I have so much to be thankful for: fantastic clients, loved ones, good health...and open borders! 

As we enter the last part of 2021, I feel grateful for so much in my life, despite the ups and downs of the last two years. 

Firstly: YOU 

My business would be nothing without my clients, so I am eternally grateful to everyone for having had confidence in Mon Voyage over the past 15 years. 

I love traveling with each and every one of you on my Small Group Trips and the recent adventures in Southern Italy were extra special since I had not taken a group in two years! 

If you're on a private (FIT) trip that I have planned, you can be sure that I am always traveling vicariously, thinking of you in different locations or in the company of trusted guides as your trip unfolds.

Good Health and Loved Ones

I know I speak for everyone when I speak of the treasure of good health (or at least good enough health to be able to travel). Especially over the last two years, the simple gift of being able to put two feet on the floor every morning and walk to the kitchen for a cup of coffee is something to be thankful for.

Good health also allows us to spend more time with our friends and family, both near and far. The first trip I made after having been vaccinated was to see my family, and I'm sure the same is true for many of you. 

Time with family anywhere in the world is a blessing, whether it's hiking in a park, enjoying a European museum that speaks to a common interest, discovering a new place that features in your family's history, or simply sharing a meal together at home,  relaxing with a movie, or enjoying a favorite game.

Lastly, The Gift of Travel and Open Borders!

Being able to explore new places with those same two feet is a privilege that I know all travelers appreciate now more than ever. All of the cultures and natural beauty on this Earth are of value. As avid travelers, you and I have been lucky enough to experience some of them firsthand and we hope to explore many more in the years to come.

Now that we are adjusting to our "new normal" it has been exhilarating to travel again. Despite some small inconveniences, every trip I have taken this year (including one to Chicago and three to Europe, in addition to visiting family) has been thrilling and worth any minor hiccup or regulation. 

In the next 18 months I will be escorting groups to New Orleans; Belgium and Holland; Verona and Milan; Normandy, the Seine, and Paris; Mexico City; Krakow, the Danube, and Vienna; and Brussels, the Rhine, and the Moselle. 

As I've said before--especially over the last two years--it's good for our mental health to have things to look forward to, and travel is a big one. It's so thrilling to be able to look ahead and dream of the next place....

Looking into the Crystal Ball:

Where should we go in the second half of 2023? Mon Voyage wants your opinion for the Small Group Trips program! There are endless possibilities but 2022 is just weeks away, so it's time to narrow down the options. I've got just a single question for you, but it's an important one. Click below to answer it:

Thank you again for your confidence and trust over the last fifteen years. Mon Voyage could not be a success without you, yesterday, today, or tomorrow.

I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend and that the rest of 2021 will bring blessings and joy to you and your family.