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Travel has a way of making life bigger. Bigger stories. Bigger perspective. Better questions.
Here's where we share the places that have given us a sense of awe, the people who make a destination come to life, and the undiscovered gems we've found along the way.
If it inspires you to venture a little farther, linger a little longer, or see the world a little differently, then we've done our job.
Immersing yourself in the culture, visiting dramatic landscapes, and exploring great cities are all wonderful parts of travel. But let’s be honest… most of us are in it for the FOOD too! Trying unique flavors from each destination you visit truly adds to the experience. If your stomach drives your travel plans, here are 20 […]
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Maybe you’ve been hearing about Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as one of the new “hot spots” for travel and wondering why… or maybe you’ve never even heard of the Baltics. Either way, here are 5 reasons the Baltics should make your bucket list. Midsummer’s Night Festival Undoubtedly the best (though most crowded) time to visit the […]
Wow, you guys! If you’ve never thought of yourself as a “cruise person,” prepare to re-think everything. Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection recently announced it is launching 3 luxury yachts in 2020 and 2021. I recently got a sneak peek that I’m excited to share with you! Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection’s first ship is launching in […]
When I decided to start the “monthly roundup” and post 5 unique travel experiences each month, I was a little worried I’d run out after a few months. But happily, I was wrong. I come across amazing new experiences literally every day. Here are five that I learned about this past month. Charter a Boat […]
It may only be November, but now is the time to start brainstorming on spring break ideas for families. If you’ve got a crew you’re looking to entertain that week, check out these five unique ideas for all kinds of families! For the active family who wants to stay in the US Wow. The […]
Is it trite to use Thanksgiving as fodder for a blog post? Almost definitely… but I couldn’t let the opportunity pass to say thank you for making this entrepreneur’s journey so fulfilling. Whether you are a family member, Instagram follower, client, friend, investor in one of my other endeavors, former colleague, or just a fan […]
Spending money on “experiences over things” is becoming more and more common, and for good reason! Studies have shown that happiness derived from experiences lasts far longer than from anything we can buy – and one of the most formative and joyful experiences is of course, travel. Read on to learn how to surprise a […]
I get a lot of questions about why I became a travel advisor, if that’s something that really “still exists,” and why wouldn’t I just book everything online these days. I’ve already posted about the high-level reasons to hire an advisor: perks/upgrades at partner hotels like The Four Seasons, Belmond, Hyatt Prive, time savings, and […]
