Life Is Short Adventures

13/06/2024

"Travel isn't about the journey, it's about the memories made along the way."

I'll forever be grateful for the memories made with this amazing group of fellow travel advisors, our plus ones and South African travel partners who shared their beautiful country with us.

11/06/2024

Not all safari experiences are created equally. Did you know that private game reserves offer a lot of benefits over the much larger public ones?
⭐️ Less traffic with no lines or self-drive day visitors
⭐️ Fewer people per vehicle
⭐️ More intimate and authentic wildlife encounters
⭐️ More flexibility and safari experiences like pre-dawn or sunset drives when animals are most active and guided bush walks
⭐️ Stricter anti-poaching efforts

Most private reserves also offer a variety of all-inclusive lodge options to fit every travelers’ needs whether it be adult-only or family-friendly; intimate and boutique or larger and full-service; modern or classic; or a focus on culinary, photography or unique animal encounters.

The Life Is Short Adventures team is prepped and ready to customize the perfect safari experience for you!

09/06/2024

When I travel, visiting hotels to inspect them and meeting the General Managers is a priority. I try out new hotels, revisit my favorite ones and the ones that I regularly book for clients based on specific needs.

Outside of North America for example, finding rooms to accommodate families of four or even five people can be difficult, but I know those needles in a haystack.

We have affiliations, memberships and relationships with most luxury hotels around the world and we never charge a fee for hotel-only bookings. Where you stay can make or break your trip and an excellent hotel can enhance your experience in ways you may not even expect.

Take advantage of our relationships with luxury hotels around the world to get VIP perks like complimentary room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, hotel credits and more!

07/06/2024

Why should South Africa be on your travel short list?

🐘 🦁 🦏 🐆 🐃 It’s one of the best destinations in the world to see The Big Five animals thanks to its conservation efforts.

🍷 It has six wine regions and is one of the leading wine producers in the world.

🏖️ ⛰️ 🚴 🖼️ Cape Town alone is worth a trip for its beaches, mountains, outdoor activities, views, food and art scene.

🏨 South Africa is surprisingly affordable and has some of the best hotels, resorts and safari lodges that I’ve ever experienced.

🌍 Important history dating back 100,000 years.

I wish I had visited sooner and can’t wait to go back and help my clients experience this incredible country!

19/05/2024

Life Is Short Adventures was proud to sponsor the Blazer Bolt 5k for Brain Cancer in Birmingham, AL for the second year in a row. Our experience with brain cancer was a catalyst in creating this company and the ongoing support of cancer research is as much a part of LISA’s mission today as it was when it began.

Thank you to Lucy Harris and .iv for representing us at the race this year!

11/04/2024

I'll be participating in the Delta Airlines Jet Drag event later this month in Atlanta. This event raises money for cancer research and patient care programs through the American Cancer Society.

For those of you who don't know, Life Is Short Adventures was created in part because of my family's experience with cancer. I lost both my dad and my first husband to brain cancer, 19 years apart.

Through my husband's cancer journey, we were fortunate enough to meet Gretchen Anderson who had also been diagnosed with brain cancer. Eight years after Gretchen passed away, I'm honored to participate in the Delta Jet Drag in her honor alongside her mom, sister and daughters.

If you'd like to support my Jet Drag efforts or honor your loved ones who have or are fighting cancer, you can donate through this link: https://secure.acsevents.org/goto/lisaharrisboyd

09/04/2024

The British Virgin Islands are the epitome of paradise with bright sapphire water, beautiful powdery beaches, lush vegetation and unique experiences. They're easy to access from the US, but feel like a world away and can be experienced in several different ways:

🏖️ Relax at a 4- or 5-resort like Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Oil Nut Bay or Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
🏝️ Escape to a private retreat like The Aerial, BVI All-Inclusive Private Island Resort or Virgin Limited Edition's The Branson Beach Estate at Mosquito Island Estate or Necker Island
⛵️ Island hop and visit beaches and restaurants only accessible by boat by chartering a monohull, sailing catamaran or power catamaran

Whatever your preference, the Life Is Short Adventures team can help create the perfect BVI trip for you.

04/04/2024

Sir Richard Branson has been one of my business and personal idols since before I graduated college in the 90’s. I’ve read his books (already downloaded the new one out today!), flown on his airline and stayed at his hotels. I haven’t yet taken a Virgin Voyage, but it’s on my short list.

Visiting Necker Island has been at the VERY top of my bucket list for over 30 years and getting a private tour of it last week was my travel mic drop moment. If you don’t know, Necker Island is Richard’s private island home and a Virgin Limited Edition ultra-luxury retreat that can be reserved by the room, house or exclusive hire of the entire island. It has been a regular vacation spot and retreat for celebrities, musicians and world leaders for decades.

Necker is on 74 of the most beautiful acres in the world, has 140 species of animals (70% of which are facing extinction), features gorgeous Balinese-style accommodations and is almost completely run on clean energy from wind turbines and solar panels on the island.

As a lover of animals, Richard Branson, the Caribbean, sustainability and luxury hotels, Necker Island was even more than I could have imagined and I was thrilled to experience it with my family by my side.

I look forward to many more Virgin experiences in my future and I’d love to help book and elevate yours!

13/03/2024

I'm honored to be recognized by Conde Nast Traveler for the second year in a row as a Top Travel Specialist. The prestigious list of travel advisors and industry leaders was released yesterday and features people who "pull off the impossible and spare you the logistics."

I say it all the time, but I truly believe that I have the best clients and travel partners out there and couldn't be successful without either on my side. It takes a village and I'm lucky to have a great one supporting me. Cheers to another year of helping make travel dreams come true!

29/02/2024

AMAZON CLIFF NOTES:
🌎️ The Amazon basin extends into eight countries and is as large as the continental U.S.
🌧️ 20% of all fresh water in the world and 60% of the world’s rainforests are here.
🦋🐒🦥🐊🦜15% of the world’s butterflies and birds call the Amazon home, along with almost 500 mammal species, and over 350 types of reptiles and amphibians.
😅 There’s no need to do your hair because it's at 90% humidity year-round.
🌴🌾The Amazon is made up of wetlands, flooded forests, rainforests that never flood, rivers and savannas.
🌊The seasons are a contrast of flood and famine.
💚 The Amazon is one of our greatest natural resources and needs to be fiercely protected.

27/02/2024

Lima, Peru is the culinary capital of Latin America and a great start to any trip to the Amazon or Machu Picchu.

It’s even better when you begin your trip with a mixology class with Peru’s award-winning Best Peruvian Bartender.⁠

25/02/2024

Tell me you've spent the last four days in the Amazon rainforest without telling me.⁠

09/01/2024

After wrapping up 2023 with three back-to-back trips, I’ve enjoyed being home to support my clients who were traveling over the holidays.

My 2024 travels will be kicking off in a few weeks though and I can’t wait. Except for one domestic trip, all of my travels in the first half of the year will take me to destinations that I’ve planned for clients, but not yet visited. I'm excited about seeing these new corners of the world myself to help me plan even better trips for clients!

🌎️ January: Turks & Caicos with Grace Bay Resorts
🌎️ February: Peru for Delfin Amazon Cruises - Relais & Châteaux
🌎️ March: Spring Break in the British Virgin Islands with a The Moorings catamaran charter
🌎️ April: a Denver weekend getaway to see Jose Gonzalez
🌍️ May: Safari and Sightseeing in South Africa with PersonalAfrica
🌏️ June: Exploring Wales and Scotland to experience my local partners first-hand Sincerely Paul & Highland Perceptions

Currently accepting suggestions for the second half of the year!

04/01/2024

🚨 New Advisor Alert 🚨

We are kicking off 2024 by welcoming Kristin Tunnell, a new Life Is Short Adventures travel advisor, to the team!

Kristin has been a long-time LISA client, traveling with her family to Maine, New Mexico, Miami, Puerto Rico, Palm Beach, Paris and Portugal.

Her dad instilled a love of history in her which led to a history major in college, inspiring Kristin to want to see all of the places and cultures that she studied. Her background in the hotel industry and customer service plus her own travel experience makes Kristin the perfect addition to our team. Follow along with her adventures at

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27/12/2023

2023 has been an exciting year for Life Is Short Adventures!

Our advisors visited 15 states and 18 countries and planned 334 client trips.

My personal favorite trip was spending two weeks island hopping in Greece with my daughter to celebrate her high school graduation. We saw some beautiful places, ate delicious food and made lifelong memories together.

As wonderful as 2023 has been, I'm even more excited for the things to come in 2024. We're launching a monthly newsletter, adding a new advisor to the team and improving processes to provide even better service to you - our clients.

Thank you as always for trusting us with your travels and valuable personal time. We look forward to helping you see more of the world and spend more time with the people you love!

08/11/2023

I'm happy to be back in my happy place this week!⁠
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France was the first European country that I visited and the one that I've visited the most. ⁠
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I'm honored to be attending DUCO France this week which is an exclusive networking conference for luxury travel advisors who specialize in all things France. ⁠
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The week is filled with back-to-back meetings with Frances' finest hoteliers, tour operators, restaurants, luxury shops and tourism boards. While I've planned too many France client trips to count, it's exciting to learn even more about one of my favorite countries so that I can create even better client experiences in the future.⁠
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📷️: December 2022 ⁠

07/11/2023

03/11/2023

It’s not necessary for a well-connected travel advisor to have visited a country in order to plan a great trip there.

At Life Is Short Adventures, we collaborate with partners who live and are immersed in destinations around the world.

I was fortunate to visit Spain for the first time last month with some of my local partners there to strengthen relationships, learn more about areas where I've sent clients, visit luxury hotels and experience the culture, food and history first-hand.

I couldn't effectively do my job without the support of local partners on the ground and am grateful when I get to spend time with them in person.

02/11/2023

“Spain is Italy without a marketing budget.”

After spending nine days in Spain last month, I discovered that most experiences my clients ask for in Italy can be done in Spain, but without the extreme crowds and for less money.

Whether you want to see Roman ruins, stunning cathedrals, visit countryside wineries or olive farms, go hiking or biking, immerse yourself in art, shop till you drop, visit dreamy coastal towns, see and be seen or escape on posh islands, Spain has it all.

Let’s start planning the perfect Spain trip for you and your family today!

19/10/2023

I just returned from three activity-filled days at Southall Farm & Inn, a new luxury, sustainable farm hotel that opened last year in Franklin,TN. The hotel itself is beautiful, but the full service spa, hiking trails, e-bikes, archery, axe throwing, farm tours, bee tours, fly fishing, food experiences, true farm-to-table meals, nightly s’mores and more are where this place shines. And behind every activity and experience are passionate, fun and genuinely nice people bringing them to life who are highly respected professionals in their fields.

Southall is convenient for driving from most places in the south, a short drive from the Nashville airport and just 10 minutes from the charming downtown Franklin with its own great shopping and restaurants.

For a perfect city/country luxury experience, book both the 1 Hotel Nashville and Southall Farm to get free transportation between the two hotels. Contact LISA for this offer and extra value and perks at both hotels!

17/10/2023

I loved collaborating with my friends at Bustle on this Birmingham fall staycation guide. Don't forget to book your hotels (especially my partner Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection) through Life Is Short Adventures to get more value and extra perks with your stay!

If you live in Birmingham, I’m sure you’ve noticed it. The cool air entering the conversation like a bouquet of long-stemmed flowers on your doorstep. Unexpected and timely. Whether you’re planning a local honeymoon or a last minute autumnal staycation, our lovely friend and longtime luxury tr...

25/09/2023

I’ve learned the power that a luxury hotel has in elevating and enhancing a trip experience.

While I have lots of favorite hotels and hotel brands, 1 Hotels are at the top of that list.

All 1 Hotels are unique, but all are designed to bring the outdoors inside using plants, wood and recycled materials as their design focus.

My husband and I are wrapping up a rainy four days in New York. Because of the rain, we weren’t able to do all of the outdoor exploring that we had planned, but we still had a fantastic trip and the 1 Hotel Central Park was a warm respite from the rain. My husband summarized it best: “This is by far my favorite Manhattan hotel room. It’s like a cabin in the woods, but in the middle of the city.”

Thanks 1 Hotels for another great stay!

07/09/2023

This could be your current view!

I have nine clients who checked into Rock House in Turks in Caicos yesterday to celebrate both a milestone birthday and an anniversary with friends. Not only is this their view, but they're also getting spoiled with VIP attention and extra amenities since they booked their trip through Life Is Short Adventures.

I look forward to staying at Rock House and having this view in January myself and it can be yours too. Fill out the Get Start form on our website to book today.

15/08/2023

With school back in session, I’ve been reflecting on client summer trips and the memories that were made around the world.

Life Is Short Adventures sent families across the US, Caribbean, UK, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand over the past three months.

The planning never stops though! We have clients departing this week for England, France, Italy, Spain and Greece and are busy working on trips through next summer. Where is your family planning to go next?

27/06/2023

Have you ever dreamed of a private island experience when you can truly relax and recharge?

The Arial BVI is just that. It’s an all-inclusive private island eco-resort that allows you to escape and choose your own activities from hiking, yoga, water sports, snorkeling, horseback riding, stargazing or simply enjoying spa services or relaxing on a private beach away from crowds.

Whether you'd like to book a room, attend a retreat, visit for just one day or reserve the entire island, the Life Is Short Adventures team can help make your private island dream come true!

21/06/2023

Chinese philosopher Confucius said "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."

I'm not a natural lover of history, but I've learned that I have to see and experience things for myself to appreciate and understand them. Travel may be fun and exciting, but it also creates opportunities to learn about the world we live in and how we got to this place in time.

The island of Crete is beautiful and diverse with great beaches and some of the best hotels, but it also holds a significant place in history as being the center of Europe's most advanced civilizations and more recently, played an important role in WW2. None of this mattered to me before I visited the island and learning about history wasn't in my plans. But thanks to some passionate guides, I stand today a smarter person than I was three weeks ago because I have seen, toured and explored places myself that I would have never wanted to read about in a book.

19/06/2023

When I travel, I make it a point to visit other hotels and resorts than the one I'm staying.

For my most recent trip to Greece, I was able to visit multiple hotels where clients will be staying in the coming months including Minois Hotel on the island of Paros which had just opened 2 days beforehand. They were wrapping up the final touches on landscaping and other details, but it was stunning. I get excited seeing first-hand what my clients will get to experience and know that they will be well taken care of!