Giving someone the gift of travel this holiday season will guarantee a happy reaction and give your loved one something to look forward to in the New Year. These travel deals will provide you with the opportunity to create lifelong memories, expand your horizons and sometimes even change your life. […]
Category: Family Travel
Family-Friendly (And Zika-Free!) Destinations For Your Next Vacation
With most of the popular Caribbean and Mexican family-friendly destinations facing Zika travel warnings, many of my clients have expressed concern about how to plan their next family vacation. Even those who are not trying to get pregnant are worried about going away on vacation and getting sick from the […]
Festival Fun: More Great Reasons To Visit Hawaii in 2016
Hawaii, an exotic U.S. destination, is comprised of 6 unique islands, guaranteed to have something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to enjoy crystal blue waters, spectacular sunsets, eclectic local cuisine, rich cultural heritage or unique natural surroundings, the islands will not disappoint. In fact, visitor feedback measures at an astounding 98% satisfaction rate–and […]
Traveling to LA and Living Like Locals
I recently took a trip out west to Los Angeles, and while it wasn’t my first time visiting the City of Angels, the experience felt really new. We stayed with my sister-in-law and her husband in their magnificent duplex in Santa Monica, just blocks away from the beach. And since […]
Fire Island: A Tiny Beach Paradise
If you tell people outside New York that you’re heading out to a magical beach town on Fire Island, it’s not unusual to be met with a response along the lines of “Fire Island? Where is that?” Fire Island is a tiny barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island, […]
Special Golf Packages For Father(‘s Day)
It’s not an accident that the U.S. Open falls around Father’s Day weekend every year. An overwhelming majority of fathers love golf. In fact, it’s not unusual for them to request to celebrate Father’s Day by being left alone to go golfing. Well, it turns out that it doesn’t have […]
Insider Travel Tips For Costa Rica’s Gold Coast
I recently traveled to Costa Rica with a group of other travel advisors on an educational trip, commonly referred to in the industry as a “fam” or “familiarization trip”. Designed to provide first-hand experience of the regions and properties that we recommend to clients on a daily basis, they are typically […]
More Than Brunch: Cool Mother’s Day Ideas
If you’re looking for something a little more unique than brunch this year for Mother’s Day, then you’ve come to the right place! While treating mom to a lovely brunch to celebrate how much she means to you on Mother’s Day is a wonderful gesture, there are other ways to […]
Top Five Things to Consider When Planning A Multigenerational Trip
When a family chooses to travel together, the journey has the potential to unite all family members, regardless of the generation gap. At the same time, a multi-generation trip can be stressful to plan, particularly because of the differing interests between age groups. Multi-generational travel, just like families, can consist of detailed layers which require […]
Traveling With A Baby (Checklist Included)
Preparing for a vacation is never an easy task, and as I am quickly learning it is exponentially harder when there is a baby involved. Right before my daughter turned 8 months old, my husband and I went on a wonderful multigenerational trip with his parents and sister and brother-in-law. […]
Top 10 Hotels for a Magical Holiday Celebration
In the movies, Christmas is usually portrayed as a holiday celebrated at home—with Mom, Dad and kids all happily gathered around the Christmas tree surrounded by an abundance of gifts. I don’t know about you, but that type of idyllic scene isn’t exactly how my holiday played out. Christmas can […]
When in Rome…Try Gladiator Lessons!
I love Rome! And, as someone who has traveled to The Eternal City several times, I can tell you that her rich culture can be experienced in endlessly thrilling and imaginative ways. If you’re looking for things to do in Rome once you’ve tried the traditional touring, think about something a little […]
Last Minute Thanksgiving Travel Opportunities
It’s not uncommon for Halloween to roll around and realize that you haven’t had the time to make arrangements for that Grand Thanksgiving Getaway. Where did the time go? And how were you too busy to notice that the holidays were just around the corner? Regardless of how it happened, you’re worried that […]
Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman: Tons of Family Fun
Caribbean vacations have alot to offer everyone. Many of the islands are ideal for scuba divers, families, romantic getaways, and even destination weddings. If you live along the Eastern Seaboard, a flight to a Caribbean island is relatively short and easy to find direct flights from most major cities. Peak […]
River Cruising With Kids
River Cruising with the Kids….it’s not just for adults anymore! River cruising used to be a luxury reserved for adults alone…until now! Some of the best river cruise lines have figured out what many of us already knew…that kids don’t need all the bells and whistles to have fun! Yes, […]