New Year’s Eve in Dubai or What to do in Dubai with 3 days
When I think of Dubai I think of adventure. I imagine it to be Las Vegas, Marrakesh, and Doha all wrapped in one. I’ve studied the city extensively, planned a dozen itineraries for clients, and this year I’m excited to say I will get to check Dubai off my wanderlist!For many of us who have been responsibly climbing the walls at […]
Off the Beaten Path: Nan, Thailand
The little-known town of Nan stands on the western side of the Nan River. Rooted deep in the history of Thailand, for centuries Nan was a separate, autonomous kingdom with very few relationships with the rest of the world. At the end of the 14th century Nan was one of the nine northern Thai-Lao […]
Cinque Terre Italy
In Northwest Italy in the region of Liguria you will find five colorful fishing villages linked by an ancient system of footpaths. These villages perched on steeply terraced cliffs are collectively referred to as The Cinque Terre, which means five lands or five towns.As cars were banned many years ago you can reach the five […]
Off the Beaten Path: Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Thailand is filled with amazingly beautiful areas not yet touched by mass tourism. In Northeast Thailand, just over 300 miles from Bangkok in the province of Ubon lies the city Ubon Ratchathani. Ubon province is known for its ancient Buddhist temples and forest-dwelling monks. Among the city’s 2 dozen temples you’ll find Wat [,,,]
A TALE OF 4 CITIES (continued)
After our trip to Warsaw we understand why some of the polish people have unofficially adopted Krakow as their capital city. Since most of Warsaw was rebuilt after WWII you’d expect it to be a very modern, progressive city, but that was not our experience at all. Even though the buildings are […]
Exotic Morocco and Group Traveling
After consulting with Enlighten Excursions travel advisor- Stacey Goodale, good friends Karen and Susan took their first small group tour to exotic Morocco. Both women are experienced solo and independent travelers, but in consultation with their advisor they decided on a little more guidance and structure for this North African adventure. […]
The Real Scoop: Cuba
The Real Scoop: Cuba Because we field a number of questions regarding whether US Citizens can travel to Cuba we thought we’d lend a little clarification. In 2014, an executive order loosened the restrictions on traveling to Cuba. This order made it legal for Americans to travel to Cuba without having to go on an escorted […]
Happy Client Travel Diaries: A Tale of 4 Cities
Author: Hali Wallach A little bit about me to give you a perspective of where these reviews are coming from:Proud Native New Yorker – I was born and raised in Brooklyn, currently living in Manhattan…the COOLEST city in the world. New York is a walking city and I stay extremely active on a daily basis between catching […]
Dreaming of a Villa in Tuscany?
At the National Gallery of Art you will find a painting of the idyllic valley of la Paiola, by Camille Corot, titled “A view from Volterra”. But why not enjoy this amazing view in person? If you’re dreaming of a Villa in Tuscany, we know a lovely 12th-century farmhouse built on the pre-Roman ruins of an Etruscan villa that sits in a valley above 70 acres of olive groves with its own burbling stream. [,,,]
The Real Scoop: The Barcelo Maya Palace, Mexico
One of the biggest benefits of using a travel agent is industry-insider knowledge including knowing the real scoop on resorts and hotels in the hottest destinations. Armed with this information, and often first-hand experience at these properties through educational trips, a travel agent is able to make recommendations about […]
Koh Samui, Thailand
Looking for a unique beach vacation that is both exotic and captivating? Consider Koh Samui, Thailand. Also known as Samui Island, Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand and appeals to both luxury and budget travelers. This archipelago of 42 islands with dense forests, white sand beaches, limestone mountains, and waterfalls is quickly becoming Thailand’s preeminent […]
Tokyo, Japan
Last week we discussed traveling to Washington, DC in the spring and taking in the beautiful cherry blossoms. But Japan is one of the best places in the world to see cherry blossoms in April. In Tokyo and Kyoto there are literally millions of cherry trees. If you visit Tokyo in late March or early April you will generally [;…]
