Reflecting on 2025 + a Big Announcement!
2025 turned out to be an unforgettable year of travel—three trips to Europe in just six months! That was a first for me, and what a whirlwind it was. Scott and I kicked off the year sailing through the Caribbean on Explora I, easing into January with sunshine, sea breezes, and that signature Explora luxury experience.
Reflecting on 2025
2025 turned out to be an unforgettable year of travel—three trips to Europe in just six months! That was a first for me, and what a whirlwind it was. Scott and I kicked off the year sailing through the Caribbean on Explora I, easing into January with sunshine, sea breezes, and that signature Explora luxury experience.
By May, it was time for our annual Cadence Connects at the newly reimagined Hotel del Coronado—always fabulous, and even more magical with its refreshed look. Then June swept me off to Spain for the Emotions Travel Show, where I finally had the chance to explore both Madrid and Toledo for the very first time. Two cities, two completely different energies, and both absolutely captivating.
September brought one of my favorite traditions: our Fourth Curated Travel Group Cruise. Embarking from Barcelona, we had a fantastic group—many dear friends and repeat cruisers—and the itinerary along the coasts of Spain, France, and Italy was pure Mediterranean bliss. Explora Journeys was a star once again, and sharing those experiences together made it even more special. After we disembarked, Scott and I slipped away to Hotel Belles Rives in Antibes to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, French Riviera style.
Curated Travel Group Cruise on Explora II 2025!
Three weeks later, I returned to France for a hosted week in Provence with our French partner, Andy Swann Voyage, exploring the very best of Provence and the Côte d’Azur alongside a lovely group of Cadence friends. From there, I headed to Paris for DUCO France— it was an honor to attend and a dream to spend a week immersed in the city’s finest hotels, meeting with partners, and even enjoying a couple of solo days to wander, savor, and soak it all in.
Every stamp in my passport this year brought new knowledge, deeper relationships, and richer inspiration for crafting exceptional journeys for my clients. Truly a win‑win!
And 2026 is already shaping up beautifully. Scott and I will begin the year by hosting a Virtuoso Voyage in the Caribbean with Explora Journeys, with more European adventures shimmering on the horizon.
We are already looking ahead to 2027 with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
We will embark on the Explora II from Athens on September 20-27.
Duration: 7 Nights · 7 Ports · 3 Countries
Dates: 20–27 September 2027
Piraeus (Athens), Greece – Departure from historic Athens
Paros – Cycladic charm and breezy beaches
Rhodes – Medieval allure and legendary tales
Corfu – Venetian elegance and lush landscapes
Dubrovnik – Secrets behind ancient walls
Hvar – Radiant island vibes
Venice (Fusina), Italy – Artistic finale in canal-lined beauty
Info on the Explora Cruise and Itinerary HERE
The link on my website, Curated Travel, to register and sign up for the cruise HERE
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!
Heather
The Curated Travel Collection: France
The Edith Piaf playlist is lilting on Pandora, we are dining on Salade Chevre Chaud and sipping on Château Minuty Rosé Et Or for lunch. We are feeling in the mood for some French inspiration today.
In the Curated Travel Collection below you will find a number of blog posts on our recent travels to France.
PRENDRE PLAISIR!
Heather LIndstrom, Curated Travel in Paris
The Edith Piaf playlist is lilting on Pandora, we are dining on Salade Chevre Chaud and sipping on Château Minuty Rosé Et Or for lunch. We are feeling in the mood for some French inspiration today.
In the Curated Travel Collection below you will find a number of blog posts on our recent travels to France.
prendre plaisir!
“France has the only two things toward which we drift as we grow older- intelligence and good manners.”
“How can anyone govern a nation that has 240 different kinds of cheese? ”
Chateau Eze above the french riviera
“The easy glamour of the French Riviera in the late 1960s - inspired by Romy Schneider’s character in La Piscine - mixed with garden elements. Blueprint, botanical, lattice, Queen Anne’s lace and folly prints are paired with cleaner silhouettes and proportions in a fresh palette of green, white and coral.”
On the Horizon for Curated Travel: Paris, Provence and the Cote d'Azur
Whether it’s a carefully crafted, detailed itinerary or a bold freestyle adventure, there is always much to anticipate with travel. We have one of those highly anticipated trips planned in our near future. It’s partially for work/partially for play but in the world of luxury travel they meld very nicely together. I’ve been invited to explore luxury resorts on the French Riviera next week and I’m excited that Mr. C.T. will be joining me.
Whether it’s a carefully crafted, detailed itinerary or a bold freestyle adventure there is always much to anticipate with travel. We have one of those highly anticipated trips planned for our near future. It’s partially for work/partially for play but in the world of luxury travel they meld very nicely together. I’ve been invited to explore luxury resorts on the French Riviera next week and I’m excited that Mr. C.T. will be joining me.
Our first stop will be in Paris at the fabulous Le Royal Monceau.
The invited program to Provence and the French Riviera looks sensational :
2 - Maison d’Uzes
3 - Mas de la Fouque
5- Chateau Eza (2 nights)
As you can imagine, this feels like a bucketlist trip to France. We’ve visited Provence and spent one night in Cannes years ago, but this is our first true exploration of this iconic region. If you are interested in booking a trip to France (or anywhere else in the world) contact me for more info and to book.
I’ll be posting my discoveries for each destination on Instagram and I do hope you will follow along. I promise you some French style inspiration.
For more on savouring the anticipation of travel.
Image Credit: Hotels
