August and September 2023 Newsletter
Happenings
These last two months have been busy. Between my personal travel and a booming business, I haven't had much time to do much else. So busy that I had to combine the last two months newsletter into one..
I just retuned from an amazing trip to Peru. I had been to this area before, but when one of your favorite suppliers rewards you with a free trip, you say yes.
G Adventures hosted the GX Tourism Summit in Cusco, Peru last week. As a special treat, a few lucky agents (I was 1 of 12 from the USA) were invited from all over the world to join a tour before the GX Tourism Summit. We were treated to hikes in the Sacred Valley, views of Machu Picchu, train ride through the country, delicious Peruvian food, and the wonderful hospitality of the locals.
This was an incredible experience discovering Peru, learning about the many community out reach projects supported by G Adventures, getting to experience a guided tour just as my clients do, and making so many new connections with other travel agents and G Adventures staff! Team USA was by far the loudest and proudest (a train ride I will never forget)!
This experience was very different than my first trip to Peru. While I experienced many of the same things, I was also exposed to more of the community this time.
I love that I was able to strengthen my relationship with G Adventures this week to better serve the community and my clients. They strive to leave the destinations they visit better than when they started. I proudly travel and sell this supplier.
-Anne
V&V Travel Info
I finalized the details of my 2025 Christmas Markets river cruise!! It is now time to book your staterooms as there is a limited quantity available. Join me on a 7-night European Christmas Markets River Cruise on the AmaMagna December 14-21, 2025
Experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, including Regensburg and Salzburg, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Danube during this festive time of the year.
Book by October 31, 2023 to take advantage of the special pricing. First come, first serve. Limited rooms remain at this special price. Reserve your spot here!
Trip Requests
Here are some of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 trip requests I worked on this past month:
Virgin Voyages Cruise - My clients contacted me for a very last minute trip...two weeks last minute. Together we got something booked. They are sailing right now! Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise line. They will sail from Miami to Key West to The Beach Club at Bimini. With Virgin Voyages all the restaurants (20 of them), wifi, essential beverages, fitness classes, and gratuities are included. Most bookings come with a bar tab and my agency usually has some extra spending money to throw on there. I have already received messages of how much fun they are having.
Sandals Grande St Lucia - My client was in Barbados on their honeymoon just a few weeks ago and came home and knew they wanted to book another Sandals trip. They are off to St Lucia (the Hawaii of the Caribbean) for a week in the sun while there will be snow on the ground back home. Their friends will be so jealous of them. I booked this resort multiple times last month!
Couples All-Inclusive Trip- A new client reached out about planning a couples trip to the Caribbean. We started with a larger group but quickly realized that not everyone was going to be able to work with the schedule. A few of the couples decided to go anyways. They will be headed to Live Aqua Cancun in just a few weeks. I had my last girls trip here and had a fabulous time. They are going to have love this resort.
Switzerland and Italian Honeymoon - A new client reached out about their European honeymoon. We meet for coffee and I got to know them and some of their must haves for this trips. I was ablet o put together an itinerary that works great for them. They will be starting their two week adventure in Zurich then heading to Lugano before spending more than a week in Cinque Terre, Florence, and Venice. WE are finalizing the details now and that will be one less thing on their wedding planning plate.
My Groups
II love hosting group trips. Here is where I am heading in the coming year(s). Which one do you want to join me on?
April 2024 - Egypt (1 spot left) and Jordan (1 spots left)- Two tours back to back. In Egypt we will be touring the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and Abu Simbel, visiting the Egyptian Museum, cruising for three nights on the Nile, and spending time in the Valley of the Kings. In Jordan we will be spending one night in a Bedouin Camp, touring Petra, floating in the Dead sea, and experiencing a 4x4 excursion in Wadi Rum. Join me on this adventure! Reserve your spot on the Jordan tour here.
October 2024 - Mediterranean Cruise (3 balconies and 1 inside) 10 day cruise on Norwegians newest ship the Viva. Visit Greece, Turkey, Italy, and France. Start the cruise in Athens, Greece and end in Rome, Italy. This is an outstanding itinerary. Reserve your spot on this cruise here.
December 2025- Europe Christmas Markets- 7-night European Christmas Markets River Cruise on the AmaMagna December 14-21, 2025. Reserve your spot on this cruise here.
Potential Trips TBD:
Panama Canal Cruise and Costa Rica - Spring 2025
England and Scotland - Summer 2025
African Safari - Summer 2026
If you are interested in joining me on one or all of these trips, please reply to this email.
