Here we are just outside Arenal, Costa Rica, standing at the top of the waterfall, the cool morning air kisses my face. Nervous chatter surrounds me. Just don’t look down, Becky…keep your gaze level and don’t look down. The Man—cute in his rappelling helmet and worker’s gloves—asks me: “Are we really going to do this?” […]
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Last week, I had a marathon Vegas Week….at the tables…looking for that jackpot supplier that will make my clients’ dream vacation become a reality. I met with the top hoteliers, cruise executives and tour operators in the world – for four minutes each – from 8:15am until 4:00pm four days in a row. I discovered
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A client once asked me why he had to pack light when he had a driver pick him up from the airport and take him to the hotel. At first, the question took me aback – EVERYONE knows you should pack light…..what a crazy question!! After I thought about it for a while, however, I
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I know, you’ve read packing guide after packing guide—they all sound the same….toothbrush, toiletries, extra socks, a poncho (who really wears a poncho on vacation??)…..you’ve read about the “must sees” and the “not worth your times.” You are ready for your trip….right? Maybe not…. If you are looking for a true cultural experience, whether it
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Viewed the Florentine landscape from your hotel rooftop? Driven the famous Fiat Cinque-Cento through dusty Brunello vineyard roads? Watched Italy play a championship soccer game just steps from the Campo in Siena? Brewed coffee the old school way in a Tuscan hillside villa? Eaten clams just minutes after the fishing boat brings them in? Consumed
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Traveling can be stressful—heck traveling IS stressful…..even for the expert traveler. There is something about airports, train stations, and car rental companies that rachet up you blood pressure, your anxiousness, and your need to learn the art of patience. Somehow, getting from point A to point B is exhausting……just utter exhausting. My horse trainer used
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As my good friend, Kelly Shea of Kelly Shea Travels says, you can’t VIP yourself…. Even with 10 years in the travel industry under my belt, I am still amazed at how true this statement is! Like many of you, I prefer at times to take my destiny into my own hands, plan every detail, schedule
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Oh those family reunions……the times where everyone sits around and talks about the good old days….. Why not mix it up a little bit?? On our last family vacation, we tried something new—A photo scavenger hunt. With today’s smart phone technology, Scavenger Hunts are a snap to organize and execute. Our family divided up into groups and
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