9 Need-to-Know Tips for Planning Your Perfect Honeymoon

You’ve both said “YES.” (Hooray!) Whether you’re newly engaged, or have been engaged for some time, you’ll ultimately be planning a honeymoon. But, do you know the ins and outs of how to plan it? If you answered, “not exactly,” then don’t worry because you’re in the same boat as many engaged couples just like…

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4 Steps to Discover the Best Destination Wedding Location for YOU

If you have your heart set on a destination wedding, you may find that it’s a bit overwhelming to figure out where to begin the process. With all of the options out there, the difficulty of deciding where to go for your dream wedding (and honeymoon) is understandable!   Ready to simplify your approach to…

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How To Gift A Surprise Trip This Christmas

There’s truly no better gift than the gift of an experience. A trip can create memories that last infinitely longer than any sweater or tech item you put under the tree.   But gifting travel can come with its challenges. It takes planning and consideration. Here are my tried-and-true tips for gifting travel to family…

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COVID Travel Tips Before, During, and After Your Vacation

For many, it’s been two years since traveling, all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems like people are yearning to travel now more than ever since being cooped up for so long. Fortunately, vaccines and stricter protocols are helping to make traveling safer than it was when the pandemic first broke out.   Is…

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5 Simple Things to Do When You First Get Engaged

It’s an incredibly happy and exciting time when you first get engaged. Congrats if that’s YOU at this moment! (Can’t stop gazing at that beautiful ring on your finger, right?)   If you just got engaged and are wondering what to do first, you’re in the right place because we’re sharing tips about what to…

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5 Tips To Jump-Start Your Destination Wedding Plans

Want some wedding planning tips that will give you clarity and help jump-start your destination wedding plans? Keep reading!   Tip #1: GET ORGANIZED Doing this now will make things easier for you as you move through all the stages of your planning. Create a system to organize all of your important wedding information in…

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How To Save Money On Your Sandals Or Beaches Vacation

Everyone deserves to get the best price and the best value possible when booking a vacation, but not everyone knows how to do that. If you’re interested in doing an adult getaway at Sandals, or a family vacation at Beaches, but unsure of how to make the cost fit into your budget, stick right here…

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5 Advantages to Doing a Destination MICRO-Wedding

Weddings are starting to happen again, but for many couples, their wedding may be looking different from what they’d originally imagined. The pandemic has changed a lot of things—safety precautions, activity restrictions, available choices…and personal priorities.   For those who have postponed plans, and for those just beginning, engaged couples are embracing more intimate gatherings…

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What Caribbean Travel & Vacationing Looks Like Right Now

What does Caribbean travel and vacationing look like right now? Well, I’ve been lucky to travel to Jamaica and to St. Lucia in the past 3 months, and I can honestly say that, even with the added travel requirements due to COVID, my trips have been quite enjoyable during this time.   Did I have…

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Top 5 Benefits of an All-Inclusive Vacation

If you’re thinking about planning a vacation now that the world has re-opened to travel, an all-inclusive resort vacation could be the ideal choice for you. Maybe you’re wondering what an all-inclusive really includes and who this type of vacation is best suited for.  Read on because today I’m sharing those answers PLUS the Top…

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Traveling to Jamaica, Sandals, and COVID

You might not be comfortable with traveling yet, and that’s okay.  Dreaming of future travel is the norm for most people during this unprecedented time of COVID-19.  But now that Caribbean destinations are re-opening, I’ve had a lot of people asking me about travel-health-safety. So, what did I do?  I decided to see for myself! …

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A Guide to Caribbean Travel Protocols and Sandals & Beaches Resort Re-Openings

Are you craving a Caribbean beach vacation right about now?  I know I am!  It’s been many months since traveling was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s good news for all of you island-loving-sun-chasers out there…The Caribbean island nations have begun to re-open.   Since luxury all-inclusive Sandals and Beaches Resorts…

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Yours FREE>>Destination Wedding Planning Essential Starter Kit

Introducing a free resource for destination wedding couples!  Your wedding is one of the most special days of your life.  The idea of a destination wedding is exciting and romantic, but figuring out where to begin can be a daunting task.  It’s understandable since there are so many choices to consider and so much info…

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How to Keep Your Wedding Plans Moving Forward When You Postpone Your Date

If you’re one of the many couples faced with the tough decision to postpone your wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I’d like to offer you some POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS during this situation.  Today I won’t be talking about HOW TO POSTPONE your wedding.  Instead, I’m going to share my suggestions of HOW TO…

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Why Working With A Travel Specialist Is A WIN For Travelers

You may be getting ready to plan a vacation, a honeymoon, or even a destination wedding.  You could do all of the online research, planning, and booking yourself, but why would you want to when you could get valuable help from a Travel Specialist?  Maybe you have tons of free time on your hands.  Maybe…

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Guide To Packing For Your Caribbean Vacation

There are so many beautiful islands in the Caribbean where vacationers can enjoy the sun and sand, swim the tranquil blue waters, experience adventures and unique excursions, or simply relax and enjoy everything your resort has to offer.  If you’re staying at an all-inclusive resort, there will be a variety of activities to partake of,…

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12 Fun Things To Do When It Rains On Your Beach Vacation

  If you’ve ever gone away on a beach vacation expecting to have days of unlimited sunshine and instead find daily rain showers, you know how disappointing that can be.   That’s just how it is in the tropics, and why it is so lush a beautiful there.  But take heart— it doesn’t usually rain for…

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5 Things To Consider When Choosing Your Honeymoon Destination

No matter where you live, getting away for a Caribbean honeymoon is a great way to relax after wedding day and the busy months you’ve spent working on wedding plans.  With all of the options out there, it can be tough to decide which amazing destination to choose for your romantic getaway. As a Travel…

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Destination Wedding Planning Etiquette Unveiled

If you’re planning a destination wedding, this article is for YOU.  As a destination wedding planner, and Sandals/Beaches Resorts Specialist, I get a lot of questions about wedding etiquette when it comes to destination wedding plans.  Following wedding etiquette is tough enough, but destination weddings have their own set of rules, logistics, and added details to…

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Travel Planner’s Souvenir Ideas for Your Caribbean Vacation

If a Caribbean vacation is in your near future, you may want to do a little shopping while you’re there.  It’s such a great way to experience the people, the culture, and unique history of the area.  Whenever I travel, I love to bring back gifts and souvenirs from the places I’ve visited.  I also…

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What to Bring on Your Romantic Getaway

Planning your packing list for a romantic getaway?  Today I’m sharing ideas for some must-have items to bring along on your romantic vacation or honeymoon! In addition to all of the amenities that couples enjoy while staying at an all-inclusive resort,  there are little things that you can bring with you to make your stay…

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