Category Archives: Destinations

Food & Wine Honeymoons: Romantic Getaways

Honeymoons are all about starting a new life together, doing the things you both love, right?  So if you’re both into gourmet dining and exceptional wines, why not indulge in a vacation focusing on some extraordinary culinary experiences? Tuscany, Italy Romance, beautiful rural scenery and a food culture that goes back centuries combine to make […]

From Strangers to Disney Friends: The Magic of a Disney World Group Vacation

There is something especially rewarding about helping a group turn a Disney trip from an idea into an actual vacation! I had so much fun helping Jason and Collin Matheson, the Two Fairy Godfathers, bring their Walt Disney World group trip to life, and even more fun getting to be there and experience it alongside […]

Winter Break with the Family? Disney it is!

The options are endless.  If you’ve already spent time in the theme parks, your kids might be ready for the next level of magical Disney experiences, and as always, Disney goes above and beyond to make them memorable. DisneyCruises Best for young children, the Disney Destiny offers 4 and 5 night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas […]

Cruise the Caribbean for Beautiful Beaches

If you’re one of those folks who just want to shrug off the world and relax on a beach for your vacation, a Caribbean cruise is perfect because you’ll be visiting some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.  Unless you book a shore excursion with the cruise line, it’s generally easier to just hop a […]

Unique Tropical Lodgings vs. All-Inclusive Resorts – How to Decide?

Accommodation options have come a long way in just a few years, and the choices for travelers nowadays are almost endless.  Warm weather destinations especially have accepted the challenge for providing unusual vacation accommodations seriously, and the result?  Overwater bungalows, treetop jungle hideaways, cliffside retreats, and conservation focused eco-lodges are the new trend for seasoned […]

Molokai, Hawaii: Things to Do for an Authentic Hawaiian Experience

Most Tourists Overlook Molokai – That’s Why You Should Go! The island of Molokai is relatively unspoiled by tourism and intensive development – a place where you can experience authentic Hawaiian culture, traditions and lifestyle.  This down-to-earth paradise has no traffic lights, no buildings higher than a palm tree, no large five-star hotel chains, and […]

Costa Rica is Your Dream Destination!

Nature Lovers, Adventurers, Photographers – Costa Rica is Your Dream Destination! Costa Rica has unique topography, featuring a central volcanic mountain “spine” running between its Caribbean and Pacific shores.  The northern plains region features dense rainforest while the north Pacific/Guanacaste region is much drier with volcanic peaks, rushing rivers and spectacular beaches.  The Osa Peninsula […]

On Assignment in the Dominican Republic: Resorts, Adventure & a Whole Lot of WOW

When people hear “Dominican Republic,” their minds might immediately go to beautiful beaches, turquoise water, and all-inclusive resorts and while the Dominican Republic absolutely delivers on all of that, I came home from my recent trip with a much bigger appreciation for everything this destination has to offer. As a travel advisor, one of my […]

Wild, Wonderful Dominica: Your Guide to the Nature Island

Dominica – Look Beyond the Beach If it’s a Caribbean adventure you’re looking for – something beyond beach activities or trendy nightlife – discover the fascinating beauty of this Caribbean “Nature Island.”  Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, the island of Dominica is located in the southeastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe and Martinique. True […]

Tips for Choosing Your Mexican Destination

If you’ve decided to visit Mexico on your winter/spring break, you’ve made a good decision – not only is it easy to travel there, you have a lot of destination options depending on your interests.  So which coast is for you – Caribbean or Pacific? Choose the Caribbean if: A pristine white beach with multiple […]

Really “Get Away from it All”

A truly special vacation environment that surpasses most destinations in terms of privacy, luxury, and beautiful natural surroundings can be found in several exclusive private island locations that exist around the world. The Brando is a resort located on the private island of Teti’aroa in French Polynesia.  Secluded villa accommodations surround a lagoon, a natural […]

Your Dream Vacation Begins Here

Visit a Christmas Wonderland in Europe

If you’re a Christmas fanatic (and lots of people are), you have to visit the European Christmas markets.  Just about every country in Europe has its own “take” on Christmas customs.  Local decorations, entertainment, treats, ornaments and music each have their own traditional flair.   One of the best ways to experience these markets is […]

Edge of the World: Patagonia

There are trips you take… and then there are journeys that truly take you to the edge of the map. I’m currently traveling through Patagonia on a National Geographic–led expedition with Lindblad Expeditions, and from the moment the adventure began, it was clear this would be something extraordinary. Patagonia sits at the southernmost tip of […]