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Mimi Lichtenstein
Mom of 3 | I help plan immersive vacations and 1+ month family sabbaticals ?? that refresh personal and professional lives | Author of Where to Next? Adventures in Luxury Travel newsletter
Dear Traveler,
First, an important PSA in case you are headed to/through the UK this year...
It may not be a surprise, but I am not immune to flight woes (aka delays, missed connections, cancelled flights, last minute seat changes by the airlines etc).
Over the holidays I had quite a few clients and three of my kids with flight issues. Next week I'll share some of the stories including a laughable idea I gave my daughter who arrived at her destination at 1am to a snow covered car in open air parking.
I've been reading a lot lately. It is my favorite activity during long travels - causing the hours to fly by.
I'm very much still a paper book person - no Kindle for me. Although I do see the merits of a Kindle on a long trip where I might want several books.
Always seeking new book ideas, when I came across GT’s summer reading guide for 2025 my curiosity was piqued, but it also sounded a bit off. It's not summer yet.
Then I remembered it was an Australian magazine. :)
What have I been reading lately?
I just finished a novel set in Cuba, Next Year in Havana, for an upcoming trip. I recommend it whether you are going to Cuba or not.
Twenty years ago a movie was released and I avoided watching it. I don't love upsetting movies. Since I'm headed to Rwanda next week, I decided it was finally time to watch it. Hotel Rwanda.
It was heartbreaking. And heartwarming.
We'll be gorilla trekking in Volcanos National Park, which is a deeply impactful experience. We will also be visiting the Rwanda Genocide Memorial which will be very emotional.
I just started the memoir A Thousand Hills to Heaven: Love, Hope, and a Restaurant in Rwanda. It's about a couple who moved to Rwanda, raised their children and opened a restaurant, then a hotel. I will be staying in their hotel during my trip so I'm eager to get through it before I arrive. I love learning more about places I'll go and people I'll meet before I travel!
Last week's most popular article was 30 Trips to Plan a Year in Advance.
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These are the top destinations from that list that our most popular with our clients:
This week's inspirational articles include the best time to visit the Galápagos Islands, the 50 most hotly anticipated luxury hotel openings of the year, foodie destinations, luxury ryokans in Japan and Vogue's list of the most charming boutique hotels in the US.
Also articles on Yellowstone, the UK and Botswana.
The informational articles include information on the LA wildfires, what to do if sick or injured abroad and the biggest travel trend for 2025.
I know I share with all of you concern for those affected by the LA wildfires. It is heart wrenching to see what has happened. Many local organizations are helping those in need. I encourage you to find out about ones that might be most touching to you.
We are now starting the busiest planning season in the travel industry. I may be sending shorter newsletters while I'm traveling. But I am so excited to share the details of the safari and gorilla trekking with you.
My plan is to share at least two videos each day about my experience on instagram stories. So if you are interested in knowing what it's like - both the glamorous and unglamorous parts of getting to and going on safari, follow Truvay Travel here.
Where am I going next?
You already know! Because this is not peak season, I was able to plan gorilla trekking about 8 months in advance.
Where to next for you?
Mimi
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Travel Insurance Advisor | B.F.A University of Oklahoma B.A. in Education
1 个月Mimi, great information. I loved the family picture your daughter looks just like you.