2022 has been an amazing year filled with many adventures around the world! We’ve visited so many countries and cities, seen old friends and made new ones. As the year comes to a close I can’t help but be grateful for spending time with family as the holidays approach, and reflect on 2022 as an incredible year at For The Story Vacations. Take a trip down memory lane as I recount some of my favorite places:
Ringing in 2022 in The Dachstein Mountains!
With over 72 miles of skiing options, this was an absolute dream! From hitting the slopes to a much-deserved spa weekend our time in Vienna and Austria was the perfect way to ring in the New Year. Travel in the off-season can open so many possibilities and allow you to experience fun activities, like skiing!
Road Trip Through Scotland!
From Edinburgh to Oban our road trip through Scotland took us through the Isle of Skye and beyond! Everything from the castle accommodations to the sea swims was top-notch. And road trips? They’re EVERYTHING! Not only do they allow you to see so many amazing places, but they allow you to travel at your own pace. We can’t wait for more road trips in 2023!
Springtime in Holland!
I have always wanted to explore the Tulip Fields in Amsterdam, and that is exactly what we spent our time doing this spring! After a cold winter in Scotland, we traveled to the Netherlands where we watched all the beautiful flowers come to life in vibrant colors. We had amazing Dutch food and wine, coffee and ice cream, and prepared for an incredible summer with friends!
Summer in Greece!
Greece, you are magical and I will never forget this summer! From the amazing sunsets to the rooftop swims, cooking classes, and beautiful views, I can’t even begin to describe just how wonderful our time in Greece was. Absolutely one of my favorite adventures to date!
Second Summer in Spain!
As summer closed and fall crept in we spent a wonderful month in San Sebastian where the weather treated us kindly, and we experienced a “second summer.” Next, we moved to the Rioja Wine Region of Spain where we spent Thanksgiving with dear friends eating and drinking our way through beautiful wineries. And finally, a week in Bilbao where we took in the Guggenheim Museum and some amazing restaurants in the city!
Christmas Markets!
As the year comes to a close we are traveling through Europe and enjoying all the wonderful Christmas Markets! This is such a magical time of year in Europe, and the joy of the holidays can be felt everywhere you look. From ice skating to shopping, Christmas tree lightings and more, I couldn’t think of a better way to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023.
I cannot thank all of my wonderful clients enough for making 2022 one of the best years at For The Story Vacations. Your love and support have been such a blessing, and I look forward to all the wonderful clients traveling with me in 2023. I wish you and yours a very merry, safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.
I will be taking the holidays off through mid-January to recoup, rejuvenate, relax with the people I love, and prepare for the 2023 season. Looking to travel in 2023? I am now accepting clients for May and beyond. Schedule your complimentary consultation by clicking here!
Rachael I can’t thank you enough for our magical trip to Ireland. It was 2 years in the making but worth every minute of waiting. Kitty and I were just amazed every single day The country is so beautiful. Everything was top notch from our accommodations to our drivers. Seamus was great and felt like a friend after our time with him and we also enjoyed Jimmy’s stories. We both want to return to Ireland and spend more time in a couple of cities we were in and hopefully it will be sooner than later that we will be able to do this. It truly was so magical and such a beautiful country with such friendly people. Kitty and I have so many special memories too keep close to our hearts. Rachael Thank you so much again ❤️