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Travel Spotlight
As we've enjoyed the final long days of summer and are eagerly looking ahead to a fresh and revitalizing fall, many members of the Indagare team have been getting back out on the road, around the world—to explore destinations that have long held spots on wish lists, to revisit beloved haunts and to personally scout out the places that you, our members and readers, are most interested in visiting this year, to assess the current state of safety and entry requirements and more, as a growing number of countries see rising vaccination rates. Below, some of these team members share the highlights from their travels—from Maine to Alaska and Italy to Tanzania, Morocco and Thailand—and describe what it's like to go there now.
Contact Indagare or your Trip Designer to learn more about planning safe and meaningful trips, this fall and beyond. Our team can provide information on destination requirements, hotel policies and insurance options, transportation and much more. Plus: Read our recent article Where to Go this Fall for further inspiration.
“For my first trip to Alaska, I hiked in Kenai Fjords National Park, where 40 glaciers flow from the famous Harding Icefield. I wanted to experience the vast wilderness and raw beauty of Alaska now, especially as these glaciers are disappearing before our eyes. Of the many amazing moments I experienced on the trip, I would say that my favorite was: On a full-day cruise through the Kenai Fjords, we reached Aialik Glacier and listened in awe to the ice calving, sounding louder than thunder. We also spotted humpback whales, puffins, sea lions, seals and sea otters!" — Senior Director of Marketing Diana Li
“I stopped in Venice to explore for a few days preceding hosting the Dolomites Insider Journey. I stayed at a cute boutique hotel Il Palazzo Experimental, and the city was filled with the cool crowd for the Venice Film Festival. JFK is still woefully understaffed and disorganized, and it is still imperative for travelers to arrive three hours prior to departure. I cannot recommend expedited services like Clear enough. There is very little signage, so ask questions before standing in any line. TSA and the airlines are overwhelmed and overworked; kindness and patience are king. That said, arrival into Venice was a breeze. Once we were out of JFK, transit was easy-peasy. Customs took five minutes to get through, and we were off. In terms of the city, the level of people is totally manageable and pleasant right now. Piazza San Marco is bustling with tourists but not nearly as overwhelming as it would be typically. We feel like we have 'the real' Venice to ourselves: Locals walking dogs! Locals having a coffee or spritz in the square!
From Venice, I cruised 2.5 hours north to San Cassiano in the Dolomites to host our Insider Journey at Rosa Alpina. Our group has spent the past five days hiking through idyllic pastures and dramatic limestone cliffs, meeting goats and taking in scenic lakes and spectacular views of the UNESCO-protected mountains along the way. Each day, we hiked for three-to-four hours to the best rifugios in the region and rewarded ourselves with Prosecco, gnocchi, polenta and sausage and strudel before heading back to the hotel for an afternoon at the spa. Alpine landscapes and Italian gastronomy. What could be better?
Throughout the trip, our group has commented on how good it feels to be traveling again and how well the hotel and staff have handled protocols. In short, Italy is still Italy, with masks and way fewer tourists. It is well worth the Covid test to have the place to yourself.” — Senior Director of Membership Elise Bronzo
Related: 13 Insider Journeys and Special Offers to Book Now
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