I have noticed a trend over the last few years. Matt and I have been traveling less and less, but we are spending more and more on our adventures overseas. It has definitely become the quality vs quantity mindset for us. As we get older, we have less interest in leaving our babies, shlepping as frequently or sleeping in lackluster accommodations. There also seems to be a pattern of balancing action with relaxation on most of our trips.

Then there is always the paradox of, Why leave Maine when you don’t have to? Below I present to you our year of travel with links to their corresponding blog posts.

London and Tuscany-May 2024

In May we traveled across the Atlantic to London and Tuscany. It was the perfect combination of urban adventures with 5 days at a spa in the middle of nowhere to recover. In London we explored the sites, had afternoon tea and saw Moulin Rouge.

In Tuscany we spent our days in meditation classes, spa treatments and afternoon walks in the Tuscan hills.

Flights: United Airlines Polaris Business Class, American Airlines Flagship First Class

Hotels: London Edition, Adler Thermae

Brattleboro, Vermont-June 2024

In June Matt and I drove down the road to Vermont to visit the all-male Frog Meadow Farm. It was a wonderful retreat nestled in the mountains. We brought books, walked across New England picturesque towns and enjoyed some down time.

Tenth Anniversary Trip to Thailand, Maldives and Dubai-July 2024

There are so many blog posts about this trip that I am just going to refer you to part 3 of our trip diary that has links to the other two entries. Feel free to go to the blog for reviews of all the hotels and flights below.

Hotels: St. Regis Bangkok, Vana Belle Luxury Collection, St. Regis Maldives

Flights: Japan Airways Business Class, Bangkok Airways Business Class, Flydubai Business Class, United Polaris Business Class

Newark!-August 2024

We spent one night at the Marriott Newark airport to pick up Marius. By far, our most important vacation of the year. 🥰

Boston- October 2024

We took Marius on a road trip to Boston to check out the city, walk the freedom trail, take a campus tour of Harvard and watch the Patriots lose!

Okay so maybe we traveled a bit more this year than I implied above! Happy Holidays Everyone and if you are ready to plan your 2025 adventures, give me a ring (text or email, too much anxiety for a ring!)

Matt and I do have a few things planned for 2025, but you will have to sign up for the newsletter to be in the know. Our 2025 destinations will be emailed out in early January!

Bon Voyage,

Andrew

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