Check out some of these past trips I’ve planned to get inspiration for where you might like to travel to next - then schedule your consultation with me on the Contact Me page to get started planning your own trip!
Have you ever wanted to experience the magic of Disney without the huge crowds and vast expanse of Disneyworld in Florida? Disneyland in Anaheim, California is for you then! The original Disney theme park has hotels on site and two fun parks to visit, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
Read MoreCancún offers many exciting tour options, from the cenotes and caves to swim and kayak in, to catamaran cruises that include snorkeling the reefs, to party pirate ships to take you on a night cruise culminating in a fantastic fireworks display.
Read MoreI recently completed a trip to Florida to experience the “new normal” to better advise any clients who may be thinking about travel in the near future. I took Delta for my trip, and can highly recommend them as the airline of choice when it comes to health and safety precautions. Middle seats were all left empty (unless the same party of more than 2 people were traveling together), and the usual beverage and snack service was replaced with a pre-bagged small water bottle, snack, sanitizing wipe, and napkin. Hotels in general have stopped doing daily cleaning of rooms, opting for before and after guests stay instead.
Read MoreJamaica offers the stressed and fatigued traveler a respite among palm branches and white sandy beaches. With exciting activities like ziplining for the more adventurous, or driving your golf ball down to the green, or enjoying happy hours on a catamaran, there is something for everyone! The casual pace of life on the island keeps the relaxation to a maximum. With resorts that meet a multitude of travel preferences, from luxury all inclusive to niche special interest hotels, everyone can find somewhere that they’d like.
Read MoreAs a less traveled to country in Central America, Belize is not packed with tourists and is a great place to experience the local culture. With options of rainforest stays or accommodations on the beach, and an ease that allows you to even split your vacation between the two, Belize is sure to have something for everyone.
Read MoreComing through the Cancun airport, one might expect the typical tourist locale of Cancun, but tucked down in Playa del Carmen there is a resort called the Sandos Caracol Eco Resort that gives travelers an authentic Mexican experience in an All-Inclusive package. With on-site nature areas and plenty of cultural experiences included in your room rate, it is a marvelous mix of the true Mexican experience and the All Inclusive world.
Read MorePuerto Vallarta is a bustling hub of Mexican culture, with art galleries, beautiful sunsets, and nature at your fingertips. Located on the Pacific side of Mexico, it typically avoids the Sargassum seaweed that can accumulate on the Atlantic side in places like Cancun and Riviera Maya. It is located near the Sierra Madre mountains, which provides tour companies with zip line opportunities as well as nautical activities.
Read MoreTennessee, Elvis’ homeland, full of Southern charm and music, is a wonderful place to explore. A mother/daughter duo recently returned from there having explored the unique tastes and sights of Nashville, Memphis, and Lynchburg.
Read MoreScotland, recently of Outlander fame, is a small country with a varied terrain and a deep culture to immerse yourself in. From the highlands down to the southern geographical border with England, there is sure to be something for you!
Read MoreVienna and Salzburg are distinctly different but both represent aspects of Austria that make this country unique. From architecture to gardens to the Von Trapp family history, you are sure to find something you like in Austria!
Read MoreHave you ever seen Disney’s Sleeping Beauty? Ever thought the castle looked pretty cool? Well it is based off of Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau, Germany, a few hours train ride from Munich.
Read MorePrague and the rest of the Czech Republic has so much to offer. The food there is delicious—loads of dumplings and potatoes with savory meats—and the landscapes are delightful. Going there alone aside from my 10 month old was also easier than I expected, everyone was helpful and kind when I needed assistance, and Prague is not hard to get around. I mainly wore my son, though, as the streets are cobbled and uneven and a stroller may have been difficult to push.
Read MoreFor families or those with food sensitivities, the Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya is a HUGE WIN!
Read MoreWith excursions ranging from history tours to horseback riding to ziplining, the Dominican Republic has something for everyone.
Read MorePeru is a place that should be on everyone’s bucket list!
Read MoreSin City, where what happens there stays there, is often sought out for the exorbitant number of casinos and gambling available, or for its cost effective, unique wedding locale. It has so much more to offer than that though! With one of the largest convention centers in the world, Vegas might have the allure of attending one of the many expos and conventions held here. Las Vegas also has so many shows and entertainers on hand, and is within a quick drive of the Hoover Dam and a longer drive of the Grand Canyon. There's no end to the things you can see and do in Las Vegas!
Read MoreAs the capitol of North Caroline, Raleigh has much more to offer than just the Research Triangle. With beautiful parks, iconic architecture, historic sites, and abundance of high quality, free museums, it's a wonderful city to visit.
Read MoreAre the winter blue getting you down? Looking for an affordable, warm location to escape to? Mazatlán is a great place to consider! Located on the west coast of Mexico, it offers a respite from most worries of hurricanes that the east coast is burdened with, and boasts nonstop flights from the Twin Cities.
Read MoreFor those of you looking for adventure in your life, look no farther than the Galapagos Islands, a short hop, skip, and jump away from the South American coast and Quito, Ecuador. Recently a client returned from a G Adventures tour of the Galapagos and had only great things to say about her experience.
Read MoreWith such sites like the Empire State Building, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and the multitude of museums, it may seem like there is no time to see the culture past the history. But on this trip, they were able to catch an impromptu concert in Central Park, take a sailboat ride around the Statue of Liberty as well as seeing many of the popular sites.
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