The 2. 01. 7 WOW List: Wendy’s Trusted Travel Experts. THE PROBLEMYou’re planning an important trip to an unfamiliar destination. You want minimal hassle and maximum efficiency—no time- wasting logistical surprises, no battling tourist hordes and lines. You want to experience the destination like an insider. Oh—and those special perks and upgrades reserved for the regulars? You want those too. THE SOLUTIONYou need a travel fixer with unparalleled on- the- ground connections and expertise—a destination specialist who lives where you’re going, or visits often enough to have an office there, and who holds the keys to the kingdom, including access to the most well- connected local expediters (hardly just “guides”) and the most atmospheric places to stay, with the most to- die- for views. That’s exactly what The WOW List is, a collection of the best travel planners around the world, whom I’ve tested and vetted based on my own experience as a traveler and journalist, and based on feedback from my readers. Here is proof that The WOW List works. HOW TO USE THE WOW LIST* Find the right Trusted Travel Expert for you via The WOW List (below).* Click on the Expert’s black CONTACT button to send him/her a Trip Request. That way the Expert knows I sent you—and that I’m watching. You get priority treatment, VIP benefits, and unbeatable value. You also get Wendy’s trip- monitoring service. If you don’t use the Trip Request form, I can’t monitor your trip, nor can you expect special treatment. CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT EXPERT ON THE WOW LIST?* Click over to Ask Wendy. I know hundreds of travel specialists and can probably recommend the right one for your situation. United States . Photo courtesy Marc Telio. Brackley Drive-In Theatre in PEI is Canada's most unique family Drive-In, themed with 1950's era neon, full canteen service, popcorn, burgers and more. Sandspit is the perfect destination for the thrill-seeker in your family. The exciting Cyclone roller coaster is the largest in Atlantic Canada. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 bedroom cottages for your Cavendish PEI vacation. Vacation and golf packages available. Pool, hot tub, gym, sauna, playground, fire pit and more. Alaska. Judith Root, Entr. Her stellar outdoor guides specialize in everything from fly fishing to river rafting to kayaking with whales. Compare & save on over 10 million vacation rentals in 150,000 destinations from HomeAway, Booking.com, TripAdvisor and more. Tripping.com is the Kayak of vacation.Read her Insider’s Guide to Alaska. Then contact her to maximize yourexperience of Alaska. American West / Big Sky Country. Caroline Bach Wood. Caroline lives 7. Yellowstone National Park and spent nearly every summer of her childhood next door to Old Faithful, where her father was (and still is) a naturalist for the Park Service. Her meticulously prepared itineraries include driving directions, restaurant recommendations, hiking suggestions, and more, all intended to keep you off the beaten track—inside and outside the U.
Located in Shediac Cape, with a private swimming area on Shediac Bay, with cabins furnished with stove, refrigerator and other amenities. Looking for an apartment, condo, house or roommate in Canada? For sale, for rent, and sublets – find it all on Kijiji Real Estate, free online classifieds. The Captain's Lookout Cottages offer a breathtaking panaramic view of the Bay of Fundy. Close to Alma, Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage and the Hopewell Rocks. ALMA WE SHOW YOU THE BAY OF FUNDY GPS: N45.602, W-64.944. You have arrived at the pulse of Fundy Bay. We are the main service center for the National. S. She has tested the best adventure outfitters (from rafting and snowmobiling to horseback riding and fly fishing) and keeps the managers of her favorite lodges on their toes with her frequent visits. Trips start at $5. Contact Caroline. Read reviews of Caroline. Read her Insider’s Guide to Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons. Then contact her to maximize yourexperience of the American West. Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D. C. Paul Bennett, Context Travel. Seeking a private guide or a very- small- group tour for an insider’s experience of a city? These professors, chefs, and other noteworthy locals provide exceptional insight and open doors that would otherwise be closed to most travelers. They offer family- friendly walks too, some of which involve treasure hunts. Tours start at $7. Paul does not book accommodations or make other travel arrangements. Contact Paul. Read reviews of Paul. Read his Insider’s Guides to New York City and Washington, D. C. Then contact him to maximize your experience of cultural city tours. California. Sun. Sauvignon Blanc. It’s all in plentiful supply in California. From Napa Valley to Death Valley, the Sierras to San Francisco, you’ll find some of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders, finest restaurants, and most vibrant cities. But California’s attractions are no secret, and the distances between them can be substantial. So while you can certainly plan a lovely holiday there on your own, only a California expert can point you toward the lesser- known hiking trails and road- trip pit- stops, not to mention procure you upgrades at the finest hotels and coveted tables at the hottest restaurants. Contact Wendy. Disney and Orlando. Susan Kelly, Travel Magic. The seemingly infinite array of hotel, activity, and meal options that Walt Disney World offers can overwhelm anyone. Susan designs the perfect Disney vacation by sorting through the veritable banquet of choices and helping you decide what to put on your plate. She arms travelers with customized itineraries that include park maps and tips for everything from the best places to view parades to where to meet a favorite character. Whether your plans involve Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Universal, Orlando Aulani (the Disney resort in Hawaii), or Disney Cruise Line, she’s the ticket. Trips start at $4. To get the most from your Disney experience, plan to spend at least four nights. Contact Susan. Read reviews of Susan. Read her Insider’s Guide to Disney World, Orlando. Then contact her to maximize your experience of Disney. Hawaii and California. Jay Johnson, Coastline Travel Advisors. Jay spends six weeks a year in Hawaii, escorting groups of Google execs as well as taking his wife and kids on vacation. His agency sends so many travelers to Hawaii that he has clout with the five- star resorts—and that translates into perks for his travelers. He can arrange anything from multi- generational family reunions to pull- out- all- the- stops honeymoons, from kite- boarding lessons on Maui to guided hikes across private land on Molokai. No activities- only requests, please. Contact Jay. Read reviews of Jay. Read his Insider’s Guides to Maui, Oahu and the Big Island. Then contact him to maximize your experience of California or Hawaii. River Rafting Vacations. Mindy Gleason, O. A. R. S. Mindy has rafted just about every river in the American West—not to mention waterways as far- flung as Chile and Morocco—with stretches that vary from gentle floats to Class V rapids*, and from the lush Rogue River in Oregon to the arid, red- rock canyons of the southwest. Armed with that first- hand knowledge, she works hard to arrange the right experience for every traveler. Trip options range in length from a few hours to a few weeks, but all use top- notch equipment (including inflatable kayaks and stand- up paddleboards on many rivers), highly experienced guides, and local and organic food whenever possible. Most offerings are group departures (some exclusively for families, adults, or solo travelers), but in many cases Mindy can arrange private trips as well. Most of all, she delights in introducing travelers to some of the last places on earth where you can truly disconnect. Trips start at $5. Contact Mindy. Read reviews of Mindy. Read her Insider’s Guide to River Rafting in the American West. Then contact her to maximize your vacation on one of America’s rivers. U. S. National Parks and California. Marty Behr and Mark Campbell, National Parks Revealed. Lifelong believers in the transformative power of nature, Marty and Mark are on a mission to reacquaint the public with America’s national parks. Focusing on parks west of the Mississippi and in Alaska and southern Florida, they have spent years exploring these wilderness areas, identifying the most experienced guides (some Ph. Ds, others former park rangers), testing lodging options all the way from cushy hotels to backcountry base camps, and meeting the local characters that bring life to each park—and, now, each trip. They also specialize in outdoor- focused trips in California, from redwoods to beach to Sierras. Most of their travelers choose to drive themselves around, detailed itinerary in hand and guides accompanying them when helpful, but for those with far more money than time, Marty and Mark can book chartered planes to whisk groups from park to park. They can even make Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon doable in a single trip. Custom- tailored, soup- to- nuts trips start at $5,0. No lodging- only or activities- only requests, please. Contact Marty and Mark. Read reviews of Marty and Mark. Read their Insider’s Guides to Grand Canyon Like You’ve Never Seen It and Bryce, Zion, Arches: Utah’s National Parks. Then contact them to maximize your national parks vacation. Washington, Oregon, and California. Sheri Doyle, Pacific Northwest Journeys. Based in Seattle and a former corporate attorney, Sheri brings her legal- eagle eye for detail to the itineraries she crafts all over the Pacific Northwest (in both the United States and Canada) as well as along the northern California coast. Her self- drive itineraries typically run to 2. Geared to your interests and preferences, each itinerary is a personalized guidebook, and Sheri will have hiked the trails, kayaked the waters, slurped the oysters, and attended the jazz concerts that she recommends for you. She gets preferred rates at many top properties, which saves her clients a bundle. Trips start at $3. Contact Sheri. Read reviews of Sheri. Read her Insider’s Guides to Seattle, the San Juan Islands and Olympic Peninsula, and the Perfect California Coast Road Trip. Then contact her to maximize your experience of the Pacific Northwest. Return to Top. Caribbean and Mexico. The beach at Jumby Bay on Antigua. Photo courtesy Rosewood. Cabo. Julie Byrd, Cabo. Villas. com. With its natural beauty, wide- ranging daytime activities and nightlife, and genuinely hospitable locals, Los Cabos is an easy getaway, made even easier by Julie Byrd. Her deep roots and intimate connections there save you money and spare you headaches. She knows the resorts like the palm of her hand, but she also has a portfolio of rental properties that include 1. Hotel bookings start at $1. Weekly rentals start at $3. July through September). Contact Julie. Read reviews of Julie. Read her Insider’s Guide to Los Cabos Villa Vacations. Thencontact her to maximize your experience of cultural city tours. Caribbean Islands. Lindsey Epperly, Epperly Travel. Lindsey grew up visiting dozens of Caribbean islands on family vacations.
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