Just returned from an awe-inspiring trip hiking around the Dolomite Mountains and fell in love with this beautiful region of Italy. The Dolomites are located in between Venice and Innsbruck airport, just north of the famous Prosecco region.

While Mustique is a mystery to many, it should not be overlooked as you put your warm-weather-getway short list together.

Egypt is back! We are happy to report that after more than five years of political instability, intrepid travelers are slowly returning to Egypt as the country’s political situation seems to be stabilizing. Egypt offers no shortage of incredible history, antiquities, experiences, and adventures. Last year, two Huffman Travel Luxury Advisors visited Egypt with their families. Read what André and Stephanie loved about their adventures.

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Want to have the time of your life? I recommend going away with your 5-year-old grandchild one-on-one. No parents, no siblings, no friends allowed. It is a memorable, educational, creative, and “tons-of-fun” trip.

Ireland conjures images of quilted green pastures, rainbows at every horizon, cozy pubs, and pints of Guinness. And while I won’t deny that I enjoyed all of those on my recent trip through Ireland, what I also found was a modern country rooted deep in tradition, very proud of its rich heritage and unique culture. Ireland really knows how to bring its very raw natural destination to life, leaving no experience unimagined for travelers looking for true luxury and authenticity.

US National Parks can be overlooked or forgotten as a destination as we focus on more exotic locations to explore; I am personally guilty of doing exactly this. When I was eleven years old, my parents took us on a road trip around the US for three weeks to explore our amazing National Parks. I was young enough to be awed and inspired, and old enough to remember all the unique experiences.

Charleston is hot. The southern city was named the 2017 Top City in America by Travel + Leisure, and here at Huffman Travel, we can’t get enough of it! Monique and Sandi each visited Charleston recently; Monique with a group of girlfriends and Sandi with a group of travel professionals from Travel + Leisure. Here’s what they loved.

In my opinion, there’s never been a better time to visit this exotic, chic, urban metropolis that sits clearly on the Bosphorus Straits that divide Europe and Asia. With a major downturn in tourism in 2016, you will find the value hard to believe, but what will keep you coming back is the rich culture, history and above all, the warm welcome from the people you encounter.

Generally, when we think of Normandy, we think WWII history, visiting the beaches, then back to Paris. I’m here to tell you, it’s worth a much closer look. During a recent visit, I witnessed first hand that this less-explored region of France has so much more than beaches to offer!

The Balkan countries had been on my travel list for so long now. My interest was peaked after visiting Croatia multiple times and sneaking in a long weekend in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2014, right before I moved back to the States.

New Zealand has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. As our kids are getting older, I am becoming very aware that their extended breaks are limited. So this past Spring Break, we decided to take the plunge, travel the distance, and spend two weeks exploring New Zealand.

Shawna Huffman Owen and I have been friends for years and like to mix business and pleasure by traveling to check out new destinations for our clients. This past winter, we spent four nights in Berlin and loved it, despite the fact that locals kept telling us we were there at the worst time of year. We had a wonderful time in frigid temperatures, so I can only imagine how fantastic the city is when the beer gardens are open and everyone is out enjoying the sunshine and breezes from the River Spree.

Greece had been on my bucket list for years. Whose isn’t it on? I’ve always been intrigued with the historical aspect of Greece, but most of all, I had to see for myself if the sunsets are really that great and if the food is really that good. I am happy to report Greece lives up to the hype. Don’t think twice about it, just go!

One small country, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, is ideally situated: Guatemala. With its ancient Mayan temples, Spanish colonial cities, cloud-shrouded highland villages, and thirty-three volcanoes (three of which are highly active), it’s a destination that will boggle all of your senses!

Trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda had been a dream of mine for many years, so when the opportunity arose for me and my friend Holly to do it, it was truly a dream come true. The anticipation and excitement ran rampant in my mind the night before our first trek. I was up before the sunrise, wondering how the day might actually materialize.

Have you ever noticed that each country, each city within that country, and each neighborhood within that city, seem to have a life of their own? We all relate to some areas over others. Some may prefer LA over New York, Seattle over Dallas or Miami over Atlanta. Almost as if each city has its own personality and we make friends with some more than others. During a recent journey through Spain, I met Seville, Cordoba, Madrid, and Barcelona.

Having visited numerous times over the years, South Africa is one of my most favorite places to explore. Whether it is for safari or for city culture, it will never disappoint. My most recent trip confirmed my deep fondness for this part of Africa.

Food and wine have definitely become synonymous with travel in recent years and Copenhagen, Denmark, is no exception to this rule. Besides being a cosmopolitan city known for its industrial–chic design, canals, and colorful cobblestone streets, it is also a gastronomy haven. Having lived in Copenhagen for 3 years, I definitely took advantage of exploring the best cuisine the city has to offer.

Travel helps us bond with our family in a way that proves difficult when bogged down by day-to-day life, full of to-do lists, careers, school, and activities. When out exploring, away from our normal lives, we create memories, we learn about other cultures and ways of life, and we enjoy simply being together.

Tony Huffman's take on expedition cruising, as seen in Forbes.