Have you ever wanted to experience a Caribbean island in the midst of winter? Would you enjoy a dip in a fresh mineral pool, walking in rainforests and swimming after a trek to spectacular waterfalls? Connect with yourself and join us on our 6th offering this January to the pure island of Dominica in the West Indies. You will perch in your very own rustic luxe cottage on a hillside overlooking the sea and melt into the island lifestyle. You can tour the island from our secluded perch by the sea or swim in the White River, relax at Screws Mineral Pools, hike to waterfalls and begin each morning with yoga if you wish. You will experience fresh food, fresh air and fresh perspectives on the good life all amidst a tropical setting perched in your own cottage overlooking the sea. Read, write, dream, plan, renew and refresh your spirit. Discover Dominica this winter.

Dominica Reservations 

We always like kind words. Serendipity Traveler was featured in this months issue of Ranch and Coast in San Diego. Elizabeth Hansen, a seasoned travel editor says, " I also really like the philosophy behind the trips offered by Serendipity Traveler: thoughtful, imaginative, and enriching travel experiences combined with personal service and the luxury of a tailor-made journey."

After unplugging for a week in early November, I came home to another notable mention of Serendipity Traveler. This time from Dian Emery, founder of Girlfriend Getaways based in Canada, who included us in her recommendations of best women's travel resources. It is truly rewarding to be connecting with women who are Living the Dream. Please share the news of Serendipity Traveler, the little women's travel company that intends to stay small, caring, friendly, and exceptional.

Desiderata  

Serendipity lead me to discovering the poem Desiderata in the early 70's.. It is one of my favorites, enjoy! 

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant,
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.  

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is perennial as the grass.  

Take kindly to the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.  

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.  

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.  

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.  

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Erhmann 1872-1945