Mayakoba, Playa Mujeres, Maroma, and Cancun

by | February 1, 2021 | Central America, Feature, Hotel Reviews, The Arm Chair Traveler, The Beach, Weddings & Honeymoons | 0 Comments

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

by | May 2, 2020 | Cruise, Feature, The Arm Chair Traveler | 0 Comments

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

by | June 2, 2019 | Cruise, Feature | 0 Comments

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

by | March 4, 2017 | Feature, Florida, Hotel Reviews, Restaurant Reviews, S. Eastern US | 0 Comments

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

by | January 21, 2015 | Feature, Florida, S. Eastern US, The Beach | 0 Comments

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

by | July 27, 2014 | Europe, Feature, The Art of Travel | 0 Comments

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

by | May 28, 2014 | Caribbean, The Beach | 0 Comments

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

by | February 22, 2013 | Cruise, South America | 0 Comments

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

by | January 24, 2013 | Florida | 2 Comments

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

by | December 4, 2012 | Feature, The Art of Travel | 0 Comments

  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...
Photo Scavenger Hunt

Photo Scavenger Hunt

by | Jan 11, 2012 | ,

  Oh those family reunions……the times where everyone sits around and talks about the good old days…..  Why not mix it up a little bit??  On our last family vacation, we tried something new---A photo scavenger hunt. With today’s smart phone technology, Scavenger...

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