Yellow Brick Road Travel

12/03/2023

So excited I was able to experience the inaugural sailing of Celebrity’s new ship Ascent! This luxury ship features 5 star accommodations, extraordinary dining and of course the heart of the ship: the famous martini bar!

11/17/2023

Howdy from my latest exciting adventure at a luxury dude ranch in Arizona: Rancho de los Caballeros! This all inclusive vacation is equal parts relaxation and adventure with exceptional food, horseback riding, golf, and so many other activities (s***t shooting, crafts, archery, yoga, and spa). This could be a unique family vacation or adult getaway with experiences you will never forget.

10/12/2023

I’ve just returned from an incredible 3 days in Riviera Maya, Mexico at this stunning luxury all inclusive adults only resort! UNICO is in a class all its own featuring craft cocktails, local cuisine and art. Personal touches like included sun hats that can be hand painted, customized bath amenities, and pre ordered custom cocktails to your room are all unexpected amenities that were so impressive! The food and craft cocktails were among some of the best. I also was able to experience a one of a kind mixology class that I will never forget! Ask me more about experiencing this resort for yourself!

07/02/2023

My family and I spent a relaxing day at the incredible Manava Beach Resort and Spa on the island of Moorea! This gorgeous boutique resort has a stunning location with service and food to match! We can’t wait to go back and stay longer!

07/02/2023

My family and I just returned from an incredible 8 night vacation to French Polynesia on the sailing yacht, Wind Spirit. This was a perfect way to see so many of the islands (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, the private island of Motu Mahaea, Rangiroa, and Huahine). The small ship experience with a capacity of 148 guests and 104 crew makes this both luxurious but also like you are coming home. The food, the excursions (scuba diving, snorkeling, 4x4 adventures), and the entertainment were top notch! Right now Windstar is running a special with all included airfare, cruise, pre and post hotels, transfers, drink package, Wi-Fi and gratuities that can make this trip a reality! Let me know if you’d like to know more!

02/13/2023

Thank you to Celebrity Cruises and CLIA for hosting my husband and I on Celebrity Learning at Sea aboard the recently renovated Celebrity Silhouette! With stops in Key West and the Bahamas, we were able to work and play! We won the costume contest for the decades party, experienced the Le Petit Chef dining experience, and also visited the newly renovated Sandals Royal Bahamian! We even witnessed an incredible rescue at sea and the heroic efforts of the coast guard and our captain.

11/28/2022

We spent Thanksgiving in Disneyland before hopping on another short 3 day cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas out of Los Angeles! The parks and the ship were decorated for Christmas and it was great family time before the start of a busy holiday season!

11/14/2022

I was so lucky to be able to experience Celebrity’s inaugural cruise and then to immediately embark on a second inaugural cruise with Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. Although Allure has sailed for many years, we were celebrating her new port of Galveston, Texas! My colleagues and I had so much fun aboard this fun mega ship! We had a balloon drop at midnight, a 70s night, carousel rides and then a chance meeting with Kelsea Ballerini at the silent disco after catching her private show to celebrate this ship’s sailing! We caught a number of shows including the incredible aqua theatre show with divers! The ship is divided into neighborhoods such as the Boardwalk, Central Park, and the Promenade, providing guests with unique places to relax. We were also able to tour a number of cabins and suites so let me know if you have questions about categories! Come check out this family friendly ship from Galveston!

10/21/2022

For the second half of our trip we chose to change locations to the other side of the island at Negril! We are staying at family friendly Beaches Negril on gorgeous 7 mile beach. Today we took a boat trip to the famous Rick’s Cafe for cliff jumping!

10/16/2022

We’ve arrived at the beautiful Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Jamaica! A brand new non-stop flight from Denver to Montego Bay, Jamaica starts February 2023! This would be a great option for Spring Break!

09/19/2022

Thank you to MSC Cruise line for allowing me and my daughter to experience the gorgeous Italian designed MSC Divina inspired by Sophia Loren. This ship was one of the prettiest ships I’ve ever seen with a beautiful Swarovski crystal staircase featured in the center of the atrium. The Divina stops in Nassau, Bahamas and a new incredible private island, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve and features delicious food (best pizza!), and my favorite Aperol Spritz cocktails and Italian espressos. This ship would be great for families or adults! Give this Mediterranean cruise line a try!

07/17/2022

It’s been over a week since returning from our Western Mediterranean cruise aboard the largest cruise ship in the world: The Wonder of the Seas. I think this was the perfect way to travel in Europe with our multigenerational group of 10 celebrating my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. In port, we could stay together or go our separate ways and then meet up at dinner to discuss our adventures! I loved waking up every morning in a new country and I loved the ease of traveling by cruise ship and never having to unpack! The ship has it all with water slides, dry slides, ice skating rink, zip line, surf simulator, climbing wall, robot bartender, Central Park, boardwalk with carousel, and a bar that moves between floors! However one of our favorite experiences was dining at Wonderland, themed with food and drink for you to dive down the rabbit hole. The experience starts with a blank menu you “paint” to make the menu items appear. Even the mad hatter arrived to wish my parents happy anniversary!

06/10/2022

Great news today! You no longer have to take a Covid test to return to the US from an international destination starting Sunday at midnight! https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/10/politics/us-to-end-pre-departure-testing-requirement/index.html

The Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the US, according to a senior administration official.

02/18/2022

What an incredible Valentine’s week spent aboard Virgin Voyages brand new ship, the Scarlet Lady! This sexy adults only ship is reinventing cruising for its sailors: balcony hammocks, pub crawls, incredible gourmet food (no buffets!), unique live entertainment (pop up shows!), mixology classes, and so much more! The adults only concept changes everything from food options to socializing. Come experience this new way to cruise!

02/04/2022

02/03/2022

Puerto Vallarta: I’ve fallen in love again! From the incredible breezy, sunny weather to whale watching from my balcony, I can’t recommend this city enough. The mountains, the jungle, and the beach come together in the most beautiful way! Thank you Julie Velas for inviting me to experience Velas resorts and Puerto Vallarta!

02/03/2022

Velas Vallarta is the sister resort of Grand Velas and features the convenience of multi room condos paired with a family all inclusive resort. The location of this resort near the marina makes a great home base if you want to explore the town of Puerto Vallarta! I was also wowed by the 5 course meal they served us for lunch! Don’t miss the huge 4 bedroom suite with a patio and private pool that faces the best view in Puerto Vallarta! This would be amazing for a large family!

02/03/2022

Pictures don’t convey the incredible zen like ambience of Casa Velas. This boutique adult only sister property to Grand Velas sits quietly off the beach in the jungle. This resort is a golfer’s paradise as it sits directly on a golf course, but is also perfect for those who just need to get away. Free access to the nearby Tau Beach Club and sister property, Velas Vallarta also makes this an incredible value!

02/03/2022

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit had my heart at the complimentary welcome head and neck massage. This luxurious all inclusive family resort is everything you didn’t know an all inclusive could be: five star diamond AAA award, 24 hour concierge service for all suites, incredible upscale dining, and service like I have never experienced at any resort. However, this luxury resort does not feel pretentious but instead like you are coming home. It was the small touches like the waiter overhearing me talk about my favorite drink and bringing it to me before I could ask or the lovingly cared for flowers covering the resort. My concierge was also available to text at any moment of the day to reserve dining, answer questions, or any other request I had. The resort is also set on a beautiful beach with complimentary Cabanas. It is a gem in Puerto Vallarta!

02/03/2022

For my loyal Marival fans out there, I revisited the luxury all inclusive Marival Armony in Puerto Vallarta and I am excited to share that in the next few weeks, Marival Armony will transition to an adult only property! This boutique property is the perfect mix of upscale touches and natural elements with food that will wow you. Also it has the most unique spa with massage treatment rooms themed to countries featuring treatments from that region! This resort is on a beautiful stretch of beach in Nuevo Vallarta as well!

01/30/2022

11/29/2021

My family and I celebrated Thanksgiving with a quick stop to Disneyland before hopping on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the seas for a 3 night cruise out of Los Angeles! This is Royal Caribbean’s first ship out of the west coast in 10 years and it has all the things! Surf simulator, climbing wall, ice skating, and water slides! It was great seeing how cruising is back and how they are operating!

11/05/2021

I’m so fortunate to have been invited on the Inaugural Naming Cruise of the brand new Celebrity Apex! It was so inspiring to be onboard with Apex’s Godmother founder of Girls Who Code! As a Travel Agent and Computer Programmer, it was incredible to see my two passions combined! It was also a thrill to be back cruising after such a long break and I couldn’t imagine a more elegant and beautiful ship to experience it! With amazing food, entertainment, and service, I can’t wait for others to come onboard!

10/24/2021

Aloha from beautiful Kauai, Hawaii! Kauai currently does not require testing to enter or leave if you are vaccinated! I’ve learned so much on this vacation and would love to help you plan your own!

08/31/2021

I’m sad to leave Jamaica but it’s been an incredible experience! Jamaica is always so welcoming with beautiful scenery, incredible food, and the most amazing people! See you soon Jamaica!