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My clients are my inspiration! This week I am thanking the family who asked me to plan a trip for their 2023 summer vacation to see the...

The overwater bungalow - the ultimate in tropical luxury accomodations. They're like a dream come true. There is something unexpected...

As you remember from last week's article, the good times are rolling once again in New Orleans. After the interruptions caused by...

I think this is the first time I've written two "Spotlight On..." articles in a row. Last week's South Africa article was inspired by a...

South Africa is one of Africa’s most sought-after destinations and one of the most diverse countries on the planet. From the wilderness...

This week's article follows up on last week's prepping for your long haul flight. First-timers on such a trip typically don't know what...

This week’s article is inspired by clients on four separate trips who will be flying l-o-o-o-n-g distances very shortly. At least two of...

As you know, I've always encouraged you to start the vacation planning process with ample lead time. It's never too soon, in my opinion...

My dear readers made my heart happy last week with their responses to my "Let's Go To...Portugal" newsletter. So many of you are ready to...

I'm curious...do you have a few days on your calendar that are completely blank with nothing scheduled? I've got the cure for that - ten...

Has it been eons since you took a real vacation? Even if you've been up and about, I bet you know many people who haven't taken the...

This week I'd like to do something a little different. Some of my clients and contacts receive periodic emails from Virtuoso that are...

Playa del Carmen offers travelers a myriad of stylish stays. I’ve selected only five to showcase, and it was difficult, but a figurative...

As a follow-up to last week's article, I thought I'd give you some insight into choosing the perfect Hawaiian island for your vacation. ...

Back when I took my first Hawaiian vacation, I'd never heard of eco-tourism, sustainability in travel, or anything remotely related to...

Before I launch into this week’s topic I MUST give you a good-news update to last week’s article where I told you about the five elite...

When I use the phrase 'elite hotel programs’, what do you think of? Likely you think of your points status with your favorite hotel...

I’ll probably catch some flack from readers about the term ‘post-covid’, given that it doesn’t really exist yet. I'm taking creative...

This week I complete my 61st trip around the sun. As I reflected on that, I was reminded that every day is a celebration of something,...

Depending on how well you know me, you're probably aware that I am NOT an 'adrenaline junkie' as most people define it. I won't excuse...