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Hotel Cleanliness Initiatives
Cleanliness and privacy have always been luxuries, but they are certainly at the forefront for travelers now. As they reopen, hotels and...
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Exploring Tuscany
Do you love wine, good food and charming towns? If your answer is yes, you will love Tuscany, Italy! On Day 7 of our Rome/Tuscany group...
Jun 3, 20201 min read
Travel Dreaming with Tauck
Would you like to see the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives Building in Washington DC without crowds? Or how about an...
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Q&A with Wanderluxe Destinations
Would you like to be relaxing amidst the redwood forest looking at Pacific coastal views? Or enjoying a glass of wine surrounded by the...
May 31, 20201 min read


Travel Dreaming with Virtuoso Wanderlist
With Wanderlist, you collect and share your travel dreams with family and friends, and with your travel advisor. You can explore...
May 27, 20202 min read
Florence in a Day
We went to Florence for the day on our Rome/Tuscany group trip we hosted. One of our highlights was going to the market and picking up...
May 21, 20201 min read


The Great American Getaway
The great American road trip is back. It’s returning with some 21st century style. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is open, and so is...
May 18, 20203 min read
Italian Lesson #4 How to Ask for Directions
Ciao a tutti! This week’s Italian lesson is on how to ask for directions. Happy learning! Alla prossima, Daniele and Stefany Italian...
May 17, 20201 min read
San Gimignano: The Medieval Manhattan
Do you like charming towns? Do you like wine tasting? If so, San Gimignano is a great place to visit. We stayed in the town of San...
May 14, 20202 min read


The Importance of Wellness
Wellness is about so much more than a trip to the spa. As we emerge from our shelters and begin traveling again, we will all have some...
May 13, 20203 min read
Italian Lesson #3: How to Order at a Restaurant
Ciao a tutti! This week’s Italian lesson is how to order at a restaurant. Happy learning! Alla Prossima (See you next time), Daniele and...
May 11, 20201 min read


Ellerman House: an Exclusive Stay with Soothing Views in Cape Town
It’s hard to believe that not even 2 months ago I was having lunch with Paul Bruce Brand, General Manager at the Ellerman House,...
May 10, 20202 min read
Siena, Greve in Chianti and Vignamaggio: Beautiful city, Charming Town, Green Rolling Hills and Tast
Day 4 of our Rome/Tuscany group trip was visiting Siena followed by a stop in Greve and dinner at Vignamaggio in the Chianti region. We...
May 7, 20201 min read
Interview with Lesa Bain with Lindblad Expeditions
Do you want to see a polar bear up close in the Arctic or lock eyes with a penguin in Antarctica? Do you wish to pass by a humpback whale...
May 4, 20201 min read


Preparing for the Return of Travel
As states and countries begin to ease restrictions and open back up, we are gearing up for the return of travel. If you’ve been on a...
May 4, 20203 min read
Italian Lesson #2 Phrases
Hello, Hope you are having a great week. Our second Italian lesson is on phrases. Happy learning! Ciao! Stefany and Daniele Italy,...
May 3, 20201 min read


Victoria Falls: “The Smoke That Thunders”
In the beginning of March I was in Africa. When we stayed in Kasane, Botswana, we went to Victoria Falls for the day on the Zimbabwe...
Apr 28, 20202 min read


A Dream of Adventure
We all have that big adventure we’ve really wanted to go on but have put off for one reason or another over the years. The opportunity...
Apr 27, 20203 min read
Italian Lesson #1 Greetings
Hello! While we are in quarantine, we thought it would be good to teach you some basic Italian. This lesson is on greetings- Ciao, Salve,...
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Civita di Bagnoregio: A Medieval Village with Beautiful Views
Do you like medieval villages? Do you like beautiful views? If so, you will love Civita di Bagnoregio. On our way to Tuscany, we made a...
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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