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Dorado Beach, Ritz-Carlton Reserve

May 5, 2021

No passport required for this luxury beach destination. The Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is

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Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

May 5, 2021

One of the first resorts to welcome my clients back after the shutdowns of COVID was the Henderson

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Waldorf Astoria Orlando

June 9, 2020

Considered an off-site hotel but close to the magic is the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, a Virtuoso

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Skipper Canteen

June 9, 2020

Do you enjoy the antics of the skippers on the Jungle Cruise? Do you have a slightly adventurous

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Olivia’s Cafe – Old Key West Resort

June 9, 2020

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Old Key West Resort, Olivia’s Cafe is a hidden gem not

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Sanaa – Animal Kingdom Lodge

March 11, 2020

One of my favorite restaurants and dining experience at Disney World is Sanaa at Animal Kingdom

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Grand Floridian Cafe

March 11, 2020

I recently celebrated a birthday and decided to try dinner with the family at the Grand Floridian

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Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee

July 24, 2019

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of spending 2 nights at the lovely Ritz Carlton Reynolds,

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The Inn & Club at Harbour Town

July 24, 2019

The Inn and Club at Harbor Town located in the Sea Pines Resort development on Hilton Head Island in

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Virtuoso Booking Engine

January 15, 2019

Do you like doing your own travel research but enjoy the perks a luxury travel advisor can give you?

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The Dominick

December 17, 2018

Are you looking for a hip, boutique hotel in downtown New York City? How about The Dominick

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Jade Mountain

December 17, 2018

If you’re looking for luxury, privacy, a bit of pampering, and amazing cuisine in a tropical setting

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WaterColor Inn & Resort

July 6, 2018

Located in sunny northwest Florida, WaterColor Inn and Resort is destination for both families and

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Round Hill Hotel & Villas

June 14, 2018

Do you like style, class, and historical glamour? Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Montego Bay,

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Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World

March 15, 2018

Located within the gates of the Magic Kingdom is the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World. It’s

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Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

September 1, 2017

If you’re looking for a luxury resort in the middle of all that Orlando has to offer then look no

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St. Barths 101

August 5, 2017

St Bart, St Barths, Saint-Barth, or however you want to say it is a delightful French island located

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Cheval Blanc – St Barth

June 13, 2017

My husband and I recently spent a few days in St. Barts and stayed at Cheval Blanc – Isle de France.

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Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

June 13, 2017

I love this resort and recommend it to clients whenever I can!  Its located on Key Biscayne via

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What Not to Forget

May 5, 2017

1. Snacks Food is really expensive at Disney do anytime you can save money is good. I usually

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Summer Essentials

April 22, 2017

So, the kids are out of school, you’re heading to Disney World, and now you need to know what to

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Seabourn Cruise Line

April 10, 2017

I recently met with our rep from Seabourn, an ultra-luxury cruise line, and am eyeing an Adriatic

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Top 10 Planning Tips

March 25, 2017

We all know that planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be stressful if you want to make the most

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Walt Disney World Character Meals – Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom)

March 22, 2017

Located inside the Magic Kingdom and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. Characters

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Virtuoso 101

February 6, 2017

Have you heard about Virtuoso and wondered what it’s all about?  The fearless leader, Matthew

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WDW | Preparing Your Kids (and you!)

January 30, 2017

So you’ve booked your first trip to Disney with your kids and you know they are going to be so

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WDW | Top Five Favorite Snacks

December 29, 2016

When you think of going to Disney World, usually food isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but

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BodyHoliday St. Lucia

July 28, 2016

Did you send your kids to summer camp and wish there was a grown-up version that maybe served

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Walt Disney World – May 2014

June 9, 2014

The week of Memorial Day I took my family to Walt Disney World for the third time.  My boys are

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Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, Florida

May 8, 2014

If you’re looking for a unique luxury property located on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale, then look no

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Old Edwards Inn – Highlands, NC

April 11, 2014

My family and I recently spent a weekend in Highlands, North Carolina at the Old Edwards Inn and

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Disney Hilton Head Island Resort

October 21, 2013

One of the little known secrets of the Disney resorts are their two beach properties in the US, both

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Weekend Getaways – Tennessee

September 2, 2013

Whether you want to visit the mountains in the east or the Music City in the middle of the state,

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Grace Bay Club

August 19, 2013

If you’re looking for a complete ocean front experience on Turks and Caicos then look no further

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The Palms Turks & Caicos

August 12, 2013

Turks and Caicos is one of the most beautiful island chains in all of the Caribbean and the most

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Wymara Resort and Villas, Turks and Caicos

August 5, 2013

If you’re looking for a hip and cool place in the Caribbean where you can soak up the rays, then

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Turks & Caicos

July 29, 2013

Turks and Caicos is one of my favorite destinations.  This island chain is the best kept secret

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Celebrity Cruises – Southern Caribbean

April 9, 2013

This past fall I was honored to sail on Celebrity Cruises’ ship the Summit in the Southern Caribbean

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WDW | How to Survive the Crowds

April 4, 2013

I recently booked a family traveling to Disney World during Spring Break week which also happened to

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Fairmont Grand del Mar

March 25, 2013

Just 20 miles north of San Diego in between La Jolla and Del Mar is the Grand del Mar situated in a

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Amanyara

March 4, 2013

The Turks and Caicos are located just 90 minutes from Miami south of the Bahamas in the British West

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Corinthia Hotel London

February 25, 2013

Located just minutes from 10 Downing Street, the Corinthia Hotel London is a perfect home-base for

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Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

February 13, 2013

I recently came back from my 2nd trip to Walt Disney World® Resort with the

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Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

January 16, 2013

I was recently in the Tampa/St. Pete area and decided to travel the 1 ½ hours south to Sarasota to

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Ritz-Carlton San Juan

November 27, 2012

I’ve never been to San Juan, Puerto Rico other than to transfer at the airport and since I was

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Vail, Colorado

October 18, 2012

I have only been snow skiing a couple of times; once in Wisconsin as a child and once in high school

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Hutton Hotel

September 18, 2012

The Hutton Hotel hotel located in Nashville, TN is just steps away from Music Row.  Whether you

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WDW | Stroller Decisions

September 10, 2012

One of the biggest debates while planning a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort after you have

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Hawaii

July 16, 2012

There is a special place in my heart for Hawaii. My first trip was to Oahu in 1988 with my

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Paris, France

July 15, 2012

I want to Paris with my Mom and sister to celebrate my Mom’s 60th birthday.  Her father is

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New York City

June 23, 2012

New York City has always been a favorite city of mine.  I used to travel here on business when

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