The Well Traveled Texan, Jeanne Polocheck, talks with Great Day Houston’s Deborah Duncan to share top picks & advantages of using a travel expert to book your honeymoon.
Her top honeymoon destinations for 2025 might surprise you! From beachy fun to romantic safaris, these are the best picks for a memory making celebration of love and discovery.
Hop a flight with us to discover iconic global destinations that celebrate Hispanic culture. Experience a unique week in the Andes of Peru, spend the day with the Embera tribe in the jungles of Panama, jet off to Cuba’s clear Caribbean water for rum, cigars & cars, then fly across the pond to Spain – where it all started – in lovely Sevilla and the balmy Costa del Sol. Buckle up and get your bucket list ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage!
Australia and New Zealand are epic destinations filled with charming locals, delish food & wine and other-worldly landscapes boasting the bluest blues and the greenest greens you’ve ever seen. Air New Zealand’s non-stop Houston to Auckland flight launches this bucket list itinerary. Grab your sunnies, and let’s get to planning your next adventure to the lands Down Under!
Canada is a stunning country from East to West and everywhere in between. The great outdoors, wildlife and culinary scene are made even more vibrant by the friendly locals and unique culture. What better way to see the great north than on a cross country Canadian adventure on Rocky Mountaineer? Step aboard for days filled with breath taking scenery and gourmet dining, while staying in gorgeous castle hotels and luxury lodges along the way. Oh Canada, indeed!
French wine is famous the world over for its bucolic villages, interesting locals, and centuries old wine laws. Take a peek at the hand picked harvest in the Southern Rhone, an experience for all of your senses.
Panama is an incredible destination – from the sparkling skyscrapers of Panama City, giant ships bringing cargo through its famous canal, to the jungle villages, diverse wildlife and beautiful beaches. Looking for a unique destination for families or couples? This just might be your paradise!
Quebec is one of a kind – Canadian warmth matched with French “joie de vivre” and is a must for your bucket list. Don’t let winter scare you away, just a quick hop over the US border brings something for everyone – foodies, adventure seekers and even travelers that just want to relax and meander through history.
The islands of Bocas del Toro just keep getting better and better. If you like off the beaten path destinations with stunning beaches surrounded by wildlife and culture, welcome to Bocas!
Meet the French foodie artisans that are bringing the famous scents of Provence directly to your tastebuds. Magnifique!
Just an hour from Washington, DC you’ll find the Eastern Shore gem of Annapolis, Maryland. Home to the US Naval Academy, its cobblestone streets are filled with history, culinary hot spots, and a friendly, sailing obsessed group of locals who help you make a perfect weekend in one of America’s greatest cities.
Provence’s sunny climate and laid back lifestyle have made if famous for Joie de Vivre – the good life. Take trip to the South of France where the air is filled with flowers, terraces teem with incredible food and the wonderful wines keep travelers coming back.
With some of the oldest wine laws in the world, the charming Rhone village of Chateauneuf du Pape is a must see for lovers of wine and history. From the ruins of the Pope’s “new castle” where the Romans crushed the grapes, to deep in the dusty cellars of centuries old wine caves, a side trip to CDP should be on every wine fan’s list. Find out why CDP reds – and whites – rank among the world’s best!
What’s better than Fall fun in the fields of one of the world’s best wine regions? The harvest in the South of France is a sight to see, hear, smell and taste from sun up to sun down.
Black Perigord Truffles are some of the rarest – and most expensive – culinary delights in the world. Meet Johann and Lisa Pepin, a French American couple who give us a peek at a day in the life of truffle farmers of the famous “Black Diamonds”.
Stay tuned for Part Deux in our Hunt for Black Diamonds where we discover why this delicacy commands such a high price, and why their flavor is adored in both savory and sweet recipes.
The high price of airfare have you down? Take a French staycation right here in Houston with Well Traveled Texan as we show you how to eat, drink and play the Parisian way – without the long trip over the pond.
