Travel advisor, Cathy Robinson sent her client, Russ Vanderbeek, on a trip to experience the history and culture of New Zealand. Russ traveled with Luxury Gold on their The Long White Cloud itinerary, and spent 19 days exploring 19 different cities in New Zealand. From Christchurch to Auckland and everything in between, Russ had an unforgettable time capturing the beauty of New Zealand with his camera. He was happy to share some of the photos he took, along with providing us with commentary about his trip. He had great things to say about his experience with Luxury Gold, including the educational tours, knowledgeable guides and luxurious accommodations.  Keep reading to learn more about Russ’ experience and to see the beautiful landscapes and coastlines he captured. ​

We love getting rave reviews from our satisfied clients! Leisure travel advisor, Wendy Mills, just sent some of her clients to South Korea with Kensington, and they had wonderful things to say about their experience. The family of three visited top destinations like Seoul and Busan with a private tour guide that answered all of their questions. In her review, Jennifer praised the beauty of the cities, the friendliness of the locals, and the professionalism of the tour guides. Continue reading for more details about the family's fantastic South Korea vacation and some great photos from the trip!

Travel advisor, Ashley Currey, recently sent some of her clients on a Canada & New England Cruise with Holland America! Pete and Diane loved their trip and were able to share some great photos and insight into what it was like onboard the Zuiderdam traveling along the East Coast. Although they had some bad weather to  start, it didn't stop them from having a great trip! From Quebec, Bar Harbor, Hailfax & more, they spent their time exploring quaint Canadian towns and eating fresh seafood. Keep reading to see what they had to say about their trip and what it was like working with Ashley Curry. 

From haunted houses, strange museums, unique city tours and more, these locations will cater to the enthusiasts who are obsessed with all things spooky. Haunted tourism is when visitors specifically go to see and experience places that are supposedly haunted, and the U.S. has a lot to offer! In this blog post, we will be going over some of the best destinations in the United States that have haunted histories and love to celebrate Halloween!

The demand for travel has been on the rise in a post-Covid-restricted world. People who would normally go on a trip every year had been at home for the last three years or so. Understandably, they wanted to make up for lost time and use that unspent vacation money to go on a big trip. Insurance provider, Allianz, had projected that the number of Americans traveling to Europe in the summer was “expected to soar by 55% over last year’s figures – which were already a staggering 600% higher than in 2021”. For Americans, Europe has been the trendiest vacation spot this summer, with many visiting Italy, France and the UK over the peak travel season between June and August. Europeans were overwhelmed with the influx of tourists this year, and tourists were unaware of just how many people would be traveling to Europe with them. According to the European Travel Commission, “In the first quarter of 2023, Europe has recovered to about 95% of 2019 levels of international tourist arrivals.” With numbers like this, it’s clear to see how much the travel demand has increased. Before the pandemic, you could book a last-minute trip to Europe easily, but with this year’s numbers, planning 6-12 months is recommended. 

​Leisure Travel Advisor, Christine Wolff, had some clients visit Australia for their honeymoon! The two went all throughout Australia, visiting a variety of different destinations within the continent. The couple went last December, and are still raving about how amazing their trip was and what it was like working with Christine.

Christine Wolff's clients just returned from a family trip to Europe onboard Viking’s Rhine Getaway itinerary. The group sailed from Amsterdam to Basel stopping everywhere from Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim, Speyer, Paris, Strasbourg and Breisach in-between. With such a diverse itinerary, the group had an amazing time together exploring four different counties along the Rhine. They loved working with Christine, and couldn’t say enough about how unforgettable she made their trip!