Serendipity Travel
Sailing, Hiking and Outdoor Adventures

 

Life is an adventure, not a package tour!

Participatory, experiential small group travel allows you to see places from a new perspective!  We take care of logistics but without scheduling your activities, allowing you to take your own lead rather than following an umbrella. We don't tell you where to eat, go discover your own small, family-run tavern.

 

Your Trip Organizer

Edward Laucella, aka, "Captain Ed"

A love for travel, and a career in the business, led to my obtaining captain's licenses in Greece and Croatia, and taking friends sailing around the world for more than 20 years.

My Philosophy
I believe being an active part of a crew and exploring your own paths is not only more rewarding, it's more immersive.  While we visit some 'must-see' places, we are also able to get to places and experiences cruise ships and buses can't.

“Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.”
--Paul Theroux

Edward

Upcoming Trips

 

Sardinia and Corsica!

September 21-28, 2024  $1,395

Two great islands just eight miles apart, one part of France, the other part of Italy, yet semi-autonomous with independent cultures!  In between lie the beautiful islands of the protected La Maddalena Reserve.

Thailand!

December 7 - 14, 2024  $1,750

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Tuscan Islands of Italy!

June 21 - 28, 2025  $1,350

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Wander off from the tour and the crowds!

Above: A Dubrovnik old town gate when a cruise ship arrives (we visit in the evenings after they leave); 
A man waiting on his tour at the Parthenon entrance.

A 'slow travel' sentiment that is true anywhere:

 "If you only have a week or so in Italy my advice is not to try to see too much. Rather settle into one region and savour the nuances and rhythms of life in your chosen corner." -- Andrew Smith, My Italy

Past Trips

Interested in learning more about my past trips? Reading about past trips can help you get a better idea of what the trips are like and give you ideas for future travel.  

I revisit the best destinations like Greece, Croatia and the British Virgin Islands typically every other year.  Italy is so popular and fun that I sail there every year, rotating among the three best areas.  In addition to the "by-the- cabin" group trips I offer every year, I am also available to plan private trips for small groups to any sailing destination.  If you have a family or friend group of at least four people, ask me about my private options!

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