We first stayed in Grindelwald (near Interlaken) at a small family-run hotel called Gletschergarten; excellent service and the food was very good. We did kayaking in Lake Brienz and it was awesome, and we there is a great cycling day trip to 72 Waterfalls/Lauterbrunnen. I’ve sent clients on this trip and it gets rave reviews!
New Orleans is so much more than drinking Hurricanes on Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras. NOLA is the perfect destination for a weekend of culture, world class cuisine, jazz-fueled evenings.
Trip Duration: 2-3 days
Great For: Couples, friends, and families
Highlights:
-Savor some of the best food in the world - whether it's fried chicken at the local gas station or fine French cuisine;
-Music, music and more music - from Frenchman Street clubs to old school music halls like Tipitina's and Preservation Hall
Grand Cayman is known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. This tiny island is only 22 miles long and 8 miles wide at it’s widest point making getting around very easy.
Duration: 5- 8 days
Great for: Families, couples and girls' trips
New non stop service on certain days from Chicago has greatly increased the popularity of the island for mid-westerners and with good reason! The island is lush and green and interior rainforests provide for lots of hiking and outdoor activities. A mecca for honeymooners!
Trip Duration: 5- 10 nights
Great For: Couples will find the romantic resorts nestled in the hills a plus but families will also have plenty to do.
Highlights:
-Excellent options for snorkeling and scuba diving;
-Charming fishing villages that dot the landscape;
Morocco is a feast for the senses. This African country is only 9 miles from the coast of Spain at its closest point. You can feel the Spanish and French influences all over this beautiful land. Famous for its medieval, mazelike medina’s and souks, where you can find ceramics, leather, jewelry, metal works and much more. Some of the most intact Roman ruins can be found in Morocco. From vast deserts with sweeping sand dunes to vibrant cities to gorgeous hiking through the Atlas Mountains, this country has much to offer clients with all interests.
Santa Fe has become a mecca for artists and foodies. The historical center is well known for its Pueblo style architecture and winding streets. It was founded in 1610 as a Spanish colony, and therefore has a traditional Plaza at its center. Surrounded by several national monuments and only an hour away from Albuquerque, Santa Fe has so much to offer.
Trip duration: A long weekend will allow you to just scratch the surface. You will want to go back.
Great for: Couples, girls weekends and families
A country of beautiful diversity, Vietnam entices travelers with soaring mountains, thousands of kilometres of unspoilt beaches and one of the best street food scenes anywhere in the world. Anchored by Hanoi in the north with its 1,000 years of history, and the modern, French-influenced metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in the south, Vietnam also boasts world-class beach destinations, including Nha Trang, Danang and the paradise island of Phu Quoc, all home to luxury designer resorts and private yacht charters.*
Trip duration: 10 nights
The heel of Italy’s boot boasts sun-baked coastlines, ancient Baroque cities, dramatic caves, and honey-hued villages, not to mention some of the best cuisine in Italy. Typically a vacation area for Italian families, the region, while growing in popularity beyond Italy’s borders, remains blissfully unspoiled. Puglia is flanked by two crystal blue seas – the Adriatic and the Ionian – and its southern exposure offers miles of stunning beaches, but this is not your average beach vacation.
New Zealand is famous for its diverse and dramatic landscapes as well as its cosmopolitan cities and unique culture and history. No other country offers so much in such a compact area. The North Island offers subtropical forests, thermal geysers and golden beaches, while in the South Island you will find mountainous peaks, majestic fiords, ancient glaciers and tranquil countryside.
Trip duration: 9 nights
Great for: Families, couples and friends
Colombia (not Columbia) is South America's best kept secret. For decades the country was torn apart by drug wars and conflict but today the country is safe - and tourists are beginning to look to Colombia for their next getaway. Set amidst the striking backdrop of the Andes Mountains and bordered by the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, it's a country bursting with colonial charm, aromatic coffee plantations, stunning greenery and wildlife in the Amazon rainforest, and silky-soft white sand beaches. Colombia boasts all of South America's allure, and more.