Live Longitude Travel

25/07/2024

Did you know you could hang ten with some of Costa Rica’s coolest athletes? Read more about SurfX, the women-run surf school, at the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/meet-costa-ricas-new-generation-of-surfers

20/06/2024

Visiting this camp a few months ago has been one of the best travel experiences of my life! Elephants walk right through camp, you are truly immersed in nature! Unlimited safari game drives with expert guides, who are knowledgeable and fun, gourmet dining, and all the comforts you would expect at a luxury camp!
If a safari is on your bucketlist, reach out! We'd love to help you design your dream experience!! 🐘🦁🦓

01/06/2024

Up early this morning and heading off the the best conference in the West! The man I was sitting next to on the plane referred to our early and late flight options in/out of Helena as the Montana tax, ha! I like that!
I'm so excited for GTM, being on the board this year adds to the excitement! This conference brings some of the best in the travel industry together to meet with partners from all over the world. These meetings are crucial as the connections and education help grow me as a professional, but also benefit my clients in a multitude of ways!
Let's go!! 🌅✈️🧳

27/05/2024

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇲

21/05/2024

Good morning!! 🌅
These pups were so fun and playful to swim with. Tugging on fins, floaty ropes, and life jackets were very intriguing for these juvenile pups!
What an adventure this was, let us help you craft yours!
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15/05/2024

From safari sanctuaries to private islands, these properties offer all the traditional five-star amenities, with some serious ecotourism credentials.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/5-resorts-that-double-as-ecotourism-havens

Image: The Brando

10/05/2024

Get a sneak peek of Avalon Alegria, the first ship from Avalon Waterways to set sail on Portugal’s village- and vineyard-lined “River of Gold.”

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/avalon-alegria-debuts-on-the-douro-river

Image: Mel Born

09/05/2024

🌟We have a fabulous new online hotel booking platform that has thousands of our preferred hotels worldwide loaded with VIP perks and amenities you can't get anywhere else! 🙌 This will be for premium properties in the 4 star range and higher. You can search by destination or hotel name. The preferred hotels that have these benefits will have a hotel brand logo or say Coastline under the hotel starting rate on the main page, and will say preferred partner rate next to each room category once you click on a hotel to view.

✅Make sure you book the preferred partner rate to get the exclusive amenities!

https://travelpro365.com/consumer/LiveLongitudeTravel

🏞 For local Montana friends, Sage Lodge is one of our preferred partners, booking through our platform you will get these exclusive benefits:
*Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
*Daily Full Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
*$100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
*Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

As always, we're here to plan full customized vacations, but if you just want a quick night here or there, this is a great option!

If you're ready to reserve a hotel online and are not in need of destination expertise, book here to receive special perks and amenities through our exclusive Preferred Partner programs. Once booked, we will share your preferences and connect with our contacts at the hotel to ensure a seamless stay.

08/05/2024

The city of Zürich shines bright in the sun. Discover how Switzerland’s largest city comes alive with sailboats and much more during the summer in this city guide.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/city-guide-summer-in-zurich

Image: Clara Tuma

03/05/2024

Los Cabos is no stranger to posh addresses. Check out these 14 Virtuoso-approved stays along Baja's Pacific Coast and Sea of Cortés.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/the-best-luxury-resorts-in-los-cabos-mexico

Image: The Cape, a Thompson Hotel

01/05/2024

Vikram Vij, Andrea Carlson, and Lee Cooper dish on their favorite Vancouver spots for culinary delights—from Japanese Italian omakase to doughnuts.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/the-chefs-guide-to-vancouver

Image: Savio Volpe/Conrad Brown

29/04/2024

I just spent the last week off the grid in the Sea of Cortez on an expedition ship! We swam with whale sharks 🤯, sea lions, snorkeled crystal clear waters, kayaked, hiked, saw tons of wildlife, had beautiful beaches all to ourselves, ate great food and had an overall amazing time!!
Such a great week and a different type of vacation, perfect for adventure lovers.
It was one of my favorite trips ever! 🌊🤿🦈🐋🐚

26/04/2024

Here’s why Aruba’s little-known culinary tradition belongs on any vacation itinerary.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/the-chinese-food-on-aruba-is-surprisingly-excellent

Image: Infini

24/04/2024

The next generation is taking to the sea. These three cruise itineraries are packed with youth appeal.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/are-millennials-turning-into-cruise-enthusiasts

Image: Royal Caribbean International

19/04/2024

Spend two days on the Rocky Mountaineer’s flagship journey. Enjoy meals of crispy-skinned trout and views of canyons and glassy rivers.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/the-canadian-train-trip-you-have-to-take-at-least-once

Image: Rocky Mountaineer

17/04/2024

Argentina has been a bastion of New World winemaking for half a century, but only in the last decade has the wine-drinking scene caught up in its capital, Buenos Aires.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/buenos-aires-best-wine-bars

Image: Pain et Vin

12/04/2024

Lace up your boots for the simple life this summer. A new generation of hotels is putting a luxe twist on farm stays.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/three-hotels-putting-a-luxe-twist-on-farm-stays

Image: Korena Bolding

10/04/2024

Experience the beauty of Canada's Great Bear Rainforest and spot grizzlies at every turn on a bear tour.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/how-to-visit-canadas-great-bear-rainforest-and-its-resident-grizzlies

Image: Josie Sexton

06/04/2024

Travelers can discover Australia’s largest state aboard these luxury ships.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/the-best-way-to-see-western-australia-according-to-experts

Image: Tourism Australia

30/03/2024

You can’t talk about the Caribbean without bringing up its beaches! Get ready to spread your blanket on these alluring shorelines.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/lesleyegbert/travel/articles/nine-of-the-best-beaches-in-the-caribbean

Image: Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority

25/03/2024

The ASTA River Cruise Expo aerial view! We were lucky enough to inspect all of these ships last week. All the major river cruise brands for the North American market came together to provide education, training, networking, and ship experiences for travel advisors.
Reach out, we'd love to help you experience a river cruise!

25/03/2024

River Cruise ships are like hotels in the sense they all have a different flavor, cater to a different type of traveler, offer different itineraries, amenities, and services. From butler suites to basic solo cabins, but how do you choose which cruise line, itinerary, ship, and cabin are right for you?
That's where we come in! We've been selling and sailing the rivers for over 14 years! We know the different lines well and just stepped onto 12 different ships!
We can help match you with the best option and we've got exclusive offers you can't get online or on your own!
Reach out, we'd love to help you experience a river cruise!

24/03/2024

Let's talk about locks! On European river cruise sailings you'll experience going through locks multiple times on your sailing. The locks help control water flow on the river and is like an elevator for the ship to take them up or down. In this lock we're going up. The ships enter the lock, once all ships are in the lock doors close, the lock fills up, once you reach the top, they open the doors on the other side and ships are allowed to continue through.
On most of the European river's the locks are much smaller and only allow one boat at a time. This is the largest lock I've been in, there were 7 boats in the same lock.
It's quite a feat in engineering and very interesting to experience!

22/03/2024

Rum has a huge cultural significance in the Caribbean. Here are some of the islands’ classics and new rums to fill your bar cart.

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Image: Korena Bolding

20/03/2024

Escape to the quiet side of Mykonos and discover a whole new world of tranquility. From secluded beaches to charming villages, there's so much to explore.

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Image: Lucy Laucht

19/03/2024

Antwerp! Today we visited the diamond capital of the world! We ate the O.G. of waffles, strolled along lovely little streets, window shopped for diamonds and of course bought some chocolate!

19/03/2024

When in Belgium!! 🧇🍫

18/03/2024

Guess where we're biking today!

17/03/2024

The Dutch do pancakes right!!🤤🥞