Cruise ships will be setting sail again from U.S. port cities. The European Union is opening up to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers. Some countries are dropping their pre-arrival COVID testing if you are fully vaccinated. For some you still need to quarantine unless you present your negative PCR test. Still others are outside the box and are now requiring proof of medical insurance in case you get COVID while in their country. And all [...]
You're ready to jump in the car, pack some snacks and head on down the road. Good for you! It is time to get out of the house and at least do some sightseeing. I don't know about you, but I am growing a bit tired of seeing the four walls in my home office. I am ready to do some "Rockin Down The Highway". Thanks to one of my favorite bands, the Doobie [...]
For years I have recommended that our clients try to plan their vacations at least 6 - 12 months ahead of time, if not more. I have long felt that was the best way to get the best choice of accommodations for which ever method of traveling they chose to do. Cruise ship staterooms, all-inclusive resort suites or seats on an airplane. It always seemed like good advice to me and what I do [...]
Virtuoso has given us a fun, interactive way to keep the travel dream alive while sharing ideas with family and friends. There is no limit to the amount of traveling companions you can invite. There is no limit as to the many destinations you can explore and save to your Wanderlist. There should be no limit to your imagination. This was created simply so you can find amazing places you can't wait to visit. [...]
This is more of a letter to my clients than a blog. I hope it all makes sense, and that you all enjoy it. Starting a business is risky - not everyone wants what you have. The people that support you realize you are putting your heart and soul into every vacation you present to them. Yes, I wear my travel heart on my sleeve. I did not start this business because I thought [...]
November is almost half over...how did that happen? It has been almost a month since I returned from my first Virtuoso Voyages Hosting experience. Where has time gone? I had lots of catching up to do when I returned from Barcelona. Taking care of clients, paperwork and organizing for 2020. WOW 2020! That just seems crazy! But it is a fact and I am on a roll trying to prepare. What better way [...]
Wine Tasting. The beautiful countryside of Tuscany. The gorgeous hills of the Catalan wine vineyards. Our experiences in in Florence, Corsica, Toulon and Palamos. Tuscany ~ Pisa and Florence, Italy The port of Livorno is the gateway to Pisa and Florence in the wonderful area of Italy called Tuscany. We had a private driver with 2 other people and set out for an adventure. First stop was Pisa. I will say I [...]
We all eat when we travel. Have you thought of traveling to eat? Or drink? Or both? A definite highlight of any vacation is that one amazing meal. That unforgettable culinary masterpiece. That one journey for your palate. If you are a true foodie, your vacation will revolve around food. Or drink. Or both. Culinary-focused vacations can included farm-to-table experiences, hands-on cooking classes, dining at Michelin-starred restaurants - anything that allows you [...]
I remember the first time I took a cruise. I had no idea what to expect! Cruising was not as popular in the 1970's as it is today and things were so different! You had assigned dining times and you dressed for dinner. Formal night was, well, formal! Ships were much smaller and you paid cash for anything you purchased onboard. You got small envelopes to put tips in to give to your steward, [...]
