Cathy, Author at Amore Travel Designs

ESSENCE OF LUXURY TRAVEL

July 22, 2022 by Cathy

There are multiple reasons why people travel. Whether it be a business trip, visiting a friend, reuniting with family, or just a vacation, traveling is something we all do. But, what is often overlooked, is luxury travel. Usually people hear luxury, they think in dollar signs. But the honest essence of luxury travel can’t just be purchased. At the core of luxury travel is a number of feelings that many of us rarely come into contact with. And those feelings of comfort, exclusivity, and intimacy are truly the essence of luxury travel.

MANAGING AIRLINE DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS

July 15, 2022 by Cathy

Dealing with flights and transfers can be a pretty stressful part of any trip. Airline delays and cancellations only serve to make them even more nail-biting, especially if you don’t know what’s going on and how to handle it. Here are a few suggestions that can make managing airline delays and cancellations much easier to deal with.

EUROPEAN HOTEL QUICK GUIDE

June 30, 2022 by Cathy

One thing about me is that I love a good hotel. And if you possess that same love like me, you know that there are a number of things that make a “good hotel”; amazing customer service, good food, and fun, thoughtful quirks. There’s so many things that hotels can offer and it’s pleasing to see when different hotels put in effort to make your travel experience even more unique! Here’s a luxury European hotel quick guide with 3 hotels I believe will add a special touch to your next European vacation.

HIDDEN TREASURES IN EUROPE

July 8, 2022June 24, 2022 by Cathy

Discovering secret, hidden places is one of my favorite pastimes. While indulging in touristy adventures and experiences is a fun part of exploring new places, going into lesser known parts of a city or country is truly where it’s at. It allows you to uncover a new side, or even the true essence, of wherever you’re at and can make for unique memories. Here is a short list of some hidden treasures in Europe.

EXPERIENCE PANAMA

June 17, 2022 by Cathy

If you have followed my blog or newsletter, then you are probably aware that I was just in Panama on a reward/incentive trip. I thought it might be time to review some of the highlights of this trip for you. This trip had so many experiences that were above any expectations and will likely have you wanting to experience Panama too!

AFRICA’S GOLDEN TREASURE: GHANA

June 10, 2022 by Cathy

The country of Ghana holds a special place in my heart – my family, my childhood, and my culture stems from this beautiful country. While I was the only one in my family born in the United States, I was fully raised surrounded by Ghanian culture and customs. I love that I’m from a country that has beautiful music, amazing food, funny stories, and a rich important history of Pan-Africanism. Today, I’d like to share with all of you Africa’s Golden Treasure: Ghana (and my own as well).

A JAPANESE DREAM VACATION

June 3, 2022 by Cathy

I’ve always been fascinated with Japan and its beautiful culture. From its language and native tongues, to its traditions and customs, Japanese culture presented an awe inspiring way of life that put it at the forefront of my bucket list. I began studying the Japanese language and culture in middle school and all throughout high school. While I haven’t continued my formal studies in university, I do continue to stay fascinated by all things Japanese. In doing this, I’ve curated a list of places and things I aim to do at least once in my lifetime. Here is my Japanese dream vacation!

A WEST COAST WEEKEND

May 27, 2022 by Cathy

While destination vacations and bucket-list adventures are always wanted and enjoyed, sometimes, we all need a quick getaway for a weekend; I know I did! One of my favorite quick-trip places is Southern California. Recently, we took a family trip to Los Angeles and even though it was for 3 days, we made it unforgettable. Here are a few notable pit stops from my West Coast weekend in SoCal.

TRAVELING TO EUROPE NOW

May 20, 2022 by Cathy

What should you expect if you are traveling to Europe this summer or in the next few months? What are the restrictions? Where can you go? What is it like over there now in a post covid world? I thought this might be a good time for an article about traveling to Europe now.

PACKING TIPS

May 13, 2022 by Cathy

I have been working on a wonderful trip for a client who is going to be traveling for 62 days in Europe. This trip is amazing and I cannot wait to follow along with her on her journeys. However, during our conversations packing for this trip became another conversation. Now, I am an over packer for sure and usually can’t manage packing for 3 weeks let along for 2 months. So I thought this might apply to others as well who needed some packing tips.