Linda Gallagher-Notes From A Wandering Agent

06/26/2025

Montecatini Terme will be our home base in Tuscany it's renowned for its thermal spas and long-standing tradition of health and wellness treatments. As part of the “Great Spa Towns of Europe” UNESCO World Heritage site, Montecatini reflects the historical and cultural significance of European spa culture.

The town is also celebrated for its elegant Art Nouveau and neo-Gothic architecture, offering a refined and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors can ride the historic funicular up to Montecatini Alto, the charming medieval hilltop village, to enjoy stunning views, cobbled streets, and authentic Tuscan dining.

Centrally located in Tuscany, Montecatini Terme serves as a convenient base for exploring nearby cultural treasures such as Florence, Lucca, and Pisa. Whether you’re seeking rejuvenation, history, or scenic beauty, Montecatini offers a perfect blend of all three.

06/20/2025

UNPACK ONCE! Are you ready to explore Tuscany with me? Tuscany is one of the most enchanting regions in the world—famous for its beauty, culture, food, and timeless charm. This tour will be a little different, we'll be staying at the same hotel for the duration and doing daily tours for our home base at the Hotel Ercolini and Savi, in Montecatini Terme, Italy. Travel while you can!

April 21st-29th, 2026
Price includes flights from MSP, other gateways available.

For more information, pricing and to sign up click on the link below or reach out to me.
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1360667 #

Montecatini Terme, Lucca, Family-Owned Winery Experience, Florence, Pisa, Cooking Class, Siena, Cheese Farm, San Gimignano

06/17/2025

Oh Italy, you amaze me at every bite, every UNESCO site, every ocean view. To say I'm smitten with Italy is an understatement.

There is one region we still haven't explored, next April we're off to Tuscany! I'll be posting more about my upcoming Tuscany group in the next couple of days. Unpack once, we'll be staying in the same hotel as home base and doing day trips throughout Tuscany!

06/14/2025

Weekend on the Namekagon. Friday was day 1, Big Bend to Trego, 7.9 miles, 2.9 miles per hour. Surprisingly fast since we took a lot of breaks. Eagles followed us down the river and mama merganzers and her chicks were around every bend. Light rain, the river was like glass, and we had it to ourselves.

06/12/2025

This is Nico, he was our Collette tour manager in Italy. Nico is Sicilian and did a great job taking care of us from start to finish. He was so knowledgeable, had a good sense of humor and was very proud of his country. Collette's guides and tour managers are the best!

06/11/2025

I had one of the best meals in my life in Italy. Actually several dishes I've had the pleasure of eating in Italy are very memorable. It's no secret that I'm addicted to arancini, but there's another dish that I can't stop thinking about. While we were in Sorrento we wandered into the family run restaurant "Ristorante Le Grazie" on one of the back streets. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. It's a very simple dish and was cooked to absolute perfection. Travel while you can!

06/06/2025

One of my good friends made this lovely travel wallet for me. Inside of it was a special message. So true Char, so true.

06/04/2025

I really love Italy, this tour just reinforced how much. We went a day early and had a pre tour night in Palermo before the tour started and it was the right decision. We had a good night's rest and started to explore Palermo. We stopped at this little piazza for a cold beverage.

05/17/2025

And off we go on my my 5th Collette tour and 2nd to Italy. Four out of the 5 of us were on my first tour of Italy. We are so excited to experience Sicily and Southern Italy. We start with a overnight flight tonight and pre-night in Palermo before our tour starts. We’ll explore, eat, and drink our way North to Rome.

03/14/2025

Travel agents always have a pen when you need one.
Have a wonderful weekend and travel when you can. ✈️⛵️🚋🚀🚢

03/13/2025

When I needed a new carry-on I agonized over which brand for months. I read reviews and asked colleagues what they used. One brand “Away” was always at the top of my list but it was pricey. My Away international carry-on has been on 3 trips now and I absolutely made the right choice. The inside compartments are layed out well and help keep me organized, it’s lightweight, rolls effortlessly and has a lifetime warranty. Gus however is not impressed.

03/08/2025

Wow! I’m fresh back from Orlando and still riding the high from my very first Crystal Conference and Award Show with my incredible host agency (family) KHM Travel Group! 🎉✨ Hands down, one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended!

I met some truly amazing people—travel agents are such a fun bunch! I had the honor of connecting with some of the most inspiring women in the travel industry, including the incredible Anita Pagliasso and Vicki Freed from Royal Caribbean. Plus, I got to meet face-to-face with some of our top travel partners, like Lucretia Webb from Delta Vacations, Ryan Grissett from Collette, and about 40 others—networking heaven!

And let’s talk about the incredible experiences—a private concert by the insanely talented Mo5aic, a sneak peek of the brand-new “Celebration of Prince” show debuting on Norwegian Cruise Line, and an unforgettable time at Universal Orlando. Some of our award-winning agents even got to ride on a Mardi Gras float! 🎭🎶 We wrapped things up with a silent disco and a Virgin Voyages party—what a whirlwind of fun!

And the best part? Next year’s conference is happening on a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Encore! 🚢🌊 You better believe I signed up the second registration opened—I wouldn’t miss it for the world!