During my three night stay at this charming boutique property, I realized just how important attention to the little details is in earning 5 stars. (more…)

The vacation my husband and I had at Sandals Whitehouse was one of our best. (more…)

For a honeymoon, anniversary getaway, or romantic escape, there can be no better place to stay than Couples Sans Souci. (more…)

I stayed at Occidental Miguel Angel Hotel in Madrid - it is located in a great area! (more…)

Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa is located on a separate island - Motu Toopua. You arrive at the resort by yacht - the lobby and front desk sit on a dock over the water. (more…)

Wondering about staying at Dreams Punta Cana? Well, wonder no more! We recently had the pleasure of staying 5 days at this all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic and have all the details for you! (more…)

I just stayed at the Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui and can say that it is a wonderful hotel. (more…)

THE ROYAL in Playa del Carmen, an adults-only resort, has a fantastic location just steps away from 5th Avenue. (more…)

I stayed at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun and I can honestly say, it was the best service I have ever had at ANY hotel! (more…)

Barbados - the Undiscovered Country

Of course, Barbados is quite well known for its lovely beaches, British-style hotels, excellent rum, the annual Crop Over festival, and cricket. Barbados was the site of Tiger Woods’ celebrated wedding and is the homeland of songstress Rihanna. There is literally another side of Barbados - not widely known: surfer’s paradise. (more…)

Beaches Sandy Bay is located on the best area of Negril’s Seven Mile Beach. (more…)

We recently attended a birthday party in Hong Kong. We arrived early and spent two lovely days at the Peninsula. The Peninsula Hong Kong is very famous and for good reason. (more…)

My husband and I stayed at the Grace Hotel in Sydney at the end of a Celebrity cruise/tour in Dec 2008. It was by far the best hotel of the whole trip. (more…)

I had the great pleasure of staying at the new adults only all-inclusive, Valentin Imperial Maya. The resort is just 25 minutes from the airport and the revitalized town of Cancun, (more…)

41 Hotel is particularly special as it is private; when you stay here, you share the bar and other public areas with just a few other guests in residence. (more…)

Hotel Melia Marbella Dinamar is very close to Puerto Banús, an exclusive yacht-filled port for people who enjoy nightlife. (more…)

I cannot imagine going to Disneyland or Disneyworld and staying off-property. I’ve done it and it is something I’ll never do again. (more…)

If you are looking for a fun, incredible, and affordable resort for your family in Mexico - look no further than the Barcelo Maya Palace.  (more…)

This resort is brand spanking new - built from the ground up! (more…)

I used to turn my nose up at Starfish Trelawny. Boy was I wrong - this resort is VERY cute! (more…)

I have personally stayed at Paradise Village twice and think it’s a great hotel for families, especially large ones. Today it’s so hard to find a resort which will guarantee adjoining rooms or accommodate more than four guests; here is the perfect solution! (more…)

The Goring Hotel is one of my favorites as it embodies the spirit of London with its ornate rooms, public spaces and dining room. The Managing Director, David Morgan-Hewitt, has entertained the Queen at numerous private events as it is her favorite hotel in the city. (more…)

The Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel is the best place to stay in Nashville. The hotel is huge - it’s the biggest hotel in the United States, outside of Las Vegas. (more…)

We’ve been to Excellence Playa Mujeres; this resort is amazing! It is a “10″ on the WOW-factor meter! (more…)

Is there a warning not to travel to Mexico?

The State Department has not issued a travel warning for Mexico; it has updated an existing alert from a year ago. The State Department’s alert does not discard Mexico as a travel destination. At the State Department website you can see travel information for Mexico and all other nations. (more…)

What celebrity has not been to Dubai and appeared in People Magazine or USA Today? Whether you follow The View, Tiger Woods, Michael Jackson or Architectural Digest, you are seeing and reading that Dubai is THE place to see. (more…)

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is in the middle of the diverse and very hip Art Deco district of South Beach. (more…)

I just returned from a wonderful week at the all-inclusive FDR Resort in Jamaica. What a great place for families! (more…)

My husband and I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Maui for 6 nights. As a travel agent I try to see resorts from my clients’ perspective - evaluating the service, value for the money, food, rooms, etc. After staying at the Hyatt, I have often recommended the resort to my clients and will continue to do so. (more…)

I was recently at Dreams Los Cabos Resort and Spa and found it to be a wonderful property.
I highly recommend it for a deluxe all inclusive option. (more…)

A recent video survey of tourists departing Riviera Nayarit in Mexico indicated travellers felt safe during their stay. Visitors from the U.S., Canada, and United Kingdom recounted being relaxed, having fun, enjoying a multitude of activities, and having a sense of security. Most said they will be returning. The attached press release includes a link to several video interviews: (more…)

I just returned from a week’s stay at Secrets Maroma. It exceeded my expectations in all ways. (more…)

I stayed at the El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera for three nights recently. I have sold it many times to couples and have never had a complaint. (more…)

When I stay at the Half Moon Resort & Spa, I am royalty. At least I feel like it and so do my clients! On our last trip, we stayed in one of their private villas with our own full-sized swimming pool! (more…)

I visited Gran Meliá Fénix, a 5-star luxury hotel. This hotel offers Royal service which features a great lounge and is worth the additional cost. (more…)

You’re not dreaming! Dreams Punta Cana really is one of the best family resorts in the Caribbean. (more…)

Rockhouse Hotel is hip, chic… Vogue Magazine didn’t lie! (more…)

We stayed at the Gran Melia in Cancun. It is a very large resort built to look like a series of pyramids and offers a par-3 golf course out front. (more…)

I am back from breathtaking Kaua’i - Hawaii’s island of discovery! (more…)

Being a certified Sandals/Beaches specialist and having visited all the Sandals and Beaches properties except for the Whitehouse in Jamaica, my husband and I decided to do so. (more…)

I just got back from the MGM Grand in fabulous Las Vegas. The hotel room was great; the best part was the beds - WOW! (more…)

I stayed at the Iberostar Grand in the Mayan Riviera recently and I can’t say enough good things about it. It is absolutely gorgeous! (more…)

We recently stayed at the Embassy Suites Miami Airport. The hotel is beautiful with a tropical setting, a waterfall, and Japanese koi swimming in the pond. (more…)

Royal Plantation is a sophisticated hideaway for the discerning traveler! (more…)

Grand Lido Braco by Superclubs is the kind of resort that once you stay - you go back again and again. My husband and I have been there four times and can’t wait to go back! (more…)

The Occidental Coral Beach, an open air property, has a beach club on the beach with a pool and bar which is a short walk from the main hotel. (more…)

After sending clients to THE ROYAL in Cancun on a regular basis; I took the time to visit and see for myself what they’ve been raving about. (more…)

We stayed at the Riu Palace Punta Cana for 7 nights. This resort is by far the nicest and most opulent of all the Riu properties in Punta Cana. (more…)

The ME Madrid Reina Victoria Hotel has the best location and is very trendy. (more…)

How can I explain Jamaica Inn, where time has stood still and yet moves on…. ? (more…)

I just returned from the Valentin Imperial Maya hotel in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. I am a fan of the Riviera Maya area and Playacar and visit every January with friends. (more…)

Located on the French side of St. Martin the 72-unit resort Grand Case Beach Club is charming, relaxing and cozy. The ambience is that of a French beach town in the middle of the Caribbean. (more…)

Every once in a while you need to treat yourself to an affordable, yet luxurious Las Vegas experience by staying at the Wynn. After all, this is what vacations are all about. (more…)

ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel (soon to be Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel) is one of my favorites in Oahu. The decor is bright and uplifting, the amenities are great. (more…)

We had the pleasure of staying at the all-inclusive Barcelo Punta Cana this week. The resort is only 25 minutes from Punta Cana’s Airport and offers American standards of comfort with European flair in service. (more…)

What a wonderful place! The smiling concierge greets you the moment you walk in, and leads you to a beautiful loveseat in a parlour in the entry hall. (more…)

Would you like a hotel and spa experience (without having to pay a fortune for additional spa ambience)?  Visit Aqua Cancun - the totally renovated beachfront hotel that is a living spa! (more…)

I have continuously found Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach delights all my clients, whether they are couples or families. (more…)

Hedonism II and Hedonism III in Jamaica are both owned by SuperClubs which created their first all-inclusive resort in 1976 in Negril. (more…)

We recently stayed at the elegant Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas on the northern coast of Kauai.

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