Category: Virtual Travel

What’s up for Labor Day weekend 2020

Greetings travel lovers and Hidden Gem Travel community members!  Almost happy Labor Day weekend — what are you up to?  I’m keeping my plans a secret for the moment but trust me that I’m excited to give you the full scoop in the next newsletter 😊  From the headlines:  Have you heard the good news from three major airlines this

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Guide to (still) staying home and sane

Greetings virtual travelers – our team has been following guidelines and staying home for over 6 weeks now and honestly, it feels like 6 months.  It was like falling off the edge of a cliff; we were constantly on-the-go in January and February and suddenly 100% grounded.  I’m sure you can relate.  Now that we’ve adjusted to a new routine,

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Your guide to un-spring break from home

Greetings virtual travelers!  Spring break for many of us would be starting tomorrow, and this fact is heavy on my mind.  Some of you had plans to travel to amazing places, others looked forward to visiting colleges with your high school kids and some had staycation plans to celebrate Easter or Passover with loved ones.  Whatever your plans may have

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Hunkering down in front of your small screen?

Greetings virtual travelers!  “Stay home and hunker down” are not words that I, as a travel professional and world traveler myself, ever thought I would give as advice. However, with the current COVID-19 situation and the need to protect ourselves and others in our community, I’m doing just that. While I am actively advising people to NOT travel under the current

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Armchair traveling – a mental, educational break

Greetings armchair travelers – it’s been a very long couple of weeks for all of us. I have been juggling helping clients and non-clients postpone travel plans and navigate supplier policies as well as assisting an elderly family member with pulmonary issues.  I know you all have been dealing with similar work/family challenges and keeping up with the news while

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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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