From relaxing at the Waikoloa Marriott Beach Resort & Spa to exploring Kohala Waterfalls, Volcano National Park, and even swimming with manta rays, our trip was a true bucket list experience. Here's a look at some of the amazing activities we enjoyed during our stay on the Big Island.

Join me on a 12-night New Zealand (NZ) and Australia sailing March 15-27, 2024. It’ll be on Virgin Voyages - an adult only cruise line (age 18+). This is a unique itinerary being offered only once. As you can see below, it visits both the North and South Island of NZ & three ports in Australia.

The islands of New Zealand have 16 distinct regions across the two main islands offering much for travelers to delight in. The indigenous people of New Zealand are known as the Māori and I encourage you to take some time to learn about their culture and history, during your visit. There are many museums, cultural sites, and performances available to learn about this beautiful culture.

Since Australia is on many people’s bucket lists, I thought it would be helpful to talk about some of the ways you can explore this vast country. From wineries, to culture, history, art, nature etc there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Cruises are a wonderful way to see the world and there are some helpful things to know to get the most out of your vacation. Even if you’ve been on many cruises before, you’ll likely benefit from the tips I’m about to share.

Alaska is another one of those places, if you haven’t visited I hope you get there soon. Especially for those who live in the US, it’s fairly accessible and a wonderful way to see wildlife, glaciers and the vast beauty of the wilderness.

I do suggest a cruise for this part of the world, as the main cities are on the water, so why not have a floating hotel take you from place to place. There are many options to choose from and planning a trip can become overwhelming. I’m here to help you sift through your options to choose a cruise that’s right for you. Here are the 7 things to know when planning your trip to Alaska.

Traveling and exploring new places can be hard enough without a disability. As you know I’m not disabled, so I really can’t speak to the daily challenges one may face. I can however share and pass along some useful tools I have been given - specifically apps.

When I hear how many people don’t enjoy cruising as much as I do, I’m naturally curious as to why. Unfortunately, if it’s someone’s first cruise, they may choose to never cruise again. If that’s you - read on. I hope to give you some tips and a different perspective, so hopefully you’ll give cruising another chance. If cruising isn’t your thing (yet) also read on as some of these can transfer into other forms of traveling. Not only am I going to cover common mistakes I’ve learned, but also give you solutions on how to avoid them.

With that being said, Norwegian Prima is the first release in a series of 6 ships where NCL is reinventing the look, feel and overall experience of their ships. They want to offer more wide-open spaces such as a glass bottom walkway around the front of the ship on Deck 8. When you first walk onto the ship, just like other ocean cruise lines, the first thing you see is their main atrium. Prima’s atrium is very different from other NCL ships.

I saved the best for last - the Summit One Vanderbilt experience. This tourist attraction is thoughtfully laid out from the very beginning. You will need to purchase advance timed tickets. They do not take walk ups. It’s a family friendly, fun-for-all ages experience. Each room and floor offer a different perspective of the city views. Get your cameras ready for all your fun social media pictures.

The city’s energy is inviting and there’s so much to explore. Not to mention their mild climate (only 1-2 days of snow/year) makes visiting year-round possible. Vancouver Island is a family & pet friendly area. It’s also known as the newly wed capital of Canada.

The day has come when vacation comes to a close and one returns home. Like embarkation day, it’s all about preparation. These tips might help it go more smoothly and with less time waiting at the airport.

It’s all about preparation. It might not be fun and exciting, but it can make a huge difference, when you arrive at your cruise port. In this post, I’ll cover what smart cruisers do before and on embarkation day to help them have smooth sailing.

If you’re thinking about cruising in the Mediterranean (Med), these tips may help you avoid some common mistakes people make when choosing their cruise.

If you have never been on a cruise before, you may have some reservations. I know I did! I did NOT like the idea of being out in the middle of the ocean unable to see land.

This is a list going beyond the obvious of shirts and shoes. I want to cover items you may not think about and why you need them. This is cruised focused; however, I feel many items on this list can crossover to other forms of travel as well. Especially if you travel internationally.

When on a trip, we tend to think about the fun we will have and overlook the possibility of things going wrong. Though not often, it’s still a good idea to be prepared in the unlikely event you get lost or miss getting back in time and miss the cruise ship. Maybe you get hurt on a tour or someone steals your belongings. In this post, I’ll cover the items I feel you need to have with you on your vacation.

Whether you’re new to cruising, or have dozens under your belt, this post is full of helpful tips to help you have an amazing cruise experience.

The simple answer is YES! I have partnerships with suppliers all over the world and can help you with ALL your travel wants & needs.

Here you will find the latest travel advisories and other helpful information to help you have a smooth vacation. Links for: COVID, CDC, WHO, cruise & country advisories