I always tell my clients that they need to keep their minds and hearts open while traveling to Europe because they might just realize that we (Americans) don’t have everything quite figured out yet. Don’t get me wrong, I love my country and am very patriotic, but after you have had the chance to experience […]

How my “team” of suppliers, fellow agents, and past clients work together As a colleague of mine was traveling home from Ft. Lauderdale a few years back, she found herself sitting across the aisle from Don Shula, the famous former coach of the Miami Dolphins. He was sitting in seat 1D, the aisle in the […]

Chile is the narrowest nation in the world, yet its borders provide some of the most diverse terrains. It’s no secret that the country offers a vast array of exciting things to do and see for people of all ages. You never know what you might come across next, from waterfalls to mountains, hot springs […]

You might be reading this headline and think to yourself, “Is she crazy? I book hotels myself all the time!”  Let me explain. This topic falls under the category of “just because you can doesn’t mean you always should.” I know you can DIY your hotel reservations. With the Worldwide Web at your disposal, you could […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’ve heard the old quote…” There is safety in numbers”. Well, there is also a ton of fun in numbers, especially when you travel with like-minded and fun-seeking friends, family members, and people who share common interests. Unless you are planning a honeymoon or romantic getaway for two, you might want to consider asking a […]

I totally “get it”! This was not the Easter or Passover holiday that you are used to. Families were unable to go to services in their spring finest and, instead, attended virtual religious services online. The Easter Bunny still found most families with young children, but the baskets were possibly not quite as overflowing and […]

Immunity is defined as “,resistance to or ,protection against a specified disease; power to resist ,infection”.  When the body is exposed to a disease or toxin that it has never seen before, the immune system kicks in and produces antibodies to help combat the illness and protect the system from future infections of the same disease.  It’s an amazing thing, but that […]

Since we are staying home, and most schools are closed as well, I thought it might be fun to recommend some of my favorite travel-themed movies that can easily be found with the many streaming services that are out there.  What better way to spend a couple of hours with your family than watching together, dreaming […]