Month: October 2025

ARTISAN JOURNEYS

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Male artisan painting handmade ceramic bowl in cozy studio, representing cultural immersion and luxury craftsmanship experiences curated by Fort Collins travel advisor Amore Travel Designs.

Artisan Journeys isn’t about collecting souvenirs—it’s about collecting stories. I’ve always believed luxury feels richer when it’s rooted in authenticity. Picture yourself learning from a Tuscan ceramicist whose family has shaped clay for centuries or sampling honey from a Greek beekeeper who knows every bee by heart. These are the unforgettable connections that make travel human again. For my Fort Collins travelers, Artisan Journeys means exploring with intention, supporting craftsmanship, and discovering the hands that make each destination extraordinary.

GHOSTLY GLAMOUR IRELAND

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Historic Guildhall and cannons along Derry’s ancient city walls under soft Irish light — a blend of history and elegance captured for Ghostly Glamour Ireland, curated by Fort Collins luxury travel advisor Amore Travel Designs.

I’ve wandered through countless European streets, but Derry’s felt… alive. The kind of alive that makes you glance over your shoulder—half expecting a poet, half expecting a ghost. Ghostly Glamour Ireland captures that perfect blend of eerie history and refined beauty. Behind its medieval walls, stories of sieges and spirits linger like Irish mist. But beyond the whispers, there’s modern elegance—boutique hotels in restored mansions, candlelit whiskey bars, and private tours that trace centuries of legend. As a Fort Collins luxury travel advisor, I curate Derry escapes that balance history’s chill with Ireland’s warmth.

TRANSYLVANIA UNVEILED

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Colorful half-timbered castle in the forests of Transylvania, Romania, surrounded by lush green trees under a bright blue sky — a perfect setting for a luxury haunted getaway curated by Fort Collins travel advisor Amore Travel Designs

Transylvania Unveiled isn’t your average Halloween story. This is where legend meets luxury — think candlelit castles, velvet-lined carriages, and fog that curls through Carpathian valleys. I wandered here chasing whispers of Dracula but found a world far more human — a land of art, wine, and heritage wrapped in old-world mystique. From Sibiu’s pastel facades to Bran Castle’s silhouette at dusk, Transylvania seduces with its contrasts. For Fort Collins travelers craving something beyond the predictable, this is Europe’s most cinematic secret. I can help you experience its haunted heart — minus the tourist clichés.

DARK ROMANCE IN PRAGUE

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Golden sunrise over Prague’s Gothic skyline with spires and domes glowing in the morning mist — a romantic European cityscape captured by Amore Travel Designs, Fort Collins luxury travel advisor and Europe travel expert specializing in luxury haunted getaways.

There’s a reason I called this one Dark Romance in Prague. The city feels like a love story written by candlelight—beautiful, haunting, and impossible to forget. Prague doesn’t just show you its history; it seduces you with it. Cobblestone streets glisten after the rain. Gothic towers watch from above like silent guardians. It’s no wonder lovers and night wanderers alike fall under its spell. As a Fort Collins luxury travel advisor, I curate stays that feel like poetry—boutique hotels tucked inside centuries-old buildings, dinners overlooking the Vltava, and private evening tours through the city’s mysterious heart.

SECRET BOLOGNA EXPERIENCE

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Richard and I were traveling through Bologna and I found the most special farmhouse/cooking class in the countryside of Bologna. The owners were lovely, engaging and we were in awe of the whole experience. A husband-and-wife team running a farm, restaurant, cooking school, and a B&B as well. This secret Bologna experience has stayed on top of our minds every time we think of Italy.