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Classic Journeys Provence Guide Wins Double Gold Medals in Paris for Olive Oil

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Classic Journeys

We love to celebrate at Classic Journeys. And we’re foodies. So we just have to share some good news from Provence: our long-time guide and her husband have just won two gold medals for their olive oil at the prestigious … Continue reading →

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Participating in the alms ritual with the monks of Luang Prabang

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Classic Journeys

LUANG PRABANG – The monks are the draw. This UNESCO-protected city features the spectacular wats – or temples – where they live, along with wonderful local and colonial architecture, markets, and restaurants that sit high above the rivers, but the … Continue reading →

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Guests report: The Cinque Terre is back!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Classic Journeys

CINQUE TERRE, ITALY – Nine Classic Journeys’ guests on our April 8 Tuscany & the Cinque Terre cultural walking adventure were among the first visitors to walk the reopened trails linking the famed Cinque Terre villages along the Ligurian Sea. … Continue reading →

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In Laos, a skeptic turns into an elephant man

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Classic Journeys

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — I am not an elephant man. Don’t get me wrong – I have nothing against them, but I like to imagine them roaming free, stripping great branches with their trunks and enjoying hearty mouthfuls of leaves. … Continue reading →

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Celebrations mark the reopening of the Cinque Terre towns and footpaths

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Classic Journeys

Tanya Mohn from MSNBC.com called in last week to interview me for a report she was writing on the reopening and restoration of the Cinque Terre villages and footpaths. Her timing was perfect, as Sunday, March 25, marked a major … Continue reading →

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Only halfway to Machu Picchu, it’s already been the best vacation ever for this family!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Classic Journeys

When we dialed the Sacred Valley in Peru this week, we didn’t know what we’d hear. We love to check in with our guests partway through their Classic Journey for a “how’s it going” call. We caught Tom and Cindy … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Family Activities on the Amalfi Coast

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Classic Journeys

For families looking for the best way to spend their vacation along the Amalfi Coast, I want to share my must do tips. I first ventured to the Amalfi Coast about 16 years ago to scout the Classic Journeys’ cultural … Continue reading →

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Type A parents see their kids inspired

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Classic Journeys

Like many 8thgraders around the country, Philippe Lessard from Boston is going through the application process for high school. What’s going to make him his essay on “an experience that has changed you” stand out? His mom Sally tells us … Continue reading →

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Classic Journeys vs The Other Tours: A Travel Agent’s Opinion

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Classic Journeys

I often receive emails from our guests and travel agents. This one struck a chord with me because Nancy Knudson is both a travel agent AND a Classic Journeys guest. A veteran of 20 years in the industry, she’s worked … Continue reading →

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