What kind of traveler are you?
This was the title to a quiz I fell prey to years ago.
According to Conde Naste, there are Ten Types of Travelers; the Occasional, the Conformist, the Pioneer to name a few but it is the Collector that seizes life and swings his butterfly net to catch the awe, wonder, and bespoke experiences that urged me to write this week’s article.
One of the many lessons learned during the great pause of 2020 is that nothing is certain. For some of you, this may have caused for more alarm. But for most, it has made us lean in to what really matters in life, squeezing the best out of each and everyday. Especially when it comes to your indulgent adventure.
This is what you get when you book your personalized, perfectly curated bucket list trips with a seasoned Travel Advisor partnered with Virtuoso companies. The custom made to measure juice that is worth every moment.
I ask you…if not now, when?
Big Five Tours & Expeditions, Inc.
More like high five! This company has wowed me from the start. Big Five has created life-affirming and distinctive journeys to some 44 destinations worldwide. Sustainable travel is at the heart of Big Five. … Virtuoso’s Sustainability Leadership Award winner (twice). We have seen how the power of travel can change the world for the better. Sustainability benefits both YOU the traveler and the places visited. Whether the focus is cultural, wildlife or adventure, I can tailor each journey to the interests of my guests traveling in Africa, Asia, Latin America and South Pacific. Sailing on the Nile ranks high on a bespoke experience. HANDS DOWN.
HIlls of Africa Travel
Africa is a life changing continent. It doesn’t matter who you are. You will come home changed. And Zimbabwe born Sandy Salle knows this better than anybody. She founded this company to share her passion for travel and love for Africa with others. A boutique firm specializing in customized African safari vacations, Hills of Africa and I create once-in-a-lifetime experiences with an attention to detail and provides the highest level of luxury and memories that stay with you forever. I leave a part of my heart in Africa every time. For those of you that missed this dream opportunity in 2020, now is the time. 2021 and 2022 are the years for the multi generational and family safaris you have been dreaming of and I would love to help you fulfill it.
Remote Lands
After being quizzed on my Asian landmarks, I realized although I love Asia and will return again very soon, I am not expert. But luxury Remote Lands Asia is helping to change that! I have partnered with this amazing Tour Operator to create highly personalized itineraries with extraordinary experiences for discerning travelers, based on your own passions, interests and needs. Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Papa New Guinea, Malaysia, and Thailand are just the beginning of your Wanderlist.
Costa Rican Trails
So happy to report Costa Rica is open to all US travelers on November 1 without the testing requirement. Costa Rican Trails is a bespoke travel company that provides a variety of authentic and inspirational journey. Its mission and mine is to deliver enriching life experiences that connect travelers to nature and the communities that they visit every single time. The goal! Travelers go outside the norm and visit remote places that one would never imagine existed . Curating experiences off the beaten path from close encounters with endangered species to an adventure hike through the unexplored trails of private reserves is one of the best gifts I can give my guests and I am ready to grant it.
Backroads
This is the ultimate in active family vacation. No lounging on a beach chair with paper umbrella here. Backroads offers deluxe biking, walking & hiking, multi-adventure and family vacations around the globe PLUS active river & ocean cruising, culinary tours, active safaris, weekend getaways and active snow adventures. All trips are fully escorted by 3 – 4 trip leaders and while guests travel at their own pace, enjoying exhilarating activities, cultural encounters, scenery, camaraderie and of course life changing fun!! It is not too late for a 2020 to Santa Barbara, Tucson, Death Valley, Palm Springs and more.
How Far Adventures is an independent affiliate of Gifted Travel Network and Virtuoso Member. I am passionate about bespoke, life altering adventure and I would love to hear from you.
