What really happened between the first of the year until now? One day I was happily attending a Hawaii Tourism Board event in Scottsdale and today cruise lines were told to pause sailings until late September. What happened? When 2020 began, my business was on track to bypass 2019 by tons! I was so excited to see how far I could go this year! Somewhere in the middle of everything the world came to [...]
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. [...]
Norwegian Cruise Lines knows the value of a partnership with Travel Advisors. They are one of our preferred supplier partners and we personally have sailed with Norwegian Cruise Lines 3 times recently. Freestyle is their way of cruising. They have sent us a great piece of information to share with all of you. Their hopes are that you too will learn the value of a partnership with your Travel Advisor. [...]
A post I read on social media: “I helped a buddy find a Vacation Deal the other day. He comes back liking the price but wants a breakdown of each item. I know what he is getting at. He wants to know how much are the transfers, sightseeing, etc… What?!! Really?!! I just created a master chef travel itinerary for you bud! So, I showed him the pic below and asked him ‘When you [...]
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 [...]
We arrived in Rome on the 10th of October, anticipating the sites, smells and tastes we were going to experience in the next 48 hours. Having less than 2 days to get a first time view of Rome is a daunting task. But we were up for the challenge. So sit back and take the whirlwind trip that we did and enjoy our adventure with us. The Spanish Steps was our first [...]
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 [...]
Great food ~ and wine ~ focused vacations around the world. From popping bottles in a Champagne cave to foraging through the countryside with an award-winning chef, our Virtuoso partner hotels cruise line, tour operators, on-site tour connections, and destinations take culinary travel WAY beyond the dinner table. Culinary themed vacations are more popular than ever, and during 2019 we will be sharing lots of great foodie and wine lovers vacation options [...]
