Beach Travel

While wintertime was in full swing in Alabama, my best friend, since age 3, and I decided to plan a vacation in the sunshine for January. Nothing beats the post-holiday blues like planning a trip to somewhere tropical! As we got closer and closer, our vacation for four suddenly turned …

“Pura Vida”. The saying and motto of Costa Rica.  One of Central America’s most prosperous and progressive countries. Travelers have flocked to Costa Rica for decades to experience Pura Vida, which is defined as a way of life of the people. Live life to the fullest and connect to the …

The coronavirus devastated economies and disrupted our lives in ways we could never have imagined. The year 2020 in travel was an especially challenging year for the travel industry. Professional travel advisors canceled more trips, lost thousands of dollars in income, and travel-related disruptions were unprecedented worldwide due to the …

I just completed my first trip out of the country in eight months, and it was great to be traveling again! While I was a bit nervous about flying, it was fine, and I wouldn’t be hesitant about flying elsewhere. I was most surprised by the “almost normalcy” of everything. …

After a pause from international travel due to COVID restrictions, I felt it was time (for me personally) to get back to visiting destinations to update my knowledge of the hotels, transfers, tours, and new procedures.  The pre-departure process is no longer just making sure your passport is valid.  Travelers …

Belize is a diver and snorkeler’s mecca with the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world. It is also a beautiful country with lovely people and great food. I was recently able to sample all of the above, including the remnants of Hurricane Eta, while visiting the gorgeous resort of …

The Montage Palmetto Bluff recently received its Forbes 5-star rating and is located just outside Savannah; it’s driving distance from most Southeast cities. The Rogers family took off for a long Labor Day weekend to see what all the fuss is about! We are a family of 5 with kids …

As stay at home orders start to lift, the desire for a change of scenery is on American’s minds. With many unknowns in our future, it is comforting to look to travel options that are stateside for our first post-isolation travel.  Traveling within the U.S. does not mean you have …

The UAE is a destination that luxury travelers from around the world have been visiting for many years.  While not as popular with American tourists I found the region to be fascinating and worthy of adding to your wander list. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a Middle Eastern country …

Sandy Lane is no ordinary Caribbean hotel. This exclusive resort sits on a gorgeous white sand beach on the west coast of Barbados and is one of the most luxurious properties I have visited in the entire Caribbean. With 113 oversized rooms and suites as well as a stunning 5 …