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Top 8 Hikes in Vail Valley

Looking to explore the stunning Vail Valley? At VS1 Travels, our travel advisor Lauren has handpicked the top hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of this Colorado gem. Whether you’re an avid hiker or a casual explorer, these trails offer something for everyone. Here’s a guide to the must-visit hikes in Vail Valley: 1. […]

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I started VS1 Travels to spread my love of travel with my clients and community. Our blog has travel tips, inspo, and personal experiences from our team. Happy reading!
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Luggage Packing

Whether you’re embarking on a long-haul flight, exploring new cities, or hiking through nature, having the right gear can make all the difference. Here are our VS1 Travels team’s top recommendations (and personally uses), categorized for your convenience, to ensure you travel smart and comfortably! Luggage & Packing Solutions In-Flight Comfort & Organization Safety & […]

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Happy near end of June, Home & Away family! It is wild to think we are already halfway through the year, but here we are. Summertime! And while you enjoy your warmer weather, why not also start planning for your travel for next year?! I certainly have 🙂 I have a number of trips planned […]

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Greece

Happy near end of May, Home & Away family! And hope you all day a splendid month – I absolutely did as I recently returned back from our VS1 Travels group cruise with Virgin Voyages on the Starry Nights in Greece & Croatia itinerary. I had an amazing time with our group – celebrating my […]

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Danube River Cruise

I have been wanting to go on a river cruise for quite some time now. I first learned about them as I started my travel planning business and it has been on my bucket list ever since.  So… I am excited to announce that we are doing TWO river cruises next year that you can […]

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Antarctica

As I write this, it is our last full day on the Drake Passage heading back to Ushuaia with Hurtigruten Expeditions. I can finally say that I’ve visited all 7 continents! This experience has been amazing to say the least, and being able to share this experience with such a great group of family and […]

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I am currently onboard the MS Fridtjof Nansen with Hurtigruten Expeditions and sailing around Antarctica. Crazy, right?!For this month, we will talk about our amazing trip to Patagonia, hiking the W Trek with G Adventures that took place end of January. Day 0  ✈️ From the US, we flew into Santiago, Chile – my first […]

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It is 2024 and I am so excited to announce that VS1 Travels is growing! We have added 2 new travel advisors to our team. And guess what we all have in common?! We all got married last year in 2023! So please welcome our new additions and reach out to us if you have […]

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Happy December and Happy Holidays! This month has been super busy…and it’s because we had our destination wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earlier this month! We are officially married!! We had our wedding at the beautiful Dreams Flora Resort & Spa which opened in February 2023. The entire wedding weekend was perfect and the […]

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The holidays are upon us and I can’t believe it’s already that time of the year! It feels like time has flown by this quickly and before you know it, it’s 2024. And being a planner, I like to figure out my big trips for the upcoming year in advance – have you figured out […]

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