09/01/2026
DDT NEWSLETER 9/1/26
My Good People, here are the updates:
**DDT AUSTRALIA IS UP NEXT!!**
As DDT “ALL ITALY” winds down, DDT AUSTRALIA is up next! Most of our travelers leave TODAY and arrive in Australia TOMORROW.
Before you head to the airport, please make sure you have your Australian visa—also known as an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The info is directed in your travel docs. Keep in mind, you must obtain your ETA BEFORE YOU TRAVEL (U.S. citizens traveling to Australia for tourism or business for less than 90 days must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before departure). Its simple to get: The Tourist visa requirements are:
A visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is required.
No vaccinations are required.
Valid passport.
You must have 1 blank page available per stamp.
Use this link. Its only $20 Australian dollars: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/.../electronic-travel...
Check those passports, confirm those ETAs and get ready—DDT is headed Down Under!
**DDT "ALL ITALY" GROUPS 1, 2 & 3:**
The last of DDT Group 1 arrive home today. A few had to stay overnight and hang out in Paris–how terrible! lol. Group 2 will arrive home tomorrow, and Group 3 will complete their Italian journey when they return on Wednesday.
What an extraordinary adventure this has been! Once again, DDT delivered an unforgettable expedition. We were traveling through Italy like absolute BOSSES! From northern Italy all the way to the breathtaking southern coast, we didn’t simply visit Italy—we experienced it! We embraced the culture, tasted the authentic cuisine (5 extra lbs of joy!), connected with the people and stood in the presence of some of the world’s most legendary landmarks.
We enjoyed romantic gondola rides through the canals of Venezia (Venice)–with private musicians, admired Michelangelo’s magnificent Statue of David in Firenze (Florence), and walked through thousands of years of history at the Colosseum in Roma (Rome). We posed beside the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, experienced the spiritual beauty of Assisi, saw the volcanic ruins of Pompeii, cruised to the stunning Island of Capri and took in the spectacular scenery of the Amalfi Coast as we traveled up and down the Mountains…AND WE SHOPPED!!
Along the way, we laughed, celebrated, danced, ate incredibly well, drank a lot of delicious Italian w**e (especially the Blue W**e!) and created moments that could never be captured in photographs alone (like having drinks in an ICE BAR!). We began this journey as three separate groups—but we’re returning home with beautiful memories and most importantly: new friendships that will last a lifetime–THAT'S THE TRUE ESSENCE OF DDT!
To everyone who traveled with us: Thank you for trusting DDT with your Italian adventure! You brought the energy, the elegance and the DDT Family spirit everywhere we went. Three groups. One magnificent country. One incredible Italian adventure. All of that equals a lifetime of memories!
This wasn’t just a vacation—it was ANOTHER DDT IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE! THIS is how the DDT Family travels!
**OFFICE CLOSED TIL THURSDAY:**
So today, I start adjusting to the jet lag. I'm only up writing this Newsletter (its 4am!) for the DDT Australia people. The office will be closed until Thursday. I'm getting older and need rest people!! lol Plus, Ying is heading to Australia with that group and won't be around.
When I get back, we'll start to focus on adding another Northern Europe group (our wait list is growing too fast). We'll also work on Tokyo Groups 1-4, the DDT Family Reunion Cruise and the 2 groups for South Africa…whew!! No rest for the weary!
Come to DDT as Friends, Leave as Family.
Kuan-Ying Colón-Kenny, President.
Jada Kenny, Asst to the President.
Latanya Colón-Harris, Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Briana Harris, Asst. CFO.
Douglas N. Colón, Chief of Operations (COO).
Douglas J. Colón, CEO/CTA.
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