Thank you all for your enthusiastic support. Meeting each of you on trips, hearing your kind words, and receiving notes and cards means alot to me. We are in our ninth year of pioneering women's travel possibilities with miles to go. I look forward to traveling with more of you on upcoming trips and thank you again for choosing Serendipity Traveler.

 

No matter where you are on the journey you can live your dreams, change your world, and enrich your everyday life. Travel is transformational and infuses your spirit with a vigor that sustains the ordinary into something extraordinary moment to moment. Most women do join us alone and before long friendships are forming and the company of friends is pleasant as we tour.

In This Issue
Ireland in Summer Last Call
Springtime Charleston & Savannah
London & Paris
Packing Tips for England
English Gardens 2016
La Dolce Vita
Travel Insurance
Upcoming Destinations

 

The fields are green, the sea is blue and the Celtic music is whispering in the air. Idyllic, yes. This will be my fifth trip to the Emerald Isle. The first was a research trip to curate our itinerary, sort out the pace and edit the where, what, and when. There is an art to traveling well. Local knowledge is your best friend when traveling afar and our private guide is a native Irishman who loves his country and has been guiding for decades now. You would never know that it wasn't his first trip sharing genuine enthusiasm as we tour the back roads. We all laugh, learn and meander. Travel is one of the joys you can give yourself. From Dublin to Dingle you will savour the best of Southern Ireland as our days unfold. There is room for two more. Reserve today.

 

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I'm home from our recent jaunt to Charleston and Savannah. I enjoy watching how women come together, become acquainted and make new friends. The joys of traveling are many and connecting with women who share some common interests and the love of travel enriches us all. Small group travel is the best way to travel and not travel alone. We will offer Charleston and Savannah in Spring 2016. Watch for the dates online and then reserve so not to miss out. We turned women away this year and it is always best to get your reservations in early.

 

 

 

 

   

Cheers in London, Tres Bien in Paris, Pubs in England, Wines in France......two distinct cultures and one week of discovering the charms of both. We perch perfectly in each city for you to immerse yourself in the essence of the neighborhood. Enjoy early morning walks as the city wakes up and you are there watching the comings and goings of life as usual. The first time I stayed in our hotel in Paris was decades ago and I wouldn't change it for the world. The location is stunning. Our walking tours of both cities will cover a lot of ground so stopping for a piece of Queen Victoria Sponge Cake or a Raspberry, Chocolat or Lemon Macaroon works well. Strolling, museum hopping, shopping and just plain being in both London and Paris will give you memories to last. Join us for the fun of it all....

 

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England's weather in May can move from early spring to midsummer and back again all in a day. I have been there when it's been bone chilly and in other years historically hot. As always, layers work the best. Of course, a brollie aka umbrella is a must in England and shoes that don't mind getting wet as we wander garden paths. The international weight limits for airlines all vary and I encourage you to check with your airline to learn the limit. Overage can cost as much as $200 per bag which is an unpleasant surprise at the check in counter. Comfortable walking shoes are a must on all of our trips. Remember to limit your lotions and potions to 3 oz. All in a ziplock bag. See you in London!

 

 

The tickets have arrived by Royal Mail for The Chelsea Flower Show and soon women will be gathering in England for our stunning English Garden Tour. Women travelers are joining us from Australia, Canada, and the USA for this trip. I am sorry to say we turned away several travelers from this trip in order to keep our group size small. Some of you have already been put on the list for 2016 and I encourage others, if you are interested in our 2016 English Garden Tour, to reserve as soon as the trip is posted online which will be early June.   

 

 

 

 
 

Whether sipping wine on a roof top in Rome or wandering in Florence, we immerse ourselves in sampling the best of Italy. Venice is a must see once in a lifetime and looking for George Clooney in Lake Como is a perfect ending to this jaunt. Due to the weaker Euro, Italy is bustling and reservations for our properties all need confirming earlier than usual. If you wish to meander amidst the iconic and idyllic in Italy, reserve now not to be disappointed. 

 

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We do not sell travel insurance and I cannot mandate it. I do recommend it for all travelers especially on international trips. Life happens at home and abroad and your travel dollars will be protected and you will travel with ease. There are several companies online to choose from and we recommend Travel Guard. Generally a basic plan is all you need depending on your life's situation. 


 

 

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.

 

           R.W.Emerson

   

 

Peggy Coonley

 

 

 

 Upcoming Destination


 The Chelsea Flower Show 2015 and English Gardens
May 16-25th, 2015


Ireland
June 11th -18th 2015


La Dolce Vita - Italy Oct 1st - 12th 2015

London and Paris
Nov 5-11, 2015

Yoga, Adventure & Pure Bliss in DominicaJan 21-28, 2016