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 […]

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, […]

When you board a cruise ship or arrive at an AI resort, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the plethora of dining and drinking options, activities, and excursions. How to make the most of your valuable time and resources? Just turn the work over to us. We’ll advise you about what hidden gems you can’t […]

If you’ve been watching the headlines and wondering how to keep exploring the world in style and comfort when news stories are filled with unrest and travel advisories, you’re not alone. For luxury travelers, who prize not only exquisite experiences but also seamless service and peace of mind, uncertain global conditions can create hesitation and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’ve been planning to travel or have traveled recently, I’m sure you are aware that, along with the increased opportunities to “get out there,” there have been many challenges that have accompanied the high level of demand. This is especially true when it comes to air travel. We’ve all heard about or experienced ridiculously […]

No adage was ever more true than it’s not so much where you travel, but who you travel with that makes it or breaks it. Traveling together 24/7 for an extended period of time in unfamiliar territory has a way of revealing our best and worst characteristics. Selecting friends to travel the world with requires […]