Journeying Through Wonders in 2016: A Year of Vivid Exploration
From the bustling streets of Europe to the grandiose landscapes of the American Southwest, the travel website offered a diverse range of excursions in 2016 that catered to various interests.
In Europe, history buffs were treated to WWII-themed tours that included visiting Easy Company’s training site in Aldbourne, England, walking the Normandy invasion beaches like Utah and Omaha, and touring Brecourt Manor where artillery was silenced. The trip also took travellers to Sainte-Mère-Église and St. Catherine’s Church, both linked to Dick Winters, and Operation Market Garden sites including the Bridge of Nijmegen and other battlegrounds in France and the Netherlands.
For those seeking a more cultural experience, private tours of iconic cities like Paris, London, and Rome were on offer. In Paris, travellers enjoyed a VIP Disneyland Paris tour for kids, a private Seine river cruise, a Montmartre food tour, a Paris by night vintage car tour, extensive visits to Versailles, and a Seine dinner boat cruise. Special arrangements were made for seamless car rentals facilitating travel between Burgundy and Nice.
In London, the itinerary included a visit to the Churchill War Rooms, tours of Windsor Castle, and a dinner at London’s Shard with sunset views. Travellers also had the opportunity to explore Borough Market and take a walk along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe with climbing access.
Across the Atlantic, the travel website took travellers on a journey through the American Southwest, with trips to the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Highlights included rafting on the Colorado River with stops like Horseshoe Bend, a tram ride through Zion National Park, shopping in Sedona, and enjoying the natural beauty and nightlife of Las Vegas.
Back to the culinary scene, Chef Stephen Gillanders, the executive Chef and Partner at Intro in Chicago, suggested "Eat what the locals eat... Also, eat even if you're not hungry." This advice was put to the test during the Pacific Northwest excursion in 2017, where guests on the Orcas Island trip enjoyed a day of seafood-rich adventure, diving into the blue waters, touring family-owned organic farms, and tasting locally-harvested shellfish right from the bay.
The travel website also visited Orcas Island in the summer of 2016, a hidden gem off the coast of Washington state. Guests on the trip were treated to a magical experience that can be explored during the Pacific Northwest excursion in 2017. The travel website shared photos from the Orcas Island trip in the Journal post "Orcas Island: Seafood in a Pacific Northwest Paradise."
Interviews with master chefs, including Chef Stephen Gillanders and Chef Jean Joho, can be found on the travel website. Chef Jean Joho, a native of Alsace, France, shared his thoughts on the region's traditions and his favourite holiday dessert, tangerine spice cake.
The travel website also ventured to Cuba after President Obama’s diplomatic trip, making it one of the first to travel with guests to the vibrant island. The enriching destination offered a lively culture, unstoppable spirit, and fascinating history. Guests on the Cuba trip loved visiting organic tobacco farms, learning to roll Cuban cigars, exploring the history of Old Havana, sipping on mojitos made with local white rum, and meeting young entrepreneurs.
The travel website offers custom-made trips for private groups, which some of their most beloved trips were in 2016. Interested parties can contact the travel website to discuss creating their own private travel experience. The travel website’s catalog offers opportunities to join future trips, so stay tuned for more exciting adventures in the future!
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- The travel website's 2016 excursions catered to various interests, offering a private Seine river cruise and Montmartre food tour in Paris.
- For those seeking a private cultural experience, the travel website offered trips to iconic cities like Paris, including a VIP Disneyland Paris tour and extensive visits to Versailles.
- In 2016, the travel website took wine lovers on a journey through the Pacific Northwest, visiting Orcas Island for a seafood-rich adventure and tasting locally-harvested shellfish right from the bay.
- The travel website also shared interviews with master chefs like Chef Stephen Gillanders and Chef Jean Joho, who shared their insights on regional traditions and favorite holiday desserts.
- The travel website offers custom-made trips for private groups, including trips to Cuba after President Obama’s diplomatic trip, offering a lively culture, unstoppable spirit, and fascinating history.
