Arm Chair Traveler: Shelter in Place at Hermitage Bay

So here is sit in my comfy chair overlooking my outside deck dreaming of the last time I experienced total Caribbean Bliss—at Hermitage Bay.

The Best of 2018

Wow 2018 just flew by—like at warp speed!!! Here at Bella, we are already in full planning mode for 2019 travels and beyond—but I wanted to take a moment this morning, sit by the fire, sip some...

A Royal Getaway – How to Honeymoon Like Will and Kate

This blog post about honeymooning in the Seychelles by Becky Lukovic first appeared this spring on the Jones Crossing Banquet and Event Center website.  Jones  Crossing is a premier wedding venue in...

Two Days in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa has long been lauded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  The waterfront, Table Mountain, and the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean create a stunning setting for a...

Your Punta Cana Honeymoon

Recently, I was invited to attend the Romance Travel Forum in Punta Cana.  The Forum is a by invitation only conference of high producing travel professionals specializing in Destination Weddings...

Toes in the Sand at Ritz Carlton Cancun

Like you, sometimes The Man and I need to get out of dodge…to have a frosty cocktail delivered to us in our private cabana…to wake up to the azure ocean water….and have some sand decorate our flip...

Sabi Sabi South African Safari

I spent two glorious nights at the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge for safari.  It was my first safari and I could not have asked for a better experience!!!!  The small, thirteen suite property is situated...

Athens – City of Athena

Way way back in they day--like waaay back in the day, Athens needed a patron God or Goddess.  Poseidon and Athena both thought they were up to the task. They played a match of skill and wisdom atop...

Girls Weekend in Naples, Florida–Inn on Fifth

Little Black Dresses, Buckets of Champagne, Gin and Tonics at the Pool, Dinner Reservations, Girl Talk 24/7....you gotta love a good girls' weekend!!!  Our group of fabulous women descended on the...

Hotel Review – Secrets Silversands

Sometimes you just have to get out of dodge...find a quick flight and get your toes in the sand and a margarita in hand--STAT!  The Man and I recently needed a break from the day-to-day grind...wear...
Athens – City of Athena

Athens – City of Athena

Way way back in they day--like waaay back in the day, Athens needed a patron God or Goddess.  Poseidon and Athena both thought they were up to the task. They played a match of skill and wisdom atop the Acropolis in front of the first king of Athens, Cecrops (half...

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