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I am currently onboard the MS Fridtjof Nansen with Hurtigruten Expeditions and sailing around Antarctica. Crazy, right?!For this month, we will talk about our amazing trip to Patagonia, hiking the W Trek with G Adventures that took place end of January. Day 0 βοΈ From the US, we flew into Santiago, Chile β my first […]
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It is 2024 and I am so excited to announce that VS1 Travels is growing! We have added 2 new travel advisors to our team. And guess what we all have in common?! We all got married last year in 2023! So please welcome our new additions and reach out to us if you have […]
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Happy December and Happy Holidays! This month has been super busyβ¦and itβs because we had our destination wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earlier this month! We are officially married!! We had our wedding at the beautiful Dreams Flora Resort & Spa which opened in February 2023. The entire wedding weekend was perfect and the […]
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The holidays are upon us and I canβt believe itβs already that time of the year! It feels like time has flown by this quickly and before you know it, itβs 2024. And being a planner, I like to figure out my big trips for the upcoming year in advance – have you figured out […]
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So as part of our honeymoon (which is going to Antarctica in February), I thoughtβ¦Iβm already in South America, I should check another thing off my bucket list: Hiking in Patagonia! Soβ¦Iβm doing it – I am hiking the famous W Trek in Torres Del Paine National Park. Do you want to join us?! The […]
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I am excited to announce that we are hosting a 10 night group cruise on Virgin Voyages on the now sold out Starry Nights in Greece and Croatia from May 9th (my birthday) to May 19th, 2024. We have a limited number of cabins held until September 28th with exclusive bonuses up to $900 in […]
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Happy near end of August, Home & Away friends! This month was busy with celebrating birthdays and if it was your birthday, happy August birthday! I just got back from my annual host travel agency conference with Nexion aboard the Celebrity Equinox visiting the ABC Islands: Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. It was an 8 night […]
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Derick and I are having our destination wedding later this year in the Dominican Republic, but getting married legally in another country requires additional paperwork, time, and coordination. So we decided to do a court wedding to make it legal and make our destination wedding a symbolic ceremony. With that being said, we decided to […]
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I recently jetted off to Savannah, Georgia for a work trip. It was all about luxury travel, (stay tuned for amazing destination opportunities!) This was my first time in this charming town, and it’s an absolute gem. After chatting with the local Savannahians and doing several site visits, I put together some helpful tips to […]
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Last month I did a site visit to Dreams Flora Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (where Derick and I have chosen to have our destination wedding) with my sisters and it was perfect! The visit also functioned as a mini-bach planned by my MOHs aka sisters and it was so much fun. […]
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I cannot believe it is almost the end of summer, 2025 has truly flown by! Which has me thinking about which future trips I’d like to take and reevaluate my bucket listβ¦ and I thought, why not consider making the next solar eclipse a trip?! I love Virgin Voyages and they just released a couple […]
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Happy 2nd wedding anniversary to my hubby! We are currently in Dusseldorf, staying with our nephew who moved here for work and planning to go to Amsterdam for the weekend to keep all the celebrations going π And by celebrations, I meanβ¦we just wrapped up our Virgin Voyages group cruise celebrating my husband Derick and […]
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β¨ Start Early and Stay Organized The best trips require thoughtful planning. Aim to start your preparations months ahead to secure the perfect accommodations, flights, and exclusive activities. Early planning means more choices and less stress. For my 40th birthday, I am thinking Egypt to see the pyramids and Nile River. But I am also […]
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When it comes to celebrating lifeβs milestones and reuniting with the people who matter most, group travel on river cruises has emerged as an unforgettable, enriching experience. With its unique blend of culture, comfort, and convenience, river cruising is rapidly becoming the preferred choice for families, friends, and groups who want to mark special occasions […]
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Remember when family vacations meant endless “are we there yet?” moments? River cruising has completely transformed multi-generational travel, turning potential stress into shared memories, laughter, and connection. π Why River Cruises Are a Multi-Generational Game Changer Multi-generational travel isn’t just a trendβit’s a powerful way to bridge generations, create lasting memories, and give your family […]
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Choosing a river cruise line is like finding your soulmateβit’s all about compatibility. As a seasoned travel curator, I’m breaking down how to match your unique travel style with the perfect floating adventure. π Understanding Your Travel Personality Before we dive in, let’s unlock YOUR travel DNA: π Top River Cruise Lines Decoded: Onboard Experiences […]
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