Great Escapes By Vanessa

13/01/2025

✈️🧳🗺️🛳️⛵️🚞

08/01/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress? Let Rush Creek Spa at Yosemite be your escape. With a variety of soothing treatments, including a Himalayan salt block sauna, aromatherapy steam room, sensory room, cool mist shower, seated warm waterfall, and mineral-heated tub with a beautiful waterfall, it's the perfect way to unwind. Plus, indulge in luxurious facials and massages to truly relax and recharge. Treat yourself to the ultimate spa experience!

05/01/2025

NO PASSPORT REQUIRED DESTINATIONS 📍

Start getting in the habit of traveling, no excuses in 2025

02/01/2025

Manifesting a trip to Bora Bora ✈️🏝️🌊🌺

📅 **Best Time to Visit:**
For the perfect weather, clear skies, and calm lagoons, plan your getaway between May and October. It’s the ideal time for snorkeling, diving, and unforgettable sunsets.

🏝️ **Top Beaches to Explore:**
• **Matira Beach:** Bora Bora’s only public beach, famous for its soft sand and crystal-clear waters.
• **Private Motus:** Escape to a private islet for a day of exclusivity and tranquility.
• **Tupitipiti Point:** Explore stunning coral gardens and enjoy peaceful snorkeling in serene waters.

🐠 **Reefs & Marine Life:**
Dive into Bora Bora’s vibrant lagoon to encounter dazzling coral reefs, manta rays, and blacktip reef sharks. For the best experiences, snorkel at Coral Gardens or go scuba diving in Anau Lagoon.

🕶️ **Unique Attractions:**
• **Mount Otemanu:** Hike or take a helicopter tour to the top for panoramic views of this iconic volcanic peak.
• **Lagoonarium Bora Bora:** Swim alongside rays, tropical fish, and even sharks in a natural lagoon.
• **Bora Bora Turtle Center:** Visit the sanctuary focused on rehabilitating sea turtles.

🍴 **Island Dining:**
• **St. James Bora Bora:** Indulge in upscale dining with breathtaking lagoon views.
• **Bloody Mary’s:** A beachside institution offering fresh seafood and tropical cocktails.
• **Villa Mahana:** Experience intimate French Polynesian fine dining—reservations highly recommended!

🌅 **Excursions & Adventures:**
• **Lagoon Cruises:** Explore the waters by glass-bottom boat or traditional outrigger canoe.
• **Shark & Ray Snorkeling Safaris:** A must-do adventure for adrenaline seekers.
• **Jet Skiing & Parasailing:** Enjoy exhilarating water sports with stunning views.
• **Private Sunset Catamaran Cruises:** A romantic way to take in Bora Bora’s epic sunsets.

🗺️ **Day Trips You Can’t Miss:**
• **Motu Tapu:** A remote islet offering the ultimate secluded beach experience.
• **Leeward Islands:** Discover nearby gems like Raiatea and Taha’a.
• **Faanui Bay:** Immerse yourself in the culture with a tour of ancient Polynesian temples and villages.

Bora Bora is calling, and paradise awaits. Ready to wake up in an overwater bungalow? 🌊🏖️

02/01/2025

How about a Valentine’s Day getaway to Disneyland? 💝

While Sweetheart Night is sold out for that weekend, I’ve put together the perfect affordable Valentine’s escape. Experience the park with beautiful Valentine’s decorations, a festive parade, and of course, plenty of sweet treats!

Select a package February 14-17, 2025 for a magical, love-filled adventure!

02/01/2025

Located just a few hours from Knoxville, The Gorge Underground in Rogers, KY offers canoe tours, pontoon rentals, paddle boards, and more. Check out their website for full details. With plenty to do, they also offer campsites. Or message me to stay in a nice cozy hotel.

The Gorge Underground is open year-round, with a consistent temperature of around 50°F inside the mine. Visit rain or shine!

https://www.gorgeunderground.com/

01/01/2025

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉🎊

Wishing you love, happiness and peace in 2025. May this year bring us all strength and brighter days.