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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are you the type of traveler who enjoys both the coast and the mountains? Well, you’re in luck, because you don’t have to choose between the two! There are plenty of places on this Big Blue Marble of ours where you can easily have beach (or at least oceanside) time and crisp mountain air or […]

Is Alaska on your Wanderlist? If so, check out these cruises and land-sea-combo “cruisetour” options from Holland America, one of our Virtuoso partners. When you sail with Holland America Line, you’ll do more than see glaciers and gold rush towns, you’ll experience them up close – from immersive tundra treks and port-to-table cooking demos to […]