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Hello, I'm so glad you stopped by!
My goal is to inspire you to travel and explore more — across distant lands, close to home, or within yourself. Because somewhere in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, the world starts looking different — and the best discoveries happen when you travel outside your box. It’s an invitation to rediscover who you are, and reinvent who you’re still becoming.
A travel pro since 2006 and a proud Gen Xer, I know how to work hard and play hard. Follow along — let’s get out there together.
The Ultimate Fly and Flop Getaway: Top 3 Destinations to Recharge Your Spirit and focus on your work-life balance.
The essence of a fly-and-flop vacation. Designed as a quick escape to relax and recharge, this getaway offers the joyful simplicity we all crave after weeks of juggling work and life.
Jul 6, 20254 min read
Expedition Cruising: Reignite Your Spirit of Adventure
Life’s too short for "someday." As Gen X women, we’ve earned our comforts, but our hearts still crave that thrill we once chased. Expedition cruising is your chance to grab that excitement back—safely, luxuriously, and in a way you’ll never forget.
Jun 14, 20253 min read
Your Perfect Vacation Starts Here: 3 Simple Questions to Unlock Travel Magic!
Before you book anything, let’s take a pause; ask yourself three little questions. I’ve seen these 3 questions transform "meh" trips into "WOW this was everything I dreamed of!" moments. They’re your secret sauce for avoiding disappointment!
Jun 10, 20252 min read
How did this happen?
Who took my Lamborghini and where did my waistline go? Thoughts on life at 51 compared to how I thought it would look at age 16.
Aug 28, 20222 min read
2 flight tracking apps for less stress at the airport
2 flight tracking apps to try on your next flight for less stress
Aug 22, 20223 min read
A winter ride on The Trans-Siberian Express across Russia
The Trans-Siberian Express…it just sounds exotic and edgy. I love edgy and exotic, so the Trans-Siberian Express train ride has been on my radar for a quite a while. The fact that you can go high end luxury or bare bones makes this an intriguing adventure for anyone. The reality is that very few trains are “touristy”, and most are simply used daily by the citizens to travel from point A to Point B which only enhances the travel experience in my opinion. The option I will cho
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Follow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Grab your designated driver and head out for 5 to 6 days of Bourbon tastings on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Jan 21, 20212 min read
January 13, 2021
I imagined my 1st diary post to be positively glowing with enlightenment. Well, you'll need to tune in later to be enlightened. Right now, I am still wrapping my mind around how quickly my peers in the travel industry were able to pivot to accommodate the latest CDC recommendations for travelers arriving and returning to the U.S. Professional travel agents are mentally agile and comfortable stepping outside the box to come up with creative solutions on the fly. Well, it ap
Jan 13, 20211 min read
Holy Week and The Dominican Republic
Spring Break = beach break. So, you’ve decided to head to the beautiful Dominican Republic for a spring break. Cue the Instagram worthy photo ops. Before you break out the new bikini you may want to pump the brakes and find out if your epic adventure falls during Holy Week in the Dominican Republic. Holy Week or Semana Santa as it is known in the Dominican Republic begins on Palm Sunday and ends a week later on Easter Monday. In many Roman Catholic countries, it is considered
Dec 7, 20204 min read
Seaweed on your beach. What is that smell?
Sargassum, it just sounds stinky and it is, especially after a few days decomposing in the sun on your favorite white sand beach.
Dec 7, 20204 min read
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