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Luxury India Itinerary: Tigers, the Taj Mahal & the Golden Triangle in 10 Days

April 23, 2026

From tracking Royal Bengal tigers on safari to watching sunrise over the Taj Mahal, a well-designed trip to India can deliver multiple bucket-list experiences in a single journey. This 10-day luxury itinerary combines wildlife, culture, and iconic landmarks—without feeling rushed. If India has ever felt overwhelming to plan, the right structure changes everything. With private guides, seamless transfers, and world-class

Should you visit Greece in 2026? Answer these 5 questions to find out!

March 6, 2026

If you’re dreaming about sun-drenched coastlines, crystal-clear waters, incredible cuisine, and centuries of history, a trip to Greece and the Greek Islands may be exactly what you’re looking for. Greece remains one of the most popular luxury travel destinations in Europe, and for good reason. From the iconic white-and-blue architecture of the Cyclades to vibrant coastal towns and ancient ruins,

Catching the holiday spirit through travel

December 18, 2025

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and balancing the hectic schedule with time to enjoy the festivities. Hidden Gem Travel clients are preparing to head off for the last week of the year to Europe, Argentina, Thailand, Belize and more! I’m just back from Japan so will be home for the holidays. Every

New Zealand – Experience Review!

October 24, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! This newsletter is the last in a series of four covering my epic trip to New Zealand last month. Please forward this newsletter to anyone you know who would love to take a trip to this magical country. There are so many decision points that the support of a professional travel advisor is key to a well-planned

I’m here! Follow up to “Guess where I’m headed next”

September 20, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! If you read my last newsletter, you were teased to guess where my next big, ‘bleisure’ trip was. The choices were Japan, Argentina, or New Zealand. If you guessed New Zealand, you were right! Having been to Australia twice (and I LOVED it each time), I’m excited to explore this beautiful Kiwi country and

Galapagos – now is the time!

August 15, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! We are half way through August with the unofficial last day of summer, Labor Day, in the coming weeks. The summer flew by for me, and I’m looking forward to the crisp, cool days of the fall season. One of my favorite partners who specialize in expedition travel by water is Lindblad Expeditions. In partnership

A jaw-dropping travel experience for nature lovers ….

May 16, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Busy season for travel has begun, and we’re working to full capacity here at Hidden Gem Travel. I had to take time this past week to renew my driver’s license in person to upgrade to a Real ID. Let this serve as a reminder to do so before it takes effect in May 2025

Immersive, authentic, educational, adventurous vacations await!

February 22, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! You may be reading this newsletter from your February vacation. Hidden Gem Travel clients are having a blast in Costa Rica, the Netherlands/Amsterdam, and the Caribbean this week. Weather is always a factor for winter getaways as it may impact your air travel. Luckily, everyone made it out of the US unscathed – phew!

Kicking off your 2024 travel year right

January 4, 2024

Happy 1st Thursday of 2024 Hidden Gem Travel community! I hope the new year is off to a great start for you. Did you set a resolution or assign a key word for 2024? If so, how do you keep yourself accountable since often the best intentions in January are deprioritized or forgotten by the end of the month? My

Do you know the Nordic countries?

November 16, 2023

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! If you checked out my Instagram or Facebook stories this weekend, you know that a member of the Hidden Gem Travel team was at the Taylor Swift concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina last Thursday night which was the first night of her Eras tour in South America. By all reports, it was an epic experience

Category: Active Vacations

Luxury India Itinerary: Tigers, the Taj Mahal & the Golden Triangle in 10 Days

Should you visit Greece in 2026? Answer these 5 questions to find out!

Catching the holiday spirit through travel

New Zealand – Experience Review!

I’m here! Follow up to “Guess where I’m headed next”

Galapagos – now is the time!

A jaw-dropping travel experience for nature lovers ….

Immersive, authentic, educational, adventurous vacations await!

Kicking off your 2024 travel year right

Do you know the Nordic countries?

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