ABOUT

Welcome to Life Island!

Curiosity.
Love for adventure.
Wonder about the world of others.
Diving into village life.
Sitting quietly and listening to the rhythm of a city.
Meeting school age kids and hearing their dreams.
Sharing a meal with a family you just met.
Life Island was born of dreams and imagination.

I invite you to join the Life Island adventurers to  compound the joy.

Though curating  travel groups and connecting  people is not new to me, Life Island is a new chapter for me professionally and personally. I want to spend the next years, connecting like minded adventurers with fresh adventures. In a swirl of  collaborative planning with travel partners and friends, we are determining the best ways to reach those of you that share Life Island values and bring you along on the adventures.

My own goals for travel include learning about culture, history and different ways of living.  I want to connect with people of all ages and peek into their lives with understanding.  I want to be dazzled from ancient ruins to perfect sunsets.   I want my day to include plenty of movement, healthy food, exploration and a good rooftop or balcony.  I want my nights to have the perfect mattress and pillows, with an open window and ideally a view. 

Most of all, I want to bring together like minded, curious people with the same passions and connect them to each other.  This is my favorite thing in life.

After scrutiny of a number of travel companies and providers, I have a settled on partners and a formula.

I chose OAT – Overseas Adventure Travel, to partner in world travel, as they share my values with their professionalism, excellent trip leaders, and commitment to personal connections.  OAT offers all inclusive services at a terrific value. I am currently working with OAT to choose their very best adventures and destinations where they add depth and value that would be impossible to create on your own.

Additionally, I will offer unique and active trips to Greece each spring and fall. My love for and the adventure possibility is endless in Greece. Hiking and hanging out in villages is one of the best ways to experience the real Greece.  

I have attached the summary sheets for both OAT trips and an information on the Greek itineraries.  When you find a Life Island Adventure that speaks to you, reach out through our contact page. More detailed information, including pricing, will be shared when you let us know your interests. I value your input, feedback and would love to know where you dream about traveling.

Standing by with my bags packed.

Gayle Winegar,

Life Island Curator, Connector, and Founder.