Don't hate us, but Sam and I escaped the cold and rainy weather and took off on a last minute trip to sunny Anguilla.  I wrote this newsletter sitting under a palapa on the beach.  I did make time to check out the incredibly fabulous Cap Jaluca and Four Seasons hotels.  We also had amazing meals at many of the great local restaurants.  I am happy to report that Anguilla is still quiet, not over developed, and is the perfect place to chill out on an uncrowded beach.  

 

Need an island break? THIS is the place! 

 

Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar here we come.  I will be hosting a safari in Kenya in early June.  After that, we are headed to Tanzania and Zanzibar.  While Sam is sitting on the beach in Zanzibar ( cocktail in hand) I will be checking out all the fantastic resorts on this beautiful island.   Stay tuned, I will be sharing loads of photos on Instagram and Facebook.   

 

For all of you thinking there is a safari in your future, it is now time to plan for 2026.    

Japan      November  

 

We are off to hike from Kyoto to Tokyo on the historic Nakasendō Route, established during the Edo period.. The Nakasendō  was a mountainous inland route that once connected Kyoto with Edo (present-day Tokyo).   It will be chilly in the mountains, but each night we will stay at a different hotel with an onsen, which means “hot spring” and is a traditional geothermal bathing facility. Add in post hike massages and sushi…I can't wait!  

 

You can find me at our local Y on the Stairmaster and treadmill, I am NOT in shape for this.

 

Starting in scenic Naples and visiting the wonderful towns of Sorrento, Positano, Ravello and the Island of Capri.  Great food, wine, cooking classes, beach clubs, boat days and private tours of Pompeii round out these great itineraries.    

 

Girls trip to Oregon's Willamette Valley and California's Sonoma wine country.  Complete with private drivers, vineyard lunches, spa appointments and fabulous hotels.  Dinner reservations have been made for every night, and the trip will end in San Francisco. 

 

This has been my favorite trip to plan this year, I wish I was going along!  

 

Costa Rica for Thanksgiving!  

 

If you have been thinking that getting out of town over the holidays sounds just about right this year, the time to plan it is RIGHT NOW!  

 

As in right this minute, decent availability for the Festive Season goes fast.   And so do flights.

 

France seems to be on everyone's list this year.  It is always on mine.

 

I have numerous clients headed to Paris this year, all with a variety of intriguing activities planned. Everything from “Emily in Paris”  to trips to the Normandy Beaches and Brittany.   Add in private boats on the Seine (with Champagne) and lots more!  

 

Paris is always a good idea.