The Idea of traveling right now may seem challenging, but it can also be extraordinary.
Typically, an international trip takes months, if not years, of planning. Today, with the flexibility of working remotely and with occupancy rates at all time lows around the world, it's possible to plan long distance, multi-week trips with only a few weeks lead time. Most airlines, travel guides and property owners are prepared for last minute bookings and are offering enticing rates to tempt travelers. Now is the time to take advantage of competitive rates and low airfare and plan a much needed escape.
Book with confidence: 100% refund if your trip is canceled for **Covid related reasons.
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April 7 - 14, 2021
A Culinary Tour of Croatia's Istrian Peninsula
Group Size: 5
Spaces Remaining: 2
Istrian gastronomy is world class, but less known to US travelers. Discover the flavors of homemade prosciutto and pasta, Istrian cheeses, truffles and award-winning olive oil, all enhanced by a glass of of fresh Istrian Malvasia or red Teran.
How about a private truffle hunt followed by a private wine tasting in an award-winning vineyard, then dinner at a Michelin starred restaurant?
The Istrian region is small enough that within a week, you can cover all the highlights: hilltop villages, rolling vineyards, ancient seaports, Roman ruins. Istria is a little known paradise reminiscent of Tuscany or Italy's Piedmont region. There is something for everyone: unspoiled nature, fabulous wine, delicious food, medieval villages and a rich history.
If these dates don't work, this itinerary can be customized for solo travelers, honeymooners or small "Pods" of travelers.
Enjoy the safety of a private driver, private guide and private accommodations.
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April 14 - 23, 2021
Exotic Morocco: from Marrakech to the High Atlas
Group Size: 5
Spaces Remaining: 2
Pack your sense of adventure and join me for 4 nights in Marrakech, 1 night at a tented Desert Camp, 2 nights in the lush Ourika Valley and 2 nights in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
Experience the colorful and exotic city of Marrakech, the thrill of desert "glamping", the lush orchards of the Ourika Valley, and the remote, breathtaking beauty of the Atlas Mountains. Morocco is a place like no other!
If these dates don't work, this itinerary can be customized for solo travelers, honeymooners or small "Pods" of travelers.
Enjoy the safety of a private driver, private guide and private accommodations.
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Time to take that trip you've been dreaming of...
If 2020 taught us anything, it's that the future is uncertain and change can happen in an instant.
There’s never been a more impactful moment to take a bucket list trip like a safari—your visit is crucial to the lives of the villagers and support staff who depend on sustainable tourism for their livelihood. Low crowds also represent an incredible moment for wildlife-viewing opportunities.
Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania are all safe travel destinations that should be at the top of your list of where to go for a Big Travel Moment right now. Each of these countries has implemented rigorous Covid testing and tracking procedures not only to protect citizens and visitors, but in the case of Rwanda, to protect their most precious natural resource: the Mountain Gorillas.
Other bucket List destinations to plan NOW:
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Italy isn't currently open for US visitors, but when it re-opens, I have some very exciting Insider Opportunities to share with you!
Luxury Italian Villas
For the family or travel "Pod" looking for complete privacy in a one-of-a-kind setting, I have access to privately owned villas in Venice, Portofino, Positano, Tuscany, Florence, Umbria, Padua, Tabiano (Parma), Rome and Sicily.
The villas belong to various members of the noble Borghese Family. These private homes are exclusive to Valise clients and not available on public booking sites. Most of the magnificent villas contain heirloom furniture, fabrics, lighting and artwork belonging to the family. Private drivers, butlers, housekeepers and chefs can be arranged.
Insider's Italy with a Noble
A 7-12 day experience for travelers seeking to satisfy their passions for Italian food, fashion, cars, gardens, architecture, art, jewelry, or all of the above! f you can dream of it, I can make it happen with my partner Alessandro Cavazza de Altamer, a member of the noble Borghese family. His family knowledge, contacts and properties extend throughout Italy, so he can literally open any doors for you!.
An Insider's Food & Fashion Trip with Alessandro will be offered as a small group experience in the late fall, but private, customized trips can be arranged as soon as Italy re-opens for US travelers.
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As the vaccine is rolled out and some foreign countries begin to open up for tourism, I'm sure you have many questions related to travel. I can ease your anxiety by helping you navigate Covid restrictions and find safe, desirable destinations that are open to US travelers and have low numbers of reported Covid-19 cases.
Current Travel Information:
Good to know:
Destinations for 2021 that can be booked right now include: Belize, Costa Rica, Chile, Peru, Morocco, Cambodia, Kenya, Rwanda, Montenegro, South Africa and Tanzania.
If you are interested in travel but the timing doesn't feel right for you, any trip can be booked at a future date of your choice. Just pick your dates, your budget and your length of travel, and I'll do the rest.
Valise trip deposits are 100% refundable if you register and must cancel due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
**Covid Cancellation Policy
Clients may change or cancel any booking with no penalty up until 14 days before departure in the event of a COVID-19-related reason at home or in their travel destination. Clients will have the option of a full refund or a credit toward future travel valid through December 31, 2022. Clients are responsible for non-refundable air fees, insurance and other related costs. All other standard terms and conditions apply to the booking. Special terms are subject to change and can be withdrawn at any time.
COVID-19 related cancellation reasons include:
The U.S. Department of State issues a Level 4: Do Not Travel Global Health Advisory, or the government in the client’s country of residence restricts all but essential travel
The U.S. Department of State issues a Level 4: Do Not Travel due to COVID-19 for the destination the client is traveling to, or the government in the client’s country of residence issues a comparable advisory
The destination the client is traveling to has entry restrictions in place that prohibit the client from traveling, such as closed borders or extended quarantine requirements
International flights are cancelled without alternative routing available for client to use to reach the destination(s) in the itinerary
For more information, please contact Valise Travel Concierge
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