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Market to Table: A Provençal Culinary Journey
Choose cheeses, bread and produce at the Goult market, then help a private chef turn them into a Provençal dinner that evening.
Your Private Provence Retreat
Vineyards, olive groves, a pool with countryside views and a private chef. Meet the Luberon villa that’s home for our week in Provence.
Villages and Vineyards in Provence: A Wellness Journey - June 13-20, 2026
Morning Pilates, hilltop villages, markets and private-chef dinners: a 7-day wellness journey through Provence for women, June 13-20, 2026.
Parlez-Vous Français? Get Ready for Your Moroccan Adventure
Yes, French is widely spoken in Morocco. Here’s how to brush up before your trip, plus a discount for Next Chapter travelers.
A Perfect Day in Morocco: Atlas Mountains & Valley Adventures
A guided hike through the Ourika Valley to a hidden waterfall, a riverside lunch of tagine and trout, then an afternoon at the spa back in Marrakech.
Rooftop Dardar: Culinary Mastery in Marrakech
Sweet-and-savory Moroccan fusion, a glass of wine and the sun setting over the medina: dinner at Rooftop Dardar in Marrakech.
The Blue Pearl of Morocco: Discovering Chefchaouen
Blue-washed alleys, mountain hikes and mint tea on a rooftop terrace. Chefchaouen is where our Morocco trip slows down.
Marrakech Sanctuary: The Selman
After days in the souks and the Atlas Mountains, we return to Selman Marrakech for the Chenot Spa, the pools and a famous Sunday brunch.
Magic & Medinas in Morocco: Journey of Discovery - March 21-30, 2026
From the souks of Marrakech to the blue streets of Chefchaouen: ten days of camel treks, cooking classes and hammam rituals in Morocco.
Ready to Turn Back Time? Try Your Passport
Curiosity, connection and movement keep us young, and travel delivers all three. A trip to Madeira with my octogenarian mother proved it.
The Secret Behind Europe's Better Bread
Why does bread from a French boulangerie sit so much better than sandwich bread at home? The answer is slow fermentation, and a slower pace.
Coastlines & Castles in Southern Portugal - September 25-October 5, 2026
Sintra’s palaces, horseback rides on Atlantic beaches, azulejo workshops and Fado. Reserve your spot on our 2026 southern Portugal trip.