Well... the time has come. I am creating my own travel club. I could not have reached this point without the incredible partnership with Steve Whysall. Since 2010, we have put together 27 custom Garden Tours for his amazing guests. Tour 28, which is already SOLD OUT (Beautiful Cities Tour), is departing in May. Also, watch out for Tour 29 which is launching soon... so please stay tuned for details!
Steve, who is an accomplished writer, used to write the Garden Section for the Vancouver Sun, and has successfully published 5 books. Steve and his wife Loraine dream up beautiful itineraries to see wonderful gardens around the world. I meticulously plan these itineraries, ensuring they're thoughtfully paced with a perfect balance of activities and leisure time. Over the years we have hosted hundreds of travellers, and built the group into a wonderful travel club. Many of the guests clamour to travel together again on the next tours - needless to say, they just couldn't get enough! Some have even come back for 10, 15, or even 20 of the trips. Check out the many trips we've organized together at www.stevewhysall.net.
I am a highly decorated travel designer, with a formal culinary and event planning background. I love to dance, explore nature, and taste amazing food and wine around the world. While traveling I enjoy a taste of luxury, while still diving deep into the local cultures where I travel. So now it is time to build my own travel club.
Over the years my husband Jeff and I have been on countless memorable trips all over the world. The one constant truth we always come back to is the best trips are the ones experienced with great friends. This is why we've made the decision to host tours. We aim to create a community of travellers who, over time, will forge lifelong friendships, confident that every journey we undertake together will be filled with the experiences and sights we cherish most.
The theme of our tours will change slightly each time but you can always count on the fact that there will be great food, some music/dancing, nature, art, and great unexpected moments. When we travel, we like to experience amazing street food, and perhaps splurge on acclaimed Michelin star restaurants. We love attending big street festivals or even the more intimate ones, such as the daily Puccini concerts held in a small church in Lucca for over a century. We aren't afraid to befriend locals and fill our free time with things that Google can't find. We love the amazing architecture of ancient cities and the breathtaking beauty of natural landscapes.
I'm incredibly excited about welcoming guests on our inaugural tour to Sicily and Malta in September of 2024, so please don't hesitate to reach out at lyle@trudentravel.com for more details! I would love to hear from you and get you excited on what we will experience together on this tour!
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