Grandt Travel Blog

  A quiet moment in Dijon, France — one of the many places that continues to shape how I think about travel. How I Work, What I Believe, and Who I Serve Best As we head into a new year, I want to pause and share something that matters—to my clients and to the way I’m intentionally building Grandt Travel & Adventures. Travel planning today looks very different than it did even a few years ago. There are more destinations, more booking tools, and more opinions than ever before. While that access can be empowering, it can also feel overwhelming—especially for busy families who want their trip to feel meaningful, smooth, and exactly how they imagined it. As I look toward 2026, I want to be clear about how I work, what I value, and who I’m best positioned to serve. What I Do I’m a travel designer and advisor specializing in custom, experience-driven travel for families and multi-generational groups. I create thoughtfully curated itineraries designed around how you want to travel—you...

  Here’s the thing most people don’t realize about Switzerland: The train isn’t just how you get around. It’s one of the best parts of being there. When people picture Switzerland, they imagine mountain views, storybook villages, lakes so clear they don’t look real, and cities that feel both historic and easy to navigate. What they don’t always think through is how they’ll move between all of it. That’s usually where stress sneaks in. But in Switzerland, the train makes that disappear. A Slower, Calmer Way to Move Traveling by train in Switzerland means you’re not gripping the steering wheel, watching the weather, or double-checking directions. You’re not worrying about parking, road closures, or whether everyone is comfortable in the back seat. Instead, you’re sitting together. You might read a book. Play a card game. Share a snack. Or just stare out the window while the scenery quietly steals the show. Swiss trains are designed for real people, not just point A to point B. You ca...