Lindsay Stokes, Travel Advisor

12/08/2023

I have embarked on a luxurious cruise with Explora Journeys, starting my day in the stunning Barbados. 🌴✨

Explore the allure of luxury travel in the Caribbean through my posts all week!

Ready to plan your own escape? Message me at the link in bio.

Follow this week for more cruise highlights. 🚢

12/01/2023

I'm chasing the winter sun! 🌞 As I bid farewell to the Alabama chill, I'm gearing up for a week of blissful cruising through the enchanting Sainted Islands of the Caribbean with Explora Journeys. 🚢✨

Join me on this unforgettable adventure, as I take you from the excitement of embarkation to the beauty of each island we explore.
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Embark on your own luxury cruise experience with Explora Journeys and discover the magic of the Caribbean. 🌟 Wanting to book your dream escape now for an unforgettable getaway? 💙🗓️ DM me or check the link in my bio.

Stay tuned for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes moments as I bring you along on this tropical December journey! 🚢🌺

11/29/2023

It’s absolutely not too early to start planning 2024 travel! I repeat, it is not too early!

👉 2024 is going to be another busy travel year, so getting a head start guarantees you’ll get the top pick for the accommodations and experiences you want.

👉 Having trips on the calendar is a great way to kick off a new year with lots to look forward to and be excited about.

With so many incredible destinations to choose from, which ones hold the highest priority on your 2024 Travel Wishlist?
Share with me in the comments.

11/24/2023

When designing my client's South African adventure, I was thrilled to include all-inclusive accommodations at The Elephant Camp! 😍

Set within the Victoria Falls National Park, The Elephant Camp overlooks the Zambezi Gorges with a magnificent view of the Victoria Falls spray. The all-inclusive rate covers a wide range of activities, all meals and drinks, WiFi and transfers. The main area boasts a beautiful sunken fire pit and swimming pool while the suites are equipped with a private viewing deck, plunge pool and outdoor shower. The Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls, promises an intimate safari experience within the wilderness.

11/22/2023

Our South Africa Adventure series continues with Dulini, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve! ✨

"Dulini offers a sanctuary of restoration, romance and adventure, carefully curated for solo-adventurers, exclusive parties celebrating life’s special occasions together and romancing honeymooners alike.

Home to three magnificent wilderness sanctuaries - Dulini Moya, Dulini Leadwood and Dulini River. Combining luxury, classic elegance, fine-dining, and an unforgettable wilderness experience, complemented by the Dulini Spirit."

11/21/2023

Johannesburg Destination Feature ✨ Johannesburg is one of Africa’s largest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. This bustling city offers a wide range of activities, attractions and plenty to do in and around the city including nearby Pretoria. Downtown is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers.

There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. The nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg’s most popular tourist attraction.

11/20/2023

I am thrilled to share that I JUST BOOKED my clients a 15-day South African Adventure! 😍 This itinerary will be one for the books, so be sure to stay tuned for more details on this trip of a lifetime featuring exclusive excursions + experiences! ✨

11/10/2023

Featured Friday ✨ Explore Medellín, drink hot arabica and seek lost civilizations!

Cityscapes and Caffeine: The promise of gold has fueled many expeditions throughout history, and the Museum of Gold in Bogotá currently has some 55,000 pieces. Spend three days in the Colombian capital before this ten-day countrywide tour moves on to the Coffee Triangle and Cocora Valley. In colonial Cartagena, explore an old, brightly hued, walled city, and conclude in Medellín, a progressive town full of public art and with a fun nightlife.

Pre-Columbian Culture: The huge underground tombs of Tierradentro are decorated in colorful motifs left by a mysterious pre-Columbian culture thriving around the eighth century. Visit the remote site along with San Agustín, where 130 evocative statues comprise the largest grouping of megalithic sculptures in South America. The two sites will introduce you to a little-known ancient cultures.

Novel Pursuits: Walk through the world of Gabriel García Márquez, Colombia’s world-famous literary giant, on a tour through his old stomping ground of Cartagena. See the clock tower that he glimpsed upon his first arrival to the city; off the Plaza Fernandez de Madrid, see the balcony of Fermina Daza’s white house. Taste the sweets at Portal de los Dulces, calling forth Fermina’s bitter rejection of Florentino. Fans will relish this veritable ghost tour.

10/27/2023

What to do when visiting Argentina: For the Wine-lover! 🍷

Get immersed in the high-altitude wine world in the Northwest of Argentina. Explore the Andean valleys and their traditions, while tasting exquisite wines with this exclusive multi-day tour!

Colomé is the oldest commercial winery, not only in the Salta province but in all of Argentina. It was founded in 1831 by the last royal governor of Salta, Nicolás Severo de Isasmedi. In 2001 it was bought by the swiss Donald and Úrsula Hess, who planted new vineyards, and strengthened the company, in terms of quantity and quality. Therefore, visiting Colomé is entering a universe that combines history, technology, and art.

Located in the high Calchaquí Valleys at 2,300 meters above the sea, some 25 km away from the historic town of Molinos (Province of Salta in the north of Argentina). Next to the Winery are the Founder’s House, the James Turrell Museum, and the Visitor Center. To get there, you will take RN 40 and then RP 53, which goes west.

Once in the winery, the plantations are visited while a guide explains the winemaking process, which includes grapes from the highest vineyards in the world, located in Payogasta, at 3,111 meters above sea level.

The altitude is one of the most important factors for the development of the vine. The higher the altitudes, the greater the exposure to the sun and the wider the thermal amplitude, which ranges between 20° during day and night. Those factors facilitate the uniform and balanced development of the grapes. Such impact becomes even greater in our Valley because the clear and bright sky contributes to an even higher intensity of the sun. To protect itself from the sun's rays, the grape generates thicker and darker skin, the result will be a wine of great intensity, good color, aroma, and flavor.

Contact me today to learn more + design your dream wine-country excursion!
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Alabama World Travel
Lindsay Stokes

10/27/2023

Featured Friday: Where to stay for a wellness getaway in Argentina!✨

Surrounded by fragrant jasmine, wild orchids, and roses, the grand main house as well as its 14 rooms & suites are furnished in shabby-chic decor, cowhide rugs, and exquisite antiques. The restaurant serves delicious homemade Argentinean dishes and the Bar manager makes exquisite Malbec Cocktail' or serve local Torrontes white wine. You’ll also find a pool, a gym, a spa, and nearly 250 acres of parks and gardens to explore.

Design a retreat to this destination for exclusive perks like:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom (included in rates
- A complimentary 50 minute massage for up to two guests per room, once during stay
- Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi

Contact me today for more information: [email protected]

10/24/2023

Testimonial Tuesday + Welcome Home to my clients who recently returned from an incredible trip to New York! 🍎

Being able to see our travel designs come to life while making unforgettable experiences for my clients is exactly why I do what I do! 😍

We kept in touch throughout their entire trip and AWT’s VIP + luxury aspects were executed in every detail, amenity, and 5-star experience along the way! ✨

Looking to design an adventure of your own? Contact me today! 📩

10/19/2023

My clients are embarking on an unforgettable journey down under next week! ✈️ We worked hard to curate an epic itinerary to ensure they have the ultimate Australian adventure! 😍 Are you in need of assistance designing your next journey? Let's work together!

09/28/2023

Just Booked: Explora Journeys ✨ I'm thrilled to have booked a beautiful suite on a brand new luxury cruise line for my clients who are celebrating their Anniversary. They will be starting their journey out in Bridgetown Barbados and “Discovering the Sainted Islands of the Caribbean.” The journey will include stops in the Castries ( St. Lucia ), Basseterre ( St. Kitts & Nevis ), St. Johns ( Antigua & Barbuda), and Ocean Cay Bahamas, and ending in Miami FL. 😍

09/24/2023

Explore the Heart of South America via Bolivia!

Bolivia is a very rich country if we talk about cultural, natural and gastronomical diversity. In this itenerary, we are going to discover a little bit of the immense treasures that the country has. Explore the mystical Sun Island located on Lake Titicaca, get caught by La Paz, a wonderful city that will take your breath away, travel through a vast and infinite salt desert in Uyuni until the Chilean border. Live this experience at the highest level!

09/22/2023

South America Featured Friday for the Adventure Seeker: Adventurous Brazil - Ponta dos Ganchos and Rio de Janeiro 8 Day Tour! 😍

Visit Ponta dos Ganchos, an exclusive, privileged and little frequented destination in the South of Brazil. Stay at the Resort where you can enjoy outdoor activities and various water sports, with high quality services, luxury and comfort.

Then travel to Rio de Janeiro and get ready to visit classic places doing innovative activities, with a touch of adventure and contact with nature, within the largest urban jungle in the world.

Message me today for more information!

Valid for Departures Now Through: 20 Dec 2023
Florianópolis, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

09/20/2023

What we love about PERU from a Virtuoso Travel Photographer's Perspective: "City style, vibrant nature, and perhaps the world’s tastiest potatoes mark the trail to a higher calling in Peru." -Korena Bolding Sinnett (Virtuoso Travel)

Explore Machu Picchu with private guides and visit Pisac’s market and Ollantaytambo’s ruins in the Sacred Valley. A ten-day itinerary features city tours of Cuzco and Lima, as well as three days in the Amazon’s Tambopata National Reserve for nocturnal wildlife-spotting and other rain-forest adventures. Contact me today to start designing your Peruvian adventure!

Pictured:
- Our guide explained how locals have mined salt in Maras since the days of the Inca.
- Natural paint pigments at Pisac’s market.
- Pisac Market Vendors
- Peruvian weaving.
- Dawn at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba.
- The entrance to Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

09/15/2023

09/15/2023

This could be your weekend pov 👀 What are you waiting for? Let's start designing your dream vacation today! 😍

09/12/2023

South America featured offer: Grand Tour of Peru ✨ Valid for Travel Now Through 25 Dec 2023*

Be captivated by the charm and colors of Peru with Belmond. Design your own seven night tour taking in Peru’s top highlights. Embrace six hotels, two trains and countless bespoke excursions in the country’s most spectacular destinations. Uniquely positioned adjacent to Machu Picchu is Sanctuary Lodge, which can be reached on a scenic and convivial journey aboard the Hiram Bingham train. Immersion in nature awaits at Rio Sagrado in the beautiful Sacred Valley.

Andean Explorer train takes guests on awe-inspiring journeys to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa. Or escape to Las Casitas in the Colca Canyon. To savor the pleasures of cosmopolitan Lima, Miraflores Park also offers an all-suite oceanside retreat.

Contact me today to secure your own Grand Tour of Peru! 😍
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09/07/2023

In a world of artificial intelligence, Alabama World Travel embraces “Authentic Intelligence,” taking time to consult with each client to learn the interests and goals for each journey. ✨

One of our first steps is to schedule a Complimentary Consultation Appointment with you to learn more about your interests and share how we believe we can serve you.

Our Services Include:
Luxury Domestic Travel
Luxury International Travel
All-Inclusive Travel
Luxury Ocean, River, and Expedition Cruising
Travel App for your smartphone with your custom itinerary, documents, tips & hints, maps, hyperlinks, and direct messaging with your advisor
VIP upgrades and amenities with our Virtuoso and other preferred partners

09/06/2023

Picture this: You decide to work with me and ✨ Collaborate with us as you dream about your next journey. Alabama World Travel opens the world to you — creating moments you’ll cherish for a lifetime, while enjoying peace of mind every step along the way.

We use our curated knowledge of places, people, and opportunities and prepare a proposal of one-of-a-kind experiences to consider, all designed with your goals for this journey. You’ll benefit from our carefully cultivated partner relationships, as we design a seamless, VIP experience personalized just for YOU!

Sound like a plan? Contact me today!

09/01/2023

Featured Destination: South America 💫 Stick around all month, as we dive deeper into the rich history and culture of the continent! There's endless explorations and discoveries waiting for you. 😍

08/31/2023

Places to Stay in Portugal - Intercontinental Cascais - Estoril 😍 Are you looking to experience the glamorous Cascais Bay in Estoril, Portugal? I'd love to share my experience staying at Intercontinental Cascais - Estoril! Reach out today for exclusive pricing and amenity offerings. Let's book your next trip! 💫

08/25/2023

Spotlight on Cuisine in Portugal! ✨😍

I feel Portuguese cuisine is underrated on the food scene. I have described it to people as carefully chosen, simple ingredients and recipes that are cooked to perfection. It is not fussy and complicated but still, every single dish we had there was amazing. During our stay, we tried to taste as many dishes as possible with only repeats of our absolute favorites. To maximize our efforts (and mostly because we have very different tastes in food 😉) my husband tried most of the land options while I dove into the sea options. His favorite was the famous black pork from the Alentejo region while my favorite dish was the Octopus (Polvo a Lagareiro) that I had from – absolute perfection! We never tired of the olives, bread, and the popular petisco of codcakes ( Pasteis de Bacalhau) prior to every meal or even just with a glass of wine…..OH…. and the wine…… I can’t pick a favorite there, but we were in no shortage of delicious options everywhere we went!

For those of you who have visited Portugal, what were your favorites?? 🍽

08/18/2023

a trip to beautiful Cancun, Mexico! Cancun has become a popular destination for couple's travel in 2023. Ready to plan your next getaway? I'd love to find the perfect retreat for you and your lover! 🌴🌞

08/16/2023

Stay at - Palacio das Cardosas in Porto, Portugal! ✨ The hotel makes a great home base for trips to the rolling vineyards of the Douro River Valley, one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🍷 Not to mention, it is steps away from the city's main attractions and local landmarks. Contact me for exclusive offers at this property and let's work together to design your next adventure! 🌍

08/15/2023

Places to Visit in featured destination, Portugal. Visit the charming city of Porto, Portugal! 😍
This may be an unpopular opinion, but we liked Porto much better than Lisbon. While we did have more time in Porto, and only visited Lisbon for 1 day (our last day mind you) so it had a little unfair disadvantage, Porto had a cozier feel to it. While you could definitely get your steps in walking around to see things. It just felt closer and more approachable. It's the 2nd largest city in Portugal, but still more quaint than Lisbon. MUCH cleaner as well and felt like it had a lot more depth and history. 💫 Check out some of the highlights from our exploration in the city!

08/11/2023

a family vacation to New York! 🌇 This October, the family of four will experience the riveting cityscape and bustling beauty of the most populous city in the U.S. I'm thrilled for them and cannot wait to hear about their travel experience together!

08/09/2023

Places to see in Evora, Portugal! 🤩 Immerse yourself in the rich culture and ancient architecture of this medieval town!

• Chapel of Bones: the city's most memorable sight. It's hauntingly beautiful and worth the visit, even if it's too morbid for you.
• Roman Temple of Diana: One of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the Iberian Peninsula!
• Praca do Giraldo: the heart of the city! Take a walk through the World Heritage center.
• Convento do Espinheiro: Once a covenant. now a hotel!
• Igreja de Sao Francisco: Breathtaking architecture, art, and decor.
• Almendres Cromlech: one of Europe's largest and one of humankind's oldest prehistoric sites!
• Igreja dos Lóios: The interior is decorated with stunning tile panels, created in 1711.

08/07/2023

Strolling through the streets of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Evora, Portugal! 😍 This medieval town is located in Portugal's enchanting Alentejo region and is well known for its rich culture and architecture. Stay tuned for Must-See Attractions in the city of Evora! ✨