Tag: India

Luxury India Travel Guide: The Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Tiger Safaris & How to Plan the Perfect India Itinerary

India is one of the world’s most rewarding destinations—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. For many travelers, the idea of visiting India can feel overwhelming. The reality? With the right itinerary, trusted guides, and exceptional hotels, India becomes an unforgettable journey filled with culture, history, wildlife, luxury, and moments that stay with you forever. In Part 1 of

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Why India Stole My Heart: Luxury Safaris, Culture & Travel Experiences

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,

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Luxury India Itinerary: Tigers, the Taj Mahal & the Golden Triangle in 10 Days

From tracking Royal Bengal tigers on safari to watching sunrise over the Taj Mahal, a well-designed trip to India can deliver multiple bucket-list experiences in a single journey. This 10-day luxury itinerary combines wildlife, culture, and iconic landmarks—without feeling rushed. If India has ever felt overwhelming to plan, the right structure changes everything. With private guides, seamless transfers, and world-class

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4 trending itineraries for 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! 2024 is off to a roaring startwith interest in travel. My office is buzzing with activity and that’s a great thing! If you have a dream vacation percolating in the back of your mind, don’t hesitate to click on the button below to get the process started. I’ve written about countries in Asia previously,

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Inspiration for a global getaway in your kitchen

Greetings virtual travelers!  I don’t know about you but staying at home with the family has made mealtime very consistent in our house.  We eat dinner together these days which in the past wasn’t something we were able to do regularly with everyone on different schedules.  I guess you’d call it a silver lining.  Last week, we celebrated a milestone

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Hunkering down in front of your small screen?

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

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If you love to read, this one’s for you

Before we start this week’s newsletter, I’d like to offer anyone who has upcoming spring break travel plans (booked through me or not) the opportunity for a phone call to assist in assessing your options to travel or cancel due to the coronavirus situation. Send me an email (address below) to schedule a time to talk. As a travel consultant,

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Update for all travelers + blamping

TGIThursday!  What are your plans for the Leap Day weekend?  I thought it important to begin this newsletter by addressing the Coronavirus as it relates to travel.  A key benefit of working with a travel consultant is that we closely monitor travel-related global concerns and inform our clients.  Here’s our commitment to you with these types of situations: Proactive Communication: 

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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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