Imagine being in charge of your next cruise experience, surrounded only by your closest family and friends where you get to choose the itinerary. Each day is a new adventure where you can fully appreciate the perfect mix of relaxation, freedom, and adventure all at...
Family Travel
Why travel with kids with they are young?
Child playing with globe,isolated on a white background. It’s hard to believe that many young kids don’t know a pre-pandemic world. With countries finally starting to lift restrictions, now is a great time to prioritize family vacations, and young children can...
Resorts in destinations the whole family will love
This year, why not make it a priority to take a much-needed family vacation? We say “much-needed” because Americans leave about 600 million vacation days on the table every year, basically donating money back to the boss! Spending time in a beautiful destination and...
How to have a stress-free flight with kids
When flying you’ve probably witnessed the stressed-out family, doing their very best to entertain their exhausted kids on the verge of a meltdown. These scenes make anyone question whether it’s worth it to fly with the little ones. We’re here to tell you that having...
What’s New in Family Travel post-COVID
Having stayed mostly at home the last few months, do you find yourself missing the days of regularly seeing friends and extended family members? Phone calls and Zoom videos are great, but nothing beats connecting in person. Travel has started back up again and...
Disneyland versus Walt Disney World: Which vacation is right for your family?
If you’ve never visited Disneyland (Anaheim, California) or Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida), you might assume that both locations are basically the same. The reality is a bit different - while you will find many of the same attractions, Disneyland and Walt Disney...
Is Family Vacation a Joy or a Chore?
Do you notice families on vacation that just look totally exhausted? You know, kids tired and hungry from running around all day and parents stressed about what to do next, looking like they’d just rather be home? Is this your fear or experience on a family vacation?...
A traveler’s guide to genealogy – how to get the most out of tracing your family’s roots
Tracing your family tree is a great reason to explore the world. Most of us have a general sense of our heritage, and there are DNA testing kits to really pinpoint it, oftentimes with great sales such as 2-for-1. Why not turn your next vacation into something a little...
Babymoon On a Budget
This week we discuss taking a “babymoon” – that is, a vacation to celebrate your life now in this moment. More and more couples are opting to take a pre-baby vacation prior to the baby-proofing and stockpiling of diapers; however, financially planning for such...
About Denise
My goal is to simplify travel-planning through an equal exchange process where I acquire your ideas and expectations for your trip relieving you of the worry, hassle, stress and time that accompanies Do-It-Yourself planning. Recent Posts
Why take a tour for your next getaway? Here are our top reasons
As tempting as setting out on your own adventure may be, we’re big fans of going with a tour group. Even for seasoned travelers, taking a tour relieves the stress of going-it-alone planning and provides peace of mind knowing all the details are being taken care of....
Alaska Yacht Vacation: Client Review
Thank you, Denise for your 3-year effort to realize our long-planned Scenic cruise. Even before our cruise set sail, your guidance was so helpful regarding COVID protocols, Canadian access forms and luggage options. You were always accessible and ready with required...
Best ways to stay healthy while traveling
Traveling is the ultimate way to escape from your ordinary routine. But it also comes with being exposed to many people from all over the world, including on your flight, at the hotel, restaurants, and during tours. The last thing you want is to be sick during your...
Items to never place in your checked luggage
With the recent holiday meltdown at a major airline, folks were separated from their checked luggage for days or in some cases even weeks. But it’s not just a problem with this single incident; every time you check bags there is the unfortunate risk they won’t end up...
Do you think a private yacht vacation is out of reach? Think again…
Imagine being in charge of your next cruise experience, surrounded only by your closest family and friends where you get to choose the itinerary. Each day is a new adventure where you can fully appreciate the perfect mix of relaxation, freedom, and adventure all at...