Summer is in full swing; and as I plan my fall and winter activities, I am taking some R&R in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, enjoying beach time, golf and great meals cooked on the grill. We’re looking forward to a successful The Trazees awards next month at the beautiful The Joseph Hotel in Nashville. In addition, we are currently confirming those of you joining me on the GT-hosted Windstar Cruises trip to Tahiti on Star Breeze.
I will fly via Air France to meet our guests in Papeete for a 10-day, small-ship experience. Please join me and other subscribers for the trip, sure to be the spectacular highlight of the year. Bookings are moving forward, and I suggest you act quickly to secure your suite on Star Breeze.
The Nov. 18–28 cruise sails from Papeete and stops in Fakarava, Rangiroa, Motu Mahaea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea and back to Papeete. Our group package includes lots of great add-ons; book directly through Windstar by calling 866 851 4042 and using code “Global Traveler” (Star Advantage Group #12739).
Summer travel has been an adventure. I spent a few days trying to make it to Miami for a gala event with our friends from the Dominican Republic at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Facing many canceled flights and several Ubers back and forth to the airport, my ability to make the trip ended when Florida slowed down flights due to epic rain covering most of the state. I understand more than 1,000 flights were canceled due to the storm.
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce the Leisure Lifestyle Awards will take place at InterContinental Miami on May 22, 2025. We are thrilled to host our first event in Miami, especially at this lovely property which my colleague Carrie Cox reviewed in the December 2023 issue of Global Traveler. The property recently completed a $36 million renovation, making the hotel a must when you visit Miami.
I hope you enjoy your summer travels, wherever they take you. I have enjoyed keeping up with our Globility subscriber board as they travel to Mykonos, Serbia and may other places to enjoy the summer.
Francis X. Gallagher
CEO and Publisher
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