From Our President
Greetings CTD travelers, I am happy and honored to return to Country Travel Discoveries as President. I first came to Milwaukee from Germany to attend graduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earning both an MA in English and an MBA with emphasis
in Finance, Global Strategy, and Entrepreneurship. A start-up internship led to my first full-time role, which in turn prepared me to contribute to the launch of Country Travel Discoveries in 2012 with founder and retired President Steve Uelner, Director of Operations and retired Vice President Nan Delwiche, and several former World Wide Country Tours colleagues. I am very excited to return to Country Travel Discoveries. Throughout the years, I have stayed in touch with Steve and Nan; I was “following” CTD. Returning as President truly feels like coming home. One of the great strengths of CTD has always been our dedication to creating handcrafted, experience-rich itineraries, and that work begins long before a tour ever departs. Our Tour Planning team is constantly on the road, scouting destinations through what we affectionately call “dry labs”. In just the past few months, and continuing into early 2026, they have explored or will explore
Incoming President Matthias Jonas with Steve Uelner, Founder and Retired President
Iowa, Costa Rica, New York City, Ontario, Arizona, England, Ireland, South Carolina, Utah, California, and Morocco. These journeys help us refine every detail, discover new stories, and ensure that each CTD tour reflects the creativity and care our travelers expect. As we look ahead, I would be delighted to have you join me personally on our Old-World Christmas Cruise & Tour (page 21), sailing December 6-15, 2026. This magical journey visits some of Europe’s most enchanting holiday destinations: Heidelberg’s Baroque Old Town and famous Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s half-timbered lanes, the lakeside beauty of Lucerne and Lugano, the elegance of Milan, and more. I cannot wait to share these experiences with our valued guests, to raise a warm holiday toast together, and to celebrate the joy of travel in some of the most festive places on earth. I truly hope you will join me on this unforgettable Christmas adventure, or one of our many other exciting tours coming up in 2026 and 2027.
Matthias Jonas CTD President
ABOUT Country Travel DISCOVERIES
Country Travel Discoveries handcrafts meticulously planned, unique vacation experiences across the U.S. and abroad. Launched in 2012, CTD has continued the tradition of avoiding crowded tourist destinations, preferring off-the-beaten-path attractions, and “locals-only, favorite spots”—many arranged with area hosts exclusively for us.
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