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25/06/2024

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Dear Travelers, I hope you enjoyed our beautiful tour to London and Paris. It was definitely a tale of two cities! The itinerary was packed with tours, entertainment, great dinners and fabulous hotels! From a Thames Jazz Cruise, Trooping of the Color and King's Birthday parade, Kensington Place, The...

22/06/2024

A perfect museum day in Paris! We visted the Museum Orsay where there is a lovely Impressionist exhibit. Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh to name a few & also a tribute to the Paris Exposition (World’s Fair 1874). So much to see and do! The ladies had time for last day shopping, too! Their London/Paris tour ended with a French picnic in The Luxembourg Gardens. The annual Fete de Musica all across Paris began with all genres of music in parks, churches and on street corners. Au revoir ladies! You were perfect travelers!

21/06/2024

Where did we have dinner in Paris? It was a wonderful evening dinner in the Eiffel Tower! Several courses with wine and great views. The sun has been elusive but we did get a glance of it just as it was time to say au revoir to the daylight! A perfect way to celebrate the summer solstice!

20/06/2024

A lovely walk and tour through Montmartre with a great storytelling guide. It is wonderful to have the passionate guides we have had on this tour. There is always so much to learn and appreciate.

19/06/2024

Bienvenue à Paris with a champagne tasting on the Seine! It was a great welcome to Paris! A professional sommelier treated us to different varietals of champagne and a bit of history as we coasted..Notre Dame isn’t quite ready but after 5 years of reconstruction, she is coming back into her own! The opening is scheduled for December 2024. The city is preparing for the 2024 Olympic games. It is organized chaos! The Seine is lined with stadium seating, barricades and traffic jams. For the first time in history, opening game veremonies will take place on a river! Understanding the history of Paris began with a tour of the Crypt of Archaeology—- amazing finds were uncovered & it is all quite interesting. If you haven’t seen the beautiful stained glass at Saint Chapelle, it is a must! Built in about 800– yes, 800–it is a royal chapel in the Gothic style. It was the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, on the Île de la cite. The stained glass windows are incredibly beautiful and extra so when the sunshine beams through but today….. mother nature was taking a break! After our own break from walking, we did a Le Marais food tour. It was such a wonderful way to explore on foot, learn some history and nosh along the way. We all got our steps in! Some more than others because there was a late afternoon visit to Luxembourg Gardens. The locals were out in full force catching some rays. It was a delight to finally see the sunand the beautiful gardens were an extra bonus. 😎

18/06/2024

Not everyone loves Ryanair but I do. They make travel easy & cheap…and sometimes make you laugh. Today I laughed. Thank you Ryanair

18/06/2024

A Moulin Rouge send off to Paris! An evening of great musical theatre was had by all! It was a perfect evening for the ladies —-lending more excitement to our arrival in Paris!

17/06/2024

What a serendipitous day!
We explored City of Westminster, London's royal and political heart, seeing the top "must see" attractions starting with the Palace of Westminster (better known as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben), an iconic Victorian masterpiece overlooking the river Thames, home of Parliament and site of 1,000 years of living history. From there we explored the exterior of Westminster Abbey, the royal church famous for coronations and royal weddings, then strolled down the centre of government on Whitehall. Whitehall is where the country is actually governed, lined with government ministries and 10 Downing Street, and marked by the Cenotaph national war memorial. We stopped to take in the very handsome horses guarding Horse Guards, the official entrance to the royal precincts, and saw Trooping of the Colour & the parade ground took place. Strolling to Trafalgar Square, the geographical and emotional heart of London, was lovely on a beautiful sunny day!

In Trafalgar Square we took the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee and rest our legs, before hopping on a vintage double decker bus east to the City of London. We had the bus to ourselves & it was fabulous!

The City of London is the oldest part of London, where the city began almost 2,000 years ago as Roman Londinium. Today it is the financial district or "square mile", home to the bank of England and numerous banks and financial services companies. Modern glass skyscrapers such as the Gherkin and Cheesegrater provide a wonderful juxtaposition with medieval alleyways, 17th century Wren churches and 18th and 19th century grand public buildings. Then onto Tower Hill with the Tower of London & a walk to St. Katherine’s boat docks where we had a lovely lunch. How did we end our day? Wait until the next post! Loving London with Her Dream Vacation!

16/06/2024

We covered 500 years of history at Hampton Court Palace today—-with the most enthusiastic & fabulous guide: Caroline. This amazing palace is really 2 palaces in one! First built by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514, it is home to Henry VIII's apartments, where so much of Henry's history with his many wives actually took place— and the stories of illegitimate children & mistresses— had us shaking our heads. You really felt like you were walking in the footsteps of history with the wonderful storytelling. The Tudor kitchens are the largest of their kind and were a real food factory—-Feeding 600 people each day!
We explored the Tudor palace to the remodelled baroque palace built 1700. In the King's Apartments you can go back to the reign of William III at the end of the 17th century, and the Queen's Apartments take you back to the 1720s and the glittering court of George II and Queen Caroline.
Hampton Court also houses some of the best and most famous art from the Royal Collection, from the collection of paintings known as the “Windsor Beauties” and “Hampton Court Beauties”, to a changing selection of masters (a self-portrait by Rembrandt, Canalettos etc) in the Cumberland Gallery. It was amazing to see these works.

Then we spent time exploring the MAGNIFICENT gardens. They were absolutely beautiful! There are 60 acres of formal gardens, Privy Gardens, the oldest grape vine in the world, a Rose Garden and a Maze which was quite fun!

Lots of movies filmed in this great palace & gardens. Are you a Bridgerton fan? 😎

16/06/2024

A visit to Kensington Palace isn’t complete unless you have afternoon tea at The Orangerie. It was a great way to end our royal day after participating in His Majesty’s birthday parade.

15/06/2024

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Cheerio from London! The ladies are arriving today for the beginning of their London and Paris tour. It is definitely a tale of two cities! The itinerary is packed with tours, entertainment, great dinners and fabulous hotels! Each tour itinerary is crafted to suit each group. Sometimes there are nee...

15/06/2024

What did we do today in London? Trooping the Colour & His Majesty the King’s Birthday Parade followed by High Tea at the Orangery and a visit to Kensington Palace! It was a Royal day with Her Dream Vacation ladies on tour! Here are some still shots of parade. I will follow up in comments with a few videos. We were up close with our views of the Royal Family! Fun, fun, fun!

15/06/2024

So, it begins in London—- after settling in, a guick walkabout to get familiar— and a pub lunch, the ladies could let go of their travel woes in arriving. We began the tour with a jazz cruise on the Thames River. Our lovely hotel, which is home for four days, is quite plush and set in an old Victorian mansion. Wait until you see what we are doing next!

14/06/2024

Will we be spending a few days here on our Portugal tour? Yes, we will!

Located 90 minutes outside of Lisbon, this town is also set to be Europe's capital of culture in 2027. http://cntrvlr.co/4WrLUOu

14/06/2024

Cheerio from London! The ladies are arriving today for the beginning of their London and Paris tour. It is definitely a tale of two cities! The itinerary is packed with tours, entertainment, great dinners and fabulous hotels! Please follow along with us via this page! 😎

27/05/2024

Honor and remember Memorial Day for it’s truest meaning. As travelers, we can appreciate the freedoms we have——that so many others —do not have from their own countries. Those countries which we sometimes visit.

14/05/2024

14/05/2024

Have YOU been to Spain? What I love about this tour---- no packing up to go each day! We stay in Madrid to get to know the city and we take a few fabulous day trips! The excursions and tours are wonderful--- then you come back to your own room and never needed to schlep your suitcase! Join us! It is one of my most favorite Her Dream Vacation tours and it is a perfect time of year to visit! 💃🪭🧳

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Join a dream vacation curated for immersion and cultural experiences in the safety of a small group of women. A women only tour with other solo travelers--new friends, new experiences. Leave the details to your own concierge and tour leader! No more than 6-8 women travelers per tour! Join us!

12/05/2024

Mother nature showing off for Mother’s Day weekend is a gift to many of you. Thanks for sharing the beautiful
photos!

Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers, step mothers, fur baby mothers, mothers who are grieving mothers & soon to be mothers.

09/05/2024

Why with Her Dream Vacation?
I am constantly being asked what differentiates what I do from other tour operators... Not a "tour operator' is the first answer.
Traveling with Her Dream Vacation is an experience focused around taking care of YOU. Final decisions are made with you and your interests in mind. Itineraries are thoughtful, creative and the cultural offerings, unique. This is not an ordinary tour experience where the tour leader is holding fast and true to a schedule without allowing changes. It is not a tour bus filled with travelers following a flag or using ear phones nor a tour for the drive by opportunity to take a photo. We immerse, engage and have fun!

01/05/2024

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International Labor Day is celebrated in more than 80 countries around the world. May Day! May Day! When it comes to traveling on this day, you must be aware of pending strikes, transportation issues, etc. The travel forums and blogs I follow are congested with complaints about May 1---they didn't k...

01/05/2024

An Amazing Fact! At Her Dream Vacation most itineraries are 8-10 days with travel time factored in. A vacation should be forgiving when it comes to jet lag! 😜There is a lot of “behind the scenes” consideration for guests, the travel and the final itineraries! Book your dream vacation with someone who thinks about you the traveler! Take care of YOU! because we do!

24/04/2024

Did the Sahara Desert winds and sand reach Athens, Greece? 🏝️🐫

Greetings from Athens where the breathing hasn't been easy! Yesterday, the Sahara desert sand covered parts of Greece in a deep orange. These photos are without any filters! It was almost as cool as the smoke rings we saw on Mount Etna! Were you following our Sicily tour on Facebook? Let me tell you...

19/04/2024

Everyone is excited for the Olympics in Paris! I am just as excited for Her Dream Vacation's tour of London and Paris---- 😀

10/04/2024

All good things must come to an end— the last few days in Sicily have been amazing. I will miss these ladies! It was a joy to see how much they loved experiencing Sicily. Ciao Sicily!

07/04/2024

Have you heard Mount Etna is blowing smoke rings? She is! And she had a bit of an eruption today——Thanks so much to wonderful traveler Pat for capturing the eruption! It has been a very exciting day for Her Dream Vacation women on tour! We were on Mount Etna for the excitement… Planning great experiences for travelers with a little help
from Mother Nature and Mama Etna!

07/04/2024

What a beautiful drive arriving to Taomorina! It is a marvellous location with unique natural beauty, high upon the cliffs. The city is considered the Pearl of the Ionian Sea and the views of Mt. Etna are amazing!

07/04/2024

With all of the good food & great tours—-There has been some shopping, too! Packing. Women. Luggage. We drove along the coast and stopped for lunch on the Cyclops Riviera. Do you know the Greek myth (later Roman) about the Cyclops? No one eyed monsters traveling with Her Dream Vacation!

05/04/2024

The tradition of puppet shows in Sicily is still being carried on. It is an ancient art form and very special. The Sicilian Puppet Theatre we attended was in a small intimate theatre. The puppets were animated by, behind the stage “puppeteers”. It was in Sicilian, dramatic & entertaining. The show represented the exploits of the greatest medieval heroes…and the struggle with morality. The puppets are built with the greatest of craftsmanship-shiny armour and precious fabrics. After the show, we visited the puppet mueum with a HUGE cast of characters and previous sets. Immersing in Sicily!