Spring 2026 eNewsletter / Enlarge Your World

Happy Lunar New Year 
Tuesday, February 17

 

The Year of the Horse has started off at a gallop with lots of exciting possbilities to inspire you.
This year, I’ll be off to Tahiti, Australia & Japan. All places I’m happy to return to again.
On My Wish List, I also have the Galapagos Amazon & Antarctica (my 7th continent!).
Let me know if you’d be interested in joining me on a Group Getaway!

Note: I have added more short videos in this issue. Look for the live links.

 

Current Travel Trends
Trend: Bucket List Travel
“Travel is the most direct way to gain a global perspective if you have the desire to experience other places & cultures.” Victoria Moran

Trend: Tailored Travel
Custom designed. The opposite of generic, prepackaged travel. Expert recommendations & advice. High quality & high value arrangements. All researched, planned & managed for you. Concierge level service & support before, during & after travel. One size does not fit all in fashion or travel!
Contact me to discuss your specific interests & needs JP@IslandGetawaysTravel.com

 

 

Trend: Family & Friends Group Travel
Grandparents + parents + teens & kids.
Friends traveling for a special occasion.
Solo travelers joining a group getaway.

Indonesia Group Getaway
Aug 23-Sept 5, 2026

Did you know? Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands!
It is a dream destination for an Island Girl & part-time mermaid like me. Yes, I have traveled through these islands before. More than once. However, I’ve been looking at this luscious itinerary for months. Why should YOU consider this trip?

Beautiful Bali & Beyond
Experience Bali’s cultural & natural wonders from local temples to villages
in a small group with exclusive stays & activities led by 2 expert guides.

Nature’s Aquarium
A varied & active adventure, consider some of the other highlights:

• Explore Bali plus Flores, Padar, Kelor, Komodo & the Rinca Islands.
• Enjoy multiple snorkeling excursions in areas of rich biodiversity.
• Marvel at the underwater aquascapes & marine life in Wakatobi National Park.
• Swim/snorkel around the site of a shipwreck, a sunken WWII cargo ship.
• Visit a coral farm. Learn & participate in a reef restoration project.
• Observe wildlife on guided walks, including the famous Komodo Dragon.

Top left to right: Pink Beach. Bali temple.
Middle row: JP at a temple. Padar Island.
Bottom: the underwater world Wakatobi.

Secluded Retreat
A peaceful hideaway far from the overcrowded tourist areas on the island of Bali. A 5 star boutique resort with 360° panoramic views of the surrounding terraced rice fields. Venture out on the included excursions to explore & experience this fabled Island of the Gods.

 

A Private Paradise
And well kept secret. Created by passionate people with intention in a remote & pristine environment. A 5 star luxury, all inclusive island resort with all the creature comforts. Arrive by plane from Bali onto the private airstrip. (See map above). Enjoy your own garden or beach bungalow steps away from waters rich with abundant marine life.
Can you picture yourself here?
See video: Wakatobi Resort

“When opportunity knocks, answer the door!”
FYI: an optional scuba diving package is available.
Island Getaways Exclusive Bonus: Resort Upgrade to Ocean Bungalow
Contact me for the full description & all the details JP@IslandGetawaysTravel.com

Trend: Expedition Voyages

Arctic Polar Regions:
See video: Circumnavigation of Iceland
See video: Greenland National Park
See video: Patagonia & Antarctica
South Pacific: See video: Galapagos Islands video
Central America: See Costa Rica & Panama Canal video

See my Fall 2025 newsletter on expedition travel
Current Promotion: up to 20% discount + 50% deposits

 

 

Trend: Special Interest Travel
Did you know? There are many getaways focused on specific themes:
Arft, culture & history. Epicurious – food, wine & beer.
Active/wellness including hiking, biking & golf. Music.

By Request – France
Post Paris Olympics, interest is higher as ever.  Provence, Burgundy, Bordeaux are regions in the south famous for food & wine with Normandy & Brittany in the north moreso for history & culture. A seamless way to experience them is a river cruise tour including pre/post stays in Paris, Lyon, Dijon or Nice.

See my Summer 2025 newsletter on the South of France experiences.
Current Promotion: Super savings combined with upgrades & bonus credits
See video Provence, France
See video: Burgundy, France
See video: Normandy, France 

Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Jacintha, what is your favorite place?
A: #1 Tahiti aka French Polynesia in the South Pacific. I’ve been traveling there for over 25 years & writing about it consistently. Bora Bora is one of the most famous islands in the world. It is simply surreal in its beauty. And I KNOW the best off the beaten track islands & atolls. If you still have not experienced the islands of Tahiti, seriously consider a getaway in the next year.
See my Spring 2025 newsletter Postcards from Paradise
Current Promotion: 35% savings on private island resort stays.

I Walk the Talk
Out of Office: Feb 21-Mar 1
I’m leaving on a special occasion Tahiti Getaway at the end of the month.
Let me know quickly if you want to take advantage of these promotions!