Planning a Honeymoon?

I am headed to a bridal show this morning in Indianapolis to set up our booth and prepare for the exited faces of newly engaged brides and grooms.  Engagement is such an exciting time!  So many...

It’s All About the Romance!

A client asked me this week for tips to make their anniversary trip more romantic and fun.  Sometimes, when you have been married for a long time, you get into a conversational and even relational...

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...

The Art of Being a Travel Advisor

I am asked often, “Oh so you are a travel agent, do you get to travel a lot?” Until recently, I would minimize the amount of travel I do.  I wanted people to understand that being a travel advisor...

A DiVa’s Guide for Packing Light

A client once asked me why he had to pack light when he had a driver pick him up from the airport and take him to the hotel.  At first, the question took me aback – EVERYONE knows you should pack...

Five Things to Do Before You Depart

I know, you’ve read packing guide after packing guide—they all sound the same….toothbrush, toiletries, extra socks, a poncho (who really wears a poncho on vacation??)…..you’ve read about the “must...

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Traveling can be stressful---heck traveling IS stressful…..even for the expert traveler.  There is something about airports, train stations, and car rental companies that rachet up you blood...

You Can’t VIP Yourself!

As my good friend, Kelly Shea of Kelly Shea Travels says, you can’t VIP yourself…. Even with 10 years in the travel industry under my belt, I am still amazed at how true this statement is! Like many...
The Art of Being a Travel Advisor

The Art of Being a Travel Advisor

I am asked often, “Oh so you are a travel agent, do you get to travel a lot?” Until recently, I would minimize the amount of travel I do.  I wanted people to understand that being a travel advisor is more than just visiting destinations, it is about researching the...

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A DiVa’s Guide for Packing Light

A client once asked me why he had to pack light when he had a driver pick him up from the airport and take him to the hotel.  At first, the question took me aback – EVERYONE knows you should pack light…..what a crazy question!!  After I thought about it for a while,...

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Five Things to Do Before You Depart

I know, you’ve read packing guide after packing guide—they all sound the same….toothbrush, toiletries, extra socks, a poncho (who really wears a poncho on vacation??)…..you’ve read about the “must sees” and the “not worth your times.” You are ready for your...

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Traveling can be stressful---heck traveling IS stressful…..even for the expert traveler.  There is something about airports, train stations, and car rental companies that rachet up you blood pressure, your anxiousness, and your need to learn the art of patience. ...

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