Seeing the World with Mason Mint Travel's Catherine Thomason
Concierge services are growing in popularity among adventurous and ambitious travelers. To meet this demand, Mason Mint Travel creates unique experiences that go far beyond the ordinary. The company offers a high-touch, consultative model that personalizes travel plans and includes a multitude of other services to enhance every journey, such as access to exclusive events and other cultural happenings. Catherine Thomason, Mason Mint’s founder and "Chief Roaming Officer," spoke with Amevida to share the origins of the company, the top travel trends for 2025 and beyond, and her can’t-miss destinations around the world.
“I Just Go and Do it”
Life, Inspiration, and Creativity with Michele Baratta (aka @BellaBranchDIY)
Michele is something of a social media sensation. A Southern California native, her Instagram account now has around 138,000 loyal followers who look to her for daily style inspiration, life tips, and her messages of empowerment and motivation. But she lived a whole other life before this one, and Michele recently sat down with Amevida to tell us her story.
The Porsche 912: An Underappreciated Beauty
While the Porsche 911 has become an indisputable icon of sports car design, it wasn't always the sole focus of the spotlight in Zuffenhausen. Standing proudly between the 911's debut and its now unquestionable legendary status was the Porsche 912, a model often underestimated but crucial to the company's survival and to the evolution of its design philosophy. The 912 wasn't merely the 911’s lesser-loved cousin; it was the bridge between Porsche's storied past and its blindingly bright future.
Top Travel Trends for 2025: Part Two
This is part two of Amevida’s travel trends for 2025. This year is all about meaningful and personalized journeys. From food to family to famous festivals, these trends reflect a desire for connection, authenticity, and enrichment. Whether it’s the vibrant sounds and colors of Diwali or sipping champagne in Champagne, the possibilities are endless.
Top Travel Trends for 2025: Part One
Global travel continues to rebound and it is with renewed energy that people are hitting the roads, seas, and skies. A new year promises a wealth of opportunities for adventurous and ambitious travelers seeking new experiences. With an emphasis on cultural immersion, connection, and authenticity, here is the first installment of Amevida’s travel trends for 2025.
Beyond the Beach: Luxury Adventure Travel
Older adults are embracing adventure travel, but with a luxury twist. Combining excitement and indulgence, these trips often feature upscale accommodations, unique dining experiences, and expert-led excursions. Here are five incredible destinations that promise exhilarating experiences, cultural immersion, and unmatched luxury for the intrepid and discerning traveler.
Blue Zones: Fact or Fiction?
Blue Zones are regions of the world where people are reported to live longer and healthier lives due to common lifestyle traits among these populations that include healthy eating, strong community bonds, regular exercise, and a clear sense of purpose in daily life. However, recent criticism has cast doubt on the theory.
Travel Inspiration in Four Books
Whether you’re planning to travel for the holidays or looking ahead to exploring the world in 2025, we recommend these four books (and, of course, the beautiful cities they celebrate) for some getaway inspiration.
Why Do We Travel?
To travel is a deep urge that many people feel. Whether they want to explore new places, take time to relax, or to reconnect with old friends who live far away. What fuels this passion for leaving our familiar world behind? At its heart, travel is a search for connection, understanding, and a break from routine that renews our perspectives and brings us closer to our best selves.
Amevida’s Favorite Influencers
Exploration, creativity, fitness, and style are all parts of aging well. There are many online influencers who focus on these features of a rich and vibrant life, and they have built significant followings based on their inspiring content.
An Interview with Freebird Club’s Peter Mangan
Amevida spoke with Peter Mangan, founder and chief executive officer at Freebird Club, a social travel and homestay company catering over-50s travelers.
An Interview with Road Scholar’s Maeve Hartney
Amevida spoke with Maeve Hartney, Chief Programs Officer at Road Scholar , a leading not-for-profit operator of educational travel for older adults.
Forbes: Group Travel to be Hot Trend in 2024
Forbes recently published an interview with Jack Ezon, the founder of the travel consultancy Embark Beyond, in which he cited recent customer survey results which indicate that group travel is surging in popularity.