Tag: travel bucket list

I’m here! Follow up to “Guess where I’m headed next”

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! If you read my last newsletter, you were teased to guess where my next big, ‘bleisure’ trip was. The choices were Japan, Argentina, or New Zealand. If you guessed New Zealand, you were right! Having been to Australia twice (and I LOVED it each time), I’m excited to explore this beautiful Kiwi country and

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Galapagos – now is the time!

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! We are half way through August with the unofficial last day of summer, Labor Day, in the coming weeks.  The summer flew by for me, and I’m looking forward to the crisp, cool days of the fall season.   One of my favorite partners who specialize in expedition travel by water is Lindblad Expeditions.  In partnership

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Guess where I’m traveling next?

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! What a crazy few weeks it’s been in travel land from the airline meltdown to record-breaking crowds across Europe. Requests for 2025 trips have been brisk, so be sure to reach out to me soon to get the planning process started. I’ve had to turn away helping people with last minute trips this year

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

Happy Thanksgiving weekend Hidden Gem Travel community! This week, I’m sharing my perspective on travel and some thoughts about what it means to me.  I hope it inspires you to reflect on what travel brings to your life…  Last night, I had an odd dream that I was a tour guide in an unnamed foreign country pointing out varieties of newborn wildlife

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Gift in your inbox (or mailbox) 

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Are you clinging to the last remnants of summer or embracing the fall season already? I’m just back from some much needed down time over the holiday weekend. I’ll share where I was and why it’s an ideal place to rest, relax, and rejuvenate in an upcoming newsletter (teaser – easy and quick to

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Countdown begins – Paris Summer Olympics 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! In honor of the one-year mark for the opening ceremonies yesterday (July 26th), this newsletter is a reprint from February.  Since first published, there are more packages available that may work well for you. Reach out now to find out more. I spent a week in Paris in March scoping things out for clients, and

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Announcing a freebie for your travel bucket list

Greetings virtual travelers! How did you spend Memorial Day weekend?  We worked around our property and grilled some tasty meals when the weather was cooperative. It was a nice weekend but a bit sad since not filled with the typical Memorial Day experiences like our town parade and pancake breakfast, trip to a beach or extended family backyard barbecue. In

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Giving Experiences – Creating your family’s travel bucket list

I was thrilled and grateful to be included in Good Morning Wilton’s Holiday Gift Guide this year! For those of you who aren’t aware, Good Morning Wilton is an amazing daily news website and electronic newsletter for residents of our wonderful town. Here’s the link to the guide:https://goodmorningwilton.com/gmws-2019-holiday-gift-guide-gifts-over-50/ Being included in the guide allowed me to highlight Wanderlist®, a new service that revolutionizes the way families

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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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