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

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

From its world-class gastronomy and eclectic art scene to its distinctive architecture and proud musical heritage, New Orleans feels like no other city. Use the interest-based suggestions below from NewOrleans.com as guides for your own trip. Girls’ Getaway Whether you’re planning a bachelorette party, mom-daughter trip or just a besties gals getaway, here are some […]

Virtuoso Traveler

October 11, 2021

Never-ending fun in NOLA