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Lori, Emily & Claire jetted off to Switzerland for the ultimate mother & daughters trip to see Taylor Swift in Zurich! We love taking our own travel advice at Exeter 😉

Happy 4th of July from Exeter International & The Exeter Collection!
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We are envious of Gwen as she gets to be one of the very first people to enjoy this amazing new resort before it officially opens next week!

A day discovering Vienna’s neighbourhoods, followed by the perfect lunch at a Heuriger - the Viennese word for a wine tavern. The beautiful lush Wachau valley is very close to the city, so getting out and enjoying the best of wine culture is easy in Vienna!

Slovenia has been making the news this week - Ljubljana was featured in The New York Times 36 Hours series and MICHELIN Guide released their 2024 Slovenia Red Bible - with 4 additional restaurants making the cut!
Links in the comments.

Feel Slovenia

Two seasons in one! Leigh got to meet Santa AND participate in Midsummer celebrations in Finland last week 🎅🌸
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7 hours on Korcula. ✨✨✨

Today we celebrate our Travel Advisor Partners on
There is no replacement for human connection, first-hand experience, and impartial advice in the travel world, especially now, when demand is greater than ever before.
Thank you to all our advisor partners for the trust you put in us. We appreciate you!
Team Exeter!

On International Women's Day 2024, we celebrate the brilliant team of women that power Exeter International!
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Exeter International has been nominated by Travel & Leisure for the prestigious Best Tour Operators award in 2024!
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Celebrating Gwen's 8th year on the
Travel + Leisure list!
Here is Gwen in all her favorite places ✈️

Discover a hidden gem in 2024! Forbes highlights Uzbekistan as a must-visit location in their exclusive list. Tom Hall, Vice President of Lonely Planet, raves about Uzbekistan's well-preserved historical sites, breathtaking mountain ranges, and bustling capital, Tashkent. With multiple flight options including direct routes from New York, Uzbekistan is calling! Our exclusive Uzbekistan Founder's tour has limited spots available. Join Greg to discover this magical land for yourself.
Click to view the Uzbekistan Founder's Tour itinerary: https://www.exeterinternational.com/itinerary/uzbekistan-founders-tour/

Read the Forbes article: https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/everettpotter/2023/12/27/where-to-travel-and-avoid-the-crowds-in-2024/amp/

Happy Holidays from everyone at Exeter International, Almaz Journeys, and the Exeter Safari Company. Looking forward to 2024 and another year filled with travel!

Happy Holidays from The Exeter Collection

We embarked on a journey to Krakow during the most enchanting season of the year. Christmas markets are filled with tantalizing Polish delights and one-of-a-kind products. Of course, our taste buds couldn't resist sampling the legendary pierogi, zapiekanka, bagels, and delectable Polish kiełbasa! Let's not forget the heavenly array of cheeses.Krakow is not just any old city. It's a hidden gem boasting a rich history, mesmerizing architecture, fantastic cuisine, and trendy cocktail bars. This place is worthy of a visit regardless of the season, but during Christmas, it takes on a whole new level of magic.

Happy Thanksgiving and warmest wishes to you all from the Exeter International Team!

It’s a wrap! Fantastic 48 hours in NOLA with our wonderful travel advisor preferred partners at Brownell Travel at their annual advisor academy. Exeter International Almaz Journeys Exeter Safari Company 🌈

Today we are enjoying the hospitality of a Osmiza. Rather than restaurants or agri-tourism establishments, they are places where local wines (Terrano, Vitovska and Malvasia) and traditional foods (eggs, sausages, salamis and cheeses) can be purchased and enjoyed just where they are produced.

The osmiza, or osmica in Slovenian, is a tradition that dates back to the time of Maria Theresa of Austria. In 1784 peasants were authorized to sell wines and foods that they produced directly in their cellars.

This permission to sell lasted for periods of eight consecutive days (from which osmiza derives, since eight in Slovenian is "osem") or multiples of eight throughout the year. The peasants could determine the hours and the prices.

Although Exeter doesn’t specialize in Italy, Trieste and the surrounds are rich in Central European history as Trieste was the major port city of the Habsburg Empire.

In the province of Trieste, primarily in the Karst plateau area, there are about 50 osmizas, with variable opening hours. Open osmizas are still marked with a bundle of branches clearly visible along the street and on the house where the osmiza is located, The Cacovich family make everything you see here, plus honey!.

Fall vibes in Ljubljana.

Ljubljana is gorgeous whatever the weather - and we know all the best photo spots! 😉
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This week we have been in Transylvania, exploring Saxon villages and towns, visiting one of King Charles III homes, and eating farm to table. Romania is enchanting, unique and one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.

Today we ventured out by e-bikes from the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz toward the wine region of Maienfeld, Jenins and Malans in the canton of the Grisons. The first part of the ride took us through the scenic village of Bad Ragaz, along the river Rhine and then crossing over towards Maienfeld. This region of Grisons inspired the poetess Johanna Spyri to write her novel Heidi, which is loved by many around the globe.
Small family-owned vineyards have continuously been producing wines in this region for centuries. Markus our passionate guide, took us through these small towns through alleyways, passing by castles and vineyards, ending up at a local wine producer’s home for a tasting accompanied by delicious local cheese, dried curated meats, and bread. The Grisons winegrowers help to achieve a special shine thanks to natural cultivation and small yields. We returned to Bad Ragaz with memories of this beautiful and endearing region, feeling inspired to explore more. Warming sunshine with cooler summer temperatures and a mild breeze, made the day perfect!
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It’s a wrap! Our Founder’s Tour to Georgia featured plenty of culinary delights! Cheese, wine, cooking classes and more cheese! Georgia (country)

Thank you to everyone who came to our evening soirées this week in Vegas. Exeter International Almaz Journeys Exeter Safari Company vienna.info
We absolutely loved seeing everyone - there really is nothing like human connection!

We are super excited to announce our newest Founder’s Tour to the magical land of Uzbekistan. Join Greg in April of 2024, as his personally curated itinerary takes you behind the scenes, opening doors that are normally closed to the public! As this is a VIP small group, the number of spots is limited, so early booking is recommended. Click on this link to view the itinerary:
https://www.exeterinternational.com/itinerary/uzbekistan-founders-tour/

Celebrating the centenary of the Austrian Tourism office in New York City last night!
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Happy Valentine's!
Looking for inspiration for a romantic dinner for two? Here are some of our top picks:
°Ala’s ideal Valentines dinner would be to watch the sunset from Luciano at the San Canzian Village & Hotel in Istria (pictured).
°Leigh loves the charming Statholdergaarden set in the heart of Oslo.
°Lori recommends Restaurant «Zunfthaus zu Pfistern», Luzern. Nothing is more romantic than a fondue and an amazing lake-side location with views of the Chapel Bridge.
°Love is in the air... Literally! Gwen recommends Zum Riesenrad - Café-Restaurant in Vienna. Enjoy the most stunning views over the city in a private cabin of a 125- year- old Ferris Wheel.
°Jody adores Restoran Mon Repos in Tallinn. This former imperial residence overlooks Kadriorg park and is perfect for special moments.

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Helping to create memories is what we love to do, and we were very happy that 2022 was the year that travel returned.
We wish you all the best this holiday season and a very happy new year!

Exeter Collection Holiday Greetings 2023 Happy Holidays- keep traveling!

How do you like your Turkey? Roasted? DEEP FRIED? 👇👇👇

With cranberry sauce or creamed onions? Whatever you enjoy eating on this special holiday, we wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving.

We had some fun on home turf in Tampa Bay last week. Our entire team got together from all over: Brooklyn, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Texas, London and San Francisco. Almaz Journeys Exeter Safari Company Exeter International. We had some photos taken by the river at the University of Tampa.