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10/06/2026

🏰 You can now book your Walt Disney World Resort stay through December 30, 2027!

Dates beyond July 2027 are currently available at regular pricing, with additional promotions expected to be released sometime in 2027.

My recommendation? Get your resort stay booked now. If an eligible promotion comes out later, we can check your reservation and apply it if available.

Ready to start planning your 2027 Disney World vacation?

09/30/2026

🌎 **30 DAYS OF GLOBUS: THAT’S A WRAP!** ✈️

Thirty days. Thirty trips. And a LOT of places added to the bucket list.

When I started this series, one of the things I really wanted to show was just how much variety there is within the **Globus Family of Brands**.

Over the last month we traveled all over the world without ever leaving Facebook.

🇮🇪 Ireland beyond the Blarney Stone
🎸 Nashville & Memphis
🍁 New England in the fall
🇬🇷 The Greek Islands
🇮🇹 Southern Italy
⛪ Faith-based Italy
🇭🇷 Croatia, Montenegro & Albania
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇹🇭 Thailand & Phuket
🦁 Kenya & Tanzania
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇨🇦 The Canadian Rockies
🇮🇳 India and the Taj Mahal
🇯🇵 Japan
🇬🇧 Southern England
🇮🇸 Iceland & the Northern Lights
🌍 Private African safaris
🇵🇪 Peru & Machu Picchu
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🎄 Christmas markets across Europe
🚢 River cruising with Avalon
🌌 Winter in Alaska
🚆 The Norwegian Fjords by rail
🇪🇸 Spain & Portugal
🏔️ And an Alaska land-and-sea adventure to finish it all off.

And those are only a small sample of what’s available.

One of the biggest things I hope came across this month is that a guided vacation does **not** have to mean being rushed from place to place on a giant bus with no freedom to explore.

The Globus Family of Brands gives travelers several different ways to travel.

🌎 **Globus** offers expertly planned guided vacations with transportation, accommodations, sightseeing, Tour Directors, local experts, and experiences already built into the itinerary.

👥 **Globus Small Group Discovery** takes that experience and puts it into a smaller-group setting, opening the door to more immersive local experiences and places that larger groups simply can’t access as easily.

🧳 **Globus Independent** is for travelers who want more freedom and privacy while still having the important pieces of the trip planned and supported.

🚌 **Cosmos** offers many of those same incredible destinations with a more value-minded approach, giving you more flexibility and helping stretch the vacation budget.

🚢 And **Avalon Waterways** lets you unpack once and experience Europe and other destinations from the river, with different sightseeing choices and plenty of opportunities to explore.

The biggest benefit for me?

You get to spend more time **experiencing the destination** and less time trying to figure out transportation, hotels, sightseeing, tickets, routes, and all of the little logistics that can make planning a big international trip overwhelming.

You still have free time. You still have choices. You still get to make the vacation your own.

You just don’t have to figure out every single piece by yourself.

And when you book through me, you also have someone helping you compare the different itineraries, travel styles, dates, room options, promotions, and extensions to figure out which one actually makes sense for YOU.

So after 30 days and 30 very different vacations...

🌎 **Which one would you choose?**

If one of these trips caught your attention this month, send me a message. Even if you’re only at the “maybe someday” stage, I’d be happy to help you start looking at what’s possible.



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🏔️ **DAY 30 OF 30: SPECTACULAR ALASKA WITH ALASKA CRUISE** 🚢Thirty days. Thirty trips.So I wanted to finish BIG.And Alas...
09/30/2026

🏔️ **DAY 30 OF 30: SPECTACULAR ALASKA WITH ALASKA CRUISE** 🚢

Thirty days. Thirty trips.

So I wanted to finish BIG.

And Alaska is pretty good at big.

🏔️ Alaska Land Journey + 🚢 Alaska Cruise

This itinerary combines an incredible guided journey through Alaska with a cruise through the Gulf of Alaska and the Inside Passage.

On land, you’ll experience places like Denali, travel through some of Alaska’s most dramatic scenery, learn about sled dog culture, explore the interior, and get opportunities to see the landscapes and wildlife that make this destination so special.

Then you board your ship and keep going, with glacier country, Southeast Alaska, coastal towns, and the Inside Passage still ahead of you.

This is exactly what I wanted this month-long series to show.

Guided travel doesn’t have to mean one type of traveler, one type of destination, or one type of vacation.

Over the last 30 days we’ve gone from Ireland to Tennessee, Greece to Japan, African safaris to Christmas markets, New Zealand to Iceland, India to Italy, river cruises to rail journeys...

And now Alaska.

If even ONE of these trips made you stop scrolling and think, “I’d actually like to do that,” message me.

That’s where we start.

🌎 So after 30 days of Globus, where would you go first?

🇪🇸 **DAY 29 OF 30: HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL** 🇵🇹We’re almost at the end of 30 Days of Globus, so for Day 29 we’re ...
09/29/2026

🇪🇸 **DAY 29 OF 30: HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL** 🇵🇹

We’re almost at the end of 30 Days of Globus, so for Day 29 we’re heading to two countries that pair really well together.

This itinerary combines some of the most recognizable cities in Spain and Portugal, giving you a chance to experience different cultures, architecture, history, food, and scenery without having to piece the whole trip together yourself.

Think Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Lisbon, with guided sightseeing and plenty of opportunities to actually enjoy each destination along the way.

What I like about a trip like this is the variety. You can start with the energy and architecture of Barcelona, move into the heart of Spain, experience the character of Seville, and finish in Lisbon with a completely different feel.

Two countries. Several iconic cities. One itinerary.

For someone wanting a first big trip through this part of Europe, this feels like a really strong option.

📩 Message me if you’d like to look at available dates and current pricing.

🚆 **DAY 28 OF 30: RAIL JOURNEY, NORWEGIAN FJORDS** 🇳🇴I saved a pretty spectacular train ride for today.📍 11 Days | Oslo ...
09/28/2026

🚆 **DAY 28 OF 30: RAIL JOURNEY, NORWEGIAN FJORDS** 🇳🇴

I saved a pretty spectacular train ride for today.

📍 11 Days | Oslo to Oslo

Norway is one of those countries where getting from Point A to Point B can be one of the best parts of the vacation.

Ride the incredible Flåm Railway, cruise across legendary Sognefjord, spend time in beautiful Bergen, travel through mountains and waterfall-filled landscapes, visit Lillehammer, and explore Oslo.

This trip is for the traveler who actually looks out the window during transportation instead of staring at their phone.

Because in Norway, you really don’t want to miss the view.

Trains. Fjords. Waterfalls. Bergen. Oslo.

This one absolutely belongs on a bucket list.

📩 Message me if you’d like to see available 2027 departures and current pricing.



*Pricing is subject to availability and change.

🎄 **DAY 27 OF 30: CHRISTMASTIME IN THE HEART OF GERMANY** 🚢We’ve already talked about Christmas markets by land and alon...
09/28/2026

🎄 **DAY 27 OF 30: CHRISTMASTIME IN THE HEART OF GERMANY** 🚢

We’ve already talked about Christmas markets by land and along the Danube.

Today we’re doing Germany by river.

📍 6-Day River Cruise | Frankfurt to Nuremberg

Step aboard an Avalon Suite Ship decorated for Christmas and cruise through Germany during one of the most festive times of year.

Spend your days exploring historic towns and Christmas markets, seeing centuries-old architecture, discovering seasonal traditions, enjoying holiday foods, and experiencing destinations like Würzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg dressed for Christmas.

Then return to the ship each evening without having to repack and change hotels.

That may be one of my favorite things about river cruising.

Unpack once. Wake up somewhere new. Explore. Repeat.

If European Christmas markets are on your list, doing them by river might be one of the easiest ways to experience several destinations in one trip.

📩 Message me if you’d like to see available sailings and current pricing.

🇯🇵 **DAY 26 OF 30: LEGACY OF JAPAN WITH HOKKAIDO & OSAKA**Earlier this month I featured Globus’ Legacy of Japan with Hok...
09/28/2026

🇯🇵 **DAY 26 OF 30: LEGACY OF JAPAN WITH HOKKAIDO & OSAKA**

Earlier this month I featured Globus’ Legacy of Japan with Hokkaido itinerary. Today I want to show you what happens when you say, “Yeah, but I’m not ready to go home yet.”

You still get the cultural experiences that make the core Japan itinerary so interesting. Tokyo, Hokkaido, Ainu culture, traditional crafts, regional foods, the bullet train, temples, history, and Kyoto.

But this version keeps going to Osaka.

That means more time to experience Japan and another major city known for its energy, food scene, modern attractions, and historic sites.

This is why those little tour codes matter. OJ and OJE look almost identical, but the extended version gives you more Japan before heading home.

So if Japan is your big once-in-a-lifetime trip, the question might be whether you stop in Kyoto...

Or keep going to Osaka.

📩 Message me if you’d like to see available departure dates and current pricing.

Another family is headed to Hawaii this December for an incredible stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa!This family of ...
09/25/2026

Another family is headed to Hawaii this December for an incredible stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa!

This family of five will be staying in a 1-Bedroom Ocean View Villa at the Aulani Disney Vacation Club Villas.

That means plenty of room to spread out, a full kitchen, separate living and sleeping spaces, and those beautiful Hawaiian ocean views waiting right outside.

Aulani is such a unique Disney vacation because you still get that incredible Disney service and attention to detail, but in a completely different setting. Beaches, pools, Hawaiian culture, activities for the kids, and plenty of opportunities to simply slow down and enjoy the resort.

I’m excited for this family to experience everything Aulani has to offer! 🌺

Thinking about Hawaii for your next family vacation? I can help with Aulani, flights, transportation, activities, and the rest of the details that go into putting the trip together.

🌌 **DAY 25 OF 30: ALASKA’S NORTHERN LIGHTS** ❄️Most people think of Alaska as a summer destination.Cruises. Long days. W...
09/25/2026

🌌 **DAY 25 OF 30: ALASKA’S NORTHERN LIGHTS** ❄️

Most people think of Alaska as a summer destination.

Cruises. Long days. Wildlife. Glacier views.

Winter Alaska is a completely different experience.

📍 7 Days | Fairbanks to Anchorage

Imagine standing beneath a dark Alaskan sky while the Aurora Borealis dances overhead.

Along the way, you’ll explore Denali National Park surrounded by snow-covered wilderness, ride the historic Alaska Railroad through dramatic mountain scenery, visit the kennels of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser, and stay at Alyeska Resort surrounded by the Chugach Mountains.

And, of course, you’ll have the incredible possibility of seeing the Northern Lights.

There’s also an Iditarod extension option for travelers who want to lean even further into the winter Alaska experience.

Earlier this month I featured Iceland’s Northern Lights, so now I need an answer.

🇮🇸 Iceland or 🇺🇸 Alaska?

📩 Message me if you’d like to see available dates and current pricing.



*Pricing is subject to availability and change.

🎄 **DAY 24 OF 30: BALTIC CHRISTMAS MARKETS ESCAPE** ✨Yesterday we cruised the Danube.Today we’re heading north for a com...
09/24/2026

🎄 **DAY 24 OF 30: BALTIC CHRISTMAS MARKETS ESCAPE** ✨

Yesterday we cruised the Danube.

Today we’re heading north for a completely different European Christmas experience.

📍 7 Days | Vilnius to Tallinn

Imagine walking through historic European cities glowing with Christmas lights while markets fill the squares with handcrafted gifts, seasonal food, music, decorations, and local traditions.

You’ll experience the Christmas markets of Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn while also discovering UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Baltic history, beautiful architecture, and charming old towns.

And because this is a Globus Escape, you’re traveling during a season when the atmosphere itself becomes one of the biggest attractions.

This isn’t simply a trip that happens to take place around Christmas.

Christmas is the trip.

If your ideal holiday movie involves cobblestone streets, twinkling lights, European town squares, and Christmas markets, you may have just found your vacation.

📩 Message me if you’d like to look at available dates and current pricing.

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