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Miraval Austin, TX

October 22, 2024 by Karen McAlpin

Do you need a little time away from it all to rest, relax, and recharge? Miraval is a wellness resort with locations in Austin, Tucson, and the Berkshires. I recently visited the resort in Austin in the heart of Texas hill country and it was an amazing 4 day retreat.  Miraval has a lot … Read More

Grand Velas – Riviera Maya, Mexico

October 22, 2024 by Karen McAlpin

There are all-inclusive resorts and luxury resorts but rarely can you get both in the same resort. Grand Velas is the exception to this rule and I recently had a chance to experience this myself at their Riviera Maya location. They also have resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto … Read More

Baha Mar – Nassau, Bahamas

October 21, 2024 by Karen McAlpin

Baha Mar is a newer resort complex located on Nassau in the Bahamas that includes Rosewood, Grand Hyatt, and SLS. Each resort caters to a different clientele with Rosewood being the most luxurious, Grand Hyatt best for families, and SLS for the more after-hours crowd. Baha Mar competes well with … Read More

Virgin Voyages – Miami, Key West, Bimini

March 18, 2024 by Karen McAlpin

Virgin Voyages is a newer cruise line that is adults-only with so many inclusions. The brand started with the reputation of a risqué experience but has mellowed in the last year or so to a more mainstream experience that appeals to a wide range of adults. With 3 ships and a 4th coming soon they … Read More

Virtuoso Booking Engine

January 15, 2019 by admin

Do you like doing your own travel research but enjoy the perks a luxury travel advisor can give you? Now you can research and book your own hotel or resort stay via my personal Virtuoso booking engine. You will still get the same great perks (daily breakfast for 2, upgrade if available, resort … Read More

Virtuoso 101

February 6, 2017 by admin

Have you heard about Virtuoso and wondered what it’s all about?  The fearless leader, Matthew Upchurch, can be seen all over cable news these days singing its praises.  Here’s a bit more information on what it is and why it’s a great idea to use a Virtuoso advisor. What is … Read More

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