The light filters through the mosquito nets draping over my bed at Bwindi Lodge. As I begin to wake, my mind goes to the day's itinerary. Nerves kick in--it's really today!! We are going to experience Gorillas in the wild today--visit their home and wander down the...
Ciao Bella–Your Travel Girl Gang
Last year, Susan and I (Becky) launched Ciao Bella, a Travel Club for Women. Over the years, she and I had ongoing conversations about women we knew who had these amazing Wander Lists, but no one with whom to share the experiences. We spoke to single women,...
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 top-notch business women and some of the best travel advisors in the...
The American cemetery in Luxembourg
Last year I my mother and I went on an adventure down the Mosel, Rhine, and Main rivers on a ten-day Uniworld river cruise. What fun we had gazing at castles, tasting the lovely Mosel wines, and discovering the beauty of yellow grape leaves in the vineyards planted...
Versailles, The Sun King, and All Things Golden
Last fall, my mom and I spent a glorious day exploring all things Louis. It was Mama's first time in France (really the first time anywhere in Europe) and I was looking forward to delighting in the grandeur of Versailles. The Chateau Versailles is a delightful...
Boating on the Amalfi Coast
In one of my favorite movies, Out of Africa, Karen von Blixen entertains Barkley and Denys with dinner on her beautiful Limoges (woman after my own heart), wine, and stories of faraway places. After her beautiful, moving story is done, Denys asks her if she had ever...
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 amber-colored hot tea from Paris (sigh), and reflect on how fabulous this...
What does Luxury travel mean to you?
At Bella Travel Planning, we create custom, luxury travel experiences. When you hear the word "Luxury," what comes to mind? What picture do you see? What does luxury mean? More importantly, what does luxury mean to you? For some of our travelers, luxury means Smart....
Halfway Around the Globe and Back, 2017
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...
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