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Romantic Italy

Nancy Vacations Around the World February 6, 2023February 3, 2023best way to visit italy, italy, romance travel, romantic travel, romantic travel destinations, travel to italy, visit italy, visit rome 0 Comment

It’s February, the month of love, and nothing says “love” like travel (at least in my house).

Romance travel is hugely popular with many folks, whether it’s planning a honeymoon, celebrating a special anniversary, or even just spending time with that someone special, reconnecting in a way that you can’t do with all the stress and worries of daily life.

So with all that in mind – and because it’s Valentine’s Day/month – romantic travel is what we are focusing on this month, and we are beginning in one of the most romantic places in the world (and home to many of the top bucket list destinations on just about any list) – Italy! Read more

No-Stress Bucket List Travel

Nancy Great US Destinations, Vacations Around the World January 9, 2023November 20, 2025benefits of guided tours, guided tours europe, should I book a guided tour, us guided tours, why book a guided tour 0 Comment

Whether you’re planning to see the USA or take that long-dreamed-of trip to Europe, when you’re planning a vacation to a bucket list destination, there are a lot of moving pieces to the trip, and a lot to think about. Read more

Happy New Year! It’s Time to Book Your 2023 Vacation!

Nancy Aulani a Disney Resort and Spa, COVID Travel Tips, Cruise Planning, Disney Vacation Planning, Great US Destinations, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Universal Orlando Resort, Vacations Around the World January 2, 2023December 27, 2022best time to book a vacation, new year vacation planning, tips for saving on travel, vacation savings tips, when should I book my vacation, when to plan a vacation 0 Comment

Welcome 2023! If you’re like many folks, as you put away those holiday decorations, thoughts of travel this year may be dancing in your heads. And you’ll have lots of company, as the weeks following the holiday season are typically when the vast majority of people plan their vacations for the year, and as travel continues its tremendous post-pandemic rebound, this year will likely be no different.

Which brings me to the topic for today. One of the most frequent travel questions that I get – especially at the beginning of a new year – is “when is the best time to book”? Read more

Cruising Destinations That are NOT the Caribbean

Nancy Cruise Planning, Vacations Around the World November 14, 2022November 9, 2022alaska cruise, cruise destinations, cruise japan, cruise to europe, cruising around the world, mediterranean cruise, river cruises 0 Comment

One of the things that keeps frequent cruisers coming back again and again, is the incredible variety of destinations that can be visited on a cruise. And while for many, their first cruise is to the sunny and warm tropical islands of the Caribbean, the fact is that there is – literally – an entire world of amazing places that not only *can* be explored on a cruise but may actually be *best* explored on a cruise. Let’s take a look at a few of them today. Read more

What We Loved About Barbados

Nancy Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Vacations Around the World October 24, 2022October 20, 2022barbados adult only resort, barbados all inclusive, barbados resorts, best place to stay in barbados, best resort in barbados, sandals barbados, sandals royal barbados, visit barbados 0 Comment

As I mentioned last week, my husband and I had the chance to travel to Barbados to celebrate our anniversary. We are back now (sadly!) but we came home with many wonderful memories of our stay at Sandals Royal Barbados. We loved every minute of our visit there last week, and rather than tell you about it, I thought it would be more fun to show you some of what made our visit so special and memorable. Read more