The Game of Thrones has gained impressive popularity over the years. Dubrovnik, Croatia, is the lovely city where the production of the show takes place. The land has a rich culture, and these five places are top attractions for fan visitors. 1. The Jesuit Stairs – These famous Baroque stairs appeared in Season Five of the […]

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending in Turks and Caicos on an Education Trip with a handful of travel advisor colleagues. We toured several 5* Virtuoso resorts, including Amanyara, Wymara, Grace Bay Club, and our hosts, The Palms and The Shore Club.  One thing that was obvious by the occupancy […]

The pandemic has created a laser focus on future bucket list travel more than ever before. For some, it’s a safari; for others, an overwater bungalow in the Maldives or a hike to Machu Picchu. They’re on my bucket list, too, but there is one other-worldly place that I’ve been dreaming about for years. Add […]

The recent global pandemic has given us all a different perspective on life: a chance to focus on what’s truly important to us, dream of where in the world we want to go and what we want to experience there.  Often, we add something to our bucket list to dream about doing in the future, and […]

Are you a DIY traveler? Do you enjoy last-minute getaways, weekend breaks, or other short trips?  Ever wonder how to book online and get my Virtuoso benefits for free? Then this Virtuoso self-booking tool is for you! What is Virtuoso, you ask? Virtuoso is the premier global network of agencies (with over 20,000 travel advisors!) specializing […]

My husband, Jeff, and I recently experienced the best wine tasting in Sonoma and Napa Valleys, and many of you followed our journey on social media as it unfolded. I’m happy to report that it was everything we had hope it would be and more!  Carneros Resort Our journey began in the Carneros Region, and […]

Hawaii is a very unique and diverse vacation destination. It isn’t a big surprise that travelers are heading there in droves during this time when domestic travel feels “safer.” After all, Hawaii can feel like an exotic, international vacation without ever leaving the USA. The Hawaiian Islands offer a wide range of activities and experiences. […]

You know how I know that the travel comeback is upon us?  Oceania’s 2023 World Cruise may last for 180 days, but it took only a single day to sell out!  Think about that.  684 guests booked within 24 hours.  For a trip that lasts 6 months!!  If that doesn’t tell you something about travel confidence, I don’t know what […]

My husband and I were fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend a focus series on Photography and Writing at Blackberry Mountain recently with renowned photographer and travel writer, Bonjwing Lee. This was a different type of travel experience for us – we’ve never really visited a resort with the specific purpose to take […]

Tucked in a quiet corner of the Indian Ocean is an idyllic chain of islands known as the Maldives. Known for its abundance of luxurious resorts and stunning natural beauty, the Maldives have earned their spot on most traveler’s bucket lists. However, the question remains, what do you do when you get to the Maldives? […]