Tag: California

Pack your racquet for these destinations!

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community and belated happy St. Paddy’s Day!  If you didn’t have your fill of Irish fare yesterday, my partners at CIE Tours shared a fab Irish Coffee recipe courtesy of Sean’s Bar, the oldest pub in the world (its history dates to 900AD): Ingredients Sean’s specially blended Irish whiskey Freshly brewed, strong coffee 1 teaspoon

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Will you travel for delicious wines??

Happy Thursday!  As you’re reading this newsletter, I’m at the lovely Pierre Hotel in midtown Manhattan for a Virtuoso conference.  As you may recall, Virtuoso is my global network that specializes in luxury (as defined by you) and experiential travel.  I’ll be meeting with some amazing, “ungoogleable” travel suppliers who treat my clients like VIPs and learning state-of-the-art techniques for

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For Valentine’s Day, an unforgettable couple’s trip itinerary

Last year, I celebrated Valentine’s Day weekend in Sonoma and Napa, California, and what a fantastic destination for a couple’s trip.  So in honor of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, I’ll share highlights and tips from our long weekend itinerary in the hopes that you’ll be inspired to take this trip with your significant other.  If you’ve already been to this area

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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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