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1. Want to opt-out of the Holidays?

Last year I decided to outsource Christmas to Royal Caribbean by going on a family cruise. Didn’t have to deal with cooking, cleanup, entertaining, or histrionics. (well I might be lying about that last one lol)

While we won’t be doing it again this year, here’s a few Holiday cruises I’ve got my eye on that could be just what you need to hit the ‘escape’ button. Or, do a day or two with the family over Christmas itself, and then escape on the backend for a post-Christmas/New Years celebration.

European Christmas Markets along the Danube - AMA is my pick

Multi-generation Fun - If I had to do it over I would choose the ICON

Grown Up Luxury - How much luxury do you want? Hit reply and let’s discuss - there’s too many awesome choices to list!

Party Over New Years - without a doubt, run don’t walk to the Scarlet Lady New Year’s Ahoy (I just got off a Virgin Voyages cruise and it was 🔥!)

2. How about outsourcing Thanksgiving?

There’s nothing better than heading to a fancy hotel for Thanksgiving. I’ve done it many times and enjoy splurging without any cooking or cleanup 🙌

Here’s some ideas on the perfect Thanksgiving escape plan

3. Put an epic trip in the books for Q1?

I don’t know about you but I’ve already started dreaming up trips I want to take in Q1 of 2025. So not to go into overwhelm, I’m prioritizing seasonally dependent travel that can only be done in the northern hemisphere winter months.

- I’m dreaming about Patagonia. Here’s where to stay and go.

-I’m keeping my fingers crossed on being able to make one of these Antarctica trips happen:

• Expedition style - I’ve got my eye on Quark and Atlas

• Luxury - I would totally try Silversea’s newest ship, the Endeavor

• Mass Market - this NCL itinerary is nothing to sneeze at

- Or if staying closer to home there’s always a quick hop to Mexico which never disappoints. I’d love to explore more of Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita for a week or even long weekend.

Travel Like the V.I.P That You Are 💅

I’m an independent travel advisor affiliated with the luxury Virtuoso agency FORA, and would be happy to handle all the research and logistics for your next trip so you can just kick back and enjoy :)

If anything looks good to you, email me at stacey.parks@fora.travel to discuss further. I’d love to help organize an epic trip for you and your family!

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On that note, I’ll wrap things up here. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week and see you again in your inbox soon!

Stacey

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