Tom Wardell Owner, Wanderlust Travel Design, Sacramento, CA

10/21/2023

Signed up this morning. Seems like another good back up in these rather challenging travel times...

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03/18/2023

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Every year, Rick Steves’ Europe takes 30,000 people on small-group tours — and this is the one thing they're not allowed to bring.

01/21/2023

Seems like a reasonable investment-I’m in!

The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter provides fresh drinking water anywhere, filtering out 99.99 percent of bacteria and viruses. The water filter is lightweight, compact, and easy to use, making it a must-have for hiking and adventure travel. Buy it now for $20 at Amazon.

12/26/2022

I wouldn’t put all my faith in what’s written here but some of it is right on from many of my experiences!

Astrologer Susan Miller on where you should go, and who to bring.

12/14/2022

Some useful info here-maybe help us all save a few bucks!

Looking to get the best flight deal? Better set an alarm.

11/29/2022

Would agree with these choices. Again have been to most and loved them all though the Cinque Terre is now overrun with tourists and the trails between villages are fee based :( Still, worth a visit...

From the beaches of southern Portugal to the canals of Amsterdam, here are the spots I consider must-sees in Europe.

11/16/2022

I have been fortunate to have visited the majority of these islands. It does however look like I need to check out the Philippines-3 of the top 25 from Travel and Leisure’s perspective. So many great destinations out there still-got to get on it!

The best islands in the world, according to Travel + Leisure readers, invite visitors to adopt a slower pace of life.

11/10/2022

Have been to a hand full of these outliers. Exciting as now there are a lot more new adventures to pursue. Some of these destinations sound awesome!

Ditch your guidebooks and venture to these lesser-known gems.

11/08/2022

Having been on both sides of this issue quite a few times it's a good reminder that it's still possible to be more thoughtful-especially in these times where at least I am not always feeling it-thoughtfulness. Will remember this article on future flights.

It's time for another editors debate.

06/18/2022

A short video montage of our recent trip to the island of Madeira, Portugal. Were I your travel planner for this adventure I would want to give you a thorough briefing on the driving conditions on this otherwise fabulous hiking, eating and culturally fascinating destination. Places such as this will insure the wanderlust in many if not most of you. Happy travels!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJztua93QUA

01/19/2022

I assume this is based on a cumulative assessment of Wanderlust over time-20 years in business this month! Business has been a bit tepid these past couple of years...This too will pass!

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Tom Wardell Owner, Wanderlust Travel Design, Sacramento, Ca Receives 2022 Best of Sacramento Award

Sacramento Award Program Honors the Achievement

SACRAMENTO January 12, 2022 -- Tom Wardell Owner, Wanderlust Travel Design, Sacramento, Ca has been selected for the 2022 Best of Sacramento Award in the Travel Agency category by the Sacramento Award Program.

Each year, the Sacramento Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Sacramento area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2022 Sacramento Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Sacramento Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Sacramento Award Program

The Sacramento Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Sacramento area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Sacramento Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

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06/23/2021

Generally, my travel posts are something I enjoy putting together and am usually pretty prompt at getting them out. My brief visit to Maui, now a month ago was unique...Flight discomfort to and from, "masks", airport consternation, rental car problems and a stiff unrelenting NE wind on the island proved to make this trip-a challenge. I can honestly say that not a single prior vacation has disappointed me in my entire life's traveling experiences.

That said, were I you and someone who loves to travel as much as I do, I would get on the next plane going just about anywhere. It's time to travel again, just do your homework. It's impossible to control the weather but there are better times of the year to travel. Follow up in the weeks heading into your trip on the certainty of getting your rental car. Make sure your room isn't near the elevator. Pick your travel companions wisely. Mostly common sense stuff but I got a few revelations on Maui and I have logged quite a few miles through the years in and out of many countries.

And too, you might want to consider a good travel agent-one that's maybe been to where you're going and has some first hand knowledge of the lodging, points of interest and can double check on your rental car availability. Nothing is for certain anymore but 2nd opinions are a good idea, maybe from someone like me who is as passionate about travel as anyone you'll ever meet. Stay healthy and well.

A few good memories from "The Valley Isle".