Extraordinary Trips Tailored to You
Whether you’re yearning for a grand tour of Europe or a luxurious stay in Hawaii, we start with your travel dreams and work from there.
My promise to you: I will always work with travel suppliers that match your personal travel style, specialize in the destination you desire, and exceed industry standards.
Personalized service is my passion and my purpose — my clients think of me as their “best kept secret” for travel planning.
Discover below the extraordinary trips awaiting for you.
Whether you’re yearning for a grand tour of Europe or a luxurious stay in Hawaii, we start with your travel dreams and work from there.
My promise to you: I will always work with travel suppliers that match your personal travel style, specialize in the destination you desire, and exceed industry standards.
Personalized service is my passion and my purpose — my clients think of me as their “best kept secret” for travel planning.
Discover below the extraordinary trips awaiting for you.
Authentic Italy
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My grandmother taught me from a young age that my Italian heritage was an important part of our past, and I love to create fabulous itineraries for my clients throughout the beautiful country of Italy. Whether you want to travel to see the highlights of Rome and Florence or go off the beaten path to Bari or Catania to partake in a Saint's festival or visit your relatives, Italy has more history, culture, and scenic beauty for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you want to visit the canals of Venice, to the rocky coastline of Cinque Terre to historic Rome or the off the beaten path region of Sardina or Calabria, Italy offers an authentic experience for many types of travelers. |
Florence
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Manarola
Those who want to discover the splendors of the Tuscan countryside will be delighted by the fantastic cultural and natural treasures of the area. Whether you explore by car or on foot, Tuscany offers many opportunities if you are looking to dive into a centuries-old culture immersed in beauty.
Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Exploring the streets of Florence with the many leather shops, pizzerias, and Florentine trattorias, you are apt to find a hidden gem.
In Rome, to experience this great city on vacation is to go exploring in the local neighborhoods. I found a few in Rome that you can feel like a local. Trastevere is across the Tiber River via the Ponte Sisto footbridge, and Monti is one of Rome's oldest and most colorful neighborhoods, while Testaccio is a working-class neighborhood known for restaurants and nightlife.
Italy has so much to offer many types of travelers, and each client's customized created itinerary is tailored to their travel style and needs. As a travel advisor that has successfully passed an in-depth Italy Destination Specialist course, it is a country that I love exploring and learning more about each time I visit and help plan client's vacations to. When you are ready to embark on your Italian journey, I look forward to creating a one of a kind itinerary tailored just to you.
Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Exploring the streets of Florence with the many leather shops, pizzerias, and Florentine trattorias, you are apt to find a hidden gem.
In Rome, to experience this great city on vacation is to go exploring in the local neighborhoods. I found a few in Rome that you can feel like a local. Trastevere is across the Tiber River via the Ponte Sisto footbridge, and Monti is one of Rome's oldest and most colorful neighborhoods, while Testaccio is a working-class neighborhood known for restaurants and nightlife.
Italy has so much to offer many types of travelers, and each client's customized created itinerary is tailored to their travel style and needs. As a travel advisor that has successfully passed an in-depth Italy Destination Specialist course, it is a country that I love exploring and learning more about each time I visit and help plan client's vacations to. When you are ready to embark on your Italian journey, I look forward to creating a one of a kind itinerary tailored just to you.
Photos on this page courtesy of Darby's Destinations & Fred Laberge Photography
Europe
The charm of a European vacation. One of the most popular destinations for anyone in the world. With its old world charm, various cultures and delicious cuisine, its no wonder why Europe is so popular. Touring the small villages of England, France, Italy and the many other countries is a great way to experience these different cultures.
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Europe Regions
Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe and Southern Europe…. All beautiful, all charming, always popular! From a sidewalk café in Paris to a beach in Mykonos, Greece, there is always something exciting happening throughout the continent. |
Planning A European Vacation
Our travel team are experts when it comes to everything Europe. From rail to cruises to hotels to charming boutique inns and B&Bs, we’ll find you the perfect vacation for you and your family and friends. |
TOURS
Europe ToursA European vacation with a group can be your passport to highlights, admittance into museums and other attractions that you might not be able to arrange on your own.
We highly recommend an escorted tour if Europe is on your wish list, and tours can be all inclusive European vacations.
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CRUISES
European CruisesThroughout Europe there are many great cruise adventures to embark on. If you always wanted to see the fjords in Norway and the rich history that Scandinavia has to offer then a Baltic cruise is awaiting you.
From the Adriatic Sea to the Mediterranean, there are many islands and lands to explore in Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia. If your love of being at sea is what calls you to an ocean cruise then a Transatlantic cruise is calling you. On these voyages you will have plenty of entertainment and vast open oceans to relax and enjoy. Darby’s Destinations can help you choose which cruise line will take you on your European adventure from the large cruise lines of Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity, Cunard Cruise Line, Carnival and more. Or if you want a more intimate cruise vacation you can select from Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Paul Gauguin, Windstar Cruises and more. |
Santorini, Greece
Naeroyfjord, Norway
Venice, Italy
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River Cruising
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River cruising has become a very popular form of European travel among adults of all ages. Consider these possibilities:
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Try the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere of a river cruise for your next vacation, whether it’s the majestic castles along the Rhine River in Germany or the great cities along the Danube Rivers through Hungary or the Volga River in exciting Russia or the Seine River through Paris and France, are just a few examples of wonderful itineraries.
Your river is waiting through AMA Waterways, Avalon Waterways, Tauck River Cruises, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Viking River Cruises.
Your river is waiting through AMA Waterways, Avalon Waterways, Tauck River Cruises, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Viking River Cruises.
Seine River, Paris, France
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Rhine River, Marksburg Castle, Germany
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Danube River, Budapest, Hungary
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Hawaiian Islands
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In awe of beautiful sunsets?
Hawaii is definitely a destination for you. It has unique and truly inspirational sunset views. Spectators are in awe as red, orange, pink and blue hues make its way toward the horizon. Hear of the Green Flash Phenomenon? At a specific moment the sun fades from view and is seemingly submerged in whole by the ocean, an ephemeral spot of intense emerald greenish/bluish light can be seen in its wake. Green is the hue that is bent most, allowing visitors to view an intensity of green immediately following sunset. Aptly named for the breathtaking color palette painted at dusk, you may have heard of Oahu’s famous North Shore beach. Definitely worth your while. So, what are you waiting for? Start packing! |
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Plumeria Flower
The culture and tradition of Hawaii are actually reflections of the land's innate beauty. The graceful Hawaiian dances, the meaningful and religious songs, and the various interesting art forms seem to be created with only one purpose, and that is to serve as instruments through which the beauty and the mystery of the place is expressed. The traditional dance of Hawaii are as vibrant as the rolling waves in its beaches. The moves are actually expressions of what Hawaii is, a land of beauty, grace, and spirituality. Music has also grown to be a familiar and popular part of Hawaiian culture. Ever evolving from a beginning of simple drum beats and chants, music today is filled with a multitude of artists and genres. Another facet of the culture lies in legends. Ancient Hawaiians were known to be storytellers. Legends were a way of documenting history, knowledge, facts and beliefs from generation to generation. Some of the more popular legends include the story of the demi-God Maui, who pulled the island up from the bottom of the sea, the wicked, deceptive and jealous volcano goddess Pele and her snow god sister Poliahu. There are legends about the Kumulipo, which tell about the creation of the Hawaiian Islands and others that tell fishing stories about the shark gods. The Hawaiian culture also has many superstitions and omens, which are widely known and still observed today. Rain and rainbows are considered blessings from the gods.
Hawaii has so much to offer many types of travelers, and each client's customized created itinerary is tailored to their travel style and needs. As a travel advisor that has successfully passed an in-depth Hawaii Destination Specialist course, it is a destination that I love exploring and learning more about each time I visit and help plan client's vacations to. When you are ready to embark on your Hawaiian adventure, I look forward to creating a one of a kind itinerary tailored just to you.
Hawaii has so much to offer many types of travelers, and each client's customized created itinerary is tailored to their travel style and needs. As a travel advisor that has successfully passed an in-depth Hawaii Destination Specialist course, it is a destination that I love exploring and learning more about each time I visit and help plan client's vacations to. When you are ready to embark on your Hawaiian adventure, I look forward to creating a one of a kind itinerary tailored just to you.
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Darby’s Destinations LLC, an independent Affiliate of Departure Lounge LLC, a Virtuoso® Member, located at PO Box #26545, Austin, Texas 78755. While our clients have had great experiences with the travel suppliers featured on this website, Darby’s Destinations is not an employee, agent, or representative of these suppliers and, therefore, cannot make any promises regarding the service clients will receive with a particular supplier. Before booking a trip, clients are responsible for reviewing the services offered by the supplier, along with any terms, conditions, and exclusions.
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