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Welcome to The Stamp, a travel newsletter

The postage stamp for mail across the world, the passport stamp noting arrival at your destination, or the stamp inked on your hand granting entrance to a favorite venue- it’s a humble little stamp we all depend on to get where we want to go! Well Placed Travel is that stamp; it’s a symbol of art, culture, wellness and most importantly travel.

Q: What kind of trips does Well Placed Travel plan?

A: All kinds!

This month I am honored to work with new and old connections on many different trips:

Weekend in Stockholm, Sweden
Corporate team meeting for 30 in Salt Lake City, combining work and skiing
Family’s first vacation to Puerto Rico for February break
Solo traveler to Bali

And, I’ve met new clients interested in partnership for annual father and son getaways with each child, an international wellness retreat, milestone birthday to Greece, and a girls’ trip in Europe. I love meeting new people and connecting with old friends to learn about their lives, loved ones, and travel styles. I feel grateful to be welcomed into clients’ lives and entrusted with their time and financial investment.

The Stamp builds a travel community by featuring friends, clients and adventurers with a shared passion for travel.

Well Said with Rebecca McBride

DESIGN DIRECTOR- IHG LUXURY & LIFESTYLE AMERICAS

As a hospitality design professional for over 15 years, Rebecca is a passionate traveler, architecture enthusiast, and beauty seeker.

“With a voracious appetite for new experiences, I feel fortunate to work in a field that exposes me to the best design, food and culture. When designing our properties, I obsess about the guest journey. What is the first thing guests see? How do we create an authentic sense of place at each property? How can these spaces pique guests’ curiosity and create lasting memories?
I think of travel in poetic terms. It's more than a vacation, it’s a calling to discover things beyond the borders of our minds and everyday environments.”

Let’s see the world through her lens in these memorable travel moments.

Well Fed, a meal

Funaokayama Simizu in Kyoto

Its Kaiseki cuisine, a culinary art form originating in Kyoto which celebrates seasonal ingredients, textural variation and artful presentation. It was just us, two other guests and the chef. The tenderness and precision he took in the preparation of each dish was something to behold – we left transformed.

Well Spent, a splurge

Handcrafted goods from Japan

Japanese artisans do things with such intention and reverence. You really feel the soulfulness of a sake cup when you hold it, knowing the care that went into each brush stroke and imprint.

Well Designed, a mastery

Ephesus, Turkey

Seeing the ruins of an ancient city and marveling at still-standing structures is a memory I will never forget. It's mind-blowing to lay eyes on these remarkable examples of human ingenuity and master craftsmanship.

Well Intentioned, a lesson

Make reservations!

When our family visited Paris, I didn’t make many reservations, assuming we could figure things out as we went along. Was I wrong! While much of Paris can be enjoyed casually, make reservations for anything important. Sadly, we didn’t get to experience a few restaurants we really wanted to try.

Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your beautiful words and imagery with The Stamp!

Well Worth It

ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE ELEPHANT CAMP & RESORT

Perched on a jungle ridge in northern Thailand overlooking the border with Myanmar and Laos, Anantara Golden Triangle immerses you in once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Wake up with Elephants in unique transparent Jungle Bubbles. With only 40 rooms and 15 suites, including 6 family suites, this award-winning elephant camp, scientific research and conservation program delivers an unparalleled journey.

Let’s plan your adventure!

It’s not too late for a winter getaway or too early to start planning your summer sojourn!

Let’s connect for the latest incredible incentives offered by our Preferred Partners around the world- Ireland, UK, Bali, Los Cabos, San Miguel de Allende, Morocco, Maldives, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador. There are so many great offerings and so much to see!