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Why I Keep Going Back to Silversea Cruises: My Honest Review of Luxury Cruising

June 26, 2026

From all-suite accommodations and butler service to destination-inspired dining and expedition-worthy itineraries, here’s why Silversea Cruises continues to set the standard for ultra-luxury travel—and why I keep sailing with them. If you’ve been considering a luxury cruise, chances are you’ve come across Silversea Cruises. As a Virtuoso travel advisor, I’ve recommended Silversea to clients for years, and I’ve also experienced

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Luxury India Travel Guide: The Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Tiger Safaris & How to Plan the Perfect India Itinerary

June 11, 2026

India is one of the world’s most rewarding destinations—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. For many travelers, the idea of visiting India can feel overwhelming. The reality? With the right itinerary, trusted guides, and exceptional hotels, India becomes an unforgettable journey filled with culture, history, wildlife, luxury, and moments that stay with you forever. In Part 1 of

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Adventure Travel Inspiration for 2026: Bucket-List Trips From Greenland to Mongolia

May 28, 2026

Looking for adventure travel inspiration for 2026? From expedition cruises in Greenland to eagle hunting in Mongolia and luxury safaris in New Mexico, the latest issue of Virtuoso The Magazine highlights some of the world’s most extraordinary bucket-list experiences for active and curious travelers. The May/June 2026 “True Adventure” issue explores how luxury travel and adventure travel increasingly go hand

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Summer 2026 Travel Trends: Where to Go & How to Plan Your Luxury Vacation

March 26, 2026

Hidden Gem Travel Consulting clients are already booking Summer 2026 travel to top destinations across Europe, Asia, and the United States — and now is the time to start planning your own trip. From Italy, France, and Japan to Alaska cruises, Hawaii, and U.S. national parks, demand for luxury travel experiences is high, and the best hotels, guides, and itineraries

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Tee time paradise… top global golf experiences

October 3, 2025

Happy Friday Hidden Gem Travel community – and welcome October! I’m traveling this month as are many clients. Our destinations span the globe this month and include Bermuda, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Peru and Thailand! I love ‘shoulder’ season travel over summer – the weather is cooler and crowds less intense. Bon voyage to all! 2026 travel is also on

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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

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Attention couples – the vacation of your dreams!

February 15, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! How did you celebrate Valentines Day yesterday, if you did? Or perhaps you’re celebrating this weekend? Couples (or romance) travel comes has many options. I work with honeymoon couples, anniversary couples, small groups of couples who are friends, and empty nest couples – basically the full gamut. Whether married or ‘significant others,’ going on

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Three favorite trips with river views

February 8, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Some of you may have noticed that last week’s newsletter finally went out on Friday. Chalk that delay up to tech troubles that also took down the website. I’m grateful to have found a fantastic tech specialist who fixed all the issues in an hour this weekend, thanks to the referral of a trusted

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4 trending itineraries for 2024

January 11, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! 2024 is off to a roaring startwith interest in travel. My office is buzzing with activity and that’s a great thing! If you have a dream vacation percolating in the back of your mind, don’t hesitate to click on the button below to get the process started. I’ve written about countries in Asia previously,

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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

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Hi, I'm Susan Wilson

I’m the founder of Hidden Gem Travel Consulting. As your personal travel advisor, I craft custom worldwide itineraries that astound and inspire you.

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