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Girls' Guide to the World.

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SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 5 2023· 7 NIGHTS

From the days of Queen Victoria to the present day, the Cote D'Azur has been the place to see and be seen. Even if that life doesn’t interest you, the region's fame is well deserved. It is stunningly beautiful and dotted with castles, villas, world-famous art, and drop-dead gorgeous sea views.

This is not just a tour of popular places during high season. We shy away from traveling here in July & August to avoid the heat, the traffic, and the crowds. In late September, the weather is divine, and the crowds have gone home.

Born-Free Kenya

OCTOBER 22 - 29 2023· 7 NIGHTS                                      

Welcome to Elsa’s country, the lioness of Born Free fame. You'll be awed by the beauty of the land she lived in, the rivers and golden plains under the ever-present gaze of Mount Kenya. Relish her wilderness surrounded by Africa’s big game – the elephants and rhinos, and the big cats that roam the Savannah, and the mighty raptors that soar the skies. 

Imagine waking up every day to a saffron sun rising over the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. Kenya’s tapestry of sweeping grasslands, arid plains, and lush swamps with snow-topped mountains is home to spectacular life.

A Secret French Seaside Paradise

SEPTEMBER 19 - 25 2023· 6 NIGHTS

Few regions match the unspoiled natural beauty and architectural splendor of France’s mid-Atlantic coast. From the nonchalant glamour of Ile de Ré, where fashionable Parisians retreat to white-washed holiday cottages along sandy beaches, pristine salt marshes, and picturesque ports – to the elegant neo-classical harbor of La Rochelle, France’s historic “Gateway to the West” and Rochefort - where Louis XIV established his magnificent naval capital.

We’ll also explore a castle and garden that rival the grandeur of Loire chateaux and visit an astonishing Gallo-Roman triumphal arch, amphitheater, and medieval Basilica in Saintes. All the while sampling the freshest seafood, regional cuisine, and wine at top-rated bistros and discovering fabulous markets, chic boutiques, and exceptional artisans.

Living Like a Queen – Marie Antoinette’s World in Paris & Versailles 

FRANCE· SEPTEMBER 4 - 10 2023· 6 NIGHTS

A pioneering celebrity and fashionista, Marie-Antoinette created her own style that, despite her tragic fate, still influences the French art de vivre. Join us as we discover Marie-Antoinette’s France and walk in her footsteps through 18th-century Paris and Versailles. On this historic adventure, Marie-Antoinette will come alive for you. We’ll visit breathtakingly beautiful gardens (Marie-Antoinette’s favorite flower was the rose) and we’ll stay in pure luxury in a palace of our own at Versailles. Our trip will conclude with a fireworks display dedicated to the queen! This is your moment to be a French queen … seize it!

The Illustrious Italian Lakes – Orta, Maggiore, Como, Iseo & Garda 

The Italian Lakes have an enduring, beguiling beauty - it’s impossible not to be seduced. Travelers traversing the Alps wind down from snow-capped mountains to be greeted by a Mediterranean burst of color: gardens filled with rose-red camellias, hot-pink oleanders, lemon trees and luxurious palms surrounding cerulean blue lakes. Fishing boats bob in tiny harbors, palaces float in the Borromean Gulf, rustic churches cling to cliff faces and grand belle époque spas and hotels line the waterfront. No wonder European aristocrats, Arab princes and Hollywood celebrities choose to call this home.

Women in Wine – Napa & Sonoma

Isn’t it time that you treat yourself to a girls' week in Northern California wine country? During this 6-day/5-night VIP weekend, we’ll focus on pampering ourselves at a world-class spa and meet interesting and important women in the wine trade to find out what inspires them. 

We’ll feast at the best market-driven culinary outposts, and we’ll steal some time for shopping and relaxing. All of our tastings are VIP with the owners or winemakers. We stay at two of the most sensational hotels in the area. Our last night is a tasting and dinner at a vineyard, a wine you cannot buy online or on the shelves. This very special trip is one you can't replicate.

The Heart of Spain – Andalucia 

As travelers, we often follow the herd. When you first go to Spain, you will most likely head to Barcelona or Madrid; both of which are incredible. But you haven’t seen the real Spain until you’ve ventured into awe-inspiring Andalucía. Think of white-washed hillside towns, the glory and riches of Sevilla, and a palace to end all palaces, Grenada’s Alhambra. The powerful dance of Flamenco hails from this part of Spain. 

When you see the wonders of Granada, Cordoba, Sevilla, and Ronda, you’ll pinch yourself and ask “Why haven’t I been here before?” As we explore this wondrous region with its iconic architecture, you’ll be delighted by the Spanish/Moorish gardens with their water features, exotic palms, orange and pomegranate trees, and tiled walkways. We’ll stay in unique luxury hotels, refresh ourselves on flower-filled patios, and nosh on tapas daily. 

Bedazzling Barcelona & Gorgeous Girona, Spain

Barcelona beckons, promising Roman ruins, culinary adventures, chic shopping, psychedelic Antoni Gaudí architecture, and the gentle lap of the Mediterranean Sea. Join our expert GG2P guide on this eight-day, women-only, small-group adventure and fall in love with a part of Europe that has been stealing hearts for centuries. The northeastern area of Spain, Catalonia, is a distinct region with its own language and culture. This area has always been at an intersection of cultures and influences, home to Muslims, Jews, and Christians it has established its own unique way of doing things that is Spanish but also Catalan, and proudly so. The area to the north of Barcelona is called the Costa Brava including the ancient environs of Girona and the playground of surrealist painter Salvador Dali as well as a craggy captivating coastline. Of course, you’ll be spoiled for fresh fish, cool sand, and a sea breeze. Leave the details to us and get ready to be impressed by bustling Barcelona, a haven of arts and culture and the lure of nature in coastal Costa Brava.

A Foodie’s France: Paris & Bordeaux

Paris, the city of light, never fails to surprise. The birthplace of Notre Dame Cathedral, the French Revolution, and the UNESCO baguette is an architectural wonder. Paris is a vast city, but it feels like a quilt of small villages stitched together into a city. The neighborhoods, called “arrondissements,” all have their own character. We’ll explore the Paris bistros and foodie shops, learn how to cook a proper French meal and enjoy a leisurely lunch in the French way in a local home.

We’ll travel South-West of Paris to Bordeaux, a UNESCO-protected city nestled between wine country and the Atlantic coast. We’ll visit Bordeaux’s superb farmers’ markets and savor their famous oysters as we overlook the Garonne River. Then we'll taste our way through wine country with its vast rolling hills. We'll savor Bordeaux wines and excellent cuisine at the city's crown jewel, St. Emilion. Here we'll visit a unique underground church on electric bikes and we'll take time to relax in an award-winning spa. This journey showcases the gastronomy of France at its best.

A Roman Holiday

There is no place like Rome in the holidays! The city hosts lively holiday markets and unique boutique shopping. It's also rich with Christmas's most sacred traditions, glorious historical ruins, and of course, decadent Italian food. We’ll taste our way through the most famous and charming Roman neighborhoods, including Campo de Fiori, Trastevere, and the Jewish Ghetto. Along the way, we'll enjoy everything from Michelin-star farm-to-table restaurants to secret neighborhood coffee gems to humble trattorias boasting spectacular local cheeses, cured meats, pizza, and gelato. 

And then there is the phenomenal wine … Interspersed with the culinary delights and shopping experiences available only to “those in the know”, we'll explore not to be missed historical sites, like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Vatican City, and Villa Borghese - all grandly decked out for the holiday season. Whether spiritual or secular, at this time of year in Roma, people wish their families, friends — and visitors — the same thing: Merry Christmas, or as they say in Italy, “Buon Natale!”

Never a single supplement.

Meet as strangers, depart as friends!

Use code SOLO300 to get $300 USD off any trip shown above – good until 8/1/23

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