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The first snow fell in NH last night. That immediately makes me think of where I can go that is warm and sunny. Check out this week's Highlight for a warm Caribbean destination that is great for luxuriating and being active.
I made it to and back from Orlando safely. Yes it was a bit chaotic of a week and last minute changes had to be made to accommodate the weather. But in the end almost all of my colleagues and partners arrived. I loved spending time with old friends and meeting new ones.
I thought you would enjoy learning about a few new things I learned about, so I'll sprinkle in that information below and throughout future newsletters. I'll have more to share about my conference next week.
Today I am off to London. It's the start of a slightly crazy travel schedule for me. I come home Sunday and go back to London again the following Saturday. With travel to Indianapolis for Thanksgiving in between. Lots of work and lots of fun. The reason for this first trip to London is for a celebratory gala and I'll share more next week. But the reason I'm most excited to go to London is that my daughter, Jessie, is flying up from Sevilla to join me! We have a big weekend planned including Christmas shopping, an ABBA tribute concert and champagne in a capsule on the London Eye. And since I have 25 clients who will be in London throughout the holidays, I will be fitting in site visits at their hotels and a few others.
This week's Q&A is a question that is tangentially related to travel. (I get asked a wide variety of questions!). I'm sharing it here because if you have teenagers and are thinking about college, it's a great resource.
Some fun experiences I learned about last week...
Maui
It's possible to rent a car and drive the Road to Hana on your own. Or you can enjoy going with a native Hawaiian guide who takes you to his friends' and family's homes along the way. His grandma bakes you their family's banana bread recipe. He takes you to ancient temples not open to the public. He introduces you to the mayor of Hana and then you helicopter back. A much richer experience!
London
Fans of Bridgerton can immerse themselves in the experience through a special Bridgerton tea at the Lanesborough.
Galapagos
If you are considering the Galapagos in luxury, Silversea is a top choice. Their rooms are all suites and have floor to ceiling windows and verandas. They offer five activities a day, and their all-inclusive concept truly is - in addition to food and drinks they include shore excursions, gratuities and strong wifi. When I book it for you there are even more perks. And for those of you with three kids, even adult kids, they have rooms that accommodate three. But plan ahead they sell out for prime dates over a year in advance.
Florence
Explore the hidden craft workshops that have produced goods for countless generations of kings, queens, gentlemen and noblewomen. Florentine leatherworkers, silversmiths, shoemakers and milliners continue to practice their crafts building upon methods passed down through generations. The neighborhood is virtually carpeted with a maze of small, private workshops on tiny side streets, representing some of the most historic enterprises in the city. See these craftsmen at work, observing their meticulous practices and the tools of their trades. But don't plan to do it in August and most of them, like the rest of Europe, are on vacation.
Notable new hotel openings:
Greece
One & Only is opening Aeshetisis, 30 minutes from Athens and Kea Island, both in 2023.
Montana
One & Only Moonlight Basin in 2024/2025.
Italy
Oetker Collection is opening Hotel La Palma in Capri in 2023.
I leave for the airport this afternoon and I have yet to pack, so I'm off to get that done.
Enjoy your week!
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