My Travel Stories

Grand Canyon by Rail

Traveling back in time on the train reminded me of my GG Grandfather who “travelled out west by train and took in some of the “National Parks.”  That was in 1888.  The Grand Canyon railway began operations in 1901, so he did not make it here.We boarded the Luxury Parlor car and quickly found our plush...Read more.

Luxury Vacation Pucon Chile

I had the pleasure of escorting a group to the And Beyond Vira Vira Hacienda & Relais in Pucon, Chile.  Located in the lakes region this luxury resort has 12 Villas and 6 Hotel rooms.

The 12 villas are over the top with luxury king bedding, a sofa, sitting area, fireplace all with a view of...Read more.

Rome Florence Venice

We have personally travelled this route and have booked clients on it, so I want to say a few words and drop some hints.  This can be done as a couple or as a group tour with one of Travel Leaders suppliers.

To Rome.  Spend the money and take a transfer from the airport to your hotel in the...Read more.

Israel Tour with Luxury Hotels

After the flight from PHX-LAX-IST-TLV began with a tour of the ancient city of Jaffa, which has a large Arab Christian population living side-by-side with the Jewish residents. We visited the ancient seaport, from which the Prophet Jonah fled from God (Jonah 1:2).Jaffa is the city where Peter stayed...Read more.

It Was Wine Time in Chile

In Santiago, the market was our first stop.  We had a lunch consisting of ceviche, calamari, shrimp, white fish and fries.  We began lunch with a pisco sour. I returned here for lunch on the final day of the tour. The bill for four of us was over $150. Our clients received a great meal to begin the...Read more.

Offbeat Places to See in a China Adventure

China is a place to go because it is so different. A quality tour will be full of experiences and not just being bussed from site to site.  A quality tour skips “shopping opportunities” and allows for authentic shopping and interaction with the locals. “Shopping opportunities” on...Read more.