Sprout and Goose Travel

02/28/2026

There is real power in a restorative getaway.

It does not have to be 2 weeks in Europe. Sometimes it is a long weekend. Sometimes it is a full week. Often it is near water, a beach, a lake, a quiet stretch of coastline. But it might just as easily be a mountain cabin with coffee on the porch and nowhere to be.

Is it fishing at sunrise? Swimming until your hair smells like chlorine or salt? Reading an entire book in 3 days? Cooking slow dinners for your family with no one rushing off to practice?

What restores your soul?

If you know you need a reset but are not sure where to begin, that is exactly where I come in.
We can make it happen.

Ready to plan a trip? https://www.sproutandgoosetravel.com

02/27/2026

North Captiva Island sits just north of Sanibel and Captiva on the Florida Gulf Coast, and it offers an even more remote experience.

An excellent day trip, with a beautiful boat ride required to access the island. The approach through the mangroves and across Pine Island Sound is part of the experience. On our way back, dolphins surfaced alongside the boat, which felt like the perfect ending to the afternoon.

Like its neighbors, North Captiva is known for excellent shelling. Wide beaches, very few people, and long, quiet stretches to wander.

Simple. Natural. Unhurried.

Ready to plan a trip? https://www.sproutandgoosetravel.com

02/25/2026

Sanibel, the flowers were a delight.

Bright bougainvillea spilling over fences. Hibiscus, the size of your hand. Pops of color tucked between palm trees and along bike paths.

Small detail. Big impact.

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02/24/2026

This is where I went to relax. You can too. Slow days. Warm sand. Colorful sky.

There is nothing better in February than feeling the sun on your back and doing absolutely nothing at all.

Sometimes the best plan is not having one.

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02/23/2026

Did you love Where’s Waldo as a child? If yes, then shelling might be for you.

There is something deeply satisfying about walking a quiet stretch of beach, eyes down, scanning the sand for small treasures tucked between the tide lines. Shelling is exactly what it sounds like, the slow, mindful search for seashells shaped and polished by the sea. It is equal parts treasure hunt and meditation.

And if you want to do it well, Sanibel and Captiva Islands in Florida are in a league of their own.

Because of their unique east to west orientation along the Gulf and the way the currents sweep shells toward their shores, these islands have earned a reputation as some of the world’s leading shelling destinations. Shells wash in abundantly and in remarkable variety.

And it might just be your next favorite way to spend a morning by the water.

Ready to plan a trip? https://www.sproutandgoosetravel.com

02/22/2026

Sanibel Island is easy from the minute you arrive.

It is small, about 12 miles long and only 3 miles wide, so getting around is simple. You can have a car, but bikes are more fun. The island is flat, the paths are shaded, and it is easy to ride to dinner, the lighthouse, or out for morning coffee.

We stayed at the Sanibel Inn, right on the beach in a fantastic shelling spot. The hotel has tennis courts, a beautiful pool, bikes you can check out, restaurants, and a bar, and there are 2 golf courses on the island.

This is a restorative kind of place. If you are looking to escape stress, or snow, or just a very full season of life, this is a slow, quiet island where you can actually relax. In February, the water was cold, but people were still fishing, boating, and happily shelling. This is not a nightlife destination. It is a read your book, ride your bike, be in bed at 9 kind of place.

And sometimes, that is exactly what you need.

Ready to plan a trip? https://www.sproutandgoosetravel.com

02/16/2026

So happy to a part of this wonderful organization.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Sprout & Goose Sprout and Goose Travel as the newest member of our Berthoud Chamber family! ✨
🌍 Sprout and Goose Travel Travel specializes in thoughtfully curated travel experiences, crafting personalized itineraries that turn dream trips into unforgettable memories. With a passion for exploration, intentional planning, and stress-free travel, they help clients travel smarter, deeper, and with total confidence—whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or a perfectly planned getaway.
We’re thrilled to have Sprout and Goose Travel join the Chamber and can’t wait to see their business soar while helping our community explore the world. Welcome to the Berthoud Chamber!✈️ www.sproutandgoosetravel.com

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Sprout and Goose Travel. Wishing you a year rich in beautiful moments and memories.

12/06/2025

We are popping up at Windsor Wonderland today. Swing by our tent, grab a candy cane, enjoy the magic, and visit with Santa 🎄❄️🎅

🚂 Santa’s coming to town… on the Great Western Train! Join us for photos, food and festive fun for all ages on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Event Schedule:
4 p.m.: Santa arrives on the Great Western Train
4 - 7 p.m.: Food vendors open for sales, Bounce house open, ice sculpture carving
4:30-7 p.m.: Visit with Santa, face painting at Art & Heritage Center (must be in line by 6:30 p.m.)
6:30 p.m.: Parade

Learn more at bit.ly/49YkK5K.

12/01/2025

Thinking about gifting travel this holiday season?

Wrap the idea, with a travel book, a candle that smells like the beach, or a keepsake ornament from a future destination, the perfect hint.

Ready to plan a trip? https://www.sproutandgoosetravel.com

11/28/2025

This year, skip the wrapping paper and give mom what she really wants: fewer things to manage and one big gift that everyone will love.

A family trip means fewer toys to pick up, more time together, and memories that last. It’s the kind of gift that gives back long after the holidays are over.

Ready to plan a trip? https://www.sproutandgoosetravel.com