Blog

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT: Unique Shops on the Amalfi Coast

Located on the west side of the ankle on Italy’s boot, the Amalfi Coast is known for its unique landscape of limestone cliffs packed with colorful buildings that meet sandy beaches. The air is citrusy-sweet thanks to the lemon groves lining the entire coast for the production of limoncello liqueur, Amalfi’s most popular export. Along with limoncello, the Amalfi Coast...

Northern Italy Hidden Gems

I recently chatted with Beth Rubin, President of Olive Tree Escapes and one of my preferred partners that specializes in custom Italy vacations. Beth had some great things to share about the off the beaten path experiences in Northern Italy. If you are looking for a return visit to this beautiful country, I invite you to check out the Friiuli...

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT: Zadar, Croatia

Mark my words: Croatia is about to become the next trending destination. With its Mediterranean landscape and wallet-friendly prices, you will be able to escape to a unique paradise without breaking the bank. But while everyone will be flocking to the country’s capital, Zagreb, I suggest you explore the seaside city of Zadar.  Inside the walled city of Zadar, you will be surrounded...

Destination Spotlight: Italy

With Italy being the most popular vacation destination, I took a trip back in April to learn all about the newest hotels and tours to spice up your itinerary. And boy was it a wild trip! In just 12 nights I stayed at 6 hotels and toured another dozen! Rome is home to some fabulous hotels, some recently remodeled right in the heart...

EJ’s Handpicked Travel Experiences for 2019

Instead of merely listing destinations for this piece, I wanted to take it a little further and round up the ultimate experiences you can have abroad in 2019. Check out some unique ways to visit these top destinations. Witness ‘Polar Bear Season’ in Canada. The long-awaited migration of these great white creatures over icy rivers and across the subarctic plains gives...

Luggage Free Exclusive Offer

4 Ways for a Mindful Vacation

Vacationing is supposed to be a relaxing and restorative time, but it’s easy to get wrapped up in schedules and little snafus that we forget to kick back and take it all in. I’ve listed a few ways to take your vacation to the next level by being a mindful vacationer.Set an intention. Before you embark on your trip, take a...

When to Visit & When to Book

Here are the top two questions I get the most: 1. When is the best time to visit a destination? 2. How far out should we book the trip? Well, wonder no more, my friends! I have gathered that valuable information right here for you. If you don't see your dream destination on this list, give me a call. I'm...

Time to Conquer Your Fear of Flying

According to the FAA Aerospace Forecast, air travel is the strongest and safest it’s ever been and this trend is only going to continue. Rationally, a fear of flying should be a thing of the past. Unfortunately, a fear of flying is not based on rationality. No matter how many comforting facts I read, getting on a plane still turns...