From luxury tiger safaris and colorful markets to unforgettable cultural encounters and the Taj Mahal at sunrise, discover why India became one of my favorite destinations—and why it belongs on your travel bucket list. Welcome to June, Hidden Gem Travel community! As summer travel season kicks into high gear, many of my clients are embarking on incredible journeys across Europe,
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! You may notice that I’ve given the newsletter a little face-lift. The look may be new but the content is still the same, written by me with the goal of sharing compelling travel ideas that come across my desk as well as my personal and client travel experiences. It’s essentially your peek inside the
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community – so many of you are traveling this summer, especially to European countries, and loving your trips! I relish our post-trip calls and hearing about your insights and experiences. It’s my privilege to help my clients travel well everywhere in the world. I’m very grateful for your reviews too – here is one that
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! The office continues to be busy with clients heading off for summer vacations and consultations for upcoming trips later this year and into 2026 – no, it’s not too early to for a call. PSA – Already, this summer has been challenging between the heat in Europe and issues with the airlines. When you book a
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I hope all the Dads had a relaxing Father’s Day last weekend. Here in travel land, it’s been very busy with with many clients departing for their June vacations, so this newsletter is a short one. As mentioned last week, I’ve dedicated this month to highlighting trips that you will want to plan ASAP
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! We’re almost halfway through 2025 – can you believe it? Clients are spanning the globe this summer while also thinking about future travel. Some trips are best planned 6+months in advance or longer. This timing is on my mind for clients looking to travel to extra-special places in 2026. This month, I’ll focus on some of those
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community – and Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday! Here we are in May and schedules are crazy with social and milestone events from weddings to graduations, and of course Mother’s Day. Once things simmer down and you have a chance to breathe, it’s time to look at the calendar for your upcoming travel for the
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community – and Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday! Here we are in May and schedules are crazy with social and milestone events from weddings to graduations, and of course Mother’s Day. Once things simmer down and you have a chance to breathe, it’s time to look at the calendar for your upcoming travel for the
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Spring is here in the northeastern US, and the season was stunning when I was in France two weeks ago with so many colorful flowers in the towns, cities, and gardens. Picking up where I left off in last week’s newsletter, from Avignon on the Rhône River I took the high-speed train to Paris.
Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I’m back in the office after 3 wonderful weeks in France; I must admit I wasn’t ready to leave, believe it or not. While I’ve traveled in France over the years, this deep dive trip was both very worthwhile for business and at the same time the perfect personal break and reset. This trip
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