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How to Receive Exclusive Hotel Perks and Amenities

My host agency, Gifted Travel Network, is a member of Virtuoso and other individual hotel programs that are only available to top performing agencies.  These exclusive programs allow me to provide additional perks and amenities to your hotel bookings.   What this means to you is that, even if you are at the highest level […]

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Check your Passport for 2024 Travels

If you are planning to travel to Europe or elsewhere abroad in 2024 it is very important than you check the expiration date of your passport.  My son recently renewed his on 26 July and just received it back on 1 October so the processing times are taking at least 8 weeks.   Most countries require your […]

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Be a Smart and Safe Traveler

I recently had a conversation with my daughter, who lives in Rome, how she recently helped a family who was being offered “help” with their luggage on the train from Rome’s Airport to the central station  She quietly, but quickly, intervened alerting the family to decline the assistance.  This so called “helper” is preying on […]

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Return to Travel – Tips & Advice

As you have seen on the news, traveling these day is not without its challenges including long lines, delays, and cancellations.  Travel suppliers across the board are short staffed and, with the influx of travelers, it can take several days to receive a quote back or provide an answer to an issue. For someone who […]

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Why Should I Use a Travel Advisor?

I am often asked if people actually still use travel agents. It is a common question for travel advisors since one can plan their travels on their own utilizing an overwhelming amount of online information. But, the question should be “Do you have the time to do it on your own?” Check out the top ten reasons […]

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A Must for Your Bucket List

The Lauterbrunn Valley in Switzerland is, hands down, the most jaw-dropping, unbelievable place I ever been.  It really should be on everyone’s bucket list.   Lauterbrunnen Valley, often call “The Land of 72 Waterfalls”, is located less than a two hour drive from Zurich.  The area features glacial waterfalls, endless hiking trails, downhill and cross-country skiing, paragliding, boat trips on emerald-colored lakes, panoramic train journeys and breathing-taking gondola rides. […]

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Naples – City of Sun

If you have been following me on Facebook and Instagram you will know that I just spent two days touring Naples with my friend and native, Chef Alessandra Federici.  For many Naples conjures up negative aspects such as the Mafia and streets strewn with garbage. I’ll admit I was not too keen to visit the city the first time I went, especially […]

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For the Love of Bier

It has been another incredible week in Bavaria with the highlight being a tour of Munich’s city center. I joined my favorite guide, Jax of Heart of Munich Tours, who offers incredibly informative and interesting tours.  Not only does he show you the main sites, but also points out items of interest you would miss […]

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Making Travel Dreams Come True

I recently received a wonderful review from clients who were visiting Italy for the first time to attend a wedding near Cortona and wanted to also visit Rome and Venice. They were such a joy to work with and I am so thrilled that I was able to create a memorable trip for them.  Honestly, nothing make me […]

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Guide to Bavarian Beer

It has been another incredible week in Bavaria with the highlight being a tour of Munich’s city center. I joined my favorite guide, Jax of Heart of Munich Tours, who offers incredibly informative and interesting tours.  Not only does he show you the main sites, but also points out items of interest you would miss […]

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