The Barefoot Traveler

01/11/2024

This is why everyone comes to La Romana! There is never seaweed on this beach and you can walk out into the clearest and bluest waters up to your waist for a long time. It’s breathtaking!

30/10/2024

This resort has a building across the street from the main resort that is all family suites. They have two and three-bedroom family suites that can fit up to 11 people. They have a couple of pools in the center with a very nice kids pool area but they do not have slides or a waterpark here. The building is all Preferred Club with a lounge, bar, pizzeria and restaurant for breakfast and lunch and the staff has been so nice and eager to make everyone feel at home. They have a path that runs under the street to walk back and forth between the two sections.

29/10/2024

I am at Dreams Dominicus La Romana this week and wow is this all inclusive family resort amazing! It’s about an hour from the Punta Cana airport and has one of the best beaches I have seen. They don’t get seaweed over here on this side of the island. All of the buildings with rooms and restaurants and shopping are on each side of the plaza which runs from the lobby to the beach. There are several pools on the way down with a swing bar and the Barefoot Grill along with a swim up bar of course for drink and food options during the day.
This resort prices less than others and offers 2 and 3 bedroom suites for larger families which I’ll post about later on. I have a group of 17 with me and everyone loves it!

08/10/2024

Secrets Resorts is opening their first all inclusive resort in St Lucia early next year and it’s going to be incredible! It is located on the stunning Caribbean coast not far from the Castries Markets. There are 355 contemporary suites with sunset views of the mountains and volvanic beaches.
They haven’t released many photos yet but I can see how it will have the same boho type feel as the newer Secrets in Dominican Republic and Cancun, Mexico.
I’m excited about this one as I believe it will be one of the best adult only options on the island.

21/09/2024

For anyone who will be traveling to Mexico, they have begun to enforce their electronic regulations. Please see the statement below and pack accordingly so you aren’t hit with custom duties.

12/09/2024

We have some clients who are at Cocobay Resort in Antigua this week and posted these amazing pictures. It's a small resort with romantic rooms, some with private pools. There is an infinity pool looking over an amazing beach. It's a very peaceful, tranquil adult only, all inclusive resort that is perfect for a Honeymoon or Anniversary trip, or even just to get away to Paradise!
Thanks Kim & James for the pics! Hope you are all having a fabulous time!

23/08/2024

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22/08/2024

Take a walk with me through this delightful resort and maybe you will fall in love with it like I have. Oh, but you really must come here. ❤️

22/08/2024

Barefoot and enjoying the perfect beaches of Playa del Carmen today…

21/08/2024

Some photos from the Hilton Playa del Carmen I toured today. It is an adult only, all inclusive located downtown and close to 5th avenue shopping. It is big, grand and stunning with beautiful Spanish architecture and many themed restaurants. The rooms are spacious with large balconies and ammenities galore. They are known for many classes and activities including spinning in the pool; yoga; mini trampoline cardio classes, a very nice gym and foam parties to name a few. The beach is nice and close to the pier for the Ultramar to Cozumel. They have large spaces available for weddings and events.

20/08/2024

Love my early morning walks through the resort and on the beach. It’s quiet here, very peaceful and has a rustic beauty to it. I love it here.

08/08/2024

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23/07/2024

Isla Mujeres, México is one of the most beautiful places I have seen and the new Secrets Impressions is getting a lot of attention just crowned as ‘The most instagrammable hotel in the world’ by Luxury Travel Advisors. My clients just returned and had nothing but wonderful reviews about the resort and Playa Norte where they spent a day. If you are looking for an adult only resort which offers total R&R on one of the most beautiful islands, this is your place. Thank you for the pics Heather!

12/07/2024

A video my client (Thanks Dani!) just sent me from an oceanfront suite at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Cancun and they are having a fabulous time! This family all inclusive is located at the northern tip of the hotel zone and is within walking distance to La Izla Shopping Center, Coco Bongos and many other restaurants and shopping. It’s a fun and safe area and the beaches are gorgeous. The ocean is calm and the different hues of blues go on and on. Isla Mujeres is a quick ferry ride which is a must to go see!

11/07/2024

Alaska may not be a barefoot destination but it has become a favorite of ours because of what an amazing place it is to see and experience. I was just searching for a group for next summer and found it difficult to find the cabin locations that I wanted. They were very scarce and not available for the specific weeks that were favored by the group.
It's so important to book an Alaskan cruise well in advance to make sure you are getting #1 the best price; #2 the itinerary you want whether that be a cruise or a cruisetour; #3 the best cabin location (port or star depending on the direction of the ship). There are so many different itineraries available it can definitely be overwhelming when searching through them. You may want to do it economically and choose a roundtrip Seattle or you may want to see more ports and do either a south or northbound cruise. You may also want to get up into northern Alaska and stay at some of the beautiful lodges on a cruise tour. Lots of options!
You can book your Alaskan cruise for 2026 right now and take care of the extras like airfare, excursions, travel insurance at a later time. We have E Brochures available that we can email - if anyone wants one, send us a message.

08/07/2024

We have just received the first set of what I am
hoping to be many more pictures from my clients who are at the new Impressions Secrets Isla Mujeres. It’s La creme de La crème when it comes to adult only, all inclusive resorts and I know that they are going to have an amazing week.
Thank you to to Heather and Stephen for always trusting me with their vacations. They were one of my very first Barefoot Traveler clients many, many years ago and they love the Secrets Resorts.

23/06/2024

Montego Bay, Jamaica flights have newly landed from Cincinnati! You can now get to the beach faster with Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights direct to Montego Bay for travel through 5/24/25 – 7/26/25, and bundle with an Inclusive Collection resort stay for $250 in promo code savings!
One of my favorites in the Inclusive Collection is Secrets St James and Wild Orchid. They are adult only & all-inclusive and only 20 min from the airport on a large peninsula surrounded by blue turquoise water and mountains. The views are incredible; the rooms have a traditional British colonial decor with tropical or ocean views; the jerk chicken is fantastic and the laid back feeling will have you wanting to return again and again.