Glitter Globe Getaways

28/08/2026

Florence isn’t a checklist. It’s a city you have to experience.

You can do Florence in 48 hours. You can also spend four days there and barely scratch the surface.

Here’s how I’d structure a 4-day Florence itinerary:

DAY 1 | ARRIVE + GET YOUR BEARINGS
Piazzas. Ponte Vecchio. Artisan shops. A sunset ride on the Arno. Then dinner overlooking the river.

DAY 2 | THE RENAISSANCE
Michelangelo’s David. The Duomo and Brunelleschi’s dome. The Uffizi. Boboli Gardens. Aperitivo. Tuscan w**e. A candlelit cocktail bar.

DAY 3 | TASTE + CREATE
A food tour through Mercato Centrale. A hands-on Italian cooking class. Artisan workshops in Oltrarno. Leather, marbled paper, fashion, pasta and gelato.

DAY 4 | SLOW DOWN
Pitti Palace. A long Tuscan lunch. Wandering without an agenda. One last walk along the Arno.

And here’s the part many Florence itineraries get wrong:
You don't need to see everything.

The best Florence travel itinerary balances the iconic sights with the things that make you feel like you actually experienced Italy.

Because Florence isn't just the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo and Michelangelo's David.

It's the tiny workshop you stumble into.
The glass of Tuscan w**e you weren't planning to have.
The pasta class where you finally learn why your homemade pasta never tastes quite right.
The quiet street you discover because you weren't rushing to the next attraction.

That's the difference between visiting Florence and traveling through Florence.

And yes, where you stay matters, too. A romantic boutique hotel in the historic center creates a completely different trip than a countryside-style retreat overlooking the city.

If you had four days in Florence, what would you make time for?

26/08/2026

New Zealand tastes even better when you go beyond the postcard—vineyard pours, farm-fresh menus, and coastal bites that capture the essence of Aotearoa.

Tap https://inspires.to/experiences/flavors-of-new-zealand-g1yd4k to dig deeper into why New Zealand is a foodie's paradise.

Savor the best vineyards and kitchens

22/08/2026

DESTINATION, DECODED: California Coast Road Trip

If a California Coast road trip is on your travel list, here's how I'd plan a classic Highway 1 / Pacific Coast Highway itinerary from San Francisco to San Diego.

California's coastline gives you an incredible mix of dramatic scenery, redwood forests, w**e country, charming coastal towns, beaches, food, culture and cities—all connected by one of America's most iconic road trips.

THE ROUTE

Day 1 — San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the San Francisco waterfront.
Day 2 — San Francisco → Carmel-by-the-Sea
Redwoods, Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive and Carmel.
Day 3 — Carmel → Big Sur → Cambria
Point Lobos, Bixby Bridge, Big Sur, McWay Falls and Hearst Castle.
Day 4 — Cambria → Santa Barbara
Morro Bay, Paso Robles w**e country, Los Olivos and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Day 5 — Santa Barbara → Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Mission, Malibu, El Matador Beach, Santa Monica and Venice.
Day 6 — Los Angeles → San Diego
Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove, La Jolla and San Diego.
Day 7 — San Diego
Balboa Park, Coronado Beach and Cabrillo National Monument.

HOW MANY DAYS DO YOU NEED?

Seven days is a reasonable minimum for this California road trip itinerary.

But if you have the flexibility, I'd recommend 10–14 days.
That gives you time to slow down, spend multiple nights in key destinations and avoid turning the trip into seven consecutive days of "get in the car and go."

WHO IS THIS ROAD TRIP FOR?

This is especially well suited to travelers who enjoy:
• Scenic drives
• Food and w**e
• Coastal towns
• Nature and outdoor experiences
• Culture and history
• Boutique hotels
• Flexible, unhurried travel

A FEW CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP TIPS

🚗 A rental car is essential for most of the route.
🛣️ Check current Highway 1 road conditions before traveling. Landslides and weather can cause closures.
⛽ Fuel up when you can. Some remote sections have limited services.
🌫️ Pack layers. Coastal California can be cool and foggy in the morning even when afternoons are warm.

And if you're driving north to south, you'll generally have the Pacific Ocean and many scenic pullouts on your side of the road.

THE JARRETT TAKE

The biggest mistake I see with road trips like this is trying to see too much.

California isn't a destination to rush through.

Build in breathing room. Stop when the scenery demands it. Spend an extra night somewhere that catches your attention.
The itinerary matters.

But so does the freedom to ignore it occasionally.

DESTINATION, DECODED is my Friday series exploring how I'd actually plan a destination—not simply giving you a list of things to see.

20/08/2026

Trade the Caribbean for the Mediterranean this winter.

Not because the Caribbean isn't wonderful.

But because Europe in its quieter season is seriously underrated.

Winter and early spring can mean cooler, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds and a much more relaxed experience in some of Europe's most iconic destinations.

Imagine this for a sec:
• An unhurried lunch in Italy
• Exploring ancient ruins without the summer crush
• Wandering Mediterranean villages at a slower pace
• Watching the sun set over the coast from your balcony
• Having Europe feel like a place you're experiencing rather than a place you're trying to conquer

And right now, select 2026 and early 2027 ocean sailings in the Mediterranean are offering FREE or reduced airfare, with fares starting around $2,599 per person! 7, 10 and 14-night itineraries available.

Rome. Barcelona. Athens. Venice. Istanbul. Amalfi Coast.
Less crowds. More Europe. More w**e.

This is a limited time offer with Viking. Reach out to go over all the available itineraries, including those with FREE air!

15/08/2026

There are places you visit… and places you can almost taste.

Spain and Portugal are very much the second kind.

Think of the smell of coffee coming from a tiny café in Seville.
The sound of a guitar somewhere down a narrow Andalusian street.
Olive oil, fresh bread, jamón and a glass of w**e.
White villages climbing the hills.
The Alhambra glowing in the afternoon light.
Ronda perched dramatically above the gorge.

Then Lisbon — tiled buildings, steep streets, yellow trams and the Atlantic just beyond the city.

And Sintra, where the whole landscape feels slightly surreal.

I'm taking a group to Spain & Portugal February 21–March 5, 2027, and this isn't just a trip built around checking off famous sights.

We're getting into the food, history, culture and everyday life of these places.

And now comes the part where I need to stop romanticizing this trip and give you the actual news:
I HAVE TWO SEATS LEFT.

That's two opportunities to spend 13 days experiencing Spain and Portugal with a small group of fellow travelers.

If you've been thinking about joining us, this is the last call.
Because once those two seats are gone, I'm closing this trip.

Message me for the details.

Your February self may be very happy you did.

13/08/2026

Some cruises take you somewhere. This one takes you farther.
Virgin Voyages is heading north for Summer 2028, launching its first-ever Scandinavia & Baltics season aboard Valiant Lady.
And the headline destination?

🌞 The Arctic Circle at 71° North, beneath the Midnight Sun.

That alone is bucket-list territory.

But the rest of the season is just as interesting:
🇳🇴 Norway’s spectacular fjords
🇸🇪 An overnight in Stockholm
🇪🇪🇫🇮🇸🇪 Baltic capitals
🧭 15 ports Virgin has never visited
🚢 New departures from Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Hamburg

Five new voyages. A completely new region for Virgin. And destinations that go well beyond the usual cruise circuit.

Plus, you get everything that makes Virgin Voyages different: adults-only sailing, outstanding dining, entertainment, WiFi and more included.

This is the kind of itinerary you book because you want to tell stories about it later.

Summer 2028 is a long way out.

But the people who wait until it feels close are usually the people asking, “Do you think there will still be cabins?”

I wouldn’t count on it.

01/08/2026

Ever wished you could wake up in a different European destination every morning... without packing your suitcase? 🌍
This is the kind of cruise that gives five-star hotels an identity crisis.
Imagine sipping coffee on your private ocean-front terrace as Norway's fjords glide by. Or spending the day wandering Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Sorrento, or Stockholm, then returning to a ship that feels more like an ultra-luxury boutique resort than a cruise.

This is Explora Journeys.

✨ Ocean-front suites with private terraces
✨ Exceptional dining and premium beverages included
✨ Spa and wellness access
✨ Personalized service with an incredible 1.25:1 guest-to-host ratio
✨ Only unpack once while exploring some of Europe's most spectacular destinations

And right now, it gets even better.

For a limited time, you can save up to $4,000 USD per suite on select Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings when you reserve between July 29 and August 25.

Whether you've been dreaming of:
🇳🇴 Norway's dramatic fjords
🇩🇰 The Baltic capitals
🇪🇸 Barcelona and the Mediterranean coast
🇮🇹 Italy's iconic seaside towns
..this is one of the strongest luxury cruise offers I've seen for 2026.

Luxury sailings like these don't stay discounted for long, and the most desirable suites are usually the first to disappear.

👇 I'm putting all the details, available itineraries, and the current promotion in the comments. Take a look, and if one of these journeys has your name on it, send me a message before the offer sails away.

04/06/2026

If you're thinking about where to be this Pride season, here's a list worth saving.

World Pride lands in Amsterdam this year — the first time in a decade — and the Canal Parade alone is worth building a trip around. But if Amsterdam feels like a big swing, there's also Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod, a full week of celebration in Madrid's Chueca neighborhood, and a Virgin Voyages sailing that gets the assignment in ways most cruise lines don't.

New York, Austin, and Guadalajara round it out — each one worth more than a weekend if you have the time.

Seven destinations. One good year to finally go.

If any of these are on your list and you want help making them happen, DM me or drop a comment below. I'm happy to talk through what makes sense for you.

19/05/2026

If a European Christmas markets river cruise has been sitting on your bucket list, your window is closing faster than expected — and I don't want you to miss it.

I'm personally hosting Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main — 7 nights aboard the brand-new AMADEUS Nova, sailing through some of the most enchanting Christmas market towns in Germany and France. December 2027.

Twinkling lights. Cobblestone streets. Mulled w**e in medieval town squares. And someone who actually shows up and travels with you the entire time. That's me. 🙋‍♂️🎄

Here's what makes this different:
✅ Personally hosted — I'm on every port, every market, every step
✅ $2,059 per person with group savings already included
✅ Solo travelers welcome — supplements start at just 30%
✅ Hold your spot with only a 10% deposit
✅ Pre and post extensions coming — and they're going to be just as magical as the cruise itself
Pricing locks June 15th — or whenever my remaining cabins are gone. Whichever comes first.

🏷️ Tag someone who needs this on their calendar.
👇 Full details in the link below.
📩 Questions? Message Glitter Globe Getaways directly — let's chat.

28/04/2026

If France has been calling your name, this is the kind of trip that answers it in style.

Sailing through Burgundy, along the Rhône River, and into Provence is one of those experiences that just feels effortless—rolling vineyards, storybook villages, and the kind of scenery that makes you slow down and actually take it all in.

You’ll wander medieval streets in Avignon, sip your way through some of France’s most iconic w**e regions, and come back to a ship where everything is already taken care of.

Here’s what I love about this one:
• 8 days, start to finish
• 11 included experiences (so you’re not constantly reaching for your wallet)
• Full-board dining + drinks included (all day, not just at meals!)
• Wi-Fi + Cruise Director to handle the details

And yes—the offers right now are strong:
Up to 50% off, up to $1,500 in air & hotel credit, plus an extra $250 per person on 2026 sailings with a limited-time flash sale.

If you’ve been thinking about a river cruise but weren’t sure where to start, this is a really good place to begin.

Ready to take a closer look? Send me a message or drop a comment—I’ll walk you through it.