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 made me smile from ear to ear 😊
This is our third trip that Susan planned for us and it was another incredible trip. Susan planned a variety of activities for us that were suitable for our family- which includes two teenagers. Everything was so smooth from the transfers, drivers, to the tours and experiences. We felt very well taken care of the whole time. The communication of our contacts / drivers was so easy and it made our vacation stress free. All the hotels we stayed at were perfect for our family. The trip plans app is such a great way to make sure the whole family knows what to expect. Susan was so easy to work the whole time and had great ideas for us. We highly recommend her!
Onto the topic of this newsletter, if you’re looking to travel beyond Europe with a bit of adventure in your trip, I highly recommend Peru. This South American country offers a rich culture with a backdrop of stunning landscapes. The flight time is comparable to flying to Rome so not too long.
Announcement – I’ll have a full trip report in this newsletter later this year after my own trip to scope out the best of the best for the Hidden Gem Travel community!
Read on for the scoop on what my trip will entail and stay tuned for the trip report that will follow in a few months…
The Best of Peru
I was thrilled to learn that I was one of the very few travel advisors to be accepted on a Virtuoso Study Tour to Peru! A fantastic Virtuoso network partner that specializes in the region is hosting our trip with the goal of immersing us in the extra-special experience that our clients will have.
The focus is on ancient and current culture, unique culinary, and biodiverse outdoor exploration all through the lens of sustainable tourism. You can see why I was intrigued!
I’ll be also be going beyond Machu Picchu by journeying deeper into the Sacred Valley and Cusco into the “Patagonia” of Peru.
Highlights of the trip include:
• Explore the famous sights at Machu Picchu, the calling card of Peru
• Test your abilities with unique hikes in the Sacred Valley through Inca Terraces
• Experience how travelers can change lives through sustainable tourism
• Explore the urban food scene and street food of Cusco
• Visit traditional artisans keeping Peru’s rich and beautiful traditions alive
• Experience the Cordillera Blanca foothills beyond history books
Sounds amazing, right? Couples, families, and even multi-generational groups will be as wonderstruck on their trip to Peru as I will be.
Know that your trip will be designed to focus on your key interests and preferences. Everything is customizable.
Stay Tuned!
Someone asked me what I’m most excited about and unsurprisingly it’s discovering the hidden gems throughout the trip. Sharing these bits of inspiration and my personal experiences with clients brings their itinerary to life.
Stay tuned – more to come in my trip report later this year, and on my social media channels for photos and videos, but don’t hesitate to reach out to me now to start planning your trip!
To travel is to live… here’s to 2025 being an unforgettable and amazing year for new travel adventures! Let’s go…
Susan
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About Hidden Gem Travel Consulting
Hidden Gem Travel Consulting was founded by Susan Wilson. After decades of traveling the world and working for Fortune 50 companies and global nonprofits, she opened her own travel business which is affiliated with Virtuoso – the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel.
Through her deep network and signature consultative process, she designs customized travel itineraries that elevate your escape and speak to what will wow everyone on the trip.
It’s a new way to travel – a vacation that allows you to feel the full vibrancy of the destination while giving you access to perks, amenities, and experiences that are “ungoogleable.”
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