Category Archives: All – Vacation Inspiration

Good Food, Romance & Fireworks at Disney World

Looking for a romantic place to view the fireworks AND enjoy a top-notch steakhouse?   Visit the Four Seasons Orlando and try their rooftop restaurant with amazing views of the parks.  The restaurant is called Capa and you’ll definitely want to make a reservation for this Spanish-influenced setting on the 17th floor of the Four […]

Exploring France by River Cruise

I recently had the opportunity to sail on the Seine River from Paris to Normandy on an 8-day River Cruise with Avalon Waterways. This is the itinerary that we enjoyed on our River Cruise: Day 1 – Paris (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception Day 2 – Vernon–Les Andelys: choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle; guided walk in Les Andelys, […]

Destination Wedding Bride Packing Tips

What to Pack as a Bride: Congratulations!  You have decided to embark on a destination wedding!  I am sure there are so many things that are spinning around in your head from the destination to the whether to the photographer.  I have compiled a little list that will hopefully help you out for your big […]

Adventurous Honeymoons

5…4…3…2…1 you to step off a platform and zip through a jungle with your new spouse about to take off behind you. As you’re zipping by, you see exotic wildlife and quickly observe the breathtaking views that surround you. You make a stop and get to share your experience with your spouse as they join […]

Saving for Your Next Trip

Wandering the globe isn’t cheap, and it’s important to plan financially for any long-term travel outside of your home country. You should start saving up for a round-the-world trip as early as possible to ensure that you have the money you need to enjoy yourself while on vacation. Beyond putting away a portion of your […]

Disney Dream Wedding

Who hasn’t dreamed of being transformed into a princess on their wedding day? What if you could make that a reality, complete with a horse drawn carriage? And why not end the night with a fireworks display fit for royalty? You can make this vision come true with a Disney wedding! I can’t think of […]

Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line

The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line offers guests a private world of luxury at sea. Every suite and villa provides guests with the finest amenities, and the expert services of our concierge and 24-hour butlers. Step outside your residence and you’ll enter a secluded Courtyard where you can spend your sea days relaxing, dining and […]

Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

This is an easy destination to travel to – a two hour flight to Toronto and another two hours to Halifax.   We drove from Halifax to Cavendish on Prince Edward Island and spent time visiting the Anne of Green Gables area and seeing a play in Charlottetown.  The scenery is beautiful and it is not […]

Bleisure: Mixing Business and Leisure

What is Bleisure?  This term is coined from combining a business trip with a leisure trip.  Why would anyone consider this type of travel?  One nice perk is that your airline ticket and hotel accommodations are likely being paid for by the company requiring you to travel.  I’ve personally had many clients bring their family […]

A Day in Cuba

Our Arrival I recently took a mother and daughter trip with my high school best friend. We were on a 5-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas and one of our stops was Cuba! Our arrival in the Havana port was early in the morning. We were up on the deck on the […]

Don’t miss ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

My favorite restaurant is ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.  So many favorite foods here, it’s hard to pick just one!! In the morning, you can Hang Loose with Stitch and friends.  It’s so much fun watching and playing the different games they do here.  The crowd interaction is cool. Games such as coconut races […]

Halloween with Mickey

When you think of Disney you probably think about rides and characters and food. But did you know that during the year they have special events and one of the events that takes place during the fall is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? This annual event takes place on select nights and promises to […]

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Jody’s favorite ride is the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Who doesn’t like Steven Tyler and the gang rockin’ and rolling to the fun music.  Enter the queue line through a small tent, with boxes designed like instrument cases decorating the scene.  Curve through the typical Disney ramp that takes you back and forth, […]

A Journey Down the Na’vi River

I was lucky enough to preview Pandora in May 2017.  Many people will tell you about the thrills of Avatar Flight of Passage, but I want to share about how cool the Na’vi River Journey was.  First of all, imagine “It’s a Small World” but with characters from Pandora.  It is a family friendly ride, […]

Puerto Vallarta from Horseback

This excursion was definitely a highlight of our trip. While vacationing with my family at the Iberostar Playa Mita, I was able to pre-arrange a horseback riding experience to Rancho Montalbena. We were picked up at our resort and whisked away to the ranch (which also offers zip ling and ATV tours). The guide gave […]