Travel Blog

Not sure where to start when planning your trip to Machu Picchu and Peru? I am here to help! Here is a sample itinerary that I use as a jumping off point with many of my clients - completely customizable to create the trip of your dreams!

The weather has been cold and brutal throughout most of the US and nothing sounds better than spending a few days in the sun. Whether it is a few days at an all-inclusive resort or a cruise to an exotic place, you deserve a little break. Here are a few deals happening right now to help you beat the winter blues.

What a year! I hope the past year has been filled with many laughs, friends, and travels. As we prepare for 2019, I want to thank all of your for your support and confidence as we have planned some amazing vacations together! I am looking forward to working with all of you in the new year and wanted to share some of my favorite travel quotes that give some wonderful perspective on why we explore this amazing planet.

As 2018 winds down, I want to thank all of you that booked some pretty fantastic trips with me this year! People have already been planning their 2019 vacations and I have been asked quite a lot about where to travel to in the new year. Here are some places that you do not want to miss!

I am incredibly excited to share the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection - now on sale! All of my bookings come with special perks and there are a TON of exciting itineraries. Check out details, pics, and deck plans!

I recently had the opportunity to spend a few days in Rio de Janeiro with a group of travel agents for a fabulous adventure. I had been about 4 years ago for Carnival which was a fun but completely different experience so I was excited to go check out the city without the chaos of one of their biggest celebrations. Here are my tips for a quick jaunt (or longer stay) in the city.

My tips for a short visit to Berlin including a sensational hotel recommendation and my 5 favorite things to do in this cosmopolitan city.

Your travel agent always builds in additional transfer time, giving you time to get your bags, go through customs, change terminals, pass through additional security, navigate vast airports and find your gate. However, there are always scenarios we can’t control. The most challenging airports to arrange a transfer are typically the largest and busiest. Here’s the five airports that often put your connecting flight at risk:

Read about my recent stay at the beautiful and luxurious Mandarin Oriental in Paris! When you book directly with me, you will receive many perks. Find out more!

Join me onboard a fun and fabulous LGBT group aboard the stunning new Celebrity EDGE. This ship will be like nothing you have ever seen and doesn't even hit the water until December! You can be one of the first to sail on her with a few hundred of your new gay best friends! Think of this as "gay-lite" with happy hours, piano bars, LGBT comedians and singers, group excursions, and more. And, the pricing is locked in at almost HALF of current pricing at $1,726 pp which includes the classic beverage package!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at two fantastic AKA properties in NYC when I was there last month. If you have not heard of AKA, take a few moments to learn about them as they are a great option for long and short-term stays. They have properties in metropolitan locations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and London. Lodging ranges from one and two bedroom apartments to penthouse hotel suites. Take a look at my notes from my recent stays…

For the past 15 years, I have experienced the world in a unique way, traveling through over 60 countries with countless stories and, shall we say, learning moments. Here are 15 tips I have for anyone that wants to make traveling a little more prevalent in their life.

Almost every day I am asked the question: "Why would someone want to use a travel agent?" But, once they do, they ask why they didn't do it sooner. There are a ton of reasons working with a travel professional makes sense but here are the three that I think ring true for most people:

Sometimes you just need a few days away to relax, unwind, or live it up. These are some of my favorite weekend getaways at different price points - and all with great perks! Let's book a little break - you deserve it!

This past week I had the pleasure of visiting the Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas. A lot of people have reached out to me about the property and it had been years since I had been so I decided to check it out for myself. Overall, it was a wonderful experience but there are definitely some tips I would like to share that will help with your experience. (I also get amazing packages and deals at the resort so let me know if you are interested in planning a trip!)

As you probably know, I have done a good amount of cruises - around 40 if I had to guess. I have sailed with a variety of companies including Royal Caribbean, Princess, NCL, Oceania, MSC, Celebrity, and more. While each ship offers a unique experience, Celebrity is launching a new ship that is straight out of the future - and it looks amazing.

Will I be freezing? Will I be bored? Will I want to leave in the middle?

Today, people are much more aware of destinations and choosing to travel to more exotic and "lesser known" locales in the age of internet research and easy flights. Based on this and other factors, here are 8 places I think will be hot in 2018.
 

Through my times in PV, I have found a few hidden treasures that I think no traveler to the area should miss. Here they are.