We love hearing about members’ travels, but it’s a particular pleasure to read about your very best moments on the road. This year, our members’ top travel experiences ranged from a private safari in South Africa to a visit with local artisans in Sri Lanka to a custom tasting menu in Virginia. These favorite travel memories show us that it’s not always the grandest or most expensive excursions that leave lasting impressions (though there are plenty of those that our members enjoyed). Sometimes, it’s the small moments that move us: a kind gesture from a hotel employee or a quiet sunrise in a breathtaking location.

Mezzo-Sopranos in Milan

“We took our granddaughter with us on a trip to Italy. She works for the ‍Hawai’i Opera Theatre in Honolulu and we took her to two operas: ‘Norma’ at La Scala and ‘La Traviata’ in Verona. Wonderful!”
— A. T.

Sunrise in the Sahara

“We spent Easter morning in the Sahara in Morocco, just us and our guide. It was stunning.” — B. S.