December 2016

Give a Lasting Gift – Adopt an Orphan Elephant

Let’s look at fostering an orphan elephant! Did you see the Morgan Freeman narrated movie called “Born to be Wild?” Here’s a clip of the trailer. A description of the movie on IMDB says “This heartwarming film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and theextraordinary people who rescue and raise them-saving endangered species one life at […]

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Patagonia

Let’s look at Patagonia! Have a look at these maps to get a feel for this special place. See http://www.swoop-patagonia.com/visit/map  and  http://www.patagonias.net/map/ I have an escorted small group going with World Expeditions in March 2017. Wanna go? Here’s a video clip of World Expedition’s Pat Rochon talking about Patagonia – both the group trip, and in

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Bike & Barge/ Sail

As you wrap up your shopping this week (whether it’s for Christmas or for Hannukah, which starts on Christmas Eve this year), just remember – experiences are better than things! We even have some science to support that. Read this http://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2016/08/09/why-you-should-spend-your-money-on-experiences-not-things/#673d809a1c08 So, in the 12 day countdown of inspiring your gift giving, we’ve considered the following travel

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Foodie Holidays

Foodie holidays are becoming really popular! Here are 4 offerings from some of my partners. Here are some really neat ones:   1.) Food Lover’s Francigena Way in Italy – with World Expeditions – 14 days, from $5,590/p based on double. 2.) Food Lover’s Catalonia in Spain- with World Expeditions – 9 days, from $3,190/p based on double. And

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