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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

The Best Family Beach Resorts for Christmas and New Year’s 2026!

April 10, 2026

Planning a luxury family vacation for Christmas or New Year’s 2026? The best beach resorts—especially those with spacious suites, kids’ clubs, and festive programming—book up quickly. From the calm, crystal-clear waters of Turks & Caicos to the adventure-filled coast of Costa Rica, these four hand-picked luxury resorts offer the perfect mix of relaxation, family-friendly amenities, and unforgettable holiday experiences. Even

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

February 9, 2026

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

The waitlist is open! 2026 global celebrations

October 9, 2025

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! The leaves are turning colorful outside my window, and I’m looking forward to the full arrival of fall. Personally, I love scarf weather and always purchase a new scarf in each country I visit. It’s nostalgic to revisit those memories through an accessory. What’s your go-to souvenir purchase when you travel? One of the main

What’s up for Labor Day weekend 2020

September 3, 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

Guide to (still) staying home and sane

April 30, 2020

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,

Your guide to un-spring break from home

April 9, 2020

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

Hunkering down in front of your small screen?

March 29, 2020

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

Armchair traveling – a mental, educational break

March 20, 2020

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

Category: Virtual Travel

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

The Best Family Beach Resorts for Christmas and New Year’s 2026!

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

The waitlist is open! 2026 global celebrations

What’s up for Labor Day weekend 2020

Guide to (still) staying home and sane

Your guide to un-spring break from home

Hunkering down in front of your small screen?

Armchair traveling – a mental, educational break

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