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Address: P. O. Box 35219, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, US
Telephone: +13237372200

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My joyful mission is to help people discover and delight in the wonders of our world, both in our ow

Tailor-made Trips and Tours, custom-designed for travel at home and abroad.

02/13/2026

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 — 𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥.

Who says Valentine’s has to look one certain way?

Picture this:
You.
A glass of wine.
A candlelit Venetian terrace.
A city glowing around you.

Maybe it’s across the table from someone you love.
Maybe it’s beside a dear friend.
Maybe it’s just you — fully present in the moment.

Because romance isn’t only about who you bring.
It’s about how deeply you experience a place.

In Venice, dinners linger.
Conversations stretch.
Light shimmers across the lagoon.

And whether you arrive with someone or on your own, you leave richer in connection — to others and to yourself.

Join me May 31 – June 7, 2026 for a small, curated Venice Biennale journey (just 8–10 guests).

Call (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a message and I’ll share the full itinerary. 💛🇮🇹✨

Anne Block

02/12/2026

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞,

You didn’t rush into my heart.
You revealed yourself slowly.

In the sound of water lapping against stone.
In morning light wrapped around a small cup of espresso.
In centuries resting quietly beneath my fingertips.

You showed me art in the curve of your bridges,
in the shimmer of your canals,
in the way conversation lingers long after the plates are cleared.

You are not loud.
You are layered.
You unfold.

And during the Biennale, your beauty multiplies —
bold ideas filling ancient rooms,
contemporary voices echoing through Renaissance walls.

So, I’m inviting a small circle to fall for you the way I did.

May 31 – June 7, 2026.
Just 8–10 guests.

If you feel her pull, call (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a message.

With love,
Anne 🇮🇹✨

Anne Block

02/11/2026

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞

Venice isn’t just beautiful… it’s wildly unique.

✨ The entire city is built on 118 small islands.
✨ They’re all connected by more than 400 bridges.
✨ And instead of streets? Over 150 canals.

That’s why it’s called the “City of Canals.”

And then there’s the Grand Canal — the city’s shimmering main “street,” lined with palaces that once belonged to powerful merchant families.

But here’s my favorite part…

When night falls, Venice transforms.
Lanterns glow.
Water reflects gold.
The canals shimmer like liquid light.

It doesn’t feel like a city.
It feels like a dream.

Now imagine experiencing all of that during the Venice Art Biennale — where contemporary art meets centuries-old architecture.

Join me May 31 – June 7, 2026 for a small, curated journey (just 8–10 guests).

Call (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a DM and I’ll share the full itinerary. ✨

🇮🇹
Anne Block

02/10/2026

If you closed your eyes in Venice, you’d hear:

The soft slap of water against stone.
Church bells echoing through narrow lanes.
Footsteps crossing centuries-old bridges.
Laughter drifting across a candlelit dinner table.

No traffic.
No car horns.
Just water, voices, and history moving gently around you.

Venice is a city you don’t just see — you hear it.

And during the Venice Biennale, those timeless sounds mingle with global conversations about art, ideas, and creativity from nearly 75 countries.

Tell me — what sound instantly makes you feel like you’re traveling? ✨

If Venice is one of them, join me May 31–June 7, 2026 for a small, curated Biennale journey (just 8–10 guests).

Call (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a DM and I’ll share the full itinerary. 🇮🇹✨

02/09/2026

You 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑚𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 be a Venice traveler with me if…

– You love contemporary art that makes you think.
– You’d rather stay in a 27-room boutique hotel than a mega-resort.
– You believe the best conversations happen over long dinners.
– You enjoy wandering without a strict schedule.

Did I just describe you? 😉

If this sounds like your kind of journey, call me at (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a DM and I’ll share the full itinerary. ✨

02/06/2026

“𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑎 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑡.” ― Scott Westerfeld
And in Venice… this is especially true.

Here, flavor tells stories.

Of fishermen rising before dawn.
Of markets once filled with spices carried across oceans.
Of merchants who shaped a city through trade — salt, silk, and sea routes.

Venetian cuisine is simple, humble, and deeply connected to the lagoon:
fresh seafood pulled from nearby waters,
risotto that tastes faintly of the sea,
olive oil, herbs, citrus, and slow-simmered sauces passed down through generations.

Nothing flashy.
Everything intentional.

To eat in Venice is to taste centuries of history — layered, textured, and alive.
Savor Venice with me. Call (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a message and I’ll share the full details. ✨

02/05/2026

Venice is not just museums.

It’s hidden courtyards.
Quiet canals.
Footsteps echoing over stone bridges.
Church bells in the distance.

We’ll explore special sites and hidden gems — places most visitors never see.

And yes, there will be free time to wander, shop, and simply get lost.

If this slower, more intimate Venice speaks to you, call me at (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a message and I’ll share the full itinerary. ✨

02/04/2026

The Venice Art Biennale 2026.
Nearly 75 countries.
Bold installations.
Unexpected ideas.
Art that surprises you, challenges you, stays with you.

You’ll feel the scale of it — the hum of languages from around the world, the texture of paint, steel, light, and sound.

We’ll have 2-day passes and time to explore deeply… without rushing.

If this kind of art immersion speaks to you, call me at (626) 877-8268, comment “Venice,” or send me a message and I’ll share the full details. ✨

02/03/2026

For years I admired Hotel Palazzo Stern from the water — its Moorish arches, its sunny terrace facing the Grand Canal.
Last month, I finally stayed there.

Stepping inside felt like walking into a cabinet of curiosities — ancient statues, mosaics, carved columns winding up the staircase. Art everywhere. History everywhere.

With only 27 rooms, it feels like staying in a private art-filled home.

And it will be ours for a week.

If you’d like to experience Venice this way — intimate, art-filled, and beautifully curated — call me at (626) 877-8268, or comment “Venice” and I’ll share the full details.

01/23/2026

January in Santa Cruz, CA feels like the coast decided to slow dance. The beaches stretch wide and open, the sky turns soft shades of silver and blue, and the waves roll in with a steady hush. You can smell salt in the air, feel cool sand under your shoes, and wrap your hands around a warm cup of coffee as the ocean does its thing. It’s sweater weather by the sea — crisp, calm, and kind of magical.

Stroll the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and hear the faint clatter of rides against the rhythm of the surf. The wooden planks creak with history, and the scent of kettle corn floats through the breeze. Then trade sea spray for forest air in Henry Cowell Redwoods, where towering trees rise like nature’s skyscrapers and the ground smells rich and earthy after winter rain. If you love action, head to Steamer Lane and watch surfers slice across bold January waves — or cheer them on from the cliffs with wind in your hair and sea mist on your face.

Want a wildlife bonus? Take a short trip to Elkhorn Slough, where elephant seals lounge like sunbathers and migratory birds glide overhead. Santa Cruz in January isn’t about crowds or chaos. It’s about space to breathe, room to wander, and simple joys that stay with you long after the trip ends.

Dreaming of your next getaway? Call me at (626) 877-8268 to start planning a custom tour filled with places that make you breathe deeper, smile wider, and come home with stories worth telling.

01/16/2026

This Monday, as we celebrate MLK Day, a walk through Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park in Atlanta feels especially powerful. The red-brick streets of Sweet Auburn glow in the Georgia sun, birds sing above shaded sidewalks, and the scent of magnolias drifts through the air. You hear echoes of voices once raised in hope at Ebenezer Baptist Church, feel the quiet gravity of standing near Dr. King’s boyhood home, and sense how history still hums beneath your feet.

At the reflecting pool and memorial tombs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, the world seems to slow. Water ripples softly, roses bloom nearby, and the moment invites reflection. Inside the visitor center, stories of courage and perseverance come alive—reminding us that this movement wasn’t built on a single speech, but through everyday people choosing justice, dignity, and love over fear.

Dr. King led with nonviolent activism, challenging racial discrimination in laws, institutions, and daily life—and his message still matters. This park gently reminds us that progress is something we care for, protect, and continue together. Visiting isn’t just about looking back; it’s about carrying forward the work of fairness, respect, and standing up for one another.

📞 Call me at (626) 877-8268 for custom tours that bring history, heart, and humanity to life.

11/13/2025

Mist hangs in the trees, and every breath feels like stepping into a living poem. In the 𝐇𝐨𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, sunlight filters through moss-draped branches, painting everything in shades of green so rich they seem to hum. You can hear the soft rhythm of rain on fern leaves, the low song of the Hoh River winding through the valley, and the distant call of a raven echoing between ancient Sitka spruce. The air smells of cedar, earth, and salt from the nearby Pacific—it’s the scent of life itself.

For the 𝐇𝐨𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, this rainforest is family. Every tree, stone, and stream carries meaning and memory. Walking the trails, you feel that kinship—how the forest breathes with you, how it holds stories older than any written word. Towering red cedars stand like guardians, and fallen “nurse logs” cradle new growth, teaching quiet lessons about resilience and renewal. Listen closely; this isn’t just a walk through nature—it’s an invitation to connect.

So come softly, stay a while, and let the mist wash the noise of the world away. 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 is the perfect time to honor these lands and the people who have cared for them for generations.

📞 Call me at (𝟔𝟐𝟔) 𝟖𝟕𝟕-𝟖𝟐𝟔𝟖 for custom tours that connect you with places where nature, heritage, and spirit intertwine.

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P. O. Box 35219
Los Angeles, CA
90016

Telephone

+13237372200

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http://www.takemymotherplease.com/

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