Good morning Traveler,
What a year it was! 2022 started off a little bumpy with some pandemic issues, but it then took off! It was my busiest year yet for travel. I absolutely loved planning trips with you to all over the globe. And I personally loved being out in the world exploring again.
First a few reflections on 2022...
I am grateful for all of you.
First to our clients who trusted us with planning their most valuable resource - time away
with their families. I have loved getting to know you better and loved each trip I designed for you! You've traveled near and far - from Cape Cod to Beverly Hills to Telluride, from Vietnam to Croatia to Africa. I've loved playing a small part in your adventures and celebrations.
And to those of you who read my newsletter each week - even if we've never officially
worked together, I hope you've found some nuggets that have inspired a new trip
for you.
Here are highlights from a few of your trips:
Spain
College graduation trip with parents and son
Insider foodie tour in Sevilla
Staying at one of my favorite hotels in Andalucia (and the world!)
Sailing the coast of Mallorca
Hiking and picnics in the hills that inspired Miró
Dinner at Michelin * restaurant Disfrutar
Telluride
50th birthday celebration with girlfriends
Spectacular home rental with world class chef
Heli hiking and ebiking in the San Juan Mountains
DJ dance parties with a mixologist
Astrologer readings, yoga and massages
Bespoke photoshoot
Provence & the south of France
Romantic and active couples' getaway to celebrate their 40th birthdays
Sailing the Riviera in a sports yacht
Visiting the home of Van Gogh where he painted Starry Night
Picnicking in a Roman aqueduct
Michelin star dinners
Hiking the Calanques
Jumping off the swings into the sea at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc (another favorite!)
England
Multigenerational Christmas trip with grandparents through grandkids
Shopping and Christmas lights in London
Behind the glass tour at the Churchill War Rooms
Visits to Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben
Foodie tour through London’s East End
Carols at Royal Albert Hall
Fire feast dinners, wild swimming, laser clay shooting,
axe throwing and wooden spoon carving
at a charming country house
Cozy Christmas Eve services at 12th century church
And two of my personal favorite trips:
Kenya
Our family's summer vacation with 2 of our 3 teenagers
Sleeping in starbeds
The "Big Five in One Drive"
Safari by horseback ending in a surprise bush breakfast
Watching 30+ elephants cross the river
Night safaris
Watching the galloping giraffes at sunset just before sundowners
Sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Mara
Peru
My daughter and I for a belated high school graduation trip
Learning to make Pisco sours and lomo saltado
Day in the mountains with locals in the Sacred Valley
Scaling the via ferrata to the glass capsules on the side of a cliff
Hiking the Inca Trail to arrive at the Sun Gate entrance to Machu Picchu
Learning how the ancient cooking technique pachamanca is done
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