Check out some of these past trips I’ve planned to get inspiration for where you might like to travel to next - then schedule your consultation with me on the Contact Me page to get started planning your own trip!
My clients were looking for a relaxing yet adventurous ecotourism vacation. They’d been to Belize (another of my top ecotourism destinations, as you can see from other past trips), and they had enjoyed Barbados and Grenada as cruise stops already. They were looking for something where they could sit on the beach yet still enjoy some excursions that were unique, so Costa Rica was selected!
Read MoreJeff & Kathleen had gotten married during COVID, and wanted to book their honeymoon now that restrictions had started being lifted. They are both adventurous people - enjoying hiking, snowmobiling, and generally being outside in nature - but also wanted a component of relaxation and being able to sit at the beach. Belize was just the ticket for them, with a split stay between rainforest and caye. They enjoyed the pace of it and the adventure, saying “All we had to do was show up ready for our next experience!”
Read MoreA wonderful family of 5 decided that they needed to spend their winter break in Paris and Denmark, meeting and staying with family friends for some of the time, and exploring a bit on their own as well.
Read MoreCuba - so close, yet seemingly so far away to US citizens. Or so many people think! But I am here to tell ya, WE CAN EXPERIENCE CUBA! Sure, there are some extra hoops to jump through, but that's what a good travel agent (who has experienced it firsthand) is for!
Read MoreWay down at the southernmost tip of South America lies the region known as Patagonia. Spanning through Chile and Argentina, it is a mountainous area popular with hikers. My client, Rich, wanted to get away from his desk and truly experience the beauty of the outdoors.
Read MoreThis year I got to send a lovely family of 5 (parents, kids, and grandma) there and they had a blast as well. They explored Cartagena, Salento, and Bogota over the course of 10 days, enjoying equal parts of cultural immersion and time to explore on their own.
Read MoreWhitney and Tyler wanted to celebrate their 10-year anniversary in Costa Rica with a romantic, slightly adrenaline boosting, vacation. They planned for one big adrenaline day, going to Buena Vista Park where they got to participate in horseback riding, zip lining, and a natural water slide! Tyler surprised Whitney with a romantic sunset dinner on the beach, as well, making this trip one that will be remembered for the rest of their lives.
Read MoreAhhh the Galapagos, a bucket list item for probably 80% of the population! Heather and her 2 girls have had this in the works for a couple years now and finally got to experience the trip at long last in July. The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador, just a quick plane jump away from Quito. Often they are seen via small ship cruise, however Heather and her girls opted for land based to ensure they could room together.
Read MoreThough I typically book international trips, I have a handful of clients who desire to experience the culture of domestic locations. Rich P. decided he wanted to start out retirement by going out into nature and experiencing the great outdoors. He’d been stuck behind a desk for his whole career and wanted to stretch his legs and see natural beauty. To start with, he chose Yosemite National Park.
Read MoreBelize is an up and coming destination - this is my second trip of 2022 that I’ve planned for clients! It’s no wonder though, with the diversity of activities (a great country for water activities like snorkeling and SCUBA, as well as the jungle interior for hiking, ziplining, and animal lovers).
Read MoreTom B. recently returned from a last minute trip to Peru over spring break. His birthday coincided with the trip, and he really wanted to be hiking and experiencing the amazing beauty of the Andes on his birthday. He reached out to me to plan the trip about a month prior to the departure date, so I crafted a solo trek (with English speaking guide) for him. He followed the Salkantay Trek, and was the only participant, so could go at his own pace.
Read MoreFor being a small country in Central America that many couldn’t find on a map, Belize is packed with beauty, culture, and wildlife. Conveniently located within a day of most places in the US, it is the sole country in Central America that boasts English as the official language, making it a perfect place to begin your globe trotting bucket list.
Read MoreMorocco - aromatic spices, picturesque markets, arid desert - this exotic destination is sure to please the senses! Beth P. was able to experience an in depth, immersive tour of Marrakech and followed a path of a local tribe of nomads. If you’ve only ever thought of Casablanca, Marrakech or Chefchaouen when you think of Morocco, you’ve got to consider expanding your experience to the more rural areas!
Read MoreMany people’s first impression when they think of traveling to Colombia is danger. This stems from tv shows such as Narcos and what was the very real danger of travel within Colombia 20 years ago. However, this is no longer the reality of travel in this biodiverse country! I recently returned from a week in Colombia and loved every minute of it.
Read MoreGatlinburg, a mountain town about an hour out of Knoxville, TN, is a wonderful vacation spot for the person who is adventurous and enjoys hiking and the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains. Visitors can enjoy exploring the national park, zip-lining through the forest, or enjoying one of the many cabins for rent with amazing views. A great place to enjoy a socially distant vacation with the family, make sure to put Gatlinburg on your bucket list!
Read MoreMy first clients out of the country since the COVID-19 pandemic hit American soils, and their trip was a total success! In their own words: El CID Castilla was very clean and accommodating. From breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks and meals by the pool to drinks at the bar in the lobby. We look forward to coming again. We met new friends and look forward to coming again. Kara made everything easy for our first family vacation out of the country.
Read MoreThe Sandos Caracol Eco Resort near Playa del Carmen is amazing if you love nature. It has several natural cenotes on the resort (one of which you can swim in if you are 6 years old or older), as well as a bunch of animals - with all captive ones being rescues. It also has Mayan ruins on site, so if you don’t want to take a tour to Tulum or some of the other nearby ones, you don’t have to! With a waterpark for the kids, there is sure to be something for everyone here.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to experience the magic of Disney without the huge crowds and vast expanse of Disneyworld in Florida? Disneyland in Anaheim, California is for you then! The original Disney theme park has hotels on site and two fun parks to visit, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
Read MoreCancún offers many exciting tour options, from the cenotes and caves to swim and kayak in, to catamaran cruises that include snorkeling the reefs, to party pirate ships to take you on a night cruise culminating in a fantastic fireworks display.
Read MoreI recently completed a trip to Florida to experience the “new normal” to better advise any clients who may be thinking about travel in the near future. I took Delta for my trip, and can highly recommend them as the airline of choice when it comes to health and safety precautions. Middle seats were all left empty (unless the same party of more than 2 people were traveling together), and the usual beverage and snack service was replaced with a pre-bagged small water bottle, snack, sanitizing wipe, and napkin. Hotels in general have stopped doing daily cleaning of rooms, opting for before and after guests stay instead.
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