April 2014

Backroads – Explore the World Actively

  A trip with Backroads (one of my Virtuoso Active and Speciality Travel, or VAST) partners is a special thing. For one thing,  Backroads is the #1 active travel company in the world. They’ve been arranging active trips for 35 years. For another, look at the list of amazing destinations around the world they see. […]

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Adventure Travel – Hard, Soft, and Specialized

Adventure travel is on the rise.  But there are all kinds of itineraries, and all kinds of style of travel. Which one is right for you?  Well, perhaps some distinctions might help. Hard (or extreme) adventure trips generally require some technical expertise, specific skill, and perhaps specific equipment. Hard adventure trips usually require the traveler

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Disney's Beach Club – Great Family Vacation Fun

Disney’s Beach Club is a fantastic spot for family fun. Where else can everyone ride a sunken pirate ship water slide, laze around a lazy river, enjoy the kitchen sink ice cream dessert, have breakfast with Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse – oh, and you can walk to Epcot. Great spot for family fun. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw06iDjPzRE&list=UU4lUGLkA5gZ-Id5f6IJlraw

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Virtuoso Partner, Kensington Tours – Bespoke Shore Excursions +

I had a chance to speak with my partner, Elizabeth Story, recently. Elizabeth graciously agreed to an interview, so I could share with my clients how she and I are able to use her company, Kensington Tours, and their resources to VIP my clients. Watch the video clip to understand how Kensington Tours and I

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Testimonial from client, Nathalie Jackson

A client of mine recently tried to submit a positive review on me to Virtuoso.com.  As Virtuoso’s advisor recommendation and review section is in “test and adjust” phase of the newly launched program, she was hampered by Virtuoso’s website/ technical glitches. However, she wasnted to ensure I had the review, and could post it as

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