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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Since we returned from our hosted group trip to Greece, Sandy and I have been hard at work planning our own and our clients’ next adventures. But I keep dreaming of Greece… A big piece of this amazing country that has stayed with me is the gastronomy we experienced there. And while we did have […]

“My books are not about just terror and murder, they are about goodness. And kindness. About choices. About friendship and belonging. And love. Enduring love. If you take only one thing away from any of my books, I’d like it to be this: Goodness exists.” – Louise Penny A client asked Tracy and I to […]

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 […]

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 […]

While in the South Bay area of Los Angeles recently for a family event, we visited a gem of the Palos Verdes peninsula – Terranea Resort. This Virtuoso property is a luxurious, full-service resort that focuses on wellness, sustainability, and culinary delights. It is a wonderful enclave that serves as both a quiet retreat as […]

With its abundant artistic offerings, stunning year-round weather, and beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise that Sarasota has earned numerous accolades in the last year such as #1 Best Place to Visit in Florida 2022 and #9 Best Place to Live in the U.S. 2021 by U.S. News & World Reports and #2 Best U.S. Beach […]