Grandeur of Peru by Alexander + Roberts, September 14-24, 2025 Contact Denise@SunsetVacationsTravel.com or 817.442.5398 to place deposit and secure your spot among 16 guests. A+R's distinctive style: Our beloved Andean Trip Leader Carlos brings history and culture to...
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Our family’s experience at the only all-inclusive resort in the U.S.
What’s it like at the only all-inclusive resort in the U.S.? My wife and I wanted to find out (along with our 2-year-old son) before trying one internationally, so Denise recommended Club Med in Sandpiper Bay, Florida. This was our first time visiting an...
Welcome to Costa Rica! New entry requirements for a Pura Vida adventure
While small in size, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations on the planet with activities and adventures suitable for anyone. Plainly said, if you’re bored in Costa Rica you’re not doing it right! With a temperate climate and an easy flight from many U.S....
Cure your cabin fever with these nature-oriented getaways
Choosing a nature-themed vacation is a great remedy when you’re craving an escape from the daily routine. With many of us spending more time at home, doesn’t some fresh mountain air, an ocean breeze, or the sound of a waterfall seem like the perfect ticket? As much as...
An Ecotourism Paradise: Your Costa Rica Questions Answered
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, drawing over 2 million visitors each year to experience pristine wilderness up close. Even though Costa Rica is relatively small, about the size of West Virginia, it feels much larger with diverse...
You’re probably doing Vegas all wrong. I would know.
Flying into Las Vegas, you quickly realize how improbable the place really is. A major metropolis in the middle of the Mojave Desert shouldn’t really exist, and yet somehow, thanks to human ingenuity, beyond all odds, it does. Started by miners and missionaries, Las...
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
Questions about airport security rules? Now you can text the TSA
Preparing for your flight takes careful planning, and it’s easy to be caught off guard with all the rules on what you can and cannot bring on the flight, or what type of ID is accepted. Fortunately, TSA recently implemented a way to text your questions before you fly....
Traveling with Young Children: A Joy or a Chore?
You may be tempted to put vacations on hold when you have a baby or a toddler, thinking it’s more effort than it’s worth. From personal experience, we’re here to say a vacation with young kiddos can be relaxing, rewarding, and fun with the right planning. Young...
REAL ID required for airport screenings beginning in May: What you need to know
The REAL ID Act has been around for nearly 20 years, with the goal of standardizing driver’s licenses and ID cards across all U.S. states. If you recall seeing REAL ID signs near TSA checkpoints a few years ago, it’s because full enforcement was previously scheduled...
How to have an enjoyable river cruise: A first timer’s guide
River cruises offer a boutique way to immerse yourself in a variety of countries and experiences. Unlike ocean cruises, the smaller ships allow you to disembark close to walkable, inland city centers, giving you more time to take an excursion or explore on your own....
Choosing an All-Inclusive Resort: Our Top Tips
If you’re looking for a stress-free getaway that your whole group will enjoy, an all-inclusive resort may be a perfect fit. With beautifully manicured properties and a set rate for meals, drinks, and activities, you can relinquish the worry of planning to truly relax...