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  • Want to Join Me for a Glass of Wine?


    Barcelona, for 5 nights, is the beginning of the trip with many vineyards nearby, some of the best food in all of Europe and jaw-dropping art. From Barcelona we go to the heart of Rioja—” With its beautiful rolling landscapes, medieval hamlets and exquisite wines, La Rioja is Spain’s Tuscany.” The trip ends with just […]

  • A Minute with Annie: Truffles


    Hi, this is Annie, and today we’re going to go to Italy and we’re going to go to a place that you probably don’t want to go to or don’t think you want to go to. We’re going to go truffle hunting. That’s right. We’re going to be in Tuscany. We’re going to get up […]

  • A Minute with Annie: Galapagos


    ➡️ Hi, this is Annie, and today we’re going to go to Galapagos. It’s a place I didn’t think I wanted to go to. It’s, for those of you who don’t know, it was founded by Charles Darwin in 1835. He found this fabulous landscape where animals were found nowhere else on the face of […]

  • Why Flip Flops Have Been Banned in Cinque Terre…


    The Cinque Terre coastline of Italy has an almost mythic status among travelers… But if you travel there this summer with only your flimsy sandals and flip-flops in tow, you might have a bit of a shock. Check out this article we read all about why flip flops have been banned in Cinque Terre… If you’re interested […]

  • A Minute With Annie: Vietnam


    Vietnam in the news – did it pique your interest? Sa Pa, Vietnam: Green, Luscious Eco-happy     ➡️ Hi, this is Annie, and today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite destinations, Vietnam. It’s an exotic one off the radar for most, but I highly recommend it, and we’re going to talk […]

  • A Minute with Annie: Portugal


    ➡️ Hi, this is Annie. Here at Freedom Travel, we design on three aspects. One is the destination, one is a special interest, and one is accommodation. Today we’re going to talk about accommodations.   ➡️ Now there are beautiful places all over the world, relais, villas, riojas, riads in Morocco, paradores, pousadas. Now today […]

  • The Perfect Destination For Culture Vultures


    Discover Croatia and see why everyone is talking about the magnificent Dalmatian coastline with her beautiful islands, historic Old Towns and crystal clear bays. Find yourself immersed in history as you walk Dubrovnik’s fortified city walls, sample idyllic island life in Hvar and see why Roman emperor Diocletian chose Split to build his UNECO listed palace. With […]

  • Behind the Business


      00:00-00:06 ➡️ My name is Annie Collins, I’m the owner of Freedom Travel and I’ve been in business for 28 years.   00:17-01:03 ➡️ It was a long, long time ago and I was the executive director for the Oriental Rug Retailers of America. I needed to come up with a membership benefit for […]

  • Vietnam


    00:00-00:12 ➡️ Yeah, one of the places that is off the radar for travelers is Vietnam. It’s a long skinny country with Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City in the south, but in the north is Hanoi.   00:13-01:04 ➡️ Hanoi is an old city, it’s an ancient city, it’s bustling. It has lots and […]

  • Croatia/Spain


    Each of these two customize-designed trips will be limited to less than 20 people and will be guided by one of our small group escorts. These experiential excursions connect you to a country, city or village via its culture, history, and people – giving you the opportunity to create memories that leave an indelible mark on […]

  • What Does a Stunning Place Like Italy Have to Do with a Greasy Bag of Potato Chips?


        🇮🇹 When you think of Italy, what comes to mind? Is it the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Is it pizza in Naples with Italian buffalo milk mozzarella and fresh-picked basil? Visiting the Vatican or Colosseum in Rome?    🇮🇹 I bet what doesn’t come to mind is touring the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata […]