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10/11/2024

Day 5: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Vineyard & Farmhouse Lunch

Trying to catch up! We have had a blast so far! On this beautiful day, we walked the ancient city & ruins of Pompeii. An absolutely fascinating experience and reminder of the force of nature and the potential threat the still-active volcano, Vesuvius, imposes on this beautiful town outside Naples. We highly recommend including this stop on your journey to or from the Amalfi Coast region or whenever you are in Naples. It was absolutely incredible to be walking these ancient streets!

After a long walking tour, we enjoyed a farmhouse lunch of fresh salad & pasta (& Vino! 🍷) before the scenic drive to our next stop, Matera! Another amazing day in Southern Italy! Stay tuned for more as we cross the ankle of the boot!

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10/02/2024

Day 4: Buffalo Mozzarella Farm & Greek Temple Ruins at Paestum

We enjoyed touring a local buffalo mozzarella farm and seeing how well these animals are treated! They even have their own massage bar!

Next, we moved on to explore the ruins of the Greek temple at Paestum, one of the best-preserved ruins from this incredible, vast empire.

We spent our last night dining on the beautiful & bustling streets of Napoli, enjoying our last tastes of Pizza Napoletana, Pasta ‘Genovesa’, Gnocchi a la Sorrentina, and some delicious cannoli!

Next stop, Pompeii and Mt.Vesuvius!

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09/28/2024

Day 3: Isle of Capri!

Our group was up and out early on another beautiful morning in Napoli, heading to catch a hydrofoil to Isola de Capri. We arrived on the island and were met by our private guide for a lovely tour of the 2 towns, Capri and Anacapri.

After another exciting mountain road experience, we saw panoramic views from the North and South sides of the island, then a little shopping, snacking, and sipping before heading back to catch the hydrofoil to Positano for an exclusive culinary experience at La Tagliata.

Another great day in Italy! 🇮🇹 Stay tuned as we discover more of Southern Italy!
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09/27/2024

Andiamo! We are on the road again for another group adventure to Southern Italy..with a side of Venezia!

Day 1: We arrived in Rome, and so did the rest of the world it seemed, and passport control was truly a sight to see! Well over an hour later, we exited the building to our comfortable, luxury coach heading to Naples- our first home base.

On the way we enjoyed a private lunch at a quaint, agroturismo restaurant before arriving to the hotel. In the evening, we gathered for our welcome dinner on the patio of a charming, local restaurant right in the heart of Napoli, where we enjoyed a local specialty, ‘Genovese’- a delicious sauce with meat & onions- only found in Naples, and of course, Vino! 🍷

Day 2: Our first full day in Italia and we can’t wait to hit the Amalfi Coast! Winding up and down the coast road, we cruised through the streets of Sorrento, stopping at a Limoncello factory for tour, tastes & shopping.

We then made our way to Positano- the jewel of the Amalfi Coast- where we enjoyed some free time roaming the streets or heading down to the beach. By the end of our time, we were all looking for property! 😂

Next stop was lunch on the cliffs between Positano & Amalfi, where we enjoyed another fantastic meal with a breathtaking view (and Vino! 🍷)

We had a quick stop in Amalfi, which was jam packed & busy, before heading back to Naples for our private pizza making class & dinner. We had an absolute ball (& Vino🍷) making our own pizzas right in the busy kitchen of a Pizzeria Napoletana!

An incredible start to our adventure! We hope you follow along for more highlights and inspiration from Southern Italy! Travel While You Can

09/09/2024

Pristine Alaska & the Inside Passage: Day 5
Talkeetna to Anchorage

Highlights:
*Sunrise over Denali 😍
*A little necessary shopping in Talkeetna
*Mahay’s Jet Boat Excursion
*Iditarod Trail Race Headquarters

It’s getting hard to keep up! Our group is having so much fun! Thanks for following along!

09/04/2024

Pristine Alaska & the Inside Passage: Day 4
Denali to Talkeetna

Highlights:
*Dog Gone It - Dog Mushing Family & Facility
*Lunch & Time to Explore Talkeetna
*Private Lecture from the Denali Base Camp manager for the last 20+ years - so cool!
*Sunset at our home for 1 night, the beautiful Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, where we are blessed with the south face of Denali…the Big One. There are no words. We just stared at it for at least 2 hours as each passing minute brought a new spectacular hue to this majestic mountain range. Truly unforgettable!

Thank you all for following along! We hope this has inspired you to consider Alaska for your next unforgettable journey!

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If you are thinking of a trip to Alaska, we highly recommend extending your cruise to explore North into Denali! This journey has exceeded all our expectations - and we aren’t even on our cruise yet! It’s not too early to plan for 2025 Alaska season! Let’s talk Alaska today!

09/01/2024

Pristine Alaska & the Inside Passage: Day 3

Highlights:
*Denail National Park & Reserve Tundra Wilderness Tour
*49th State Brewing Private Dinner

We picked one of the 3 best weeks of the year to be in Denali National Park, with every local we met telling us that it is their personal favorite time of the year!

We experienced the first week of Fall in Denali 🍂🍁🍂 and it is absolutely breathtaking! It is like riding through a 360° painting. I can’t even begin to describe the luck we have had with the weather! Landing in the top 30% of Denali visitors, we were blessed with a view of the North face of Denali…The Big One while riding as far into the park as possible, and it did not disappoint. You could feel the collective sense of awe and gratitude amongst the entire group to share in this experience and take in the majestic beauty of Alaska…the Last Frontier.

*Note: It was Joe’s first time driving the bus thru the park, and he did quite well!

08/30/2024

Pristine Alaska & the Inside Passage: Day 2

Another Incredible Day Exploring the Last Frontier…Pictures Really Don’t Do It Justice…but let me tell you, our group of amateur photographers did our best!

Day 2 Highlights:
*Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali
*Quick hike on the Three Rivers Trail
*A few hours ~shredding~ thru Denali with Denali ATV Adventures

Stay tuned for more highlights! If Alaska isn’t on your list, put it at the top and let’s talk about it as soon as possible!

08/28/2024

Another Travel While You Can Group Adventure begins! 🤩

Alaska has been one of the top destinations this Summer and we aren’t missing out! Following along with us for the next few days as we journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage on Viking’s Pristine Alaska Land Tour before boarding Viking Orion for an incredible journey at sea! We are ready for adventure on the Last Frontier!

Day 1: Arrival in Fairbanks
*Visit to the Alyeska Pipeline
*Tour & Lunch in Downtown Fairbanks
*Riverboat Discovery Tour Experience

A full & fun day, and we are just getting started! Stay tuned for more highlights!

08/03/2024

08/03/2024

I’m thrilled to announce that I have achieved the Gateway to Excellence award from my host agency, Nexion, recognizing outstanding achievement and growth as a travel advisor, as well as in our family business, Travel While You Can! I have been diligently working towards this goal, and it feels amazing to see my personal progress!

I made a huge life decision at the end of 2021 to change my career path and follow in my mother and grandmother’s footsteps- continuing a legacy I am so proud to be a part of- helping people experience the world. In this new role, I have been inspired and challenged, and this award validates that the hard work, the long days (and nights), and the stressful situations are paying off and I’m on the path to my goals!

I couldn’t do this without the love and support of family and friends- some who have also become my clients, and many who have mentioned me whenever the topic of travel comes up! Thank you so much for your unrelenting support! And I definitely wouldn’t be writing this post without the fierce love of my #1 supporter, Nancy Motes- my mom, business partner & the creator of our life-motto-turned-business. Her wisdom and expertise are so vast, that I just try to keep up! It’s been an amazing ride so far doing this together, and I can’t wait to see where it goes! Next stop…⭕️

07/30/2024

Our first day in Nairobi, Kenya was not disappointing! Even in this capital city there is a game park. And we visited the Sheldon elephant sanctuary, an orphanage, and then the giraffe center which rehabilitates and helps giraffes. We are having one amazing time! 

06/08/2024

Day 1 of this extraordinary gathering of industry leaders, partners and peers- fostering powerful connections and lasting collaborations with the best of the best in all aspects of travel! Maintaining a cutting-EDGE understanding of travel news, updates, standards & training makes us at Travel While You Can your go-to travel planning partners!

Thank you for trusting us with your journeys & adventures with family, friends, or on your own! We are dedicated to consistently honing our skills, expertise and partnerships to continue to create unique and unforgettable travel experiences for YOU- our loyal and valued clients!

05/26/2024

When in Paris,…. The men’s room was closed, so some of our guys took advantage of the Parisian culture!

05/26/2024

Our first day in Paris, and we loved every minute! Toured the underground crypt at Notre Dame cathedral, and meditated in Saint Chapelle. Fabulous day! 

05/26/2024

Starting our adventure in Paris! Love this amazing city 

05/01/2024

More from Osaka & Kyoto! ⛩️

04/27/2024

Our first day in Osaka! We took the bullet train to Kyoto which was an exciting experience! Once we arrived, we visited the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and its thousands of vermilion torii gates. ⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️
Later, we went on to see Kiyomizu-dera Temple set up on a hill with breathtaking views of Kyoto.

In the afternoon, we visited the town of Arashiyama and its picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge, seen in many movies, as well as the Bamboo Forest with soaring stalks of bamboo towering all around you.

What a jam-packed, awesome day hitting some of the highlights of Kyoto! We are lucky to be docked here overnight tonight with another day to explore more of Osaka!

Stay tuned! 📸⛩️🇯🇵
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04/24/2024

Konnichiwa from the Land of the Rising Sun!

Our group has settled in, kicked off the jet lag and started exploring! So far we are impressed by the cleanliness, the efficiency, and…the toilets! After one night in Tokyo, we boarded the Celebrity Milliennium in Yokohama to set sail around Japan. We can’t wait to experience the beauty, the food & the people! Like & Follow our page to see all the highlights of this beautiful country!

First Port: Osaka 🚄 & Kyoto ⛩️

03/24/2024

Finishing up an amazing trip to Belgium and the Netherlands. Many port stops I have never done before. It was an amazing award trip offered to our company. I loved it so much We will definitely be coming back here with the group! 

01/18/2024

And that’s a wrap on Game Drives & Birding Adventures with Regent Seven Seas Cruises!

Last stop Richard’s Bay🇿🇦(since weather kept us from our stop in Mossel Bay 😔) A sunset wildlife cruise at beautiful St. Lucia Wetlands followed by our last game drive of this trip at sunrise the following morning in Hluhluwe Game Reserve! Absolutely breathtaking! Travel While You Can

10/30/2023

Ciao Milan 🇮🇹✨

Our last stop in Italy on this incredible Immersive Journey with Delta, MELIÁ Hotels & Resorts, & Europe Express. We covered a lot of ground in just a few days!

After leaving Tuscany, we made our way to Milan making a quick stop in Modena for an amazing balsamic vinegar tasting and a delicious lunch. Later, we arrived in the modern city of Milan, to our new home for the last 2 nights of our journey- ME Milan.
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During our time in Milan, we had the exclusive opportunity to be the first to enter & tour the soon-to-open, Palazzo Cordusio, Gran Melia Hotel, with amazing views of the Duomo and located right next to Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano, one of only 6 in the world!
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We also toured the beautiful Meliá Milano, just a short walk from the newest hotspot in town, CityLife Milano. The team at Meliá Hotels International hosted a delicious lunch where we were able to discuss the properties in their collection while experiencing the service, the food, and of course the vino!🍷🤌🏽

We ended the day (& the trip) with the most magical afternoon in Milan, including a walk on the rooftop terraces of the Duomo at sunset- one of the most incredible views ever! We ended the day at the Aperol Terraza...having a cocktail and enjoying the view of the illuminated Duomo after dark.
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10/28/2023

Under the Tuscan…Rain🇮🇹🍷

We arrived in Florence to slightly gloomy weather, but it didn’t take away from the spectacular beauty of Tuscany and our host property, Tenuta di Artimino. Take a look at what this beautiful former Medici hunting lodge has to offer for your next getaway to the Italian countryside!

We also spent an afternoon in Florence and the sun came out just for us! Stunning!
Molto Bene! 🤌🏽🇮🇹

Stay tuned for more highlights from Italia!
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10/26/2023

Full of Bologna! 🇮🇹
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10/24/2023

Ciao! From Italia 🇮🇹

After enjoying the wonderfully relaxing Delta One experience direct from Atlanta with IMPECCABLE service 🤩 We spent a wonderful first day in the always incredible Venezia, coming direct from the airport by water taxi to the private dock of the beautiful Hilton Molino Stucky Venice.

After a quick espresso, we headed back on the water with the hotel’s exclusive water taxi shuttle service to the Piazza de San Marco to take in the sites and streets of Venice.

Tourism is definitely thriving here- even late into October, and the temperatures are cool & comfortable! After a little shopping & tasting, we found an adorable little restaurant on one of the narrow alleys with a quaint patio to have dinner.

On the way back to the hotel, I grabbed a cannoli togo-which is just good planning! All in all, an AMAZING day and ready to hit the hay! Stay tuned for more highlights and recommendations as we move on from Venice to Bologna & Florence!

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