We are quickly winding down the year with several trips planned and, of course, the 23rd annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards on Dec. 7, 2026, at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. The event will take place in the Beverly Ballroom; please join us in the celebration. We look forward to honoring the best in business and luxury travel, many of whom have won accolades multiple times over the years. It will surely prove an exciting event with travelers and winners joining us from all over the world.
I am wrapping up my trip to Europe where a large group of subscribers joined me for a river cruise on the Transcend Connect, starting in Brussels. Due to low waters in most of Europe, our departure city changed from Frankfurt to Brussels so we could avoid the need to travel by bus rather than actually cruising. The cruise is now round-trip Brussels, stopping in Antwerp/ Bruges, Liege, Maastricht, Venlo and Willemstad. A great many chocolate tastings on this itinerary!
The Transcend Connect cruise is completely customizable, and working with its team we curated themed dinners, celebration nights and specialized excursions. A black-and-white theme kicked off the first night, followed by other exciting specialty dinners and themed receptions. Cruisers have a choice of rooms, as two staterooms are convertible to suites.
I will share a complete review in the Water Issue in February 2027, covering a wonderful time with a great group of subscribers and board members.
We all look forward to 2027 and an exciting year of travel, as major airlines have added lots of new flights. TAP Air Portugal launched Orlando last month and I’m amazed at the growth of TAP in North America since the birth of Global Traveler, alone.
As we quickly exit the year, we plan for more travel and events. Next up, the Leisure Lifestyle Awards will take place at InterContinental Miami, marking our third year of hosting the awards at the beautiful hotel with its superb service. The property offers personal touches that make your stay warm and inviting. Glenn Sampert, general manager, heads up a fantastic team who make events welcoming. Mark your calendars, and plan out more travels for 2027.
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