Vacation Travel

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was March 14th, AKA the day that skiing died… In mid-March of 2020, ski season came to a screeching halt at resorts across the United States. The COVID-19 impact on ski resorts (and our lives as we once knew them) came to …

About four hours from Birmingham, nestled in the Smoky Mountains is a beautiful retreat, like no place I’ve ever visited. Blackberry Farms is an escape from the city, allowing time to slow down while enjoying award-winning food and wine. This 5-star resort was just what Little Travel Mama needed! Halfway …

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 …

Whether you want to escape the cold or embrace it, head to these convenient U.S. spots during snow season. Escape to LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort for a warm winter holiday Beach Scene: Naples, Florida If the winter chill wears on you, retreat to the land of endless summer: South Florida. …

When looking for an adult or family luxury, look at Fiji and the glorious resort of Nanuku, an Auberge property. Upon arrival, we were met with drums, a cold towel (very much welcome after our drive from Nadi), a refreshing beverage, as well as a Fijian lei. Though there is …

Traveling to New Zealand was a trip I’ll never forget. I flew out of Chicago to San Francisco, a 4-hour flight, and then on to Auckland, a 12-hour flight. The destination is so worth the flight time. Today Air New Zealand flies the 777-300ER. If you are lucky to travel …

Arriving in the green Kalahari Desert, I could hardly wait to see the nocturnal animals, but especially the meerkats. There is a lot of wildlife spread throughout the 114 hectares of diverse, colorful, and varied landscapes, including lots of red sand. There are several varieties of antelope, as well as …