Discover the Hidden Gems of St. Lucia: Private Island Escapes for the Discerning Traveler St. Lucia, with its mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, offers a collection of private island getaways perfect for the affluent traveler seeking an exclusive escape. These secluded sanctuaries, each with their own unique charm, promise a journey filled […]
Category Archives: Beach
Heading to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the Caribbean? You’ll want to try some of these unusual cocktail concoctions while lounging at the beach or partying at the swim-up bar. You’ve just got off the plane and hotel shuttle. You’re tired, sweaty and frazzled, and all you can think about is a frosty margarita […]
Adventure, Africa, Kenya and Beyond, Beach, Cruise, Destinations, Europe, French Polynesian
Your Luxury Vacation Bucket List
Luxury travel isn’t solely about the level of accommodations anymore. These days, it’s also about the unique experiences, personalized itineraries and destinations that travelers can choose around the world. According to the most recent travel trends survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group, luxury travelers are most interested in exclusive access, including VIP tours, cars and […]
Adventure, Alaska, Beach, California, Hawaii, Solo-Travel, USA
Traveling Solo Brings Wonders of the World
It’s going to be a banner year for travel, according to a new survey of American consumers. That upswing includes people who will be traveling on their own. Travel Leaders Group polled more than 3,500 people, and 96 percent indicated that they intend to take a trip for vacation in 2019, with 76 percent planning […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Asia, Beach, Central & South America, Fiji, French Polynesian, Iceland, Peru
Top Up and Coming Vacation Destinations
If you’re thinking about a different vacation experience beyond the usual destinations, consider some of the places that travel advisors have picked as the top up-and-coming international destinations. From hidden coastal gems to cultural havens untouched by mass tourism, the world is full of destinations waiting to be explored. ‘ Boutique travel consultancies specialize in […]
The warm glow from a family vacation lasts long after you’ve returned home. With spring break just around the corner, here are some tips for planning a fun and memorable getaway with the kids. First, decide what type of vacation you want to take. You’ll have lots of company if you’re traveling during a school […]
Beach, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Shera, Travel Agents
Having a Destination Wedding? Should you pick up the tab for the wedding party?
When it comes to destination weddings, the tricky part is convincing your friends and family to spend a bunch of their OWN money to come to YOUR wedding. It’s unusual for the bride and groom to pick up the tab for their wedding party’s travel arrangements, but you may want to consider spending some extra […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, All Inclusive, Beach, Cancun, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Melissa, Mexico, Romance, Travel Agents
OverWater Bungalow – Closer than you think
I had the pleasure of seeing overwater bungalows in person is so much more awe-inspiring than in a picture. We visited Palafitos at El Dorado Maroma, and it was stunning. If this is on your bucket list, I highly recommend saving a little bit on airfare, by flying into Cancun, and staying in one of […]
All Inclusive, Beach, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Los Cabos, Mandy, Mexico, Romance, Spa Vacations, Travel Agents
Mandy Visits Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach
The Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach resort in Cabo San Lucas is gorgeous. It is a very large property and very spread out but there are golf carts running nonstop to take you where you want to go. This hotel has more of a Mexican feel to it, different from the contemporary resorts that are becoming […]
All Inclusive, Beach, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Los Cabos, Mandy, Mexico, Romance, Travel Agents
Mandy Visits Breathless Cabo San Lucas
Breathless is new to Cabo San Lucas and is located on Medano beach which is the safest swimmable beach in Cabo. You are also just steps away from the infamous Cabo San Lucas nightlife, restaurants and shops. All suites have private balconies with ocean or marina views. Breathless is more of a “party” hotel and […]
All Inclusive, Beach, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Los Cabos, Mandy, Mexico, Romance, Spa Vacations, Travel Agents
Mandy Visits Secrets Puerto Los Cabos
Cabo San Lucas…the first word that comes to mind is Wow! This destination is amazing and I cannot wait to go back. Where else can you find the desert, the mountains and the ocean? I wasn’t sure what to expect being there was a hurricane not so long ago but I saw no signs of […]
All Inclusive, Beach, Cancun, Melissa, Mexico, Travel Agents
Melissa visits Finest Playa Mujeres, Mexico
I visited Playa Mujeres, Mexico in Oct 2015. Hurricane season. Yup. I have been pretty lucky in dodging the raindrops and severe weather when traveling in the fall. On this trip, it was more rain than I have seen on vacation in a long time. We stayed for 3 nights, and it rained for the […]
Beach, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Laurie, Punta Cana, Travel Agents
Laurie visits Ocean Blue and Sand in Punta Cana
July 2015 – I was able to stay 4 nights at the Ocean Blue and Sand with my family. This is a nice resort and everything laid out very well. Here are some of the highlights of our trip.
I traveled to Puerto Vallarta for the first time and fell in love. The Sierra Madre mountains in the distance and the water are an amazing contrast! Beautiful. I stayed at Grand Velas and the Hard Rock Vallarta.
All - Vacation Inspiration, Beach, Caribbean, Jamaica, Melissa, Travel Agents
Melissa visits Couples Negril and RIU Tropical Bay, Jamaica
On this same trip, I had the opportunity to visit a couple other resorts as well. Here are my trip reports for them… Couples Negril was a beautiful resort. This resort reminded me a lot of Sandals Negril. They cater to adult only couples, and upscale service. The overall feel of this resort was much […]