Category: Caribbean

Christmas in July šŸŽ„šŸļø

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!Ā It’s been super hot across the US and the pond over the past week or so. I hope you’re finding ways to stay cool.Ā Ā  One way that may help is thinking about the cold December days now –Ā Christmas/the holiday season in July. If you like to travel during the holidays, now is the time to

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Time to think about your holiday travel in 2023 šŸ¤”

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Believe it or not, we’re approximately seven (7) months out to Thanksgiving and eight (8) months to the Christmas and New Years holidays. Time flies and the holidays will be here before you know it. Giving a gift of memories is always a fantastic idea. This week’s newsletter is a quick heads-up that it’s

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Time for an adults-only getaway ā‰ļø

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! We’re counting down to Valentine’s Day on Monday, the day after the Superbowl this year.  Not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day, but I think it’s a perfect opportunity to express our feelings to those we care about.  Hoping some colorful tulips will show up at my door 😊 Whether you have significant other, adult family

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Warming Up in Beautiful Bermuda šŸŒ“šŸŒžšŸŒŠ

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!  It was COLD this week in the northeast, so I was dreaming of warm, sunny places I’ve been and loved.  At the top of the list is Bermuda which is a quick flight from US East coast cities.  I was last there in Fall 2019 and had such a memorable time!  Honestly, you can’t

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For Your Travel Radar in North America šŸŽÆ

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!  It still feels like summer, but those of us in the Northeast know that fall is just around the corner. I love the fall but like to enjoy the summer season into September while the temperatures are still warm.  Seeing ads for pumpkin spice everything and Halloween decorations in the stores shortly before or

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Champagne Wishes and Sea Dreams

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Ā Have you had a busy week and been dreaming of a break?Ā  If so, you’re not alone — I’ve been hearing this frequently. Ā April seems to always be hectic, although last year at this time we were confined to our homes. Ā It was a different type of hectic; I recall scouring the internet for

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Pack your racquet for these destinations!

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community and belated happy St. Paddy’s Day!  If you didn’t have your fill of Irish fare yesterday, my partners at CIE Tours shared a fab Irish Coffee recipe courtesy of Sean’s Bar, the oldest pub in the world (its history dates to 900AD): Ingredients Sean’s specially blended Irish whiskey Freshly brewed, strong coffee 1 teaspoon

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Finding Freedom!

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!  It’s been one year since the world shut down, and thankfully we are now on the road to reopening.  The travel business is brisk with people ready to plan their next long-awaited and much-deserved vacation, myself included 😊 This month we’re talking about vacations that allow you to pursue sporting activities, and this week

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Food and wine nirvanas

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!Ā Ā  For me, today is throwback Thursday as I’m thinking about one year ago (feels like a decade ago); I attended my last in-person travel event and weekend getaway pre-pandemic.Ā  Reading this paragraph makes me wish for the future more than ever – have you had one of these moments recently? As you’re reading this

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Love is in the air!

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community!  Before we move onto the topic of the week, I have exciting news to share with you.  Join me on February 24th at 7pm EST for a first-of-its-kind virtual travel event.  You’ll learn from a panel of experts about where to go, how to plan, what to wear, and how to pack for your

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