If you’re looking for a real life winter wonderland, look no further than a European Christmas market. These open air markets along the streets and main squares of European cities bring together locals, tourists, and people of all ages. Sip hot chocolate or mulled wine while wandering down each lane of rustic timber booths and […]

Private travel is the new way to intimately see the world with everything you need at your fingertips. Read on for inspiration! See the World More Intimately. You might be a family waiting for the right moment to enjoy peace and solitude together in a 10-bedroom villa. Or perhaps it’s just the two of you […]

Over the last two years, our lives have changed and travel has as well. Being stuck at home for so long has only made the desire to travel stronger, but your experience traveling now will be different. The importance of traveling has been reimagined and has been brought back to the simple moments that mean […]

At Bell & Bly Travel, we are proud to be part of Rocco Forte Knights (formerly Sir Rocco’s Knights) – the preferred partner program of Rocco Forte Hotels. As exclusive members of this invitation-only program, we can upgrade your stay at any Rocco Forte hotel extending you value-added amenities that you won’t find anywhere else. […]

At Bell & Bly Travel, we’ve built deep connections across the travel industry. In addition to our key partnerships with top travel companies and hotel brands over the globe, we are affiliated with Virtuoso – the world’s most prestigious leisure travel association.  Here is all you need to know about Virtuoso and how you can […]

If you are thinking of your first trip in the post-coronavirus world, whether it’s a weekend escape to recharge, or checking off a faraway bucket list destination, remember that traveling changes you mentally and physically.  Did you know that looking forward to a vacation directly contributes to happiness more than making a material purchase? Keep […]

I’m starting the “Sarah’s Top 7” series to share my personal travel style, travel tips, and opinions on travel. I plan to cover packing tips, pet peeves, destinations, and more. That said – these posts will showcase my personal opinions on things I’ve experienced firsthand. There may be other “best travel books” lists out there […]

If you’re looking for tips for long flights, you’ve come to the right place! In traveling to nearly 100 countries I’ve been on more flights than I can count. And if you can believe it, long flights are actually my favorite! Here are my top 10 tips for long flights. Pack the right toiletries When […]