01/13/2024
These client pictures 😍 Ice cave and ziplining over a glacier. Who wants to go to Iceland with me?!?!
(Yep, adding this to my personal bucket list now ✅)
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These client pictures 😍 Ice cave and ziplining over a glacier. Who wants to go to Iceland with me?!?!
(Yep, adding this to my personal bucket list now ✅)
Thank you, Chelli! I’m so glad Chasity recommended me and so happy I was able to help out in a pinch! You were so fun to work with and I am looking forward to our next adventure “together” ☺️
It must be impossible to ever be in a bad mood in such a beautiful space 🩵
Who wants Stanley Tucci to come cook homemade pasta for them in Lecce? 🙋🏽♀️🤌🏽
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So many fun things planned for Portugal! It’s going be a tough job but someone has to do it 😉 But seriously, it really is important to me to fit as many experiences as possible into my trip, so I have plenty of cool activities and tours to recommend when you’re ready to head to Portugal!
These are just a few of the experiences I am looking forward to most:
🏰 PRIVATE GUIDED SINTRA & CASCAIS TOUR — Spend the morning hiking and touring spectacular castles in Sintra, then head into Cascais to explore the historic houses, cobblestone streets, and local shops and restaurants in this small town.
🥐 PRIVATE BELEM TOUR — Wander through the popular and charming district of Belem in Lisbon and eat as many Pasteis de Belem as your heart desires (yum!).
🌿 GARDEN TASTING AT A PORT LODGE — Sip on delicious port wine in a beautiful garden at one of the most popular port lodges in Porto.
🌊 COSTA NOVA & PORTO HOTSPOTS TOUR — See all the most colorful spots and photo opportunities around Porto on a walking tour, including the seaside village of Costa Nova.
🍷 WINE TASTING — Enjoy wine tasting at a famous vineyard, as well as lunch and wine pairings at two stunning wineries in the Douro Valley.
🛁 LUXURY SPA DAY — Spend a morning getting pampered and relaxing at the luxurious Six Senses Douro Valley, a five-star resort in the Douro Valley.
I’m curious…which of these experiences would be on your Portugal list? Please let me know in the comments!
ADPi besties take Newport this weekend and it gave me ALL the feels. So blessed to have beautiful, caring, friends that knew you then and still love you now.
This is a Snapchat post from one of my favorite teenagers on her dream graduation trip to Peru, Chile and Brazil with her awesome family. We planned this together, in a very short amount of time, but we pulled it off and it’s been so fun to follow along! This photo makes all the work worth it because this is the part that I am so passionate about. To learn about different worldviews and appreciate other cultures is what it’s all about and I could not be happier for these dear friends of mine on this adventure. They are no doubt tired but it is the best kind of tired in the world 🌍💙
One of my absolute favorite parts of this job…the fun research and rabbit-holes that goes into designing the perfect vacation for my people! I can’t wait to get this into the family’s hands tomorrow 🫶🏼 If you love vacations as much as I do but you don’t love the hours of research and planning like I do, then I’m your girl!
Attention my fellow “Below Deck” fans. It is rare that I will post “deals” on my business page because many of these packages are bait and switch. When adding all the extras up, they are not nearly as inexpensive as they first appear (Buyer Beware of Priceline/Expedia Syndrome). I work very hard to provide the absolute best value for my clients’ budgets and their personal wish lists and interests, usually resulting in a very custom itinerary not found on a “deal” site. BUT this is an AMAZING last-minute opportunity with a fellow travel professional for a small (36 passenger) yacht adventure in Croatia THIS July 29-Aug 5! See the last slide for all that is included for $2300/pp for 8 days/7 nights! Full crew on a modern boat in the gorgeous, not as crowded country of Croatia. If you’re interested in more info, PM me and I will be happy to share it with you. (note: this is only available for passengers 18+)
Excited for my adorable new clients heading off for their honeymoon in Greece next week 🇬🇷☀️💍⛱️✈️ 🥂
Nothing brings me more joy than making trip dreams come true 💙🌍🩵
TRAVEL TIP: Keep your cell phone safe when traveling! The FCC and FBI are warning us of a new threat: juice jacking.
Juice jacking is when "bad actors" are able to load malware onto public USB charging stations – like in the airport! – that then gets automatically downloaded onto your phone when you plug in via a USB cable to charge. This malware can lock your device or export personal data and passwords, leaving you totally compromised.
Here are some tips to help you avoid becoming a juice jacking victim:
-Avoid using a public USB charging station. Use an AC power outlet instead.
-Bring AC, car chargers, and your own USB cables with you when traveling.
-Carry a portable charger or external battery.
-Consider carrying a charging-only cable, which prevents data from sending or receiving while charging, from a trusted supplier.
- If you plug your device into a USB port and a prompt appears asking you to select "share data" or “charge only,” always select “charge only.”
I’ll start. Rome is my must-see, especially if you can appreciate 3000 years of ancient history, religion, and art, all wrapped into a vibrant city that’s full of life.
Another crappy day in Palm Desert, CA
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “there has to be an easier way to plan our family vacation than trying to rely on Google and Instagram to figure out what the best choices are and how to get it all booked”, then keep reading.
The solution is simple…call me!
It all starts with a wish and a call. And you’re in the right place, this is exactly what I do!
The truth is there IS an easier way to plan a trip without spending hours and hours on the internet. Google and TripAdvisor are great resources but they should always be taken with a grain of salt. A travel planner can vet and verify information you read online and help advise and coordinate the hotels, tours, and restaurants that are the best fit for YOUR family and budget.
If you’d like help with this, let’s chat! In your free consultation call, we will chat about your wish list and what type of trip you envision. My job is to make that vision a reality!
Have questions about how we can work together? Drop them below, or send me a DM.
May all our dreams come true in 2023!
The countdown to Christmas is on! Still searching for the perfect gifts? Kick the stress of the Holiday season to the curb and opt for a fun family vacation next year or a girls' adventure with your besties! Send me a message and let’s chat about who you’d like to surprise with the best gift and how we can make it all happen in a super fun way! I have some great ideas I can share. :-)
Spring break planning time!!!
I just booked our spring break house in Seaside for Bella, her besties and our families! Mikey's first time ever in 30A after living in GA most of his life! Can't wait for him to experience "The Great Migration" LOL
I'd love to help your family plan your spring break adventure anywhere in the world! You know where to find me...
Who's ready to go to Europe? Iceland? New Zealand? These spots are estimated to be on many bucket lists in 2023 so let's plan it together early so you don't miss out on all the best hotels, tours, and restaurants!
A strong U.S. dollar, and a desire to travel to bucket-list destinations, is driving consumer choices next year.
10 days and 35 pages of memories to be made for a special family next week in and 😍 I can’t wait to drop this gem off to them tomorrow!
If you’re dreaming of a white (sand) Christmas…
https://www.vaxvacationaccess.com/the-compass/10-of-the-best-caribbean-beaches/
Grab a fruity drink and imagine your toes in the sand as we break down USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice’s top picks for Caribbean beaches in 2022.
3 things to consider BEFORE you gift someone a trip ✈️🎄 First of all, I LOVE gifting travel for my family. The older my kids have gotten, the less things they *need* but they always appreciate the *experiences and memories* that travel creates. I personally love gifting experiences and opportunities to make memories versus gifting things. Even a long weekend to NYC, Scottsdale, Montreal - these are all great spots to enjoy time with your people. Now, if you’re the spontaneous type or you love a big gesture, a trip could be the perfect thing to put under the tree. Here are 3 things to consider to make sure your gift goes off without a hitch: Is it possible to keep things open-ended? Unless you’re 100% sure someone can depart on the exact dates you decide, it’s worthwhile keeping things flexible, just in case. You may want to forgo pre-booking something together. Instead, gift a token that represents the trip, like a map, brochure, or travel-related items (I have lots of fun presentation ideas to put your travel gift under your tree), and then allow the person you’re gifting to plan the trip with me. Often times it’s not the trip, it’s the journey. You may want to make the person you’re gifting a part of the travel planning process and I welcome that partnership. If you’re looking to put travel under the tree this year, I would love to help. Drop your questions below. Happy Holidays!
When the pumpkin spice high wears off and the January blues set in, you will thank yourself for the countdown. #
Patience is a virtue.
Victoria is a beautiful city on Vancouver Island, British Columbia that is well worth the visit! My father has lived up here for 14 years and I can totally understand why he loves it so much! Hard to complain about 70 and breezy in July
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Sometimes I work with a client that feels like a friend I’ve known forever…which is pretty crazy when we’ve never met in “real life”. Carolyn and her family are *those* very special people. 🐫We initially planned an EPIC trip to Egypt and Jordan, practically down to the minute. The bubble tents and sand boarding were booked; the Nile cruise was confirmed; the pyramids were waiting. We were all so excited!! Giddy really. And then Hamas invaded Israel and the world got scary and changed…again. So we cried into our pillows for a minute, said our prayers for peace in the Middle East, and I stayed up until 3 am that next night coming up with EVERY alternative for an equally epic trip - over the holiday high season, now less than 3 months away🫣. The thought of disappointing this fun family was not an option. Challenge accepted. So we did a HUGE pivot from sand to snow and we planned the Christmas of a lifetime in Iceland ❄️ with a NYE celebration in Copenhagen 🎆 And then the week before their trip, a 🌋 erupted in Iceland. At this point, we just had to laugh and make lemonade. So we added a 🚁 tour over said volcano for the day of their arrival 🤪 They did ALL the things - ATVs on black sand beaches; zip lines thru huge glaciers; snowmobiles over mountains; strolling the charming, twinkling streets of Reykjavik; catching the Northern Lights; soaking their tired bodies in a remote, better lagoon than the now-closed Blue Lagoon (thanks again, volcano); dining at some of the best restaurants in the 2 countries; and then ringing in the new year in style at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. They were great sports and I am so thankful they trusted me with their precious family vacation. You can tell by the pictures they didn’t have fun at all 😉 (and hopefully we get them to Egypt one day soon bc that itinerary is still calling their names) This is what I love to do for clients-reduce the stress of travel so you can just focus on the fun
🕰️ Ready to visit a city that you may have never heard of but absolutely takes you back in time? It’s hard to believe that this beautiful hillside city was called “The Shame of Italy” just a few decades go. Now it is a magical place, where the past whispers through limestone hills and the sunsets bathe the hills’ ancient sassi (cave homes) in a golden glow. 🌄 Matera is not just a travel destination; it’s a journey back in time and another bucket list item for me that exceeded my expectations. ✅ 🎬 And fun fact - the opening minutes of the most recent James Bond movie was filmed here. The ancient stone roads are slick and curvy so the crew covered them in a layer of Coca-Cola during filming so the sports cars had traction for the racing scenes! 🚘 ✨Let’s plan your escape to Matera, where history isn’t just learned, it’s lived. Wander through the labyrinth-like alleys; sleep in a centuries-old luxury cave dwelling; and dine with views that have captivated souls for thousands of years. Add it to your Southern Italy bucket list and let’s create your bespoke Matera and Puglia escape together! 🧳🇮🇹 #MateraMagic #TimeTravelItaly #SassiSunsets”
We loved London, so much more than we expected! Amazing people, incredible history, and the best soccer (football) on the planet! Happy to share a destination guide with you if you are dreaming of a trip to London 📍🏴 #londontravel2023 #londonrecommendations #travelwithme2023 #travelrecommendations #travelplanner #traveladvisor #outofofficetravelconcierge #bucketlist #bucketlistideas #london
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “there has to be an easier way to plan our family vacation than trying to rely on Google and Instagram to figure out what the best choices are and how to get it all booked”, then keep reading. The solution is simple…call me! It all starts with a wish and a call. And you’re in the right place, this is exactly what I do! The truth is there IS an easier way to plan a trip without spending hours and hours on the internet. Google and TripAdvisor are great resources but they should always be taken with a grain of salt. A travel planner can vet and verify information you read online and help advise and coordinate the hotels, tours, and restaurants that are the best fit for YOUR family and budget. If you’d like help with this, let’s chat! In your free consultation call, we will chat about your wish list and what type of trip you envision. My job is to make that vision a reality! Have questions about how we can work together? Drop them below, or send me a DM. #familytravelagent #familytraveladvisor #familytraveler #luxuryfamilytravel #familytravels #familytravel #familyvacation #exploringfamilies #digitalnomadfamily #familytraveller #familytraveltribe #familytravelblog #familytravelblogger #fulltimetravelfamily #familytravelmoment #travellingfamily #travelwithfamily #familygetaway #adventurefamily #travellingwithkids #travelingfamily#travelfamily #vacationwithfamily#familytravelmoment #familygetaway #travellingwithkids #travelingfamily #familyvacations #familyouting #familyfun #familycruise
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “there has to be an easier way to plan our family vacation than trying to rely on Google and Instagram to figure out what the best choices are and how to get it all booked”, then keep reading. The solution is simple…call me! It all starts with a wish and a call. And you’re in the right place, this is exactly what I do! The truth is there IS an easier way to plan a trip without spending hours and hours on the internet. Google and TripAdvisor are great resources but they should always be taken with a grain of salt. A travel planner can vet and verify information you read online and help advise and coordinate the hotels, tours, and restaurants that are the best fit for YOUR family and budget. If you’d like help with this, let’s chat! In your free consultation call, we will chat about your wish list and what type of trip you envision. My job is to make that vision a reality! Have questions about how we can work together? Drop them below, or send me a DM. #familytravelagent #familytraveladvisor #familytraveler #luxuryfamilytravel #familytravels #familytravel #familyvacation #exploringfamilies #digitalnomadfamily #familytraveller #familytraveltribe #familytravelblog #familytravelblogger #fulltimetravelfamily #familytravelmoment #travellingfamily #travelwithfamily #familygetaway #adventurefamily #travellingwithkids #travelingfamily#travelfamily #vacationwithfamily#familytravelmoment #familygetaway #travellingwithkids #travelingfamily #familyvacations #familyouting #familyfun #familycruise
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