For me, every day is travel advisor day, but May 3rd is a special day. Today, I recognise and celebrate not only the advisor community, but also my global community of travel industry colleagues. I have the distinct pleasure of collaborating with so many amazing people on curated itineraries. I also want to thank my…
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Now Is A Great Time to Travel to Europe
Last week, for the first time in 20 years, the euro hit parity with the dollar, making now a great time to travel to Europe. The exchange rate, $1.20 to the euro just a year ago, reached 1:1 last Tuesday for the first time since December 2002. That drop has a lot of implications. For…
Tips for Surviving Summer 2022 Travel
I feel like a broken record but I feel the need to repeat this again and again and again: travel is crazy right now. If you are going anywhere this summer, you need to know a few things. (This is a little tongue-in-cheek but it’s all true.) Read on for my tips for surviving summer…
Must-See US Destinations
It’s no secret that international travel requires patience, flexibility, and a few extra circus hoops these days. If you’re hesitant to go abroad, we’ve got plenty of cultural, historical, culinary, and adventure spots here in the US. Here are some of my personal favourite must-see US destinations! *Please note that some destinations have their own…
Travel Week 2021: Largay Takes the Cake
Travel is all about connecting with friends from around the world, and that’s what Virtuoso Travel Week is all about too. This year, the sense of community was even stronger as we shared stories of coping with the pandemic. I attended Virtuoso Travel Week 2021 in person, which was a welcome change from last year….
Travel to Egypt With ME!
Is travel to Egypt on your bucket list? If not, it should be. And I’ll tell you why – amazing experiences, incredible food, welcoming locals, and a history that dates back tens of thousands of years. In February 2022, I’m hosting the FIRST EVER Paper, Ink, & Passports Travel Founder’s Trip to Egypt and I…
What It’s Like to Travel in 2021
Did you know … even if you’re traveling to a European country that doesn’t require fully vaccinated travellers to take a COVID test, if you’re flying through the UK you do need a test – even if you’re not leaving the airport? It’s an illustration of how challenging and complicated it is to travel in…
Is Working With a Travel Advisor Right for You?
At the opening ceremony for Virtuoso Travel Week in 2018, Simon Sinek spoke of the relationship between clients and their advisor. He said something that struck me as perfect, even as a new advisor. When asked “why should I work with you?”, he said, “you should say, ‘you shouldn’t.’” But – why? Why should you…
destination guide: France
If you’re an avid traveler, odds are you’ve been to France at least once. It’s annually one of the top destinations for American tourists. As the country reopens for leisure travel this week, it’s a reminder that even in the most familiar destination, things are constantly changing. Next time you’re roaming the streets of Paris,…
How to go to Europe this summer
After so much bad news and so many border closures throughout the pandemic, we’ll take good news whenever we can get it. And there is great news lately. Every American ages 12 and up is now eligible for vaccination. French Polynesia reopened on May 1. The same day, fully vaccinated Americans could enter the Bahamas…