Category: Mexico

Time to think about your holiday travel in 2023 🤔

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Believe it or not, we’re approximately seven (7) months out to Thanksgiving and eight (8) months to the Christmas and New Years holidays. Time flies and the holidays will be here before you know it. Giving a gift of memories is always a fantastic idea. This week’s newsletter is a quick heads-up that it’s

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Time for an adults-only getaway ⁉️

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! We’re counting down to Valentine’s Day on Monday, the day after the Superbowl this year.  Not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day, but I think it’s a perfect opportunity to express our feelings to those we care about.  Hoping some colorful tulips will show up at my door 😊 Whether you have significant other, adult family

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Do You Know What A CENOTE is?

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! For those of you who celebrated, I hope you had a very Merry (& healthy) Christmas!  It’s turned cold here in the northeast, so of course, I’m reminiscing about my very recent time in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico. I was there earlier this month and had many memorable experiences. My favorite was the

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Love is in the air!

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!  Before we move onto the topic of the week, I have exciting news to share with you.  Join me on February 24th at 7pm EST for a first-of-its-kind virtual travel event.  You’ll learn from a panel of experts about where to go, how to plan, what to wear, and how to pack for your

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Boosting your happiness throughout October

Greetings Hidden Gem Travelers (also Aloha, Aang, Eh, and Hola – hints to this week’s destinations)!  I’ve been reflecting on how difficult 2020 has been and continues to be for so many people and brainstorming how I can be a bright spot in your inbox on Thursdays.  I was inspired by a recent article in AFAR that said, “New research

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Dream now, travel later… sustainably

Greetings virtual travelers! I hope you’re hanging in there with staying home and keeping your families safe.  Did you know that the 50th anniversary of Earth Day was celebrated on Wednesday this week?  This special holiday recalled how meaningful travel is intricately linked to the health of our environment. With the loss of tourism, the Venice canals are clear, the

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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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