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Such an amazing 6 days in the Galápagos Islands. Exceeded every expectation! So many animals everywhere and so much nat...
03/29/2025

Such an amazing 6 days in the Galápagos Islands. Exceeded every expectation! So many animals everywhere and so much natural and diverse landscape beauty. Special thanks to galaxyexpeditions and the crew of our ship for the hospitality, friendship and wonderful service that made the experience even more memorable. I can’t wait for you to visit this for yourself and look forward to re-living this vicariously through your next visit! travelstore

New Zealand’s South Island blew me away with its stunning and diverse natural beauty. The process of driving from one p...
02/08/2025

New Zealand’s South Island blew me away with its stunning and diverse natural beauty. The process of driving from one place to the other was as enjoyable as the destinations itself due to the views. Highlights of our week here (wish it could have been longer) include: Queenstown- a charming alpine village with epic views and so many options for adventure, the world-renown Milford Sound and its numerous waterfalls, the road to Franz Josef Glacier during peak Lupin flower season, the Tranzalpine train across the mountain range to Christchurch, and Christchurch itself where we particularly enjoyed the experience of punting down the river. we left New Zealand knowing we will be back because there is so much more left to explore. Call me to see it for yourself! travelstore

Just completed the first half of our New Zealand adventure on the North Island. An amazing assortment of unforgettable ...
12/29/2024

Just completed the first half of our New Zealand adventure on the North Island. An amazing assortment of unforgettable places and experiences (photos not in order). Highlights include:
- The beautiful, cosmopolitan Auckland and its sky tower observatory
- Taking the ferry over to Waiheke Island to visit great wineries and wonderful views. (Great beaches too if weather permits)
- Head over to Waitomo caves for numerous different ways to explore the glow worm caves! We particularly loved the more adventurous Legendary Black Water Rafting company tour through the caves. So fun to both jump into the caves from a waterfall and to float in the dark while viewing the otherworldly glow worms.
- Speaking of otherworldly - a visit to Rotorua and its nearby Wai-o-Tapu geothermal waterpark will blow your mind! So many different beautiful colors and minerals coming out of the steaming waters. A true can’t miss!
- Rotorua is also the capital of Maori culture and we enjoyed a fabulous dinner (Hangi!) and show learning about the Maoris.
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Our 1-week cruise aboard the new Explora II luxury cruise line through the Caribbean was nothing short of incredible! I...
12/14/2024

Our 1-week cruise aboard the new Explora II luxury cruise line through the Caribbean was nothing short of incredible! I wholeheartedly and highly recommend this! Having just experienced it, I am confident that even the most cruise skeptic of you would be blown away by the experience! From the personalized service on board, to the super spacious rooms and bathrooms (and even closets), to the top notch food you can get at the 6 on board restaurants (they won best culinary at sea recently), to the beautiful and interesting stops along the way (so easy to get on/off and such great tours offered), to the onboard entertainment- everything was just WOW! travelstore explorajourneys

How often can travel not just transport you to a different place- but also to a different time? I just got back from a ...
09/14/2024

How often can travel not just transport you to a different place- but also to a different time? I just got back from a fabulous 3 night stay aboard Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express - and it was an amazing experience I will cherish forever! This luxury train journey starts in Singapore and takes you on a perfectly paced visit through Malaysia . It’s hard to convey how special the train and its staff are. As you walk down the beautifully wood paneled hallway to the elegantly decorated bars and restaurants- you are truly taken to a different era of travel. Some of the highlights include the extraordinary food on board at every meal, the passionate and attentive staff who immediately know your name and are genuinely interested in and passionate about making you enjoy your time as much as possible, and some great excursions that make you feel like you are in a movie. I highly recommend you experience this for yourself- you won’t regret it and you will never forget it! A huge thanks to the Belmond team for making this a reality! travelstore

This was my first time in Singapore- but hopefully not my last! Such an impressive city/country that offers a fantastic...
09/09/2024

This was my first time in Singapore- but hopefully not my last! Such an impressive city/country that offers a fantastic blend of contemporary design, mixture of urban and nature and a harmonious unity of different cultures and ethnicities like no other. Had such a great time visiting the sites and also, of course, eating the food! Special thanks to mo_singapore for a wonderful place to stay and enjoy everything that Singapore has to offer! travelstore

I rediscovered that I LOVE New York! It had been a while since I had spent some real time in the city - and I was truly...
08/29/2024

I rediscovered that I LOVE New York! It had been a while since I had spent some real time in the city - and I was truly in awe at how vibrant and resilient this place is. There is an energy here like nowhere else in the world. The new buildings everywhere were truly impressive as were the amazing food I sampled. If you haven’t been here in a while- I highly recommend you revisit the city. You won’t be disappointed! travelstore

Wonderful family vacation options may be closer than they appear! So happy to share these photos that I just received f...
08/03/2024

Wonderful family vacation options may be closer than they appear! So happy to share these photos that I just received from an extended family that enjoyed a week together this summer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It's really a magical place with convenient access to both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone (a bit further). In addition to the natural beauty and the wildlife (the photo of the Moose was taken from their balcony!) you also have the towns of Jackson and Teton Village with so much to offer - from museums, gondola rides up the mountain, an Alpine slide back down, to dinner in a covered wagon, to a daily stagecoach robbery "shooting" reenactment in Jackson Town Square - just to name a few. Jackson Hole is also a fantastic winter destination- so if you can't wait until next summer- call me to discuss winter opportunities as well! TravelStore

So many incredible places to visit just outside of London- definitely worth spending a few days there to get some of the...
06/21/2024

So many incredible places to visit just outside of London- definitely worth spending a few days there to get some of the experience. Some highlights were the Cotswolds (Lower Slaughter, Stanton and Broadway were 3 of our favorites- a combination of very small villages and more tourist- oriented town), Bath (really a must visit - not just for the Roman Baths- but especially to stroll the town which is all made of Bath Stone and wonderful to visit), Oxford, Windsor Castle and Stratton-upon-Avon (if you love Shakespeare). A special shout out to The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds- which was really a special place to stay that made it even more magical. .

Some highlights from our family vacation to London. So much to see- so much to do that even after 5 days - there were t...
06/14/2024

Some highlights from our family vacation to London. So much to see- so much to do that even after 5 days - there were things we didn’t get to! Some that we did get to: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament, British Museum, Camden Market, Kensington Park, Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour, Thames River Boat Ride, Notting Hill, Covent Garden (saw Mamma Mia play- so fun!). Such a great time! TravelStore

Some fantastic photos my clients shared with me from one of the most special and magical places on earth- the Galápagos ...
06/02/2024

Some fantastic photos my clients shared with me from one of the most special and magical places on earth- the Galápagos Islands! Each Island has its own unique charm and eco system and each day brought new animal sightings (penguins, blue footed bo***es, giant tortoises, and more!) both above and below the water. This particular journey was on a beautiful Catamaran for 16 passengers. Please reach out for more details on how we can make this bucket list vacation a reality for you! TravelStore

Costa Rica was truly magical. Here are some highlights from over family spring break. It was a combination of adventure...
04/19/2024

Costa Rica was truly magical. Here are some highlights from over family spring break. It was a combination of adventure and beach with visits to Arenal volcano (some fantastic places to stay in the area) and hot springs, the Monteverde cloud forest and great beach and celebration with friends in Guanacaste near the town of Tamarindo. The highlights: seeing a quite active sloth when hiking the hanging bridges, zip lining, whitewater rafting, night hike with lots of animals dips in the hot springs, and stellar beach sunsets while sipping on local beers. Costa Rica is a fantastic destination and happy to help make it a reality for you! TravelStore

Sometimes we forget that we don’t have to fly (or drive) very far to experience some of the most magical places that the...
02/20/2024

Sometimes we forget that we don’t have to fly (or drive) very far to experience some of the most magical places that the world has to offer. My clients just got back from a stay at Amangiri which was nothing short of spectacular. From the rooms and spaces that blend in so naturally with the desert surroundings - to the world famous pool carved around the hill - it’s a feast for the senses. Combine that with the spa and outdoor experiences that the Utah surroundings have to offer and you are guaranteed to make memories that will last a lifetime! TravelStore

Check out how colorful and festive London gets for the holiday season! It was really a special time to be there. I hig...
12/16/2023

Check out how colorful and festive London gets for the holiday season! It was really a special time to be there. I highly recommend it!

So grateful to have been invited to attend the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes this week and to hav...
12/08/2023

So grateful to have been invited to attend the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes this week and to have been recognized here as a Travel+Leisure “Rising Star.” It was a fabulous week connecting with the top industry partners and colleagues in the most beautiful of places. It was a lot of hard work - and a lot of champagne too. Can’t wait to share my insights with my clients and with my fellow travel advisors- and can’t wait to be back here! Special thanks to everyone at TravelStore who have been so supportive- a real second family!

So happy to share these wonderful photos and comments from this couple after their amazing Honeymoon to Italy. It's bei...
11/11/2023

So happy to share these wonderful photos and comments from this couple after their amazing Honeymoon to Italy. It's being able to create experiences and memories for wonderful couples like them that make me love what I do. Here are their lovely words:

"We are so unbelievably thankful to you and all the hard work you did making our honeymoon so incredibly magical! You knocked it out of the park finding the most wonderful hotels, and setting up such amazing tour guides and adventures. We truly loved every city we visited and had the sweetest most informative guides. And when it comes to above and beyond the Capri Tiberio Palace was heaven on earth. Not only was the setting breathtakingly beautiful but, thanks to you, the staff was aware it was our honeymoon and our final stop so they did everything they could to make it an unforgettable few days. They upgraded us to a top floor ocean view room, and had champagne and dessert waiting for us on our balcony. We had literal tears of joy in our eyes upon arriving."

So happy that the trip was such a success and thankful to have helped in some small way to create memories that will last a lifetime! TravelStore

There is good reason Travel & Leisure Magazine selected Istanbul as Europe's #1 city in their 2023 "World's Best" Award...
09/19/2023

There is good reason Travel & Leisure Magazine selected Istanbul as Europe's #1 city in their 2023 "World's Best" Awards issue. This cosmopolitan city has so much to offer to visitors as it sits genuinely in the intersection of where Europe meets Asia. So much history and beauty to see in its world-reknown palaces and mosques, but also so many different neighborhoods each with their own personality - all along the Bosphorus river that was beautiful to sail down. After a full day of sight seeing, nothing can beat the delicious food the country has to offer (actually - the breakfast at the start of the day is amazing too) - or a stop to relax in a hammam- before returning to your stunning hotel. When you visit - make sure to also leave plenty of time for shopping! Whether it's to purchase a carpet at the Grand Bazaar - or the latest fashionable outfits- the city has it all. The city has been one of the most requested destinations this year and I look forward to helping you discover (or return) to this gem!

While in Turkey at the coast- we had the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Ephesus. I always find it so amazing ...
07/31/2023

While in Turkey at the coast- we had the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Ephesus. I always find it so amazing to marvel at how people lived back then- and what the circumstances were that led to the downfall of a city. I personally learn so much more about history when I walk through it with a great guide. We also really enjoyed a wonderful peaceful lunch among The olive groves and a visit to learn about the art of carpet making and silk weaving. All fascinating. I highly recommend a visit here- you won’t regret it! TravelStore

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