Hosted Journeys
Small-group journeys hosted personally by Kathy Ruiz. Travel with a small group, at a thoughtful pace, with culture, food, and wine at the center.
Mendoza Vendimia 2027
March 3-10, 2027 | 8 days | Hosted small group
Celebrate the grape harvest at the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, with parades, the Acto Central, and visits to 7 bodegas.
From $3,050 per person — PLANNING ESTIMATE.
Details: https://muse.ai/s/mendoza-vendimia-2027-xexs6ctxjfj9xrs/gPjyZWmUD-vltXnBaa1rYl0k7isRrv5YlGz339iTVEc
Japan in Bloom 2027
Tentative March 25-April 3, 2027 | 10 days / 9 nights | Small group, hosted
Kyoto 4 days first, Osaka 1 day, Tokyo 5 days last — temples, gardens, and neighborhoods in bloom.
No price is listed for this journey yet.
Details: https://muse.ai/s/japan-in-bloom-2027-xwi6ctrxajxz9xc/zalgm5SC9o030MpwV--ggosIHWGXk4jWxVAx1ICOFa0
Patagonia Penguins, Glacier & Wine
December 2027 | Hosted small group
Walk among the penguins of Isla Martillo in Ushuaia, stand before the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate, and enjoy Patagonian wine country.
Options from $1,850 per person — PLANNING ESTIMATE. Replies due December 1, 2026.
Itinerary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_DG-qEJnijsZTyDdTz5DfQeFIYXUQCvCryvLxEwmbV0/edit?usp=drivesdk
European Christmas Markets River Cruises
Interest list only — no confirmed date, sailing, or price.
A hosted small-group river sailing is planned for the future, with AmaWaterways positioning. Join the interest list to hear first when details are confirmed.
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Vendimia, Privately
The full Vendimia festival journey — March 3–10, 2027 — arranged privately for your party alone: your own car and driver, your own bilingual guide, reserved Acto Central seats included, and all 7 bodegas. 8 days / 7 nights, from $3,050 per person (planning estimate; confirmed price in writing before any deposit).
Journey photos — Mendoza, Japan, Patagonia, and European Christmas Markets, in the order listed above.
