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 […]

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, […]

I recently had the privilege of staying at the W Costa Rica, Reserva Conchal. My experience there was top-notch, and I wanted to tell you about it so that you can consider this Marriott-owned resort for your Costa Rican vacation. I went to Costa Rica for a girls’ trip with my sister and my only-3-years-older-than-I-am […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Happy Fall! Fall is my favorite season. Each year, I try to take in as much of nature’s autumn display as I can. I’m fortunate to live in an area that has beautiful changes of seasons, including numerous close-by opportunities to view breathtaking fall foliage. But there are many places around the country and around […]

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 […]