First-hand account by kiteboarding expert Valerie Vine from tckiteboarding.com. 

What makes a vacation truly amazing? The answer may be in balancing the happiness of your “experiencing self” and “remembering self”. The primary goal of the experiencing self is increasing the number and duration of pleasurable moments during your vacation: think relaxing on the beach, getting a massage and a glass of champagne at sunset.

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Booking a vacation on your own, especially when COVID-19 is creating so much uncertainty, is not a great use of your time and money. Here are our top 7 reasons why you should book your next vacation with one of our travel advisors and save yourself some stress, money, and most importantly, time.

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Last September, I flew to the Pacific Northwest for an adventure at the Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort, a privately-owned escape deep in the heart of the stunning Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Canada. The six custom-built, luxury log homes are tucked away in the pines surrounding the pure, azure waters of Canada’s largest alpine lake.

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I’m passionate about adventure travel, naturally seeking out exotic and otherworldly destinations, and New Zealand has been near the top of my personal list for ages. When the time came to embark on my adventure, I chose our American Express preferred partner, Swain Destinations, as they are known for offering incredible vacation experiences with a special emphasis in the South Pacific as the founder, Ian Swain, is Australian. My personal adventure was incredibly educational. I learned first-hand all of the amazing itinerary options available to craft for any of my clients, from adventure-seeker to luxury cosmopolitan tourist. Read on to follow my winding journey through one of the most amazing countries in the southern hemisphere, New Zealand.

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India is a destination hovering near the top of my bucket list for years. I was finally able to experience a taste of it with my Travel + Leisure Advisory Board colleagues for a week of unforgettable explorations from Delhi into the heart of Rajasthan. The T+L team brought together three competitive luxury hotel companies to host our group, hoping to raise awareness with our American clients of all their amazing properties and the unique immersion they offer our customers in India. These hotels specialize in service and will do everything in their power to ensure your vacation in India is truly incredible: The Leela Palaces; Oberoi Hotels & Resorts; Taj Palaces, Hotels, & Resorts.

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