Onward Travel is known for planning thoughtful, interesting, and fun trips for small groups. Now, we are expanding what we can offer to our Onward Travel customer base by partnering as certified travel specialists with Viking Cruises and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, as well as ClubMed All-Inclusive and Intrepid Travel Adventures. We can book cruises, […]
When a tour ends, many travelers often return home inspired to try to recreate the food they experienced on the trip. But we’ve never seen a group more inspired than our recent group of travelers to the Amalfi Coast this May! After spending a week eating and drinking their way through the enchanting Amalfi Coast […]
One of the most frequent questions we get on a tour is “How did you find this amazing (fill in the blank)?” Travelers are always astonished at the hidden gems we incorporate into our trips, and they are curious to know about the tour planning process. Research is Essential We start any planning by identifying […]
We are celebrating ten years of traversing the world together! Long before Molly and Kat launched this boutique travel company that just marked its tenth anniversary in March, they had been exploring the world on their own, inspired by their entrepreneurial mother and grandmother. They got bit by the travel bug at a young age […]
Basque Country, located in northern Spain and southwestern France, is one of the most captivating culinary havens worldwide. The independent region is home to the Euskaldunak people who have their own language, culture and community centered on the appreciation of food and wine. This beautiful area has hundreds of miles of coastline along the Bay […]
We are excited to announce a new tour that will marry art and food in France this fall. You will have the experience of eating like a famous artist, in the same restaurants, enjoying the same foods the impressionists did in the 19th century as you sketch your memories throughout this unique adventure. Chef Kelly […]
If you fancy yourself a foodie, there are few other destinations in the world that will satisfy your hunger for delicious cuisine and wine than Tuscany in Italy. That’s why for the past six years, we have partnered with Chicago’s premiere recreational cooking school, The Chopping Block, to bring you the popular Cook Like a […]
One cannot think of central Italy without dreaming of a trip to the Amalfi Coast. You may have heard this enchanting area is for only the affluent and glamorous, but it is also a playground for creative and adventurous souls, as well as food and wine lovers. Onward Travel chose May for this year’s […]
Ever since our first trip to Tuscany, we’ve enjoyed visiting Paulo and Samuela at their small winery, Altiero. It’s a family affair and quite special as they produce the “very best” wines and olive oils as Paulo is not shy to say. After much tasting… I’d say we agree! Drinking Altiero wines paired with Pecorino, […]
We are delighted that as of June 21, proof of vaccination is now sufficient to enter Italy. That means no more COVID-tested flights, no tests required to enter Italy, and no quarantines. Simply present your CDC vaccination card and you’re in! Good timing, since we have 3 wonderful tours to Italy with some availability this fall. […]
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