NOW YOU SEE IT, THEN YOU DON’T

We all know that time is precious, and while that’s nothing new, what we’re all more aware of is the lifespan of the things we always wanted to see and experience. Whether its environmental – think melting ice, rising tides or seasonal shifts; geo-political turmoil, such as wars and regime changes in Hong Kong, Central Europe and more recently Ukraine; or even cultural shifts that have made once-remote destinations like Bhutan and Antarctica accessible to tourists. We can all think of a boat load of experiences that just don’t exist anymore, that were a part of a place and time that has passed. That's why we think 2026 is the year that travel planning focuses on the fleeting - get there while you can.  

Two experiences that come to mind in 2026 are the Winter Olympics coming right up in Milano-Cortina and the convergence of the rare solar eclipse in August. These are moments that demand to be witnessed in person, precisely because they are so brief and special. 

And while we LOVE these kinds of events, perhaps the most important once-in-a- lifetime events are those you create yourself… the first time you travel with your children overseas, that father-daughter trip that has to happen before its too late, or your own first solo adventure.  

I am so blessed to have more of those once-in-a-lifetime adventures than most and I have never taken that for granted. And now with Bella Adventures, it’s been such an honor to collaborate with people as they embark on their own. 

So when you’re ready to turn your dreams into memories, we’ll be standing by to get you there.