Festive season is just around the corner, and if you’re a fan of real-life Hallmark movie magic throughout the holidays, look no further than these cozy Christmas towns around the United States. Leavenworth, Washington Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth might be in the United States, but its Bavarian architecture style transports you directly to…

Jamaica: Where the sparkling turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea meets white sand beaches and stretches into rolling green mountains. The third largest island in the Caribbean welcomes over one million tourists annually, particularly to its western and northern coasts. (The main resort areas are Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Negril – each with their own personality.)…

Traveling overseas is an adventure that requires significant preparation. Before you can stroll the cobbled streets of Lisbon, watch the gondolas float by in Venice, or sip wine at a café in Paris, you need to put some initial thought and effort into your travel plans, even before you schedule a consultation. 1.) Make sure your documents/identification are in order. …

As the second most consumed beverage worldwide, coffee culture permeates even the furthest reaches of the globe, with each country (and sometimes the cities within them) offering its own take on the coffee experience. But when it comes to the best places to drink coffee around the world, it’s not just about the beans. The…

When clients contact me to plan their Alaska vacations, spotting wilderness is one of their top priorities, but when breaking down The Last Frontier by the numbers, Alaska flaunts some other pretty dazzling statistics that make it a highly desirable bucket list destination. Mountain Peaks 17 of the country’s 20 tallest mountain peaks are in Alaska,…

“Cabo” often refers to Cabo San Lucas, a thriving destination on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. It consistently ranks among the top five Mexican tourist destinations and is quite popular with celebrities. The golden sand beaches and beautiful blue water provide the perfect backdrop…

I am always Caribbean dreamin’! Here are some fun facts to acquaint you with the islands, all the way from A to Z: A is for Antigua and Barbuda Antigua is known for its 365 beaches and has been recognized as the Caribbean’s most romantic destination by the World Travel Awards. The country is named…

Cool, gentle mornings and the nourishing rains of spring are here, ushering in the buds on the trees, the first floral shoots, and soon, the stunning colors of our gardens and flower beds. If you fawn over flora, here are a few places around the world you might want to visit. The Lupine Fields of…

When we think of verdant landscapes as far as the eye can see, our brain often conjures images of Ireland, and rightly so. But there are many other gorgeous green destinations around the world waiting for you, too! Congo Basin, Central Africa The second largest rainforest in the world, the Congo Basin rainforest, spans six countries and is known…

One of our favorite aspects of spending one month in Porto, Portugal was truly feeling like we were settling into a routine, and living a life rather than rushing around as tourists. We only worked for the first two weeks of our stay, and with our work schedules pushed to a 1pm Porto start time…