Travel Insights from Heirloom Journeys

We believe strongly that travel is for everyone, no matter their age, interest—or ability. That’s why we especially love assisting travelers with mobility issues so they can explore the world with a trip that’s tailored to them (Lee, Heirloom Journeys’ co-founder, has mobility issues of his own, so we have experience making these kinds of […]

1. Stay in one place. Yes, you could plan an epic family journey that has you hopping around from destination to destination. But the bigger your group gets, the harder it is to herd your travelers easily—and you’ll spend less quality time together and more time in transit. Instead, plan to have one or two […]

Yes, a two-week bucket-list journey to Europe, the South Pacific, or Patagonia sounds amazing … but sometimes, your schedule doesn’t allow for that kind of journey. Maybe you’re trying to plan around your kids’ shorter Spring or Winter breaks, and you don’t want to spend a good chunk of your vacation time together on a […]

When you think of Patagonia—the wild, remote region shared by Chile and Argentina—you may picture the dramatic peaks of the Andes Mountains. And you do get that on a trip to Patagonia, along with a whole lot more. A trek through Patagonia is so much more than a “hiking trip;” the landscapes, wildlife, and people […]

The Caribbean island country Grenada pretty much has it all: gorgeous white-sand beaches and calm blue waters, a verdant hilly interior full of waterfalls, and a reputation for giving a warm island welcome to visitors. What it doesn’t have much of? American tourists! In fact, this gem of an island might not have as many […]

Santorini, Sicily, Mykonos, and Mallorca—the Mediterranean is replete with sun-washed islands that make for the ideal holiday. But one Mediterranean nation, the island archipelago of Malta which lies 50 miles south of Sicily, adds its own twist to an island getaway. Here are five reasons why you should put this under-the-radar Mediterranean destination on your […]

One of our favorite ways to help our travel clients explore the beauty and bounty of France is via a river cruise. Nimble ships sail down remarkable rivers like the Rhone and Saone in the southwest and the Garonne and Gironde near Bordeaux in the east, past verdant vineyards, centuries-old castles, and picturesque riverside villages.  […]