Abroad in Your Inbox Vol. 35-Alle Abroad

IS TRAVEL BACK?!?

It sure feels that way! I’m writing this newsletter from the coffee shop at the Kimpton Rowan hotel in Palm Springs which is smack dab in the heart of downtown and I’m looking out the window and it is BUMPING…I’m back in the desert for some more work with Visit Greater Palm Springs and let me tell you this town is alive. Hotels are at capacity, the airport is busy & it kinda feels like EVERYONE is here.

A part of me is SO happy to see this return to travel - especially for a destination that’s so dear to me. But another part of me feels a little apprehensive about the upcoming holiday travel season and what it could mean for the current state of the pandemic. I hope that everyone who was unable to see loved ones last holiday season is able to do so safely but at the same time, I’m worried that airports are going to be CrAzY tOwN.

I mean just this past 2 weeks alone, Linda has gotten TONS of holiday travel requests from families and couples wanting to JUST GET OUT OF HERE. Which I totally get and has me thinking…should I go somewhere for NYE?!

SPEAKING OF UPCOMING TRAVEL…

Tomorrow morning I am FINALLY announcing where we’re traveling for the very first Gals Abroad Getaway (EEEEEKKK OMG IT’S REALLY REAL!!). So if you want to know where we’re going & get exclusive access to book before anyone else, CLICK HERE to add your name to my Gals Abroad Getaways Newsletter.

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THE LATEST

TRAVEL

Best Places to Travel in December - I’ll be going to one of these destinations with my gal pals and I’m THRILLED to see it’s on this list!
With Tears, Hugs and Balloons, U.S. Allows Vaccinated Foreign Travelers to Enter
Working from anywhere just got easier with Airbnb’s new features
Uber's Newest Features Make Airport Pickups Easier
As Vaccinated Tourists Plan Trips Again, Adventure Travel Is Booming
COP26 nears conclusion with mixed signals and frustration

HAPPENING IN CHICAGO!

Remember my gal pal Caroline Conner of Wine Dine Caroline (We partnered last holiday season on a cheese board-making class)?! She’s my fabulous wine expert gal pal who lives in Lyon France and she’s going to be in Chicago for Thanksgiving & will be hosting some FABULOUS events in downtown! I’ll be there and I wanted to share it with any of my fellow Chicago gals who love their wine & support small female-owned businesses.

Here’s the deets:

BottlesUp! Ladies' Night Featuring Caroline Conner
Monday, November 22nd, 6-8pm CT
3164 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
$10
On Sunday, November 28th Caroline will be leading a two-hour wine tasting and pairing experience! (more deets linked below)
CLICK HERE TO BOOK AT TICKET

CURRENTLY OBSESSING OVER

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: On Purpose with Jay Shetty - this podcast has been SO helpful to me in so many aspects of my business, life and personal relationships. From building confidence to figuring out how to use your time wisely and even some of the big mistakes we make when dating - he covers it ALL. Plus each week he brings on a new guest everyone from Mel Robbins to Jane Goodall and the interviews are fantastic. I highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking for a new podcast.
CURRENTLY SHOPPING FOR: ALL THE CANDLES LOL. Anthropologie has my favorite candles discounted (plus other entertaining essentials) and you better believe I am stocking up right now.
SHOPPING SMALL: The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and I hope that we all can make an effort to support our small, local businesses once again this year. I am re-sharing the list I put together last holiday season that featured some of my favorite small businesses.

HAPPY ENDING (AKA SOMETHING I FOUND FUNNY THIS WEEK)

Idk why I think it’s so funny but I always die laughing at travel influencers/bloggers/creators who share videos of them skipping around in whatever destination they’re visiting (also like…guilty…sometimes). So this reel had me rolling on the floor and also wanting to put my spin on it too hahaha.