Ugh. Those dreaded overnight flights can be so incredibly unbearable and downright uncomfortable. But if you want to travel overseas, you don’t have many options. I’m a diva sleeper so it’s especially hard for me to get comfortable, much less sleep, sitting upright on a plane. I have some tips for packing long flight travel essentials that will help you make the most of it. As a travel writer, I’ve taken many overnight flights and …
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It seems like so many luxury resorts and cruise lines have all added concierge-level amenities that offer everything from butler services to elevated experiences. I sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima, one of the brand’s new luxury class cruise ships, to experience their concierge offering, The Haven. I’m not a fan of the mega-cruise ships but the Prima is different. Even though it accommodates 3,100 guests, it feels much more intimate because of some cool …
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Who doesn’t love Aruba? I mean, it’s got a little bit of something for everyone. It’s a top destination for summer vacations since it is outside the hurricane belt, a surprise to many people! Last time I was there was in the winter months (my favorite time to go) so I was excited to go back and explore a bit more of the island, and a new resort on Eagle Beach Aruba. READ MY ISLANDS.COM …
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I love exotic travel (you know that from reading my blog) but you might also be surprised to know I love a simple, laid back beach vacation. And Mexico is always at the top of the list, partly because it’s so easy to get to. I first visited the Live Aqua Resort Cancun on a girls’ trip years ago. I loved it so much, I took my husband back for a pandemic escape.Live Aqua Beach …
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Yeah, I travel a lot. A LOT! But what you don’t see in my cheeky posts is that I’m a very anxious traveler. I mean a full blown stress ball! I’m usually popping some anti-anxiety meds a few days before my trip because my stomach is literally in knots. And as an OCD trip planner, there are some things I do to try and eliminate any situations so I can enjoy stress-free travel, especially when …
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Cancun is perhaps Mexico’s most famous playground. But if you want to get out of the Spring Break-style beach party crowd, head south to Riviera Maya. While the cancun resort map looks enticing, plan to escape to a more chill destination. Hospitality brand Grupo Xcaret has opened three luxury Riviera Maya all-inclusive resorts (two with AAA 5-Diamond status) that are stunningly beautiful and unique. Xcaret translates to “small inlet” in the Mayan language. These properties …