Mayakoba, Playa Mujeres, Maroma, and Cancun

Early in January, I (Becky) conducted site inspections with a few Travel Experts colleagues from the Southeastern region.  I just love hanging with these smart, savvy ladies who are...

Armchair Traveler: Floating in Glacier Bay, Alaska

I was seriously unprepared for the beauty of Alaska.  Oh yeah, I heard about the glaciers calving—dramatically splashing in the water.  I saw the photos of the wilderness, and...

Cruising 101 – Bella’s Cruise Tips

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about cruising and those little nuggets of advice that makes your cruise adventure go more smoothly. I’ve been asking my colleagues for their best cruise tips,...

Disney: The Good, The Bad and The Mousy: A Primer for Those with an Obligatory Mouse Experience

Disclaimer:  I am not a Mouseketeer Poohbah Status Disney Fan.  I like The Mouse.  I love Pluto.  I've even buried the memories of riding It's a Small World as a teen....somewhat.  But when the...

Four Fun Activities for a Fabulous Multi-Generational Vacation

Multi-generational vacations are a great way for families to reconnect!  Every other year my family has a destination Christmas extravaganza.  We rent a home somewhere warm, plan dinner nights,...

Mask Making in Venice

Our tour guide met us at the lobby of our hotel to give us a quick art-based walking tour of Venice on our way to the Venetian Mask Artist’s studio. We strolled through the labyrinth of alleyways...

Updates and Renovations to Secrets Royal Beach and Now Larimar Punta Cana

Two of my favorite all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana have announced the beginning of a large enhancement project over the next few months.  Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana and Now Larimar Punta...

Silver Galapagos

The best things about being a travel agent are the travel seminars, trainings and updates we receive from our supplier partners.  It’s like spending your day watching travel shows and reading travel...

Christmas on Anna Maria Island

Every few years, my family spends time together over Christmas in a warm destination.  We live all over the United States and sometimes it’s tough to spend extended time together----just being a...

Bella’s Holiday Travel Tips- Revised 2018

  The countdown for Santa has begun.  As your destination Christmas looms closer, it’s time to plan ahead for your traveling strategy---yes, strategy.  Holiday travels need strategy.  The week...
Cruising 101 – Bella’s Cruise Tips

Cruising 101 – Bella’s Cruise Tips

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about cruising and those little nuggets of advice that makes your cruise adventure go more smoothly. I’ve been asking my colleagues for their best cruise tips, looking in my Bella archives of document handouts, and checking out...

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Mask Making in Venice

Mask Making in Venice

Our tour guide met us at the lobby of our hotel to give us a quick art-based walking tour of Venice on our way to the Venetian Mask Artist’s studio. We strolled through the labyrinth of alleyways and bridges--soaking in the colors of the canals, balconies and...

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Silver Galapagos

Silver Galapagos

The best things about being a travel agent are the travel seminars, trainings and updates we receive from our supplier partners.  It’s like spending your day watching travel shows and reading travel mags.  It’s glorious! Last night, we enjoyed dinner and an update...

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Christmas on Anna Maria Island

Christmas on Anna Maria Island

Every few years, my family spends time together over Christmas in a warm destination.  We live all over the United States and sometimes it’s tough to spend extended time together----just being a family. Our destination of choice this year was Anna Maria Island outside...

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