Vip_voyagesinspiredbypaula

07/24/2024

Where are all my clients that love a good workout on vacation? 🏋️‍♀️

Have you ever considered a fitness retreat on the beautiful island of Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

Message me for more info!

06/19/2024

Experience luxury at UNICO 20°87°! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya while enjoying personalized service and endless amenities. From gourmet dining inspired by local flavors to wellness experiences that rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul, every aspect of your stay is crafted to perfection. Have you heard of UNICO 20°87°?

03/07/2024

Have you heard of Alux?

Alux is a restaurant in Playa del Carmen that is inside an 10,000 year old cave. It is very cool and instagrammable!

Would you eat here on your next trip to Mexico?

02/20/2024

I have exclusive pricing for Royal Caribbeans newest ship, Icon of the Seas! Contact me before the space sells out!

Limited Space! Exclusive price for everyone, in Canadian

Cruise Only in Double Occupancy Only – No Triple or Quad!

12Oct24

Western Caribbean

Inside Cat V4 = MY RATE $1699 VS ROYAL CARIBBEAN $4299

Balcony Cat D4 = MY RATE $2299 VS ROYAL CARIBBEAN $4749

16Nov24

Eastern Caribbean

Inside Cat V4 = MY RATE $1559 VS ROYAL CARIBBEAN $3839

Balcony Cat D4 = MY RATE $2079 VS ROYAL CARIBBEAN

05/16/2023

Same beach, 2 days apart.

05/03/2023

02/09/2023

Today I am headed to Trinidad and Tobago for the 2023 carnival season!

What is carnival?

According to Peter Minshall, Trinidad Carnival “is where you see the music and listen to the mas”. Yes, you can see the music through gyrating bodies, swaying costumes and revelling masqueraders. And you can listen to the mas (short for masquerade) because each Carnival band, each carnival costume has a story to tell; the story of Trinidad and Tobago; the story of the Caribbean; the story of our ancestors. And in the words of 3Canal, Trinidad Carnival is a ‘Living Ritual’.

Trinidad Carnival was born as a French custom in the 1700s where Christians would have a couple of days to party, drink and eat before the fasting started with Lent. This is why the climax of Trinidad carnival takes place on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent).

The French would don themselves in ballroom garb, eat, drink and be merry. And the enslaved Africans would watch on from afar, never permitted to participate. Then slavery was abolished in the 1830s and the free men and women of African heritage would descend on the streets during what was called Canboulay (the pre-cursor to carnival). Canboulay was a way for the former slaves to speak out and protest.

Many made mockery of their former slave masters and this was reflected in the content of the music and the stories of the costumes. Consider the Dame Lorraine carnival character – a caricature of the French Aristocrat portrayed as a big bottom French dame.

01/20/2023

🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺 ALL passengers travelling to and from Cuba are required to complete the government mandated D’Viajeros digital entry form PRIOR to arriving at the airport.

You are required to fill out the form 48 hours prior to departure, at which time you will be provided a QR code. You will need to show this code during CHECK IN or BOARDING of the plane. 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

Link below: 👇

HTTPS://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio

01/19/2023

I known that many of us were only too happy to drop the ArriveCAN declaration as soon as we could. It meant one more step towards ’normal travel’ again 🛫

BUT did you know it’s still a pretty handy tool that can make your arrival into Canada a little easier? 😌

You can complete your Canada Customs Declaration through it, making the Customs experince smoother (and faster!) upon arrival. Find a kiosk, scan your passport, confirm your docs, and you’re done. My experiences at YYZ this week was less than five minutes 🙌🙌

Because lets face it…travel isn’t as normal or smooth as we’d hoped. Why not make things a little easier for yourself when you can? ✈️

01/05/2023

Do you want a different experience? A once in a lifetime excursion?! Let’s talk about Whale Sharks!

🐋 Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the sea, and can reach 14m/46ft in length!

🐋They mainly eat plankton, small fish and krill.

🐋Whale Sharks are in oceans around Isla Mujeres and Isla Holbox from around May to September annually.

🐋Whale shark tours leave early (7am ish) so recommend staying in the Cancun hotel zone or Playa/Costa Mujeres

🐋This is NOT a tour for those who get seasick. It’s a long (1.5ish hours) and rough boat ride on a small fishing boat into the very deep ocean. Dramamine or similar is highly recommended before leaving shore for everyone on the tour.

🐋Many companies offer this excursion and they are all relatively the same. Go out and find the sharks, swim with them for a few hours, go to the shallow clear waters off Playa Morte on Isla Mujeres. The boat docks there and prepares lunch and you eat in the water or on the boat, swim around and head back.

🐋Any questions, ask below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

01/04/2023

🎉🎉🎉 🎉 Notice to all travelers visiting the Dominican Republic ~ CHECK THOSE PASSPORTS!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Starting Jan 1, 2023 your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after the date of your arrival in the Dominican Republic.

Please check the expiry dates of your passports if traveling to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

Please SHARE this post & always book with a trusted Travel Advisor!

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/dominican-republic

12/28/2022

A little bit about Bacalar!

Bacalar is a lagoon that has a few cenotes inside of it. It’s known as the lagoon of 7 colours, and I’m sure you can see why. It’s also affectionately called the “Maldives of Mexico”, and it’s obvious why it’s called that as well!

It has the largest amount of stromatolites in the world. These are a living fossil microorganism that are billions of years old. They produce oxygen and because the water is so oxygenated there is very little animal life living in the lagoon (some small-medium fish; a turtle or two, etc).

The town itself is super cute, and they are working on it to make it even more beautiful.

How to get there: it’s a 4 hour drive from the Cancun airport, around 3.5 from Playa, 2.5 from Tulum. Most transfer companies will take you for the right price. Renting a car is a nice option, it’s a straight, easy and comfortable drive. There may also be the opportunity for a flight from Cancun direct (1 hr 20 min) if you can work with timing.

The fact that it’s not that easy to get to I think makes it one reason that tourism has not destroyed it!

Where to stay: Bacalar has no traditional all inclusive hotels, it’s not that kind of place. The hotels are boutique and unique. Without a car I’d recommend staying in town for easy access to restaurants etc.

What to do: it’s all about the lake! Kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, snorkelling and just hanging out in the magical waters is the name of the game. A boat tour on the lagoon is the top thing to do and is so incredible. There are 1038278 companies offering tours on different kind of boats from shared to private and they are very very reasonable ($15ish)

Popular here is going to “lake clubs” which are like beach clubs but on the lagoon. Usually they have a minimum spend and have restaurants and water sports to enjoy the day.
Los Rápidos is the beach club at the rapid area of the lagoon where you can float/get pulled along by the current in this area.

12/27/2022

Who wants to know about a hidden beautiful LAGOON just hours from Cancun! It’s a destination it itself! 🥰

12/22/2022

Introducing the brand new Royalton Splash Riviera Mayan!

1049 Room(s) 🛌
4 Pool(s) 🏊‍♀️
17 Restaurant(s) 🍱 🥘 🍔
9 Bar(s) 🍹 🍻 ☕️

Soak up the sun on the resort’s white-sand beach with a cold drink in hand from the beach bar and try out non-motorized water sports, or lounge by one of the sparkling pools. Kids and kids at heart will have a blast at the split-level Royal Play ($) entertainment venue with a Laser Tag arena, arcade and bowling alley or at the resort’s sprawling water park featuring 14 water slides, a lazy river, entertainment pool, kids splash pad and a children’s pool. Mini-vacationers can make new friends at the Kids Club, like Turbo the Turtle™, who will share the importance of preserving our environment and what we can do to protect it, while parents treat themselves to a range of therapeutic treatments at the Royal Spa ($). Savour a variety of gourmet cuisines like the international buffet Gourmet Marché, fine French dining at Ma Maison, Brazilian rodizio at Rio, and for foodies, the wine bar and culinary experience at The Winery ($). Take in live entertainment each night or grab a nightcap at the Speakeasy mixology bar before retiring to stylish accommodations with well-appointed amenities including 24-hour room service, mini-bar and rain shower.

12/13/2022

Trinidad and Tobago - an unaltered beautiful island - my .

11/18/2022

Norwegian Cruise Lines has an amazing Black Friday sale! Specifically they have 588 cruises on sale! Message me for more details!

11/15/2022

On 25 May 2023, the Riviera Maya will welcome the much-anticipated return of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, the storied hideaway in the beating heart of the Riviera Maya.

Nestled between 200 acres of lush tropical jungle and the secluded white sands of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the legendary property has been completely reimagined with Mayan culture at its core - and will be the first, extensive transformation within Belmond’s North America portfolio, under LVMH ownership.

This new chapter of Maroma will reveal 10 new waterfront suites, a nature-focussed wellness experience in partnership with Guerlain, ground-breaking sustainability initiatives and a new gastronomic era under Mexican-born Executive Chef Daniel Camacho.

Bookings open today!

10/31/2022

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10/24/2022

For my clients in Mexico next week! Day of the Dead (Hanal Pixcan) celebrations.

Hanal Pixan is the name for the festivities which take place in the Yucatan which are similar to the Day of the Dead celebrations throughout Mexico. However, there are some Maya additions to the 3-day holiday which are specific to the peninsula and reflect the history and culture of the Maya people. In the Maya language, Hanal Pixan translates as ‘food of souls’ and special dishes are prepared for the arrival of the spirits of deceased family members who return on these days to visit their families.

Traditionally, families prepare their homes by cleaning and setting up an altar where they put offerings for their deceased loved ones. This includes foods and drinks, personal items and photos placed on a white table cloth in the center of the family home. To guide the spirits to the altar they place candles and marigold flowers in a path on the ground. Family members also visit graves in the cemeteries and decorate them with flowers, incense and even art. It’s a truly colorful and beautiful way to remember lost loved ones and honor their memories.

There are a few places in the Riviera Maya that you can take part in and experience this holiday.

Cenotes Zapote-https://cenoteszapote.com/landings/hanalpixan (in Puerto Morelos area)

Parque de Cenotes Yaxmuul-October 30, 21, Nov 1, 2. 6pm and 8pm, $700mxn per person (In Akumal/Tulum area) 529843124254

Xcaret-https://www.festivaldevidaymuerte.com/en/ (in Playa del Carmen area)

10/19/2022

For those that travelled to Mexico this summer and were worried about the ongoing seaweed issue - here is the update as of today! Looks like it will be a beautiful beach destination from here on out! 😬😂

10/06/2022

🔥🔥 New Adults Only Resort Riu Latino 🔥🔥
Costa Mujeres, Mexico

Riu Latino has 594 rooms, including luxury swimout rooms with private pools. There are six restaurants on site: Moctezuma, the main restaurant; Milan, an Italian restaurant; Geisha, an Asian restaurant, a steakhouse, the gourmet Kulinarium, and a grill buffet called Pepe’s Food. There are also five bars, including a swimup bar.

Other highlights include five pools, the Splash Water World Water Park, the Renova Spa. 🧖‍♀️

The Pacha club is where you can revel in various parties such as Foam Fest, Silent Disco and the Beach Party.

10/03/2022

Last week while in Barbados we visited the Boatyard, which was awesome as always. For those that don’t know the Boatyard is a full service restaurant and bar, with beach toys, chairs/umbrellas, a fun vibe and the most amazing views! An added bonus is the free boatride trip out to see the majestic turtles 🐢…. Something that cannot be missed while in Barbados 🇧🇧!

09/26/2022

In case you haven’t heard! All Covid requirements dropped.

09/09/2022

Are you ‘bored’ of the cookie cutter all-inclusive destinations? Want to try something new?

Bequia Beach Hotel was featured as one of the coolest hotels
in the Caribbean by The Times 79

“Little Bequia is something of an insider's secret. The island's family-run Bequia Beach Hotel on cheerfully named Friendship Bay is its best place to stay. Try for one of the beachfront suites, which have four-poster beds, colourful fabrics and sea vistas. A good restaurant
and two pools in the grounds render this a great fly-and-flop option, although the hotel's own yacht - plus island experiences such as a rewarding hike to Bequia's highest
point, the summit of Mount Peggy
- should tempt you away from that sunlounger."

Discover a hidden gem - Book now and enjoy up to 30% off 💎

09/06/2022

🔥🔥🔥GORGEOUS NEW RESORT ALERT 🔥🔥🔥

Details and complete review coming soon!

09/01/2022

For my 25th birthday my sister and I travelled to Peru 🇵🇪. We saw so many cool places but Machu Pichu was a sight to see (Reel of our amazing trip coming soon!)

📷 (can you tell it was taken MANY years ago 🤣)

🇵🇪

08/30/2022

Did you know you can stay in overwater bungalows in Mexico 🇲🇽 Jamaica 🇯🇲 , Aruba 🇦🇼, Belize 🇧🇿, Panama 🇵🇦, Honduras 🇭🇳 Antigua and St Lucia?

Let me help you plan that unforgettable vacation!

08/26/2022

Thirteen years ago I took my first and only trip to Paris! Who has gone? Who wants to go? 😀🇫🇷

08/23/2022

🚨Cancun (Immigration form) Update 🚨

As of yesterday, immigration forms when flying into/leaving from Cancun are NO LONGER NECESSARY!

Instead, the immigration agent will ask you questions (where are you staying, for how long, etc) and then stamp your passport and write in the # of days you can stay in Mexico.

This is a huge change and a relief to no longer have to worry about keeping the bottom half of that paper that 1/7 people lose…. And have to pay to replace 👍🏻.

Articles for ref:

https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/cancun-international-part-of-countrys-pilot-program-to-eliminate-use-of-paper-fmms/2022.html?fbclid=IwAR0TRP9y2MYSn3quEO0UDpiF9UntqdXVreXVgWMuy1TJDUvojEJoO5zCeng

https://www.traveloffpath.com/cancun-will-no-longer-require-tourists-to-fill-out-customs-forms-to-speed-up-arrivals/

[https://thecancunsun.com/cancun-scraps-mandatory-arrival-form-and-grants-americans-fast-track-entry/?fbclid=IwAR32CryLRljpW4KwEzqEaKoKlNCBY4BK5Dh31xZ4LGwuET9bDYIXw00w6OU](https://thecancunsun.com/cancun-scraps-mandatory-arrival-form-and-grants-americans-fast-track-entry/?fbclid=IwAR32CryLRljpW4KwEzqEaKoKlNCBY4BK5Dh31xZ4LGwuET9bDYIXw00w6OU)

Cancun has scrapped the mandatory arrival form required upon entry and has granted Americans fast track entry into Mexico.

08/22/2022

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