I used to tear pages from my collection of Travel + Leisure magazines. Beautiful images of far-away places were meticulously assembled onto poster board that hung on my bedroom walls, a vision board of dream trips before Pinterest was a thing. But I never could have imagined that I would appear in THE magazine, much less as an A-List authority and expert on USA and Caribbean Travel. 🤯 When I started advising nearly 5 years ago, I met with a friend who has an incredible gift as a sort of oracle. She told me to buckle up, and that she saw many accolades in my future. I’ve never shared that before because maybe I just didn’t believe her, or was embarrassed to believe her…Honestly, I feel so lucky to have the best clients who have faith in me and continuously refer me to their friends and family. I feel so lucky to have hotel partners in this industry who consistently make me look like a rockstar, when they go above and beyond to VIP my clients with the upgrades or the over-the-top welcomes. I feel so lucky to have destination partners who collaborate with me on epic itineraries, enhancing crazy ideas and running with them, or hopping on 5 AM zoom calls with clients to make time zones work. I am so lucky to get to live my passion every day in an industry that I love and with people I genuinely care about. Thank you to Travel+Leisure and Jacqui Goff for honoring travel advisors as a legitimate profession worthy of respect and recognition. *It’s not just a side-hustle, hobby, or opportunity for free travel*. Finally, congrats to all the amazing advisors who made the list this year, especially my incredible colleagues and friends at @departureloungetravel:@johnskeltontravels@mosaicsafaris@mifamiliainternacionaltravel@runwaytravelco@wanderdulwaldon. Who’s ready to travel around the US and Caribbean - and everywhere else!? Buckle up. Let’s go! ✈️Ma
I watched the sun set on 2023 from a beach in Nicaragua and closed my eyes in gratitude for everything that this year brought with it. Thank you for being a small part of this journey…it’s always fun.Recap of my travel year:📍 The Big Island📍 Oahu📍 Napa, Carmel, Big Sur, LA📍 Borrego Springs and Temecula📍 Indonesia📍 Dallas📍 Punta Mita and Riviera Nayarit📍 Peru📍 London📍 Paris📍 NicaraguaPhew! What a year…We laughed our way into 2024 and plan to keep on dancing. Want to join us on the dance floor? Let’s go! 💃🏼 #newyearsresolution #2024travel#bestintravel#traveladvisor#travelagency#luxurytravel#travelagent#ranchosantafe#lajolla#delmar#solanabeach
Take me to the river, take me to Peru. Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel is the only resort that sits on the river that runs through Sacred Valley, and just the respite you'll need to catch your breath before you head into Andean adventures.
Many thanks to Max Snytin Belmond for orchestrating this amazing trip, and also making sure my clients are always treated like they're being welcomed home to any Belmond property. (And adding that $500 voucher to future stays as part of the Belmond Bellini perks).
While our time in Peru was busy and experiencing everything you could possibly imagine, I'm grateful for our two nights here where I could walk in the morning sunshine, literally smell the roses, and be reminded by the sound of the running water that I am blessed.
Do I want you to experience these moments too? Yes, yes I do! And I'm so excited to already have a Peruvian trip in the works where I am literally able to pick out the room number where I want this family to stay - because I've gotten to know them and know it is perfect for them.
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Where the rainforest meets the sea, nature-blessed One&Only Mandarina is a rare retreat in Mexico’s untamed Riviera Nayarit. Home to three distinct microclimates, Mandarina offers the chance to reconnect with nature, via tranquil beach strolls, soothing Pacific Ocean swims, palm-fringed bike trails or a jungle trek to La Abuela - the revered 500-year-old Grandmother tree.Travel just 30 miles from PVR on palm-clad roads, past quaint coastal towns through pineapple fields to arrive at our tropical resort. The journey to the resort from the airport takes approximately under *one hour.The well-connected Puerto Vallarta International Airport offers direct flights from a host of U.S., Mexican, and Canadian cities.We have been exploring this resort and all that it has to offer you, and we can’t wait to share more over the coming days.When vou book @oomandarina or any @ooresorts with Us, you’ll receive priority upgrade, daily breakfast, additional resort credit and first-hand expertise on best suite or villa to book.* [email protected] for more information.#natureunspoiled #onlyhere #puntamita #oomandarina #luxuryhotels #honeymoon #anniversarytrip #treehouse #rivieranavarit #puntamitamexico #luxuryhotel #forbestravelguide #worldsbesthotels #besthotels #luxuryresorts #luxurytravel #bestofmexico
Reflecting on our family trip to NIHI this year and grateful for this time we spent together.
I’m hesitant to share our experiences here, as each day felt like a collection of sacred moments that I want to hold in my heart and memory forever. ❤️
I intentionally spent my days walking barefoot, working on grounding myself in the realness of it all. Taking this time to step away, disconnect and purposefully be present, allowed me to get back to reality in the office feeling relaxed, focused and ready to take on planning trips with ardent enthusiasm. I am so excited to see what the rest of this year brings to the table…
I’m now accepting trip requests for Q4 2023 and 2024.
📧 [email protected] to get started.
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Turtle Bay Resort on North Shore, Oahu
We just returned from a week at Turtle Bay Resort and it was everything we could have wanted and more for our family's winter break. There is something to do for everyone from surfing at Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience (duh, it's the North Shore), horse back riding, hiking, golfing, biking, water sliding, and 5 different beaches for snorkeling, what more could our family ask for? Or yours, for that matter.
The resort is sparkling NEW and brings a breath of fresh air...Combining Waikiki with this resort means you really don't even need to leave Oahu to get the full Hawaiian experience.
As a VIP Partner, our clients get exclusive access to @turtlebayresort amenities like $100 hotel credit, daily complimentary breakfast, and priority upgrade.
Also, ask me about the Club Access, and the difference between the rooms, suites and the bungalows. I'II be happy to answer any questions you might have about the property.
When you book with @diegotravelagency, you'll receive 20% off Best Available Rate if you book by March 31st. Now is the time to lock in your summer plans and take advantage of this promo.
#hawaiistagram #turtlebayresort #turtlebay #oahuhawaii #oahu #northshoreoahu #visitoahu #northshore #northshorehawaii #hawaiihotel #hawaiianhoneymoon #hawaiianvacation #bestofhawaii808 #bestofhawaii #traveladvisor #travelagent #luxurytravel #adventuretravel #surftrip #surftrips #travelwithkids #takethekids
Whale Watching in Hawaii
"And I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine."
How lucky were we to spot a pod of males 3 in pursuit of a female, a large mama with her week-old baby, two males playfully breaching, and a lonely whale flapping his tail to call his friends over?
It is indescribably inspiring in the Big Island at @maunalaniauberge - I can't recommend it enough.
Their spring break promo was just extended until January 31st because so many of y'all are interested.
30% off Best Available Rate with daily Resort Credits from $50 to $200 based on chosen room, suite or residence.
Travel Dates between February 24 and April 30.
Combinable with @diegotravelagency preferred partner amenities of priority upgrade, $100 hotel credit and daily breakfast up to $80 per room.
Blackout dates may apply ' Two-night minimum required
E [email protected] to book this #traveldeal
#whalewatching #hawaii #hawaiianstyle #bigisland #maunalanimoments #maunalani #blessedmoments #travelwithkids #epictravel #bucketlisttravel #authenticauberge
Hawaii Whale Watching on the Big Island
"And I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine."
How lucky were we to spot a pod of males 3 in pursuit of a female, a large mama with her week-old baby, two males playfully breaching, and a lonely whale flapping his tail to call his friends over?
It is indescribably inspiring in the Big Island at @maunalaniauberge - I can't recommend it enough.
Their spring break promo was just extended until January 31st because so many of y'all are interested.
30% off Best Available Rate with daily Resort Credits from $50 to $200 based on chosen room, suite or residence.
Travel Dates between February 24 and April 30.
Combinable with @diegotravelagency preferred partner amenities of priority upgrade, $100 hotel credit and daily breakfast up to $80 per room.
Blackout dates may apply ' Two-night minimum required
E [email protected] to book this #traveldeal
#whalewatching #hawaii #hawaiianstyle #bigisland #maunalanimoments #maunalani #blessedmoments #travelwithkids #epictravel #bucketlisttravel #authenticauberge
The Big Island of Hawaii at Mauna Lani, an Auberge Resort
"And I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine."
How lucky were we to spot a pod of males 3 in pursuit of a female, a large mama with her week-old baby, two males playfully breaching, and a lonely whale flapping his tail to call his friends over?
It is indescribably inspiring in the Big Island at @maunalaniauberge - I can't recommend it enough.
Their spring break promo was just extended until January 31st because so many of y'all are interested.
30% off Best Available Rate with daily Resort Credits from $50 to $200 based on chosen room, suite or residence.
Travel Dates between February 24 and April 30.
Combinable with @diegotravelagency preferred partner amenities of priority upgrade, $100 hotel credit and daily breakfast up to $80 per room.
Blackout dates may apply ' Two-night minimum required
E [email protected] to book this #traveldeal
#whalewatching #hawaii #hawaiianstyle #bigisland #maunalanimoments #maunalani #blessedmoments #travelwithkids #epictravel #bucketlisttravel #authenticauberge
✨2022 Recap✨
I traveled to:
🌎 5 continents
1️⃣2️⃣ countries
I worked with:
190 clients
And made:
608 bookings
Attended:
3 travel conferences
Met with:
1000s of travel industry partners
This year was record-breaking beyond my wildest dreams! From showing up to serve my clients every day and doing what I LOVE, to receiving the @travelandleisure Rising Star award and becoming a top producer at my host agency, @departureloungetravel , it has been the greatest year of my life both professionally and personally. (I moved “home” after 20 amazing years in Miami!)
It is an honor and a privilege to serve you, and I look forward to the adventure that awaits in 2023!
I am blessed and grateful for you! 🙏🏼 Comment below with the first place you plan on visiting in 2023. ⬇️
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Back from my first International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes and my heart is full + l'm more excited about the future of travel than ever! Special thanks to Departure Lounge for all our preferred partnerships and VIP partner program, Simon Mayle for putting on a fab event, and Travel + Leisure for the Rising Star nomination. Y'all know how to make this girl feel loved. Now, where are you traveling to next? Let's go! #iltmcannes #iltm #travel #travelagency #viptravel #traveladvisor #travelagent #travelagency #luxurytravel #luxuryhotel #luxuryhotels #wheretonext #bestintravel #cannes #bestvacations #traveladvice #travelexpert