Tripod Travel

05/30/2025

Two Weeks Across the Pond
This devoted Beatles fan recently followed in the Fab Four’s footsteps at Abbey Road during a private black cab tour in London. Her husband, a Formula 1 fan, had the Silverstone Circuit at the top of his must do list and drove three different cars on the famous track.
Over the course of two weeks, the pair soaked in British history and traditions with a long boat canal tour, the V&A Museum, a Sunday roast, afternoon tea and St. Paul’s Cathedral. They saw iconic Stonehenge and strolled the charming countryside during a 4-day small group tour to Salisbury, Oxford and the Cotswolds. With so much to see and do, a return trip next year is already being discussed!
There are many pieces to the puzzle of a trip like this. It can feel overwhelming to do it on your own. And there’s really no need to. I’m here to help!

05/17/2025

Celebrating 65 Years
This lovely couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with Rocky Mountaineer in the stunningly beautiful Canadian Rockies. The Journey Through the Clouds Discovery Banff package took them from Vancouver to Jasper via train, then on to Banff and Calgary via coach. They noted outstanding service as one of the highlights and were glad they had chosen the Gold Leaf option, allowing for extra space, a viewing platform and dining area. The gourmet food onboard was also a highlight, with a chocolate torte named the winner. They enjoyed camaraderie with people from all over the world throughout the trip. I booked transfers and tours for them in Jasper and Lake Louise to round out a seamless, fabulous itinerary.

05/07/2025

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05/05/2025

Postcards are the best snail mail, especially when they’re from happy clients!

05/01/2025

Stay tuned this month for some great promos and client trips!

04/30/2025

A Trip Worth Repeating
These clients enjoyed their recent Princess Cruises itinerary so much, they said they may do it again one day! Embarking in Barcelona on the impressive new Sun Princess, they cruised the Mediterranean for seven nights, including stops in Gibraltar, Marseille, Genoa and La Spezia. They spent much of their time hiking independently to take in the beauty of each port at their own pace. A challenging walk through the seaside villages of Cinque Terre rewarded them with incredible views and became a favorite of the trip. The journey culminated with a stay in historic Rome, including visits to the iconic Colosseum and Pantheon.

04/25/2025

Travels with Mom, part 5...
Arbor Day feels like the right time to share one of my favorite photos of Mom and my best tree story. In April 1998, when I was still living in northern California, Mom and Grandma flew out to see me and visit Yosemite NP, San Francisco, Muir Woods and Napa. You can see the joy on Mom's face posing as a literal tree-hugger in Yosemite. It was a different story with Grandma. A few days later we were walking around Muir Woods, our jaws gaping in wonder at the towering redwoods, when the conversation went something like this...
G'ma: I'm going back to the car.
Us: What?! Why would you want to do that?
G'ma: What's up ahead? Just more trees?
Us: Well, yeah.
She took the keys and headed back to the parking lot while we continued our stroll among the giants.
Hug 'em while you got 'em, both your family and the trees.

04/19/2025

I love a good Before and After. Check out the beautiful Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), now open and offering great pricing. I had the pleasure of touring this all-inclusive resort in September while it was under renovation. I was really impressed with the property layout, huge freeform pool and gorgeous beach. This is an ideal resort for larger families needing connecting rooms and plenty of kid amenities. Message me or email [email protected] for more details!

04/07/2025

It's hard to beat a beer bucket at the beach, especially when it's in the British Virgin Islands.

03/17/2025

Join us via Zoom Tuesday, March 18 at 4 PM to learn more about Windstar’s new Star Seeker and her inaugural season! Kauffman Travel Team has secured group rates for sailings to Alaska and the Caribbean in 2026. Message me to register!

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01/29/2025

Travels with Mom, part 4...
Mom and I had so much fun with one of my besties on this trip to Boston and Cape Cod, MA and Newport, RI in 2005. We enjoyed a ton of history, art and good food. Never mind the weather! One of Mom's travel traditions was to ask each person the one thing that is a "must do" for them on the trip. I chose the duck boat tour. My friend chose a stroll in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. And now almost 20 years later, we can't remember with total confidence what Mom chose, but we're pretty sure it was the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. It's a unique and beautiful place to view an art collection. I revisited it a couple of years ago with more friends and enjoyed it just as much the second time around.
This was another trip where Mom's energy outlasted my own. We arrived at the Bunker Hill Monument at the end of a very long day walking the Freedom Trail. My friend and I opted for snacks from the vending machine while Mom climbed the 294 steps to the top!

01/26/2025

Travels with Mom, part 3...
This is my favorite photo of us together. It lives on my fridge. This was spring of 2003, when I still lived in southern California. Mom flew out to visit and then go together to Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks. These were the days she could out-hike me, long before chemo zapped her energy and strength. These were also the days when I wasn't much of an early riser. I remember Mom getting up in the dark to go hike a trail at Bryce for sunrise. She was back and ready for breakfast and more exploring before I had fully woken up!