This is our biggest May ever for client travel! We're double-checking details, answering final questions and waving goodbye to:
- Retirees seeing Bergen (Norway), Oslo, Copenhagen and Hamburg by train and ferry.
- A couple visiting their son studying in Florence, Italy (and taking a few days to hike Cinque Terre)
- Two families exploring Italy: Milan, Florence and Rome.
- A couple checking out Panama
- An extended multi-gen family celebrating an 80th (!) in Cabo.
- A family exploring Munich and Italy (Lake Como, Milan and Florence)
- A couple taking off for a self driving trip across Iceland.
Check out our site at the link below to learn how we work with clients, and how we can support your travel.
www.rosedaletravel.com
#travelmore #beautifuldestinations #familyvacation #birthdaytrip #luxurytravel #luxurytraveladvisor #tripplanner #travelplanner #travelplanning #travelagent #traveladvisor #luxuryhotels #virtuosotravel #virtuosotraveladvisor
Check out the “NEW” Grand Hotel Central - right in the middle of Barcelona!
Grand Hotel Central reopened in spring 2024 under new ownership and management following a meticulous refurbishment led by London design studio, Sagrada (London Art’s Club, Maison Breguet Paris, St Regis Venice)
Barcelona is an amazing city to visit -- the Gaudi art, the food (paella!), the waterfront and more. And now you can enjoy a fresh new five star hotel with this rooftop pool.
Reach out through DMs or link below to book (and snag the breakfast and amenities through booking with us!)
Photos courtesy of Grand Hotel Central.
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#TravelBarcelona #Europesummer #summervacation #beautifuldestinations #newhotel #luxurytravel
@SmallLuxuryHotels came to Austin this week (at Colton House - charming!) and I found a few new gems to share with you.
First up is Rio Perdido in Costa Rica....this four star boutique hotel is just an hour from LIR airport. (Direct flights to LIR for my #Austin friends).
Gorgeous views from the rooms, a mud bath in the river and a range of yoga and other activities. I would combo this with a few days at the beach for a couple's trip or friend getaway.
Costa Rica is a top destination for nature, animals, warm weather....and not terribly far away.
Reach out in DMs or our site at the link to find some pura vida this year!
Photos courtesy of Rio Perdido.
#costarica #smallluxuryhotels #beautifuldestinations #getaway #romancetravel #romantictravel #rosedaletravel
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Happy International Women's Day!
Here’s to all the strong women planning their solo travels in 2024. An astonishing 54% (!!!) are doing it this year, as reported in the Travel Trends
Report 2024.
Embarking on a solo trip is not only about seeing new places, but also
about empowering oneself and embracing personal growth.
You may be travelling solo - but with Rosedale Travel, you're not alone. Let us turn those travel daydreams into reality with our end to end planning services. Reach out at the link below - or through DMs!
www.rosedaletravel.com
#LuxuryTravel #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #solotravel
#WomenInBusiness #Travelndustry #TravelAdvsior #TravelExpert #1000MileTravelGroup
It is GO time for summer travel planning! We've been working on summer plans for clients for a few months now -- see a few highlights here.
If you love to plan travel....enjoy this time. If not - reach out at the link below. We'd love to chat with you about what you're dreaming about for the summer...and help turn it into reality.
#summervacation #summertravel #familytravel #birthdaytravel #anniversary travel #luxurytravel #luxurylifestyle #rosedaletravel
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We plan summer vacations for families, couples and friend groups all year round - here's what we're working on for Summer 2024:
* African safari for two families - a #bucketlist trip!
* Europe for a family of six with stops in Munich, Innsbruck and Zurich. This Austin family's prime requirement: to be NOT HOT this summer.
* 40th Birthday celebration for a group of friends in Punta Cana.
* Italy and Greece for a young family. Cinque Terre, Capri, Athens, Crete...all the beautiful places.
* Martha's Vineyard for a family with young children. Another Austin family determined to escape TX heat next summer.
* Paris for a couple before their barge cruise. A little Louvre, a driving tour of Paris, and a day trip to Normandy.
We'd love to work on your summer 2024 holiday! See our process and reach out at our website at the link below.
#summervacation #familytrip #familyvacation #summertravel #rosedaletravel #summer #travelwithkids #luxurytravel
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I'm back from a week in Cuba as part of a familiarization / training trip for travel advisors.
Cuba is an incredible experience. And a very different and strange place. You'll see the vintage cars, beautiful architecture, farming without machinery, and amazing mojitos. You'll also live without credit cards, limited wifi and much of the tech we take for granted.
Travel to Cuba for tourist activities remains prohibited by U.S. statute. However, there are 12 categories of travel that are authorized, and Rosedale Travel is able to support client travel under the 'support for the Cuban people' category.
There are rules. You'll need to stay in privately owned residences / boutique hotels, eat at privately owned restaurants, and have a full time schedule of activities that meets requirements (such as 'enhances contact with the Cuban people').
It's not for those without some flexibility. We stayed in beautiful places - but they were sometimes missing hand towels, and didn't have alternative milks with the coffee, or had steep stairs.
I see Cuba as an educational trip for families with older teens (the exposure to a different life) or a guys' trip (cigars / rum / fishing). It would be wonderful for art lovers, or vintage American car lovers.
I absolutely recommend a travel professional to help build the itinerary and help manage the logistics and paperwork. If I can help you think through whether Cuba is a travel destination for you - please reach out at the link below.
#Cubatravel #Cuba #Havana #travelplanner #traveladvisor #cubatravelplanning
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Spring Break planning is in full swing here at Rosedale Travel - here's what we're working on:
* Costa Rica - a surf camp for mom & daughter for a week. Dad and son come in for the second week for beach & jungle fun.
* Japan - Solo trip to explore Tokyo, Kyoto and more! If you're interested in Japan, please move quickly as it will fill up again this year.
* Maui - Family vacation on Maui at a fun resort with killer pools and waterslides.
* Iceland - Blue Lagoon, waterfalls and maybe (if lucky) they'll see the Northern Lights
* Tuscany - What's a season without Italy? This woman and mom are off to explore Rome and Tuscany.
It's time for you to start prepping for Spring Break as well. If you'd like some help - explore our process and reach out at the link:
rosedaletravel.com
#springbreak #vacationplanning #springbreak2024 #wheretonext #familyvacation #solovacation #iceland #tuscany #northernlights
Castles and rivers and wine - it was a wonderful Backroads river cruise along the Danube!
This active (but luxury) trip was in celebration for a friend's milestone birthday.
Do you have a milestone birthday and want to celebrate with a trip? Let's talk! Schedule time at the link below
https://bit.ly/46eeS3y
#birthdaytrip #luxurytravel #bikingtrip #milestonebirthday #adventuretravel #winetravel #castles #danube
A typical day on a Backroads biking trip...
* Meet up after breakfast for a review of the days routes and options available (easy vs climbs)
* Pack a little snack bag and hop on the bike
* Stop at a station for beverages and local treats. This is a time to have adjustments made to your bike as needed.
* Group lunch (as folks roll in) at a local guesthouse
* Continue biking for a short or long ride
* Back at the ship mid afternoon...either clean up and join a walking tour...or chillax on the ship
* Group dinner
#Danube #Backroadstravel #biking #adventuretravel #bikingadventures #luxurybiking #activetravel #luxurytravel
This week I'm walking through highlights and learnings from a luxury bike trip along the Danube river in Europe earlier this month.
After a couple days in Prague, we met up with our @backroadstravel group, shuttled over to Germany and (gulp) got on our bikes.
I am not a biker and could not be bothered with training which sounded like a great idea...until it was time to get on a bike.
It was all fine. Backroads has a range of bikes and I went with the easy option: eBike! Highly recommend as you can dial in some boost, or use your own power as desired.
The other people in the group were reasonably healthy but not weekend warriors by any stretch of the imagination. Backroads gives plenty of options to push hard or take it easy so most everyone can participate. It felt like a nice day of exercise without feeling like a boot camp class.
We all had GPS devices that make it hard to leave the path. You could go off on your own, or stay with a buddy or two...you're not in a tight group at all.
We biked for a couple of hours that first afternoon. About halfway through we came to a rest stop where Backroads had drinks and snacks for us to nibble on. (One nickname for Backroads is "Snackroads!") And on this Germany day, we paused at a historical marker to take in some WWII history...a recurring theme throughout the week.
#Danube #Backroadstravel #biking #adventuretravel #bikingadventures #luxurybiking #activetravel #luxurytravel
This week I'm taking you through my biking trip along the Danube river in Europe!
This trip was a friend's milestone birthday celebration and brought five couples together. He is a huge fan of Backroads - a leader in active travel. On their trips, you're out biking (and maybe hiking / kayaking) during the day, but combined with upscale accommodations and meals.
We started in Prague where we landed, recovered from jetlag, and explored the city. We stayed in the Mandarin Oriental Prague - a restored monastery in the heart of the city. When I was checking in, the person in front of me said...'oh...this is the place with the great breakfast.' And he was right.
See the link below to learn more about the Mandarin Oriental in Prague - and follow along this week to learn more about Backroads and River Cruising.
https://bit.ly/3Rw62Kl
#Prague #backroadstravel #biking #adventuretravel #bikingadventures #europe #danube
Where are you traveling to this Fall?
Follow along this week as we feature fall trips we're planning for clients!
Reach out at the below to schedule a 30 min call to learn how we can help make an amazing vacation happen for YOU!
Our clients are looking forward to....
* Drinking beer with friends in Bavaria at Oktoberfest
* Honeymooning on a road trip in California
* Cruising the Galapagos Islands with Silverseas
* Drinking wine at a Spanish vineyard resort
* Leaf-peeping in New England
* Attending a wedding in Italy
* Exploring Portugal as a family
* Connecting with global colleagues at a company retreat in England
#falltravel #falltravelguides #travelplanning #wheretonext #travelwithfriends #europe #visitcalifornia #winetravel #winetraveller
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It’s the perfect weather for bike riding season.
Discover your next biking road trip with Backroads, a leader in world-class biking, hiking, and more unforgettable multi-adventure travel itineraries.
Our clients love being outside and having a great workout during the day -- and then enjoying fabulous meals and upscale hotel stays at night....the best of both worlds.
Interested in jumpstarting your next adventure? It’s as simple as scheduling a call with our team at Rosedale Travel! Enjoy peace of mind as we create the perfect balance of energetic excursions and restful relaxation to best suit your priorities.
Schedule today here: https://calendly.com/rosedaletravel/travel-planning
📷️ via @backroadstravel
#rosedaletravel #travelplanning #2023 #biking #cycling #fit #adventure #explore #backroads
Happy New Year, everyone!
Check out some of the trips we have planned for clients in 2023...and let us know if we can help you travel more this year.
Visit us at rosedaletravel.com to learn about our process and get a trip started if you think we're a fit for you.
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#TravelTuesday #Travel2023 #familytravel #luxurytravel #Virtuosotravel #girfriendgetaway #europefamilyvacation #travelplanner #luxurytravelplanner #travelgoals
Santa Fe Girls Weekend was lovely! Here are a few highlights:
* Stayed at Four Seasons at Rancho Encantado with beautiful and large casitas. We called them to light fires in the fireplace...decadent for Texans!
* Private art tour of Canyon Rd was a highlight. Our guide was fantastic...we learned about the history of Canyon road and spent time in a range of galleries, from native american to modern.
* We explored the hot tub environment at 10,000 Waves and loved our traditional Japanese dinner.
* Many good meals, but have to call out Santacafe as a favorite. It's southwestern regional in an 1850s home.
Are you ready for a girls' getaway? Visit us at rosedaletravel.com or reach out in all the usual ways.
Video courtesy of Aaron Billhardt.
#Falltravel #fallgetaway #girlsgetaway #weekendtravel #santafe #visitsantafe #luxgetaways #virtuosotravel