret sauce” of travel planning is our status as […]

Virtuoso Traveler

May 22, 2022

Be Our Guest! How to get VIP Treatment at Hotels & Resorts

by Sandy Fisher Day 1: Rapid City, South Dakota-Mount Rushmore Experiences: Private Vehicle and Helicopter Tours: On this private tour you will visit Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, Sylvan Lake and The Needles Highway among others. Then take to the air and see Mount Rushmore from above. Accommodations: The Under Canvas safari-inspired tents include amenities such […]

Wildlife

May 13, 2022

A Mount Rushmore/Yellowstone/Glacier National Parks 7-Day Itinerary Created with Our Partners at Overseas Leisure Group

There are so many ways that your family can explore the world together and build a legacy of shared memories and experiences. Beach vacations and all-inclusive resorts are typical for family gatherings, but think outside the box and you can have an unforgettable adventure with your crew. Below are just a few ideas for awesome […]

Your Travel Bucket List

May 8, 2022

Family Adventures Around the World

No country this small packs in as much history, culture, and geographic diversity as this one. It has a booming food and wine scene, vibrant nightlife. and incredible beaches. But the number one reason to visit is hard to put into words. It is a sacred place emanating a spiritual energy like no other. Once there, it is easy to understand why […]

Your Travel Bucket List

April 27, 2022

Why You Need to Visit Israel at Least Once in Your Life