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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

Do you know the Nordic countries?

November 16, 2023

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! If you checked out my Instagram or Facebook stories this weekend, you know that a member of the Hidden Gem Travel team was at the Taylor Swift concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina last Thursday night which was the first night of her Eras tour in South America. By all reports, it was an epic experience

Christmas in July

July 13, 2023

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! It’s been super hot across the US and the pond over the past week or so. I hope you’re finding ways to stay cool. One way that may help is thinking about the cold December days now – Christmas/the holiday season in July. If you like to travel during the holidays, now is the time to

Abu Dhabi – vacation 411

March 2, 2023

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! And welcome to March! It’s been a very mild winter here in the northeast so far, and usually, at this time of year, I’m dreaming of sunshine and sand. Instead, I’m soon off to Europe (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and France – Paris specifically) and will be reporting back when I return to the office. I’ll be

On location in Vienna, Austria

December 15, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! As mentioned last week, I’m currently in Austria scoping out the Christmas markets, top tourist sights, and holiday festivities. I’ll be writing a full trip review once I’m home, so this week is a preview to whet your appetite. Read on for the short scoop about Austria in December. Follow along the Hidden Gem

Tis the season

December 8, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Putting aside how hectic the holiday season can be, do you love the festive decorations, traditions, and feeling the spirit? Do you crave a more authentic experience than the usual hustle and bustle? If so, you’ll love Europe during the holiday season (late November to New Year’s Day). Read on for the short scoop

2023 Top Trending Destinations

December 1, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I don’t know about you, but my inboxes have been flooded with shopping emails – holiday sales, Black Friday, Cyber Monday… Understandably, you may have missed my newsletter from last week (sent Friday since Thursday was the holiday). If that’s the case, you can read it on my website under the ‘blog’ tab. Or

Rave Reviews – 5 Stars

October 13, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! As I write this newsletter on a sunny, cool morning, I’m thinking ahead to what I have on tap for fall travel. My schedule ramps up in the offseason (mid-October to mid-December) for many destinations making it ideal for scoping things out without the crowds. Regular readers will recall that last fall I traveled

Turks & Caicos 2022

July 28, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! August is just a few days off bringing the end of summer and preparations for back to school and work. With time flying by, I encourage you to think about and book your 2023 winter vacation now for the best rates and availability. It seems so far off, but I have many clients who tell me

Category: Winter Vacations

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

Do you know the Nordic countries?

Christmas in July

Abu Dhabi – vacation 411

On location in Vienna, Austria

Tis the season

2023 Top Trending Destinations

Rave Reviews – 5 Stars

Turks & Caicos 2022

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