Hi everyone!! Happy mid-September! I had hoped to return to the blog just after Labor Day, but once again the “real world” got in my way. The devastation left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma has been heartbreaking to watch from afar. My thoughts and prayers have been very much focused on all of those affected in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean. Many of my friends and clients have asked about damage to various Caribbean Islands – there is a lot of misinformation out there and damage assessments vary based on mere miles, so I want to share a travel industry update on the status of the islands – go here for a full run down as of yesterday. More news will be forthcoming – I will try to pass it along as I have it. If you have resort specific questions, please email me and I will try to get you an update.
Sunrise over Miami last November at Acqualina…it felt appropriate when thinking Florida, the Caribbean and Texas after a difficult summer of disastrous hurricanes…
As I look ahead to Fall, I have quite a lot of exciting times on the horizon – lots of travel of my own and a big announcement! I hope to be back to blogging once a week – ideally keeping to a Wednesday morning schedule.
Summer was busy – the luxury travel business is booming! My clients spent the summer enjoying some pretty amazing destinations. I thought it would be fun to share of few of the places where my clients traveled…ready for a virtual vacation? Sit back, relax and wander with for a bit…
The Amalfi Coast topped the list of client favorites this summer…not surprising why!
Italy itineraries also included perennial favorites of Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Venice…and beautiful Lake Como
Croatia was HOT, HOT, HOT this summer!! I had FOUR different client groups there – the fan favorite was the island of Korcula.
River cruises are more popular than ever!
The Greek Isles are always popular – I had clients in Mykonos, Santorini and Crete.
Portugal was another of my clients’ top picks this summer.
Not everyone opted for warm weather destinations – several clients chose to chill out in Switzerland and Scandinavia.
World events did not scare my clients away from London and Paris – both were particularly popular with families this summer.
One of my favorite trips I planned this summer was a crewed yacht charter in the BVI’s – it saddens me to think of so many places my clients enjoyed on that trip destroyed by Hurricane Irma (not to mention the damage to beautiful yachts and fishing boats.) I have no doubt that the BVI’s will be back in business soon – better than ever!
Feeling a bit wanderlust-y now? 🙂
Every one of these journeys began with an initial inspiring thought – a blog, a magazine article, cocktail party conversation, a long time dream…the best part of my job is turning those thoughts into a trip of a lifetime!
xoxo
Welcome back Sandy! So great to see all of the beautiful scenes from around the world, and to think about new places to travel. Happy fall!
Welcome back!!!! I have missed your beautiful and informative posts! I cannot wait to hear your big announcement, I am sure that it is exciting!
The hurricanes, fires and earthquake have been devastating and so sad to watch. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering of the people, the animals and more.
I hope that your family is ok!
Take care,
xo Elizabeth
Welcome back Sandy! I was wondering about all the places in the Carribean since we have visited quite a few with our cruises. Hope they can get back on their feet real soon.
Welcome back, dear Sandy. You have been missed!
We’re so happy to see you back, Sandy – we missed you!!
Yes, you MUST BLOG so we can live vicariously !!!!!
Sending love….
Thanks Sandy for the wonderful virtual trip around the world….and thank YOU for helping us plan such a beautiful flawless trip. Next on my list is the Amalfi Coast though we could easily return to Lake Como with no problem:) Hope you have a great weekend.
So happy you are back – and so nice to see all these wonderful places! Have a great week!
Shelley
Oh Sandy, I’m with you on sadness and heartbreak for the devastation created by the hurricanes. Scott and I have traveled to a number of the islands (St. Martin, PR, St. Barths, DR) and to see the images is just heartbreaking. We have reservations to join a group cruise scheduled for February to the Eastern Caribbean – St. Thomas, St. Kitts/Nevis, Antigua/Barbuda, Turks and Caicos….Not sure how that will play out for our group. Thankfully some other cruises for my clients look like their destinations are intact.
Welcome back to blogging. I’m getting back to it myself following a busy, busy late summer. Let’s chat soon!
xx,
Heather
Welcome back! And thank you for sharing all these stunning pictures from all over the world.
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