I was so excited for my arrival in Cancun. After not being able to travel internationally for over a year, it was thrilling to have my passport in hand while boarding the plane. Going to Cancun on a beach vacation and getting away from the snowy Colorado mountains is just what my mental and physical…
Cancun is Calling
Cancun is calling and I must go. As a travel advisor, I need to experience destinations to be able to give travelers a vacation that is personalized to their specific definition of perfect. So the end of this month (Apr 2021), I’m leaving on a jet plane. Follow along with me as I plan my trip and then…
Infinite Possibilities
There are infinite possibilities for how to cross a room and how to solve an issue. In fact, there are endless ways of
doing and seeing things. When we look another way, what we see may not even need solving. When confronted with a challenge, could we consider it a fun adventure and an opportunity to be creative?
Soul Stirring Sites of Ancient Scotland
Standing Stones of Stenness are one of the many incredible sites you’ll see on the Orkney Islands during your Ancient Scotland Tour.
Outlander Tours of Scotland: Fall in love with the Scotland of Jamie & Claire
Outlander Immersion Tour Details Why this tour? Longevity! Hugh Allison and I have been running these Outlander tours of Scotland for 5 years now (since the TV series started), and for years before that he was taking people on day tours of the sites from the Outlander books. (He even took Diana Gabaldon on a…
Using Packing Cubes to Make Packing Amazingly Simple
Make moving between hotels easier by using packing cubes You can organize your clothes into different packing cubes if 1) you just like to be organized or 2) you’re not staying at the same place for your whole trip. I started using packing cubes a couple of years ago and found that if you’re living…
A Genius 12 Month Trip Countdown Checklist
6-12 Months Prior to Your Trip When planning for a trip, I use a trip countdown checklist. I actually start buying clothes 6-12 months prior to my trip. My husband is not a big fan of this idea, but like most women, when I start trying on clothes, I notice I can lose a few…
Undiscovered Hidden Gems: 3 Day Trips from Denver Colorado
Colorado is so beautiful that many people want to visit. But sometimes it’s nice to get away from the tourists and remember what Colorado was like in the good ole’ days. Here are a couple of my favorite day trip destinations, their local attractions, some side trips, and some places to stay if one day…
Do I need Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance can cover medical, dental, trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical transportation and more. It is not just for flight delays or lost luggage. One of the main reasons to have Travel Insurance is for health reasons: yours, your traveling companions, your parents, your kids… When do you need Travel Insurance? If you are traveling in…
How to Start Planning Travel Now
It can be scary to be thinking about whether you should start planning travel. With the Coronavirus Pandemic causing travel cancellations all over the world and in every type of travel, travel agents have learned some very valuable lessons (on our own and from other travel agents). If you were lucky enough to not have…