Fayoum, Egypt: Where Earth, Sky, and Silence Meet
Fayoum, Egypt Travel Guide: Wadi El Hitan, Magic Lake & Desert Stargazing Our wonderful guide, Egyptologist Fouad Berto, suggested a visit to Fayoum,...
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During my time living overseas I was able to experience travel to places I never thought I’d see, experience cruising to exotic locations (such as Istanbul, Ephesus, Yalta and Odessa on the Black Sea), stay in luxurious lodgings (the Waterford Castle Hotel with ancient turrets and its own moat) and take part in exhilarating activities (star gazing under Fayoum Egypt's starry dark skies!) that I never even dreamed of.
I believe travel is about making connections and honoring the spirit of exploration – both inside and outside yourself.
No matter where in the world you yearn to explore next - on pristine beaches or ancient, historic cobblestone streets, luxury resorts or aboard a sumptuous shipboard cabin, I’d be honored to work with you to help fulfill your spirit of exploration.
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As time goes by, travelling, which was once an effortless adventure, becomes one of sleepless nights, doubts concerning transportation to the airport, pick-up at the destination, etc. My spouse did the planning and booked my flight, and I was "off." Unfortunately, now I must make all the arrangements. Susan was recommended to me and relieved me of all of the above. From now on I will use Susan's expertise whenever I travel. What a relief!
I got notice that some international work travel got approved, and that I'd be spending 2 weeks abroad. Which obviously, is very exciting! The problem is that the travel was associated with a time-sensitive project and I had to leave in a week, so I had no time to research. Susan took care of a different international trip of mine, so I knew exactly who to call for some help. Within 1 business day, Susan got back to me with a list of Top 20 things to do (with details on why and how). I was able to spend the rest of the week focusing on my project, and then got to thoroughly enjoy my trip. Highly recommended, I can't wait to work with her again!
Susan organized and managed an amazing trip to Italy that included skip-the-line early access to The Vatican and other must see sites in Rome; Florence and Pompeii. I still don’t know how she kept track of all the details and one of a kind experiences, but my family was grateful for all she did for us.
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Magnifico Venice, Italy
Venice is an ancient city, built on water, with canals instead of roads and boats instead of cars. It feels like stepping into another time, especiall...
Read MoreSnorkeling on Egypt's Red Sea Coast
Now, I’ve never been to the Red Sea and I’ve never been snorkeling (well, one other time but it didn’t compare to Egypt so doesn’t count). But...
Read MoreTop Things to do in London
I love London. It was the first non-U.S. city I visited, in my 20s, and I traveled there frequently when I lived in Cork, Ireland (just a short shuttl...
Read MoreHistoric Charleston, South Carolina
I loved Charleston, South Carolina so much I went back twice in two years. Charleston blends Southern charm, centuries of history, amazing restaurants...
Read MoreBeautiful Bermuda
We’ve been to a lot of wonderful, far-flung places, but then realized there was a jewel of a location right in our own backyard. Beautiful Bermuda, ...
Read MoreLuxor, Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs
A visit to Egypt is not complete without a visit to Luxor, many sites of which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites including: Luxor Temp...
Read MoreFlorida's History, Culture and Oh Those Sunrises
There’s an awful lot written about Florida. It’s a large, varied state, home to both Disney World, Cape Canaveral and the tropical Keys. An easy f...
Read More72 Hours in Milan, Italy
Milan is one of the most incredible places to visit. Not only is there so much history (ancient and more recently – it was a heavily bombed industri...
Read MoreCelebrating a Big Anniversary in Hawaii
Everyone should visit Hawaii at least once if they can, it’s a very special place. If you’re on the East Coast like we are, it’s a fairly long f...
Read More3 Days in Cairo, Egypt
I’ve been to Egypt twice so far, and have been fortunate enough to experience the wonders of her ancient, majestic (current, there have been several...
Read MoreHistoric Concord and Lexington MA
For any lovers of history or for those looking for a fun family trip, nothing’s better than a visit to Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts. A days�...
Read MoreJackson Hole, WY
When I first heard we were going to be staying at a “lodge” in Jackson Hole Wyoming all I could think of was a cabin in the room with bunk beds (y...
Read MoreScotland in 4 Days
When junior year of high school came around for our younger daughter, I mentioned that she might want to look at schools outside the U.S. as well, it�...
Read MoreA Destination Wedding in Ogunquit, Maine
Destination weddings are always wonderful, but especially fun when the destination is beautiful Ogunquit Maine. Ogunquit is considered southern Maine,...
Read MoreA Road Trip Through Ireland
Okay, full disclosure – I lived in Cork, Ireland for 2 years so it’s always felt like a second home to me but I was able to experience it anew whe...
Read MoreCruise through New England and stops in Canada
“Maine would be a fun place to visit again but the drive to Acadia, Portsmouth, Bar Harbor is so long…maybe there’s a cruise for that?!” Indee...
Read MoreStunning Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia, Italy, is renowned for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, unique coastal landscapes and believe it or not, their pink fla...
Read MoreTelluride, CO
My family are big skiers (after a fall down a mountain in Lake Tahoe NV that resulted in two knee surgeries I figured it’d be okay for me to be the ...
Read MoreRome, Florence and Pompeii
Another Big Birthday and yet another reason to travel! This time it’s Rome, Florence and Pompeii. I’d always wanted to visit Pompeii, of course we...
Read MoreSaint Barthélemy Mon Amour!
Beautiful St. Barth’s! Friends had been, my sister-in-law had been so we finally a booked a trip there in July 2023. We booked rooms at the oh-so-ve...
Read MoreBreathtaking Banff BC
Banff BC has always been on our list of Travel Must Sees, but for one reason or another we never actually made it there. Then our younger daughter, ...
Read More"Youre Going to Egypt??"
Hmmm….Where to go? A big birthday was fast approaching for me, no plans had been made for a trip (much better than a birthday party, IMHO) so after ...
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Wonders of Scotland with included E-bike tour
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Scotland
SUGGESTED DURATION:
10 Days
This 10-day Scotland tour highlights the ancient, charming town of Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye, and a dedicated 3-day e-...
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3 Days in Charleston, SC
COUNTRIES VISITED:
South Carolina
SUGGESTED DURATION:
3 Days
Charleston, SC is perfect for a three-day getaway with its walkable historic district, beautiful antebellum homes, and v...
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Rome, Pompeii and Florence Italy
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Italy
SUGGESTED DURATION:
6 Days
“You haven’t traveled if you haven’t been to Italy” and they may be right, Italy is a magnificent country. And ...
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