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Departure day! Next stop, Sitges and Barcelona! 🇪🇸
08/17/2026

Departure day! Next stop, Sitges and Barcelona! 🇪🇸

The Great Eclipse of 2027 is one you’ll want to travel for. Many will recall the incredible scenes in the US in 2024, or...
08/17/2026

The Great Eclipse of 2027 is one you’ll want to travel for. Many will recall the incredible scenes in the US in 2024, or the photos from last week's eclipse!

NEXT: August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain, North Africa and the Middle East, creating one of the most spectacular astronomical events of our lifetime. Imagine seeing this with the Egyptian icons as a backdrop!

A few reasons to start planning NOW:

• Up to 6+ minutes of totality in the best viewing locations. In Luxor, Egypt, totality is expected to last about 6 minutes, 22 seconds.
• During totality, daytime turns to twilight and the Sun’s corona becomes visible.
• The path crosses some extraordinary destinations: Spain, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and more.
• You don’t have to make the eclipse the entire trip, combining it with ancient Egypt, Morocco’s cities and markets, or the history and culture of southern Spain.
• Many cruise lines set out on itineraries to be in the path of totality during the voyage.

The eclipse lasts minutes. The trip can last much longer.

If you want to experience totality in 2027, now is the time to book it. The best hotels, viewing locations, luxury cruise sailings, and experiences will be claimed soon!

🚨A few weeks ago I announced a new adventure I can offer travelers.This morning, two more trips to travel with me are li...
08/15/2026

🚨A few weeks ago I announced a new adventure I can offer travelers.

This morning, two more trips to travel with me are live, one in 2027 and one in 2028! Both went out in my once a month email just (yes, truly once a month, I don't clutter your inbox) and this one's worth opening.

Already live: my 50th birthday sailing on Virgin Voyages through the Caribbean, March 19 to 27, 2027, roundtrip from San Juan. Along with the South Pacific trip I'm personally hosting as a designated Distinctive Voyage Host, 18 nights from Honolulu to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Sydney, September 28 to October 17, 2027.

🚨New today: a Tanzania and Rwanda safari with gorilla trekking, plus an optional Zanzibar beach extension for anyone who wants to add a few days of sand and whale sharks at the end. Safari begins October 31, 2027, with most travelers departing the US on October 29 or 30. This once in a lifetime journey requires advance planning and has limits, which is exactly why we're opening this so far ahead. 🌍🦁🦍🐘🦒

And for the fun loving luxury crowd: a Croatian Island yacht charter, September 2028. Early, I know, but 2028 dates will be booked in early 2027! Half of September 2028 is ALREADY reserved, time to act! 🇭🇷🛳

Four trips, two years, one very full calendar. Deposits are what actually hold a spot, so if any of these has been sitting on your someday list, this is the moment.

Visit the links in the comments for specific info on the Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zanzibar itineraries!

Want trip announcements or trip recaps like this before anyone else? Join the email list at www.avidnomadtravel.com on the pop-up box, or comment "ADD" below.

Have questions, or interested in joining me on one of them? Let's set up a time for a quick chat!

Ryan Cowden
PS: Thanks to A Savva for use of his photos from Africa!

08/06/2026

There is still time to catch one more trip before the leaves fall. 👒🍁

Inside this reel: a great value on an Alaska cruise for Labor Day, Broadway and New York City, Halloween in New Orleans, fall colors in Montreal or Quebec City, November is magical in Japan, and Día de los Mu***os en Mexico. 🌻🎃

There are great options, many close to home, and just as many promotions to briwse. But most of these need booked soon, schedule a call to get started!

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07/29/2026

Four bucket list destinations. One ship. Eighteen nights that actually let you relax. I'm hosting this Tahitian Treasures sailing from Honolulu to Sydney in September 2027 aboard the newly renewed Celebrity Solstice. Booking with me unlocks exclusive Distinctive Voyages perks at no extra cost. Ready for your spot on this journey across the Pacific? Comment "TAHITI" and I'll send you the details and get started.

Where are clients today?Settling in London for a few days of exploration 💂Starting a week long trip of Ireland from Dubl...
07/18/2026

Where are clients today?

Settling in London for a few days of exploration 💂

Starting a week long trip of Ireland from Dublin, including a private driver along the Wild Atlantic Way 🍀

A group are enjoying the final day, celebrating a friend's 50th, onboard Celebrity Beyond and a port stop at the white sand beaches of Bimini, Bahamas 🏖

Where would you like to be this fall or winter? It is time to plan that getaway and take advantage of the shoulder season travel, or get ahead of the masses for the winter destinations.

Schedule a call to get started!

New Booking! Relatively last minute, and with a 30% promotional discounty, I found a great expedition for two clients to...
07/15/2026

New Booking!

Relatively last minute, and with a 30% promotional discounty, I found a great expedition for two clients to experience the grandeur and nature of Antarctica for themselves THIS winter!

Departing from Ushuaia, Argentina and crossing the Drake Passage, they will visit this unforgettable destination, just before the holidays.

Penguins building nests, sitting on eggs, and maybe a few early hatchlings; whales arriving for their summer feast; seabirds like the Albatross, Petrels and Terns, which only come ashore to nest in the Antarctic summer before they return north.

If an expedition to Antarctica, the Arctic or Galapagos are on your travel list, let's see if something makes sense this upcoming season, or next season in the case of the Arctic.

Schedule a conversation to get started with your escape in the 2026-27 winter, wherever you have in mind.

📬 New in the inbox: our Patagonia recap just landed.Last fall's "Go With Me" trip took a small group from Buenos Aires d...
07/13/2026

📬 New in the inbox: our Patagonia recap just landed.

Last fall's "Go With Me" trip took a small group from Buenos Aires deep into Argentina and Chile, and the story is finally out. Here's a taste of what's inside:

🥾 An 11-mile hike beneath Mount Fitz Roy in El Chaltén, Argentina's hiking capital, guided by a local who knows the flora, the folklore, and a few tall tales about who's really "climbed" that vertical pinnacle.

🧊 A face-to-face boat ride with Perito Moreno Glacier, plus an after-hours return visit under starlit skies, where the glacier cracked, groaned, and thundered in the dark like a live performance.

⛰️ The 15-mile round trip trek to the Torres del Paine base, drinking straight from snowmelt streams along the way (a local guide knows exactly which ones are safe).

🐧 Magellanic penguins and a very loud colony of sea lions on the islands off Punta Arenas, the edge of the map, and the launch point for Antarctica itself.
This is the kind of trip that isn't just seen, it's felt: the wind, the silence, the scale of it all.

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🎁Consider this my Christmas gift to you... six months early. 🎄A rare opportunity has become available, and I don't expec...
06/27/2026

🎁Consider this my Christmas gift to you... six months early. 🎄

A rare opportunity has become available, and I don't expect it to last.

Through my network of fellow travel advisors, I can offer space on an almost sold-out Christmas Markets river cruise. Once these cabins are gone, they return to the cruise line, and this opportunity disappears.

Here's why I wanted to share it immediately:

• Panorama Balcony cabins are currently available at approximately $1,000 less per cabin than today's published rate.
• Grand Balcony Suites are approximately $1,100 less per cabin than current pricing.
• Plus, there's an airfare credit promotion included.

The Details:

Emerald Cruises
December 9-16, 2026

Sail from Budapest through the heart of the Danube to Passau, before continuing to Munich, experiencing some of Europe's most enchanting Christmas markets along the way.

Included:
• Locally inspired cuisine
• Wine, beer, and other beverages with lunch and dinner
• Port charges, taxes, and gratuities
• At least one included excursion in every port
• Complimentary bicycles for independent exploring
• Fitness center onboard

Want to dive deeper? Add hands-on cultural experiences, culinary classes, specialty excursions, or simply enjoy wandering festive streets, enjoying the flavors, scents, and local traditions, at your own pace.

In just one week you'll experience the imperial elegance of Vienna, the breathtaking scenery of Austria's Wachau Valley, and Christmas markets in Budapest, Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, and Munich.

If you have a few extra days, extend your trip to explore Prague or visit the world-famous Christmas Market in Nuremberg.

It's only 182 days until Christmas, (and 184 from the last one) which means now is exactly the time to plan the holiday memories you'll still be talking about next year.

I expect these remaining cabins to disappear quickly.

If spending the holidays making memories sounds more appealing than buying more stuff, call, don't email! (Although, let's be honest... you'll probably come home with a suitcase full of Christmas market treasures, too.)

🗣️I'm excited to share some professional news! 🎤I've been selected as a Distinctive Voyages Host, a program for experien...
06/26/2026

🗣️I'm excited to share some professional news! 🎤

I've been selected as a Distinctive Voyages Host, a program for experienced travel advisors that enhances the experience aboard select premium and luxury cruises while also offering an opportunity to learn, and experience, the itineraries and individual cruise lines.

What does that mean for my clients?

On eligible sailings, Distinctive Voyages guests receive exclusive complimentary amenities, including:

• An onboard Distinctive Voyages Host dedicated to helping ensure a seamless cruise experience.
• A private welcome cocktail reception with fellow Distinctive Voyages guests.
• An exclusive shore event designed to provide a deeper connection with the destination, at no additional cost, on participating sailings.

As a Host, I'll have the opportunity to personally enhance the vacation experience not only for Avid Nomad Travel clients, but also for travelers of fellow advisors throughout the travel networks I'm affiliated with. It's a role centered on hospitality, service, learning, and creating memorable travel experiences from embarkation through disembarkation.

This is another step in my journey to continually expand my expertise while providing my clients with experiences and benefits that simply aren't available when booking on your own.

So which cruise am I sailing? Celebrity Cruises, onboard Celebrity Xcel, to the French and Italian Rivieras, Cinque Terre, Rome, and Naples. There are a few suites available if you are still looking for a summer trip!

Most of the participating cruises lines are renowned for their onboard amenities, unique itineraries, and refined attention to details and service: Holland America, Azamara, Silversea, Seabourne, AmaWaterways, Explora, Cunard, Oceania and more.

Want to join me on a hosted voyage? Stay tuned and watch this space!

If you've been considering a premium ocean cruise, luxury voyage, or river cruise, let's see if your sailing qualifies for Distinctive Voyages amenities. I'd love to help you experience the difference.

Photo: onboard Silversea in Antarctica, 2026

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