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Luxury Cabo Vacation Guide: Where to Stay in Los Cabos for Couples & Families

Planning a luxury vacation to Los Cabos? From swimmable turquoise coves and dramatic desert landscapes to world-class dining and Forbes Five-Star resorts, Los Cabos has become one of the top luxury beach destinations in Mexico for couples, families, and multigenerational travelers alike. After recently staying at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences and touring Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection following a family

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Trip Report #2: Incredible Japan! 

As winter fades and spring approaches, many travelers are starting to plan their 2026 bucket list trips — and if Japan isn’t already on your list, it should be. This is Part 2 of my Japan trip report, where I’m sharing the essential logistics you need to consider when planning a luxury trip to Japan — along with the unforgettable

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The Best Cities to Explore in 2026—and Why Now Is the Time to Start Planning

When winter weather settles in across much of the country, it’s easy to dream about your next escape. And honestly? This is the ideal time to start planning your next vacation. Thoughtful planning now means better options, better experiences, and a trip that feels seamless from start to finish. If you love city travel, you’re not alone. Exploring vibrant cities—whether

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Words of Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Hidden Gem Travel community! I’m grateful to all my hundreds of readers and clients who have trusted me with their valuable vacation time. Having a successful small business is a rewarding experience as well as an enormous amount of work and commitment. Without you, I wouldn’t be able to do what I love to do. Thank you! Wishing

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Why Dubai

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Are you reading this newsletter from home or on vacation? The week after President’s Day is often a vacation week (at least in part) for school systems. I’m heading back to Europe in March so this week I’m at home working and preparing to take my business on the road… aka laptop lifestyle. You

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2022 in the rearview

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I hope you’ve enjoyed your holidays so far as we head into the last few days of 2022. Are you looking back and taking stock of the year? Here at Hidden Gem Travel, I’ve been doing just that. It was an incredible year in terms of being busy planning incredible trips for clients. Also,

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Dream Destinations for Wildlife

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! If you love to travel, I share important news that the EU lifted restrictions for fully vaccinated (World Health Organization approved vaccines) leisure travelers on March 1st. With many clients (including myself) heading abroad this year, I’m thrilled. At the same time, my heart goes out to the people of Ukraine, and I am

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3 Tips to Planning a Year to Remember!

to Happy Thursday and New Year 2022 Hidden Gem Travel Community!  I hope you enjoyed your holidays, despite the challenges we faced, and that you’re optimistic about 2022.  Especially right now, looking forward feels good.  The long New Years weekend was productive for me.  In addition to cleaning up the house, I spent quality time reflecting on 2021 – personal

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Tips and Tricks for Picking Hotels and Resorts

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!  Can you believe that we’re halfway into October and only 6 weeks until Thanksgiving? Time is flying this fall, and I’m excited that things are getting back to normal and are super busy.  Over the next couple of months, I’ll be giving you the scoop on international travel to Europe and the Caribbean by

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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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