Modern Renaissance Travel

09/01/2026

Building a trip around food? The hard part is not finding one famous table. It is making the meals work with the itinerary.

A destination breakfast, lunch over the water, dinner beside the coast, and a Michelin reservation can each be worth planning around. They should not all compete for the same day. The best food trips leave room for appetite, travel time, and an unplanned meal that turns out to be a favorite.

We look at reservation windows, the distance from the hotel, lunch versus dinner, and which experience deserves the anchor position. A celebrated restaurant can shape the route, but it should never make the rest of the trip feel like a commute.

Eat your way somewhere unforgettable. Message us to start planning.

09/01/2026

Dreaming of distant shores? This Labour Day, discover our Invitation to Celebrate. Reserve by September 8 to enjoy up to 35% savings on an unforgettable journey at sea aboard Explora Journeys.

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08/31/2026

How cute are they?! 🐾❄️ Journey to the magical, snowy landscapes of the North Pole for an unforgettable winter wonderland adventure. Ready to embrace the cozy Arctic charm? Call me today to book your dream frosty getaway!

08/31/2026

Big anniversary? First trip without the kids? A honeymoon worth the 20-hour journey? Our answer is an island that's still flying under the radar: Mauritius.

Off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has long been where Europeans go for their most special beach trips, and One&Only Le Saint Géran is one of the reasons why. The resort occupies its own private point on the island's northeast coast, with a calm lagoon on one side and the open Indian Ocean on the other. That geography means protected swimming, sailing, and paddleboarding in the lagoon.

The service is what clients remember. Butlers with every room category, a kids club that parents genuinely trust, and a level of polish that made this the property that put Mauritius on the luxury map in 1975.

Mauritius pairs beautifully with South Africa. Safari first, beach after. Get in touch to start planning!

08/31/2026

Your vacation. Your way. Explore Ireland, Britain, Iceland, or Italy with a CIE Tours Custom Private Driver vacation tailored to your interests, timeline, and travel style. Travel at your own pace, discover hidden gems, and enjoy the insights of an expert driver-guide every step of the way. Book by August 29 and save up to $600 per person.

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08/30/2026

Discover the magic of Montenegro! From the historic charm of Perast to the legendary Our Lady of the Rocks island, the stunning Bay of Kotor awaits. Call me today to book your coastal escape!

08/30/2026

Lake Como is beautiful. It's also busier than it's ever been. Five lakes we love that still feel like a discovery:

- Lake Garda, Italy: the biggest of the Italian lakes, with lemon groves, medieval towns like Sirmione, and a livelier energy than its famous neighbor.
- Lake Lugano, Switzerland: Italian soul, Swiss polish. Palm trees on the promenade, mountains rising straight out of the water, and Milan just an hour away.
- Lake Lucerne, Switzerland: steamboats, mountain railways, and Belle Époque hotels along the shore.
- Lake Bled, Slovenia: the fairytale one, complete with an island church and a clifftop castle.
- Lake Bohinj, Slovenia: Bled's wilder sibling just 30 minutes away, ringed by the Julian Alps and blissfully free of crowds.

Every one of these pairs beautifully with a bigger itinerary. Tell us which caught your eye and we'll build around it.

08/29/2026

Ready to lose yourself in Bruges' cobblestone streets and enchanting canals? Experience the true essence of Belgium, with its famous chocolates and local delicacies. Call me to unlock this magic and book your dream getaway!

08/29/2026

Already done Rio? Checked off the beaches? Here's the Brazil we save for round two.

Rosewood São Paulo anchors Cidade Matarazzo, a restored century-old hospital complex reborn as the city's most exciting cultural district. The hotel pairs the original 1904 building with a new tower designed by Jean Nouvel, wrapped in greenery and rising like a vertical garden, with interiors by Philippe Starck and more than 450 works by Brazilian artists throughout.

The details deliver too: a rooftop pool with skyline views, some of the best restaurants and bars in the city under one roof, and a location minutes from Avenida Paulista and São Paulo's museum row.

Most international flights to Brazil route through São Paulo anyway. Two or three nights here at the start turns a layover city into a highlight, especially for food lovers. This is Latin America's culinary capital. Message us to start planning!

08/29/2026

This isn't just another Northern Europe voyage. It's 15 new ports and our first-ever season in Scandinavia and the Baltics. From an Arctic Circle crossing to an overnight in Stockholm, you're heading somewhere we've never sailed before. Our Sailing Club bookings start Aug. 13, and public bookings start Aug. 14.

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