April 2023 eNewsletter / Journeys of a Lifetime
Ideas & Inspiration . . .
from your fellow travelers who have been out on recent getaways all over the globe!
This month: Exotic Escapes & Adventures in Asia, Africa & the Middle East.
(Next Month: South America & Antarctica – All in 1 trip. Oh Yes, they did!)
FAQ: What is Custom Travel?
A: Travel tailored specifically to your needs & interests with private transfers & small group tours for amazing results. Think the opposite of generic, pre-packaged travel. You have to experience it to really understand the difference.
Exotic Escape: INDIA
October-November 2022
Matt, Steve & Douglas set out on a multi-week, custom-designed land itinerary in India with a stopover in Oman.
Matt, Steve & Douglas in India.
Kaleidoscope of Culture & Color . . .
in India’s Golden Triangle between Delhi, Agra & Jaipur plus Udaipur.
The One & Only . . .
Taj Mahal viewed from a novel prospective, without the usual throngs of people.
Douglas at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Where the Wild Things Are . . .
on an extended safari in India’s National Parks.
Matt, Steve & Douglas on safari in India.
Sunrise on Safari
Photo courtesy of Steve K.
Bengal Royalty . . .
charismatic big cats observed in their natural habitiat with the expertise of local guides.
Exotic Escape: OMAN . . .
on the way home, some “down time” at an oasis on the edge of the desert.
FAQ: What is a Cruise Tour?
A: A combination of a cruise bookended with pre and/or post land segments.
Exotic Escape: EGYPT
February-March 2023
Maggie & Jean Pierre on their river cruise tour through Jordan, Egypt & Israel.
Maggie & Jean Pierre at the Giza Pyramid, Cairo, Egypt
Traveling Back in Time . . .
to Ancient Egypt along the Nile River from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan with a side trip to Abu Simbel.
FAQ: Why Cruise?
A: A seamless, inclusive, cost-effective way to visit multiple destinations in one itinerary. Unpack once on board your floating, full service hotel as it transports you to different ports, islands, countries, even continents.
Exotic Escape: BALI
February 2023
Liz & Gil spent a few days in Bali before their small ship cruise tour through the islands in SE Asia & South Pacific ending with a few days in Fiji.
Island of the Gods . . .
Liz & Gil in Bali, Indonesia.
A Slice of Paradise . . .
in your own courtyard with private plunge pool within a lush Garden of Eden.
Photo courtesy of Liz L.
FAQ: What are current Travel Trends?
A: 2023 is a recovery year with more international than domestic travel. Everyone is traveling!!!
Family: Family Reunions; Grandparents-Parents-Grandkids; Mother-Daughter; Father-Son, Siblings.
Friends: Milestone Occasions – Birthday, Anniversary, Retirement; Special Interests, Events & Themes.
The common denominator is time, space & experiences shared with the people we care about. Priceless!
Out of Office
I’ll be away on the Island Getaways (26th) Anniversary Cruise April 27-May 3.
Don’t say you weren’t invited!
YOLO
You Only Live Once. “If you do it right, that’s all you need!”
International Destination Specialist
Accredited & Master Cruise Counsellor