Travel Blog

For most of human history, the night sky was our map, our calendar, our clock and our greatest source of wonder.

Then we invented streetlights, glowing billboards, parking lots—and cities that never truly become dark. Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped looking up.

Astro-tourism is changing that.

In the past six months, one dear friend and one close associate have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Both had important trips planned—and both had to cancel because of the physical effects of the disease.

In the past ten months, two women I know have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

These were people making plans and assuming, as most of us do, that there would be plenty of tomorrows. . .

After 21 years as a travel advisor, I have learned that the best trip is rarely the one with the longest itinerary, the most famous attractions, or the lowest price.

It is the trip that feels right for the person taking it. . .

We all have that trip.

The African safari. The European river cruise. The journey to Antarctica, the South Pacific or wherever your imagination wanders when you should be doing something more productive.

Then reality taps you on the shoulder and asks, “Exactly how are we paying for this?” . . .

Some travelers dream of spending their days lounging on a beach with a good book and ocean views. Others want to wake up before sunrise to search for lions on an African safari.

That's why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all vacations.

It’s the confidence we pass down.
The curiosity we model.
The courage we quietly teach the people we love.

My parents gave me . . .

There’s a certain kind of traveler I’ve always admired.

Not the one trying to collect passport stamps like trophies.
Not the one chasing the most expensive suite or the trendiest destination. . .