by Susan Edson | Apr 25, 2018 | Cruise, Weddings & Honeymoons
Luxury cruising is moving up a notch as the Ritz Carlton introduces it’s first Super Yacht. Yes, you heard me correctly–Ritz Carlton Yacht!! We are trembling with anticipation here at Bella Travel Planning!! Debuting in 2020, the new vessels will feature...
by Becky Lukovic | Feb 20, 2018 | Africa & Indian Ocean, Feature, Hotel Reviews
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 cosmopolitan city. Sir Frances Drake remarked “this cape is the most...
by Susan Edson | Feb 15, 2018 | Cruise, Travel
We had a busy (and fun!) year traveling halfway around the globe in 2017. We like to travel independently, and our first trip was to Mexico. In the Spring, we flew to Japan where we spent five days in Tokyo before boarding a ship for a transpacific voyage to...
by Becky Lukovic | Jan 27, 2018 | Caribbean, Hotel Reviews, The Beach, Travel, Weddings & Honeymoons
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 and Honeymoons. The Romance Travel Forum was held at the Paradisus...
by Becky Lukovic | Jan 10, 2018 | Hotel Reviews
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 flops. We chose the Ritz Carlton Cancun for our quickie beach getaway...
by Becky Lukovic | Jan 4, 2018 | Central America, Feature, Live With Bella
I love a good Margarita!! If you watched our Facebook Live post this morning, you would have seen our morning cocktail shenanigans involving a blender, an avocado, and tequila. It was a cold, January morning in The ATL and a beach hat and a Margarita hit the spot!...
by Becky Lukovic | Dec 15, 2017 | Africa & Indian Ocean, Feature
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 right in the bush with animal friends visiting us throughout our stay. ...
by Becky Lukovic | Nov 30, 2017 | Africa & Indian Ocean, Feature, The Art of Travel, The Beach
Good morning Seychelles and Indian Ocean!! As I sit here on my private terrace this morning in front of the Indian Ocean hearing the resort wake up and the rich sounds of nature surrounds me, my heart is full of gratitude. I wish you could hear the sounds in this...
by Becky Lukovic | Nov 10, 2017 | Travel
Cuba is hot Hot HOT! With the appearance of cruise ships this past year, travel to Cuba has been easier than ever. However, travel to Cuba is a fluid thing with requirements changing year to year. As of November 9th, the rules have changed a bit again. This time,...
by Becky Lukovic | Oct 24, 2017 | Europe, Feature
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...
