Expert Family Travel

It’s Tahiti Time!

  Ah, my favorite destination of all…Tahiti.  Officially known as French Polynesia, this broad collection of South Pacific islands is about 2 hours due south of Hawaii.  With pristine, calm lagoons, beautiful views, ideal weather, gentle people, and tropical flowers perfuming the air this destination embodies the perfect beach destination.   If this is your one and only trip to[…]

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Spotlight on Fiji

Dreaming of a Polynesian escape for your next vacation getaway?  Beautiful Fiji Islands in the South Pacific total more than 300 islands in a tropical, white sand paradise.  Coral reef diving and snorkeling are exceptional. Over 1,000 species of fish swim the grottoes and lagoons, and colorful birds and tropical flowers are everywhere. Typical itineraries are for 2 islands for a[…]

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Spotlight on Aruba

Part of the ABC islands, you’ll find Aruba just off the coast of Venezuela.  The beaches here are soft, powdery white sand and crystal clear Caribbean waters.  The resort area along Palm Beach is especially pedestrian-friendly, with shops, restaurants, and casinos an easy stroll distance from your resort.  This is one of those destinations where you are fine without an[…]

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Trip ideas when you want more than just a beach

I hear it a lot:  clients wanting some beach time, but are afraid that an all-inclusive beach vacation is going to bore them to tears.  So here are some suggestions for your next vacation when you’d like to split your time between the beach (and resort pool) and stuff to do that doesn’t involve a bathing suit.  Here goes… Closer[…]

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What’s new for 2015

In the spirit of New Years, this month I’m going to highlight some a few resort openings across the Caribbean and Central America. Baha Mar, Bahamas This is a massive, $3.5 billion dollar resort development adding over 2000 luxury rooms to the Cable Beach area, and about to give The Atlantis a run for the money.  The development will include[…]

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Unstoppable cabo

On the southern tip of the Baja peninsula lies the charming area of Cabo.  Here is where the mountains and dessert meet the Sea of Cortes and Pacific Ocean.  Cabo (which means cape) consists of two towns connected by the “Corridor” on a 25-mile paved highway.  San Jose del Cabo is the sleepy sister with a quaint downtown area full[…]

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Announcing new all-inclusive plan for Bora Bora

Exciting news, Le Meridien Bora Bora will be offering a new all-inclusive plan in 2015!  This is great for the honeymoon couple who would like to have as much of their trip prepaid as possible. Prices for 5 nights begin at around $4889 per person for mid-April through May.  Anticipate higher prices for summer travel.  Package includes: Roundtrip air from[…]

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Living luxury in Turks & Caicos

Turks & Caicos are located in the Caribbean, just southeast of the Bahamas.  These islands are characterized by relatively high living standards, the US dollar, friendly English-speaking locals, clean water, and have a low crime rate.  The beaches here have some of the prettiest, powdery white sand you’ll ever see.  The waters are crystal clear and blue, and Grace Bay[…]

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Get your group going

Are you thinking about having your next family reunion at a beautiful tropical beach setting?  Maybe want to round up your circle of friends for an extended weekend getaway?  Or maybe you have a Happy Hour group that’s long been talking about heading to Italy together.  This is the best time of the year to put together your group for[…]

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