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  • “Travel is education.” – Marie Leiter


    Marie Leiter, one of my lovely clients & friends, has traveled internationally on numerous occasions, and I wanted to share her beautiful thoughts with you all.  Why do you travel? Travel has given me a front seat to the simple beauty found in the countryside of Tuscany, the arrondissements of Paris, Gaudi’s cathedral in Barcelona, […]

  • From Croatia, with Love


    I am always grateful to hear my clients’ stories and reviews of their time abroad. RuthAnn Loveless, one of my adventurous travelers, gladly answered a few of my questions regarding her experience in Croatia with Freedom Travel.  What is the most enriching and memorable destination you’ve reached throughout your travels?  Croatia—a beautiful, safe country with warm […]

  • Make Plans


    Travel plans might be on pause right now, but CNN Travel suggests that booking a trip might not be such a bad idea!   Many US airlines are offering free change fees and easier cancellations.  Hotels are currently less strict about cancellation and rebooking fees.  Having plans for the future is exciting and will help you […]

  • A Trip to Spain


    One of my dear friends and clients recently shared with me about her trip to Spain. I love the stories and feedback I receive when clients return from their memorable travels!   “Dear Annie, thank you so much for organizing our wonderful trip to Spain. The guides were really good. As it turned out, I was […]

  • COVID-19: Update from Portugal


    Hello, My Friends! As I continue visiting with my friends and colleagues around the world, I am amazed by the resilience and strength they all show as they lead their businesses and daily lives. Today I visited with Jorge Silva, Manager of ToursbyJorge.com. We’ve worked together for many years, and he has some valuable insight […]

  • COVID-19: Update from London


    Thank you for reading, Dear Friends!  I have enjoyed updating you all on the current events from different perspectives. Today I visited with John Calthorpe. He is a co-owner of Prestigious Travel UK with his wife Diana. We are all concerned about traveling internationally, and his words give some hope and advice for rescheduling and […]

  • COVID-19: Update from Paris


    Hello, my friends! Olivier, the owner of Paris Chauffeurs, visited with me today, and I asked him about the current situation in Paris. He is a good friend of mine, and I was glad to hear his thoughts concerning COVID-19 in Paris. We are both glad to share this meeting with you all.  Olivier, what […]

  • My visit with Carmine Ussano


     Today I visited with Carmine Ussano, owner of Private Luxury Tours in Italy Inc. & Private Tours of Southern Italy and More. I’ve worked with Carmine for well over 10 years, and I trust him to help us understand the situation in Italy. Here are a few thoughts we wanted to share with you:   […]

  • Travel Insurance vs. COVID-19


    What Are You Willing To Lose?Travel Insurance vs. Covid 19 Good Afternoon, Dear Friends!With the current questions and travel bans, I have spoken a great deal with clients who are evaluating and determining the best plan of action regarding their travel plans. We have clients who are moving forward with their travel plans, others who […]

  • You can still go to Cuba!


    Did you know that you can still go to Cuba despite the travel ban? If you didn’t know, sleep soundly in the fact that driving in a vintage car through the streets of Havana can stay on your bucket list! Not only do you have the ability to go to Cuba, but it’s also very […]

  • One of My Favorite Stories


    ➡️ This is another one of my favorite stories… There were six of us and we were leaving Rome to go to Sorrento down on the Amalfi Coast, and we’re very, very excited about this. Everyone’s having a grand time. We arrive by train in Naples and our driver takes us to Sorrento Hotel. We […]

  • Enjoy the Good Life in the Maldives


    Are you looking for a relaxing getaway to surprise someone with this Christmas? If so, the Maldives is your perfect destination! Traveling to these islands lets you truly sit back and enjoy the good life. In the place where work is forbidden and daily mimosas are a must, expect to feel like a brand new […]