Travel News

December 2025

New Year's Wishes • 2026 Events in Europe • Taussig Travel Exclusives

As the New Year approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on another year at Taussig Travel. We’ve sent clients all over Europe in 2025, including Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Portugal, Germany, UK, Luxembourg, and France.

I’m grateful to all the clients who trusted our team with their precious vacation time and dollars. My colleagues, John, Julie, and Patti have put together trips for clients, solved technical problems, and offered me sage advice. I’ve appreciated working with such talented, experienced experts.

Are you dreaming about Europe for 2026?

Something is always happening in Europe. Here are a few 2026 events you may want to plan around, including exhibitions, concerts and festivals. As dates are confirmed for new or annual events, we'll update this list!
Talk to us about group travel. Whether it's a family reunion in Switzerland or a garden club trip to England, we can help.
Consider off-season! If you’ve ever wondered what Tuscany is like in November – way off season – here’s my December Blog focused on our stay in Tuscany last fall. For some general thoughts on off-season travel, see what our friend Rick Steves has to say.

San Gimignano, Tuscany

And speaking of Italy, we still have space in our Taussig Travel Exclusives, LiveLocal Tuscany and Essential Italy. (Only six places left for Essential Italy, so don’t miss out!) You can get itinerary/trip details using the links above, or the at the bottom of this email.

If you like what you see here, forward this email to a friend or colleague! In the meantime, have a wonderful holiday season.

Happy travels,

Brian

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Taussig Travel Exclusives

Essential Italy!

Embark on an exclusive one-week tour showcasing Italy’s three most captivating cities: Venice, Florence, and Rome. Delve into the rich history, stunning architecture, exquisite cuisine, and renowned wines of Italy. Optional 3-night extension to see Pompeii and Amalfi from lovely Sorrento. Only six more spots available before we reach our maximum capacity of twelve!

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LiveLocal Tuscany!

Join me* and our Tuscany expert in the rolling hills of Tuscany for a week, or even two! LiveLocal in a comfortable apartment on a lovingly tended vineyard and olive farm. Orientation and help planning your independent exploration, plus you can join us for a cooking class using fresh, local ingredients and a tasting at one of the area’s best wineries.

*We’re offering a spring and a fall date. I’ll join the spring date once we get deposits from at least four people.

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Other Travel Options

Book a Viking river or ocean cruise before the end of December and get free or sharply discounted international airfare plus $200 in cabin credit if you book it with us.

For an exclusive European waterway experience, clients have been delighted with this gourmet Burgundy barge cruise. 2026 is selling quickly, but 2027 still has good availability.