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ACTIVE ITALY TRIPS

This week I am at a virtual trade conference for Italy. What does this mean? It means that I meet with suppliers from Italy online on Zoom. I learn about new properties, new suppliers, new destination management companies, and more. Today, I had the pleasant experience of meeting with Dolomite Mountains. This is a destination management company, and they work with travel advisors (like me) to curate amazing experiences in their “country”. I cannot wait to share some of these amazing ideas for active travelers or skiers!

December 3, 2021 2 Comments

SECRET BOLOGNA EXPERIENCE

Richard and I were traveling through Bologna and I found the most special farmhouse/cooking class in the countryside of Bologna. The owners were lovely, engaging and we were in awe of the whole experience. A husband-and-wife team running a farm, restaurant, cooking school, and a B&B as well. This secret Bologna experience has stayed on top of our minds every time we think of Italy.

November 26, 2021 No Comments

HOLIDAY TRAVEL GUIDE

The holidays are quickly approaching. Can you believe that it’s the middle of November already? I cannot! Holidays bring special moments of spending time with the family, gift gifting, and festive traveling! What are your plans for the holidays? This week I thought I would put a few ideas as a holiday travel guide.

November 19, 2021 2 Comments

GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN LONDON PART 2

After such a great start with great places to eat in London Part 1, there was room for a Great Places to Eat in London Part 2. There are so many extraordinary venues, that this post deserved some more information. Don’t you just love London? Read on for some more great ideas of great places in London to eat!

October 22, 2021 No Comments

GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN LONDON

Just to set the boundaries here, this isn’t a “must go to”, or “best places to visit” type of list. This is simply my take on some great foods that represent London as a whole. There are traditional, modern, traditional with modern twists, and of course places that represent and celebrate the incredible diversity of England’s capital city. Basically, what I am saying here is, if you are in the area there are some great places to eat in London.

October 15, 2021 1 Comment

MY LAST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

As I prepare to embark on my next vacation, I thought I would share my last travel experience with you, which was Turks & Caicos in July of 2021. I was on a familiarization trip, meaning I was exploring properties and learning the destination so I could speak to it with my clients. Turks & Caicos has some of the most beautiful waters. Those pictures of the blues and the greens are just stunning.

October 8, 2021 No Comments

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN BOLOGNA

Richard and I stayed at the Savoia Hotel Regency in Bologna in 2017. It’s a beautiful hotel that feels very fancy but has great prices. Our favorite restaurant in Bologna was Garganelli restaurant in the hotel. This restaurant is all about a refined and elegant environment. The space is modern and classic at the same time.

October 1, 2021 1 Comment

WEEKEND GETAWAYS

Who doesn’t love weekend getaways? In the busyness of life sometimes your dream vacation has to take a back seat, but a weekend getaway can be just the thing to leave you feeling refreshed and connected to your partner or family. This week I’m going to share a few of my favorite places to escape for a long weekend.

September 24, 2021 1 Comment

FIVE MISTAKES TO AVOID WITH CRUISING

So what does that mean? As of today, September 3rd, 2021, nothing! None of the countries have rolled back their policy to not allow Americans into their countries. Each individual country gets to decide for themselves if they will allow us in or not. It also means they choose if they wish to add any new rules to their entry process.

September 10, 2021 No Comments

EU VACCINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

So what is new on the EU Vaccination Announcements? On Monday, August 30, 2021, the EU announced that they “might” recommend the US to be removed from the safe countries to accept into their countries. Of course, this was another “oh no” moment for me, a travel advisor who focuses on this region. The next day, they recommended that the US not travel to the EU except for nonessential travel. The reason for this was the rising number of cases of covid-19 again among the unvaccinated people in the USA.

September 3, 2021 No Comments