Walks Around the World

25/10/2024

Introducing Mia! She is our fabulous Marketing Intern who keeps our social media going. She is a full-time student and D1 Athlete who is always looking to explore new destinations in her time off.

Travel Style: The Perfect Balance between Relaxation and Adventure!
Always in My Suitcase: Sunglasses 🕶️
Next Bucket List Destination: Mykonos and the Amalfi Coast
Most Recent Passport Stamp: Costa Rica
Outside of travel you can find me...in the classroom working on my studies or out on the soccer field (Go ‘Cats!)

25/10/2024

Meet Alyssa, the newest member of the Walks Around the World Team. Alyssa is a mother of two busy teenagers and lives in Lander, Wyoming. She has been a travel fanatic from a very young age and loves exploring the far corners of the globe with her son Gus, daughter Caroline and extended family.

Travel Style: Luxury
Always in My Suitcase: Besides My Laptop...Glam Sunglasses and Perfume
Next Bucket List Destination: India 🇮🇳
Most Recent Passport Stamp: United Kingdom
Outside of travel you can find me...parenting two teenagers - between volleyball, football and soccer games around the state of Wyoming, I’m always on the run!

24/10/2024

Hailey joined the team as Travel Coordinator two years ago, almost to the day! If you don’t know already, she runs the show behind the scenes and is a spa and restaurant queen 👑. While she lives in New York City, Hailey is an avid traveler and always looking for where the next adventure will take her.

- Travel Style: Adventure
- Always in My Suitcase: Sunscreen
- Next Bucket List Destination: African Safari & Japan
- Most Recent Passport Stamp: Australia & Egypt (I just completed a full circumnavigation of the world this fall!)
- Outside of travel you can find me...focusing on health & wellness, relaxing in nature or listening to music.

24/10/2024

Jessica is the Owner of Walks Around the World based in Boulder, Colorado. After spending a year traveling around the world with her husband, she founded Walks Around the World in 2019. She is passionate about helping clients explore the world and making their travel dreams come true. She loves experiencing different cultures and now seeing the world with her girls (3 & 5 years old).

- Travel Style: Authentic and Off-the-Beaten Path
- Always in My Suitcase: A Bathing Suit (no matter the destination, you never know!)
- Next Bucket List Destination: Too Many. But Uzbekistan & Bhutan are at the top of my list!
- Most Recent Passport Stamp: Morocco
- Outside of travel you can find me...in a fitness class (barre, yoga, spin - I love them all!) and spending time outside with my family, ideally on a hiking trail 🥾

23/10/2024

Walks Around The World is growing! We have a few new faces around here so decided it was time for some introductions...

Say hello to Jessica (Founder, Owner & Travel Advisor), Hailey (Travel Coordinator), Alyssa (Travel Advisor) & Mia (Marketing Intern). Stay tuned this week to learn a little bit more about the personalities that make up our incredible dream team!

23/10/2024

28/08/2024

Sun, Sea and Ancient History — Greece is Pure Magic! 🇬🇷 ✨

Thanks to our partners at , we spent an amazing 10 days exploring a few of the Cyclades Islands. From wandering through ancient ruins of Athens to soaking up the sun on the stunning beaches of Mykonos, every moment was one to remember. Not to mention the incredible food — fresh seafood and savory dips — and even getting an incredible hands on cooking experience in Naxos. We are always looking for the best stays and unforgettable experience to share with you and we have some great recommendations after this trip. Each day was filled with new discoveries, friendly locals and lasting memories. Greece has captured our hearts and we are sure it’ll capture yours too!

22/07/2024

Hot Off The Presses! 📰✨

See a familiar name in Sunday’s ? Jessica was featured in a WSJ Off Duty article on combatting the heat while traveling this summer. Give it a read for some pro tips on summer destinations to consider to avoid the heat (and the crowds!). Link in bio!

13/07/2024

Mojito State of Mind 🇨🇺

Lose yourself in the rhythm of the streets, the colorful buildings and the warmth of the people. From vintage cars to colonial architecture, every corner has a story to tell. Admire the faded beauty of Old Havana while learning about the country’s complex on a walking tour with an expert guide, sip a mojito at Bodeguita del Medio - the birthplace of the cocktail - and test your rhythm with salsa lessons.

After spending a fabulous few days in Havana with our incredible partners , we can’t wait to go back! They are beyond passionate about the country and sharing the unique experiences it offers. Are you drawn by the allure of Havana? Let’s chat!

24/04/2024

What’s The Scoop on Spain? 🇪🇸

With our partners at , we spent a phenomenal week scouting in Northern Spain along with a few colleagues from ! 💃🍷We explored unforgettable views, ancient palaces and dramatic coastlines, experienced the behind-the-scenes of making traditional cuisines, and visited some of the most charming hotels with wonderfully warm staff and service. We are always looking for unforgettable and unique experiences to share with our clients and this trip had everything: luxury hotels, off the beaten path cultural experiences, incredible guides who introduced us to some amazing locals and a few secret spots we can’t wait to share with you! 🌞

15/04/2024

Venetian Vibes 🎭

Embark on a journey through the picturesque canals of Venice, where every corner holds something to be discovered.

Explore the charming streets of Burano filled with colorful houses painted by the hands of time. Then, venture to the glassmaking island of Murano, where tradition meets innovation in the mesmerizing art of glassblowing. End the day with mouthwatering truffle pasta overlooking St Mark’s.

Go beyond the tourist highlights and let us connect you with locals who are passionate about sharing the charm of their city with visitors!

19/01/2024

Mountains Calling 🏔

We love winter activities, particularly skiing on the four mountains in Aspen Snowmass! More of a lodge lounger than skier? No problem! There’s plenty of other opportunities to keep you busy…

🛷 Pine Creek Cookhouse (arrive by horse drawn sleigh or take the challenge and cross country ski)
❄️ Snowmobile up to the Maroon Bells
🎵 Catch a show at Belly Up or The Snow Lodge
☕️ Hot chocolate by the fire at The Little Nell

We create handpicked getaways specifically tailored to your interests, skill level and preferred activities. With our help, you’ll discover 4- and 5-star accommodations while receiving insider tips such as finding the coziest spots in town, how to best utilize time on the mountain and where to find the best spa treatments in town.

Are you now excited to get some turns in this season? See you on the slopes!

04/01/2024

Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls 🎶

Victoria Falls - one of Africa’s Bucket Lists destinations. It’s the only place to visit the largest waterfall in the world AND go on safari! 🦏

There is nothing quite like the cooling mist from the roaring waterfall spanning the full 1.5km width of the mighty Zambezi River as it straddles the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. As you walk along its length admiring the incredible views from each turn, its hard to fathom the powerful rushes of water. Judging the roar of the falling water against the rocks, it isn’t hard to believe roughly 165 million gallons of water flow over the edge per minute at the peak flood waters in April!

The photos barely do it justice. We encourage you to visit & check it out for yourself!

What’s on your bucket list this year? ✈️

23/12/2023

Out of Africa 🦁

Daydreaming about our recent adventures in Zimbabwe & Botswana with our incredible partners at . The sounds of elephants trumpeting, hyenas laughing, lions roaring, and hippos snorting make safari trips unforgettable.

After 10 days in the bush, visiting 10 safari lodges, we have so much to share ... stay tuned!

15/11/2023

Let the good times roll in the Big Easy! 🎉

We had the best time in New Orleans last week at Brownell Academy connecting with Brownell colleagues and getting the inside scoop from our incredible partners from around the world! Also 🥁🎺 ... We are so proud to announce that we earned the Griffin Award, the TOP Sales Award for the year!

So, THANK YOU to our amazing, loyal clients who trust us to help create lifelong memories with their precious time away from home. And, thank you to Brownell for this incredible honor. Here's to many more adventures in 2024 and beyond! 🥂

16/04/2022

Reaching for New Heights 🌃

While in Texas for Brownell Academy at the end of last year, we got to check out the new just opened in 2020, located in downtown Dallas. The hotel occupies space in a renovated bank building from the 1960s with historic details and character wonderfully maintained through features from the original build including the vault, marble and wood tones.

One of the many highlights of this hotel is the stunning rooftop space. Spend your day relaxing at the pool (pictured above) with private cabanas available to rent on weekends. Spend the night at the lounge, Catbird, that is place to be on a Saturday night for locals and visitors alike.

The Thompson Brand features local artist and chefs to bring a unique flare and the Dallas location is no different. There are stunning sculptures, painting and florals through out the hotel. Other restaurants featured - Monarch, the Italian Michelin starred restaurant, and Kessaku, a speakeasy and sake Japanese experience. These add to the dark and sexy ambience of the architecturally rich space.

This atmosphere continues into the 219 room that are both spacious and stylish. Want to bring your furry friend along? The Doggie Daycare on site is open for daily pet sitting and offers a 24/7 dog park.

The Dallas hotel is also the first Thompson to have a full service spa! The perfect place if you need some relaxation from the busy city.

Looking for a weekend getaway in Dallas? This might be the place for you! Email or DM us at Walks Around The World and we can get you here with value-added amenities…
▫️$100 Property Credit
▫️Room Upgrade
▫️Early Check-in
▫️Guaranteed Connecting Rooms
▫️And of course, VIP Status!

28/10/2021

Rock and Roll All Night? 🎸⁠⁠
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Headed to a concert at Red Rocks? Located in Golden, Colorado, has beer, beds, and a shuttle to transport you to and from the concert just 15 minutes down the road. The perfect spot if you prefer not to head into Denver!⁠⁠
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Not going to a concert, there is plenty to explore within walking distance - trails for walking, hiking, and mountain biking, breweries (including the Coors complex), historic downtown from the gold rush, and more.⁠⁠
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At the hotel, the two rooftops host happy hours and live music on weekends, a food truck that serves great BBQ, a patio with lawn games and fire pits, and great spaces for private events, including weddings, watch parties, and corporate events. Amazing amenities included breakfast grab-n-go, use of 5 mountain and 3 e-bikes, fitness classes, and beer tasters upon check-in. ⁠⁠
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Want to bring your furry friends along? YOU CAN! The Eddy is dog-friendly and offers amenities just for your best friend, including a dog wash station after all your adventures and a bag of goodies from the locally-based company, .⁠⁠
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Ready to plan your next adventure? Contact Walks Around the World to book and gets value-added amenities along the way!

28/08/2021

Let's go to Mexico 🇲🇽

Riviera Maya is an easily accessible destination with a variety of properties to suit every traveler! Stay tuned for more in the coming days as we will be sharing a glimpse of some of our favorite hotels...

☆ Belmond Maroma's authentic Mexican feel in the lush jungle makes this resort an intimate getaway. Food, spa and staff are the cherry on top. ()

☆ Chablé Maroma's beautiful beach and pool area, safari like open reception area and private standalone rooms make for a perfect oasis. Make sure to check out the Wellness programing and gastronomic offerings. ()

☆ Grand Velas is perfect for the family with a teen and kids club for the books and multiple dining options. This all-inclusive boasts lots of space, including amazing pool and beach set ups, while feeling exclusive and luxurious. ()

☆ Banyan Tree Mayakoba gives an asian influence to the mayan setting along with beautifully lit grounds, brand new beach club and deliciously diverse restaurants. Their fresh beachside accommodation options offer some of the best oceanfront views in the Mayakoba complex. ()

☆ Andaz Mayakoba's features gorgeous lagoons, white sandy beach, several pools and tasty food offerings. Bikes and golf carts are plentiful for fun and easy access to all the amenities. (.mx)

☆ Rosewood Mayakoba is the epitome of luxury with ALL the amenities. Delicious food, stunning lagoon front accommodations and overall vacation vibes. ()

☆ NIZUC's sleek and modern design is great for friends, couples or honeymooners who enjoy those instagrammable moments. With its zen vibe, two pools, multiple restaurants on property and convenient location to the airport, this is truly the perfect for a weekend getaway. ()

Our relationships give you VIP status and perks at all these properties and more. If you are thinking about a getaway, make sure to book through Walks Around the World to secure your complimentary amenities!