Age Boldly: Making a new best friend on a group trip. It happens!

Tried and true solutions for surviving the holidays--from sofa beds to too many cooks in the kitchen.

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Jeannie Ralston & Jeannie Edmunds
December 05, 2024

There’s a chill in the air in Asheville and Austin and where ever you are, the Jeannies hope you are not too stressed out over the holidays. Take time to reconnect with your family and friends, and be open to meeting new people over the holidays.

And….maybe it’s time to plan next year’s getaways?

A few extra articles this week since we took a break for Thanksgiving. Enjoy the reads!

This Week’s New Reads

Your Top Holiday Hosting (and Guesting) Problems, Solved!

How to pack presents? Survive a sofa bed? Keep out of a matriarch’s way—or charm a family newcomer? ’Tis the season to triumph over the peskiest problems often encountered when visiting loved ones this season.

What to Do in Playa Troncones, Mexico: Your Idyllic Beach Vacay Awaits

Want some beach time in a tranquil location, away from the crowds? Find out why Troncones, Mexico, can be a perfect retreat.

Exploring Colorado, Forging Friendships: A Wild West Adventure

Hot springs, horseback, and soaring sand dunes: Our trip leader shares the amazing sights seen and connections forged in Salida, Colorado.

Holiday Gifts for the Wanderlusters in Your Life

Do you have loved ones in your life who are always traveling? Check out these great gifts that will make their heart take flight.

“I Met My BFF on a Group Trip”: How to Make Friends When Traveling

You never know what you’ll find when you travel. For Beth Chernick and Teddyann Allman, the unexpected discovery on a Scotland sojourn was their amazing, abiding friendship. 

Happy trails!

Jeannie Ralston, CEO + Jeannie Edmunds, Chief Operating Officer

Upcoming Trips You’ll Want to Know About

New Itinerary and Lower Price

To learn even more about this deep dive into Jane Austen culture and the Cotswolds, come to our Info Session on Monday, Dec. 9th. We’ll draw a name of someone at the Zoom session to win $400 off the trip.

Revised Itinerary

A better route to Machu Picchu—just one day on the Inca Trail, instead of four. Plus, real beds!! What a concept. Join our Info Session for this Bucket List trip on Tuesday, January 7th. We’ll draw a name of someone at the Zoom session to win $400 off the trip.

Just Added for 2026

Our June 2025 Gorilla visit sold out in a snap, so we’ve added one for June 2026 for all of you who didn’t get your chance on the first one.