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Aruba

ESCAPE WINTERS CHILL

Winter blues got you down? Escape Winter’s Chill with tropical destinations waiting just for you! Trade frosty mornings for warm ocean breezes. Swap heavy coats for light sundresses and shorts. Picture yourself sipping coconut water under swaying palms. December beach vacations create lifetime memories instantly. Many travelers wait too long to book. Resort availability shrinks quickly during holiday seasons. Popular destinations fill months in advance now. The perfect beachfront room needs early planning. Savvy travelers book winter getaways by late summer. This ensures prime locations at better rates. Travel insurance provides peace of mind too. Weather disruptions happen during winter travel seasons. Protecting your vacation investment makes good sense.

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Four Seasons San Domenico Palace Sicily

FAMOUS HOTELS

Are you a movie buff or a fan of binge-worthy TV series? Imagine stepping into the scenes you’ve watched on screen and experiencing the luxury firsthand. Destination hotels that have graced the silver screen offer just that—a chance to immerse yourself and dive into the glamour of Hollywood magic. Let’s explore some famous hotels that were in the movies.

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FEBRUARY GETAWAYS

As my recent blogs and newsletters have been about festive travel and such, I thought, where to next when we are past the festive season. Of course, this will depend on whether you want a warm destination or one geared towards snowy activities. However, where would people want to go in February for example, when they are past family visiting, holiday meals and just need some R&R. Well, let’s see if we can dive into some possibilities for February Getaways.

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Paris

SPRING BREAK TRAVEL

Who is ready to start thinking about Spring Break travel? Everyone loves to get away in the middle of winter, when we are tired of the cold weather or just have cabin fever. Would you prefer a week in Paris, Costa Rica or somewhere in the Caribbean? These are all great options for a luxury trip filled with relaxation.

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NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND

Holidays get crazy busy and sometimes you just need to escape after the holiday madness. New Year’s is a great excuse to get away for a quick weekend trip and experience something new! Last minute New Year’s weekend get-away is an adventure you won’t want to miss!

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SIMPLY SCOTTSDALE

I have been craving a getaway as I haven’t travelled in the month of December yet. So, Richard and I are off to Scottsdale Arizona for a 3-day weekend. We will work from the pool on Friday and then enjoy the weekend with warmer weather than in Colorado. Have you ever thought about a long weekend getaway domestically? I will admit I am usually a “long distance” traveler. Simply Scottsdale, I thought I would introduce you to some resorts that you could enjoy during a long weekend here.

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TRAVEL LOVER GIFT GIVING

If you are like me, this is a tough subject! My passion is traveling and here it is Christmas time. Everyone wants ideas for gifts, and of course, I don’t really need anything. I crave experiences, new culinary delights, spending time in another country. Those do not really make great Christmas gifts. So… this edition… Travel lover gift gifting. (The super short version as I don’t have that many ideas).

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ACTIVE ITALY TRIPS

This week I am at a virtual trade conference for Italy.  What does this mean?  It means that I meet with suppliers from Italy online on Zoom.  I learn about new properties, new suppliers, new destination management companies, and more.  Today, I had the pleasant experience of meeting with Dolomite Mountains.  This is a destination management company, and they work with travel advisors (like me) to curate amazing experiences in their “country”. I cannot wait to share some of these amazing ideas for active travelers or skiers!

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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.

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HOLIDAY TRAVEL GUIDE

The holidays are quickly approaching.  Can you believe that it’s the middle of November already?  I cannot! Holidays bring special moments of spending time with the family, gift gifting, and festive traveling! What are your plans for the holidays?  This week I thought I would put a few ideas as a holiday travel guide.

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