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Brazilian steakhouse dining experience in Sardinia, Italy, culinary travel memories from Amore Travel Designs

WHERE I FELL TWICE

I landed in the south of Sardinia expecting one kind of trip and found something rougher, quieter, and more honest than the postcards ever show. Chia Laguna sits along a coastline that still feels a little wild, sand dunes rolling toward water so clear it barely looks real. Forte Village, further along the coast, surprised me with its scale, an entire small village built around gardens and restaurants and a kitchen where Chef Raff let a group of us get our hands genuinely messy making pasta.

September 18, 2026 No Comments

That mid-flight moment when jet lag catches up with you, exactly the fog this blog explains how to fight back against

JET LAG HAS RULES

Jet lag gets blamed on the flight itself, but the real cause sits somewhere else entirely. Your body runs on an internal clock called the circadian rhythm, tuned over years to a specific pattern of light, darkness, meals, and sleep.

September 11, 2026 No Comments

A travel planning notebook with a view of the Eiffel Tower — first-time Europe travel questions answered by Fort Collins travel advisor Cathy at Amore Travel Designs

NOTES FROM THE FJORDS

I always tell clients that research only gets you so far, and this trip has reminded me exactly why. So far I have visited Stockholm and Warnemunde, with Copenhagen and Oslo still ahead of me, and both stops have already given me stories I will be telling clients for years.

September 4, 2026 No Comments

SKIP THE CROWDS ENTIRELY

Everyone wants to travel in July. School is out, the weather feels safe, and summer has always been the obvious choice.
It is also, quietly, the worst time to visit most of Europe’s best-known destinations.
Shoulder season sits in the gap between peak summer and the off season, roughly April through early June and September through October. It is the window my most seasoned travelers request again and again, and once you understand why, you will probably ask for it too.

August 28, 2026 No Comments

Behind every unforgettable trip is hours of thought, care, and planning — a look inside the real work that goes into every Amore Travel Designs itinerary

WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND SCENES

Clients see the finished product. The itinerary document, the confirmed reservations, the trip that unfolds exactly as planned.
What they do not see is everything that happens before that document ever reaches their inbox. So today, I am pulling back the curtain on my actual process, from the first email to the moment you land.

August 23, 2026 No Comments

QUESTIONS I HEAR MOST

Sarah reached out with a simple message. She and her husband wanted to celebrate their anniversary in Italy, but they had never traveled internationally together and had no idea where to start.
Over the next several months, Sarah asked me almost every question I hear on a regular basis. Her trip ended up being a two week journey through Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast, and by the end, she told me she could not imagine having planned it alone.

August 14, 2026 No Comments

St. Andrews golf course and historic hotel in Scotland—luxury travel expertly curated by Fort Collins travel advisor Cathy Rowland of Amore Travel Designs.

THE REAL NINETEENTH HOLE

A great golf trip is not just about the course. It is about the tee time that does not feel rushed, the caddie who knows the greens better than the yardage book, and the dinner reservation waiting after the round. I have planned golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and some of the finest resorts in the US, and the best ones always have one thing in common. Every detail outside the golf was handled just as carefully as the golf itself.

August 7, 2026 No Comments

SECRET BOLOGNA EXPERIENCE

Richard and I were traveling through Bologna and I found the most special farmhouse/cooking class in the countryside of Bologna. The owners were lovely, engaging and we were in awe of the whole experience. A husband-and-wife team running a farm, restaurant, cooking school, and a B&B as well. This secret Bologna experience has stayed on top of our minds every time we think of Italy.

October 3, 2025 No Comments

Bran Castle glowing at night in Transylvania, iconic vampire-inspired landmark featured in luxury Halloween travel itineraries by Amore Travel Designs.

HAUNTED LUXURY ESCAPES

Every October, I crave something beyond candy and costumes. Haunted Luxury Escapes aren’t about cheap thrills. They’re about history, storytelling, and culture wrapped in eerie allure. As Fort Collins’s top travel advisor, I seek spine-tingling adventures with sophisticated touches. Imagine lantern-lit castles, midnight parades, and folklore that whispers through stone walls. These journeys go deeper than jack-o’-lanterns. They invite you to step into centuries of mystery, myth, and legacy. If you’re ready to blend goosebumps with grandeur, let me guide you through the world’s most unforgettable Halloween destinations.

September 17, 2025 1 Comment

Vintage family photographs, magnifying glass, and keepsakes symbolizing heritage travel research planned by Fort Collins luxury travel advisor Amore Travel Designs.

RECONNECTING THROUGH HERITAGE TRAVEL

Travel rules changed. But your dream trip? That stays intact. As the #1 luxury travel advisor in Fort Collins, I’ve seen it all—Real ID hiccups, passport slip-ups, ETA surprises. First-timers and seasoned explorers alike can get tripped up by shifting entry requirements. Let’s keep that from happening to you. In just a few minutes, I’ll help you dodge the line, skip the stress, and ensure you’re boarding—not bargaining. This isn’t about scaring you with red tape. It’s about empowering you to own your journey. Because when your advisor knows the rules, you travel like you belong—everywhere and worry-free.

September 12, 2025 No Comments