Fall in Love with Slovenia May 16th, 2021 • by Matt Holmes Slovenia has long remained under the radar beside it’s more famous neighbors—Italy with its name recognition, Austria with its world-famous Alps and schnitzel, Hungary that dwarfs Slovenia in size, and Croatia with its renowned, sparkling coastline. But this hidden gem has much to offer that will surprise and delight you. Conde Naste Traveller has named… Read More »
Staff Picks: Unforgettable Experiences March 14th, 2021 • by Matt Holmes While paused at the moment, our team of travel experts regularly sets out to research potential destinations and scout new trips, working to ensure that new itineraries are thoughtfully curated, field-tested, and seamlessly planned before the first tour departs! Sometimes we join a departure of an existing tour to ensure the itinerary is still as… Read More »
What's Up with Wellness Travel February 19th, 2021 • by Kristen Bernarsky In the last couple of year, a new buzz word has bubbled to the forefront in the travel world – wellness travel. Maybe you’ve seen an article about this shared on social media or in a travel magazine you’re browsing at the dentist office. Wellness travel is all about taking a break from the daily grind… Read More »
Bucket List Trips to Plan Now September 29th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes While we understand that there is much uncertainty around the future of travel at this time, we’re sure you have a dream trip (or two) on your bucket list. Even given the current situation, people are eager to travel, and 2021 trips are already starting to fill at an unprecedented rate. If you’re not quite… Read More »
Tour du Mont Blanc Slideshow May 13th, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer France, Italy, & Switzerland: Tour du Mont Blanc National Geographic Traveler rates this epic adventure in its “50 Tours of a Lifetime” and with good reason! Interested? Contact Michelle at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected]
Sounds of the World April 28th, 2020 • by Deborah Tobey We rarely talk about the sounds that we encounter when traveling and how they may differ by or even define a destination. We highlight the other senses—views from the trail, the tastes of cuisine, the feeling of dirt beneath our feet, and the scent of pine or the ocean, but we don’t talk about what we… Read More »
Alpe Adria Hiking Slideshow July 3rd, 2019 • by Emily Trostel Austria, Slovenia, and Italy: Alpe Adria Europe’s newest long-distance hiking route and our new trip for 2020. Interested? Contact Emily at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected] Austri If you’ve enjoyed reading and are inspired to join us or have questions about the adventures featured in this post, please give us a call at 1-800-941-8010 or send… Read More »
What to do in Geneva and Chamonix January 29th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes For both our Haute Route and Tour du Mont Blanc Hiking trips, Geneva is the closest airport to our starting town of Chamonix. We recommend arriving a day or two before the tour to combat the effects of jetlag and to do some independent exploration of the incredibly Swiss city of Geneva or the lovely… Read More »
Webinar: The Tour du Mont Blanc November 3rd, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our Tour du Mont Blanc hiking adventure in the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps with our destination manager, Michelle, and local guide, Eric!
Video: Hiking in New Zealand October 4th, 2018 • by Kristen Bernarsky The northern reaches of New Zealand’s South Island encompass both sparkling seaside and awe-inspiring mountainside, often during a single walk. Long, rewarding hikes lead to yawning valleys and dramatic rocky shores brimming with wildlife, from Kaikoura and Arthur’s Pass to Lake Moeraki, with nothing less than the South Island’s soaring alpine landscapes to explore in… Read More »