Character breakfast at the Four Seasons Orlando

Four Seasons Orlando

I just returned from a much anticipated visit to the new Four Seasons Orlando. Taking my family to Disney (and Universal for that matter) had been on my bucket list for a number of years, and it was well worth the wait for the Four Seasons Orlando to open. It is absolutely true – you can now visit Disney and have a luxury experience at the same time!

Four Seasons Orlando Disney characters
At the Four Seasons Orlando

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Dreams Las Mareas pool area

Dreams Las Mareas, Costa Rica

I’ve just returned from a 10 day journey focused on the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Nestled between tropical dry forest and too many unspoiled beaches to count, there are a number of small towns and hotels I wanted to explore and better understand for my clients. I partnered with my “go to” supplier for Central America, Rico Tours, to create a customized itinerary for my family.

Costa Rican beach
On the beach in Costa Rica

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Playa Tamarindo

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

I’ve just returned from a 10 day journey focused on the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Nestled between tropical dry forest and too many unspoiled beaches to count, there are a number of small towns and hotels I wanted to explore and better understand for my clients. I partnered with my “go to” supplier for Central America, Rico Tours, to create a customized itinerary for my family.

Samara restaurant on the beach
Making a stop at Samara on route to Tamarindo

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Punta Islita surfing lessons

Costa Rica: Hotel Punta Islita

I’ve just returned from a 10 day journey focused on the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Nestled between tropical dry forest and too many unspoiled beaches to count, there are a number of small towns and hotels I wanted to explore and better understand for my clients. I partnered with my “go to” supplier for Central America, Rico Tours, to create a customized itinerary for my family’s 2015 spring break trip.

My children at Hotel Punta Islita
My children at Hotel Punta Islita

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Wind-surfing and kite-surfing on Palm Beach in Aruba

The Ritz-Carlton Aruba

I’m just back from a visit to the Ritz-Carlton Aruba.  Ritz-Carlton opened its newest Caribbean outpost in November 2013, and the hotel has been steadily gaining popularity ever since.  It’s not hard to understand why.  The beach is GORGEOUS – truly one of the most spectacular strands I’ve seen anywhere in the Caribbean – and

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Sunrise Beach, Half Moon

Half Moon, Jamaica

I’ve just returned from a Thanksgiving get-away with my family to Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Half Moon has been a “slam dunk” for my clients for many years. Truly everyone comes home raving about this property, so I was excited to take a fresh look after having not visited for a few years.

Big chess board at Half Moon
At the big chess board at Half Moon

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Ping pong Dreams Riviera Cancun

Dreams Riviera Cancun

I’m just back from a visit to the Riviera Maya with my family.  After much deliberation (there are many hotel choices in this part of Mexico!), I finally settled on Dreams Riviera Cancun as the best property for us.  It did not disappoint. Dreams Riviera Cancun offered the perfect blend of amenities I was seeking

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