grat·i·tude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
Dear Gutsy Woman:I am grateful. As we get ready for Thanksgiving and the holiday season to come, we here at Gutsy Women Travel have even more to celebrate and show our appreciation for... The 10th Anniversary of Gutsy Women Travel!
Each of you and your willingness to "go gutsy" has led to tremendous growth and transformation for both me personally as well as the Gutsy Women Travel signature brand. Thank you.
“Not doing it alone” is one of the founding principles behind Gutsy Women Travel. Realizing that traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and meeting new people no longer had to be dependent on when a partner, family member or friend’s schedule and desires matched my own was when I became "gutsy" and founded Gutsy Women Travel a decade ago. Gutsy Women Travel brought the world’s most affordable, wondrous travel destinations, exciting itineraries and adventures designed exclusively by women for women to women all around the world and from every walk of life. Chock full of female-centric activities we really enjoy, our signature trips are designed at a more leisurely pace allowing for adventure, connection among participants and the opportunity for magical moments to unfold organically in our small, intimate groupings (group sizes still average only 15-20 guests). Our Gutsy participants find common ground, share a more like-minded point-of-view, and forge friendships and shared memories that last a lifetime.
Today the Gutsy Women Travel brand is…well…gutsier, and offers more of our world to our guests than ever before. My dreams for the company were fulfilled earlier this year when I forged the perfect marriage with the respected travel company, Trafalgar. The 64 year-old privately-owned Trafalgar provides strength, financial stability, and an added level of security and protection in a volatile economy and changing world while allowing us to deliver our enhanced boutique travel style and trademarked intimate experiences better than ever!
Our expanded worldwide on-site resources ensure “best of class” service, accommodations and the assurances our guests have come to expect when traveling on a Gutsy tour. Our 2012 offerings include enhanced land programs covering four continents and small group sightseeing, excursions and exclusive programs designed exclusively for Gutsy travelers.
From the Amalfi Coast to the Great Wall of China, Provence to Peru, European river cruises to African Safaris, women from all walks of life come together to enjoy incredibly and distinctive worldwide travel offered no where else. With our expanded base of seasoned Travel Directors you will partake in a wealth of incredible experiences and garner an in-depth knowledge of the diverse cultures and customs of each destination we journey together to!
I will be accompanying our inaugural trip to Costa Rica in 2012 and have an expert team of Gutsy women in place around the globe to deliver the hand-holding and warm hugs that have always been a part of the Gutsy distinct point of difference. Our extensive 2012 itineraries include Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, South America, Africa and Asia and can be previewed and booked online or through professional travel agents. Visit www.gutsywomentravel.com or call (866)IM-GUTSY for additional information. So, are you a Gutsy woman? I hope so and we look forward to your traveling with us in the new year.
Let the celebrations begin!
April Merenda