Our annual top 10 photos from last year!
But let us start by wishing all our clients and partners a very happy New Year and we hope 2025 (and beyond) will involve some life-changing travel for you and your family.
In calendar order here were the top 10 photos from 2024...
U2 The Sphere, Las Vegas
Ghent, Belgium
Marloes Sands, Wales
British Bird of Prey Centre, Wales
Arenal, Costa Rica (5&6)
Piran, Slovenia
Hotel Milka, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Caruso, a Belmond Property, Amalfi Coast
Mural Mile, St Louis, MO
This is always a fun thing to do because it allows me to flip through all my photos from the year and relive some incredible travel adventures.
More to come this week on each of my top 10!
#travel #luxurytravel #2024travel #J5Travel
2024 you were full of travel dreams!
A few moments in travel planning:
🇵🇹 10 Portugal trips
🇮🇹 18 Italy trips
🏴 8 England trips
🐨 6 Australasia trips
🏴 8 Scotland trips
🏝️ 18 trips to the Caribbean
🛳️ 20+ cruises
And so much more!
Do you have a top travel experiences this year?
Drop it below, we want to hear about it 👇
#2024wrapped #travel #luxurytravel #wheretonext #J5Travel
From the Glamour of Hong Kong to the Grace of Tokyo
...with Crystal Cruises 🌸
Embark on an unforgettable voyage from the dazzling skyline of Hong Kong to the refined elegance of Tokyo aboard Crystal Cruises.
Indulge in the finest Asia has to offer—from lively markets and ancient temples to ultra-modern cityscapes, all while enjoying Crystal’s hallmark of sophistication and luxury. Every detail on board, from world-class amenities to impeccable service, ensures a journey as exquisite as the destinations themselves.
✨ Exclusive Offer: Book your cruise with J5Travel to enjoy up to $250 per person in shipboard credit, along with bespoke enhancements to make your journey truly exceptional.
#luxurycruise #travel #cruise #luxurycruise #Crystal #asia #J5Travel
Venice: A City of Magic...and Crowds
The 5 of the team who were in Slovenia all moved on to Venice for a last 3 nights together and what an experience it was.
But let’s be real: Venice is packed with tourists nearly 11 months out of the year. January is the only time it quiets down a bit.
This is what the main streets in Venice actually look like—yep, lots of people. But hey, at least there are no cars!
We believe it’s important to give you the real Venice experience, so you know exactly what to expect. Even with the crowds, this enchanting city is still worth every moment.
This week we'll be featuring our top 5 tips on how to beat the crowds and make the most of your Venice adventure!
Have you been to Venice?
#Venice #Travel #offthebeatenpath #J5Travel
Where is the love?
sLOVEnia, of course!
5 of the J5Travel team have spent just over a week in Slovenia on our annual team trip. John had visited for just a few days in March 2023 and was so enamoured that he managed to persuade the team that this was an exciting destination for us all to explore together.
We all now believe him 😁
This week, our top 5 highlights are of a country that offers value, no crowds, great wine, great food, incredible scenery, numerous outdoor pursuits and warm-hearted, generous people. So stay tuned!
Our top supplier for the country is @luxuryslovenia and we are lucky enough to call the owners our friends. Matej and Mattej, affectionately known as T and double-T are remarkable brand ambassadors for their country and you will feel their passion in any Slovenian itinerary you allow us to create for you.
Have you been to Slovenia? Let us know below 👇
Hurricane Helene
Our hearts break for our neighbors in Western North Carolina. Hurricane Helene left many of our beloved communities inaccessible and unrecognizable.
Please consider donating anything if you are able. A few local and national organizations collecting donations are below:
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Hearts With Hands (Swannanoa/Asheville)
- Watauga Humane Society
- Asheville Humane Society
- The Salvation Army of the Carolinas
For our local friends and clients of the Lake Norman area, both Murto Made Distillery locations in Huntersville and Mooresville are accepting donations.
Best All Inclusive at Sea
Silversea has long been one of Kanise’s favorite cruise lines. And not just because she used to work there, but because they have an amazing product 🤩
Silversea Cruises, renowned for its ultra-luxury offerings, has consistently set the standard for elegance at sea, as you can see!!
Their ships are beautifully designed and every room comes with butler service. (Yes, really your own butler!)
They also include world class gourmet dining, fine wines and spirits, gratuities and shore excursions.
To truly put your mind at ease their new "door-to-door" package includes private chauffeur from your home to the airport, international flights, pre/post hotel stay if necessary and transfers to the ship.
Pro Tip: Have your butler draw you a bath with a bottle of champagne, you can thank us later 😉🍾
If all that doesn’t say luxury, we don’t know what does!
A European escape but make it a wellness trip
Let us introduce you to...
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Germany
Wellness feature: Doctors in the House
Brenners Park has been a favorite getaway of European elite for 150 years.
At Brenners Park, they are running the gamut from traditional Chinese medicine to naturopathic and aesthetic medicine.
Villa Stéphanie Spa & Wellbeing ensures relaxing breaks of the highest standard.
More about this incredible hotel...
In the heart of the city, next to the Lichtentaler Allee, the casino, the modern art museum, the opera house, the hotel offers two restaurants and a great Kids Club.
The next stop in Italy is a gastronomic delight
📍 Located in Italy's northwest is Piemonte
Renowned for truffles, rich risottos, and Barolo wine, Piemontese cuisine indulges in hearty flavors.
Tender agnolotti pasta, braised meats like brasato al Barolo, and creamy cheese fonduta epitomize its rustic charm.
Are you drooling yet? 🤤
No?
We'll keep going...
Hazelnuts lend sweetness to desserts like gianduja chocolate.
Piemonte's food is a journey through the soul of Italian cooking.
This is just another one of the Top Food Regions of Italy and if you're ready to start planning your Italian adventure let us know. We're here to create a seamless and stress-free trip planning process so you can sit back and fully enjoy your vacation.
Let's get started!
It’s hard to beat these views
Sedona, Arizona has so much to offer and knowing where to stay to get the best views is key.
So where is that?
…Ambiente Sedona, Arizona
Each atrium (minimalist, private accommodations for two) features floor-to-ceiling bronze-tinted windows overlooking Arizona’s iconic Red Rocks.
And that is just one of the draws.
As an adults-only hotel, it also treats guests to seasonal dishes crafted with organic ingredients from the Verde Valley, bespoke spa treatments designed to ground, energize, or calm, and daily activities from Jeep tours to mixology lessons.
Don’t forget your hiking boots – there’s trail access directly from the hotel.
Our tip: Sedona’s night skies are world-renowned and we can arrange to have a professional astronomer guide you on a stargazing tour from your atrium’s rooftop deck.
