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09/03/2026

San Francisco has always known how to reinvent itself, and the city is in the midst of another comeback. New art trails, illuminated landmarks, buzzy restaurants, and revived neighborhoods are bringing a renewed sense of energy to the Bay Area's beauty. 🌁🥂

Read on about its new golden age, then let’s work together to plan your next vacation:

📷: Natasha Lee

New restaurants, buzzy bars, and fresh openings – from JouJou and Frankie’s to the Big Art Loop and A Bathing Ape’s new flagship – are fueling a comeback in this Bay Area beauty.

09/03/2026

One of Tuscany's oldest traditions flows straight from the earth. Ancient thermal baths, volcanic mineral waters, and timeless wellness rituals make the region's hot springs an experience worth slowing down for. 💧♨️

Read more below, then let's connect to plan your getaway to Tuscany.

📷: Sofie Delauw

Termalismo remains central to Italian wellness at Cascate del Mulino, Bagno Vignoni, and other storied baths.

09/03/2026

🇨🇭🏔️ SWITZERLAND — HERE WE COME! 🏔️🇨🇭
Our first group has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland! 🇨🇭 After a welcome dinner, a good night sleep, and an orientation tour through this beautiful city, we boarded the train and headed into the Swiss Alps, bound for the spectacular village of Zermatt. 🚆🏔️
With no cars allowed, Zermatt is the perfect alpine escape—and we spent two incredible days exploring this charming mountain village.
After a wonderful Swiss cheese fondue dinner 🫕🧀, we headed up by gondola toward Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at the Small Matterhorn. At the top, we were rewarded with breathtaking 360° panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and, of course, the legendary Matterhorn standing majestically before us. 🏔️✨
What a way to begin our Swiss adventure! 🇨🇭❤️
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09/02/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Thomas N. McAlister, Pam Cox Previte, Bonnie Hengstenberg, Randy Jones

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09/01/2026

Exceptional dining doesn't happen by chance, especially at sea. Get an inside look at the cruise lines raising the bar with gourmet cuisine, thoughtful sourcing, and world-class culinary experiences, then reach out to plan your next voyage. 🛳️🍽️

An inside look at how Oceania Cruises, Abercrombie & Kent, Atlas Ocean Voyages, and Silversea serve gourmet meals at sea.

08/29/2026

🇮🇪☘️ IRELAND — WHAT AN ADVENTURE! ☘️🇮🇪
Our travelers packed it ALL in! From stunning Connemara National Park and magical Kylemore Abbey with its beautiful Victorian-style Walled Gardens, to historic Clonmacnoise and a pint at Sean’s Bar — dating back to 900 AD! 🍻
Then it was back to Dublin for Grafton Street, sightseeing, the Guinness Storehouse, and the perfect finale — a castle farewell dinner filled with Irish music, great food, and even better company! 🎶🥂
Sláinte to an unforgettable Ireland adventure! 🇮🇪💚
And a HUGE shoutout to Smith Tours — thank you for traveling with us! We absolutely LOVE your people! ❤️🍀

08/27/2026

A softer corner of Patagonia awaits in Chile's Lake District, where volcano views, glacial lakes, and peaceful fjords replace the rush to the summit. Discover why slow adventure shines here, then reach out to start planning your escape. 🌋🏞️

📷: Laura Macías Acuña

Puerto Varas, Lake Llanquihue, Reloncaví fjord, and Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park reward travelers willing to trade summit fever for a slower pace.

08/27/2026

DAYS 5–7 | YELLOWSTONE • GRAND TETON • JACKSON 🏔️🤠

The final days of our adventure took us from Yellowstone into Grand Teton and finished with the best of Jackson!

DAY 5 | Yellowstone → Grand Teton → Jackson
We started with more Yellowstone highlights, including Lower Falls, Artist Point and Hayden Valley, before lunch at Grant Village. Then we made our way into Grand Teton National Park, taking in the stunning scenery before arriving in Jackson for the evening.

DAY 6 | Jackson
We explored the charming streets of Jackson before visiting the National Museum of Wildlife Art and enjoying lunch at Palate. Then we headed up the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram, which climbs more than 4,000 vertical feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain! 🚡🏔️ We finished the evening with our celebration dinner at Roosevelt’s, a perfect way to toast an unforgettable trip.

DAY 7 | Jackson → Home ✈️
Our final day began with breakfast before one last round of Wyoming sightseeing. We visited the National Elk Refuge, home to one of the largest wintering elk herds in North America, and stopped at Mormon Row, famous for its historic homesteads and iconic views of the Tetons. 🦌🏔️

And just like that, our Yellowstone adventure came to an end!

Waterfalls, wildlife, mountain peaks and plenty of Wyoming memories — what a trip! 🤠✨ Until we adventure next!

08/26/2026

While our Yellowstone crew is having the bestest time, here in Ireland our travelers are experiencing the very best Ireland has to offer! 🇮🇪☘️
From the breathtaking Ring of Kerry 💚 to the dramatic coastline of the Di**le Peninsula 🌊, and the absolutely stunning Cliffs of Moher, standing more than 600 feet above the Atlantic Ocean! 🌊⛰️
And to make it even better… we’ve had amazing sunshine ☀️, plenty of Irish coffees ☕️, Jameson & ginger 🥃, and a whole lot of fun! 😄🍀
Ireland is definitely putting on a show! 🇮🇪💚

08/26/2026

Your Spring Break vacation is calling, and Liberty of the Seas is answering!

Sail out of Galveston March 20th - 25th, 2027 on a journey that is nothing short of fun! There are endless ways to fill your days between scenery scoping and whoa-worthy memory making. 🚢 Explore thrilling slides, ice-cool shows, and culinary delights. Your adventure-packed vacation awaits!

Call Universal Travel today and ask about our special rates for this sailing! Trust us: You won't want to miss out!

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