It's that time once again to reflect on the year gone by and look forward to a new year - new possibilities, new destinations and new opportunities on the horizon. So, as I embark on my 12th year in the travel industry, I am more excited than ever.

If you’ve followed my travels before, you know that I love Italy. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe this country blessed with a fascinating history, stunning vistas, warm people and of course delicious food

I am sure we are all wishing we could see the future at this point.

As a welcome to the new year, most retrospectives look back at the year’s greatest hits, be it music, movies, or in my case epic adventures.

So, one burning question on everyone’s mind in the past six months has been, “When will it be safe for me to travel and where can I go”.

For travel, it is a new season, one completely different from what we knew before, but one that can be just as enriching and exciting.

It is hard to believe that 2018 has come and gone, but the past few weeks have given me time to reflect on the past year and my plans for the next.

I am thrilled to announce the addition of two very talented women, Rachel Svec and Samantha Cohen, to my team.