How did you celebrate America 250? Hope it was grand and that you enjoyed being with family and friends. Did you get your fill of hot dogs, chips and watermelon? The fireworks this year were amazing! 🎇

I am so thankful to be an American. And, for as much as I love to travel, it always feels so good to be home in the good 'ole USA. And, with that in mind, who's ready to go with me to Sedona next fall? Relatively short flights, we all speak the language and we all enjoy the majesty that our country has to offer. See below for more details. Space is limited on this private tour and I would love for you to join me!

I'm lucky to be able to always see where our travelers are exploring, and it seems that once again, many of you are heading to Europe this summer. I'm sure that, like us, you've heard all the talk about the heat! So, how do you get through these extreme temperatures and still enjoy your trip? In addition to enjoying a nice Aperol Spritz to cool you down, read our blog below to get additional valuable tips. In case you were wondering, the highlight picture is of me and favorite loyal traveler, the beautiful Rose, escaping the heat in Florence ... 🌞

By the way, if you'd prefer to go overseas next year, unpack once and see several countries, we still have a few staterooms left on our 2027 Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles river cruise in May. Did I mention that the pre-cruise trip is in Milano and Lake Como? The cruise will travel from Switzerland and visit France, Germany and finally the Netherlands. Great group pricing for so many inclusions. Reach out to me for all the scoop! 🍨

Finally, if you have traveled this year, you can attest to the fact that it seems as though everyone is traveling through the airports with all kinds of baggage in tow. Did you know that there are options other than checking your bags with the airlines? Many of our clients have been shipping their luggage for years to eliminate the stress of check-in and baggage claim. Take a peek below at the article about options for getting your bags to your final destination without the hassle. 🧳

Have more questions. I would love to hear from you and, if I'm not available, reach out to Nicole Yacano - kudos to those who noticed that there's been a name change 💍- congratulations to Nicole and best wishes for many happy years of wedded bliss!

Enjoy this wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing you soon! 😊