Two days in Copenhagen left me wanting more. After studying abroad here during college, returning years later felt both familiar and wonderfully new. I arrived two days before boarding Silversea’s Silver Dawn for a Baltic cruise, giving myself time to explore one of Europe’s most charming capitals before setting sail. Those extra days turned out to be one of the
From all-suite accommodations and butler service to destination-inspired dining and expedition-worthy itineraries, here’s why Silversea Cruises continues to set the standard for ultra-luxury travel—and why I keep sailing with them. If you’ve been considering a luxury cruise, chances are you’ve come across Silversea Cruises. As a Virtuoso travel advisor, I’ve recommended Silversea to clients for years, and I’ve also experienced
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Call it serendipity – at the same time as the latest issue of Virtuoso Magazine arrived in my mailbox, I was on my way to New York City as an invited day guest on a beautiful cruise ship that was docked in Manhattan. The ship had come from Canada and was on its way
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! November before Thanksgiving is typically a quiet month for client travel. This week, Hidden Gem Travel clients are in northern Italy and Costa Rica. This quieter time allows me to focus on working with clients on 2025 trips which include Spain, Scotland, New Zealand, Japan, Napa, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Peru, Anguilla, Hawaii, Nevis, Amsterdam, and
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! You may be reading this newsletter from your February vacation. Hidden Gem Travel clients are having a blast in Costa Rica, the Netherlands/Amsterdam, and the Caribbean this week. Weather is always a factor for winter getaways as it may impact your air travel. Luckily, everyone made it out of the US unscathed – phew!
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! And happy December – the holiday season is in full swing. Is your to-do list too long or manageable? My list is condensed as I have a business trip to London before the holiday week. I’m looking forward to experiencing London decked out for the holidays! Of course, I’ll make time to do some
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! If you’ve read my previous three newsletters, you know that I was recently on an ocean cruise across the Mediterranean coast starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Barcelona, Spain. I was an invited guest on the ship (read on for the name of the line) and the experience exceeded my expectations from the
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