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Costa Rica vs. Belize: Which Luxury Destination Is Best for Your Next Vacation?

April 16, 2026

Planning a luxury vacation in Central America and deciding between Costa Rica and Belize? You’re not alone—this is one of the most common questions travelers ask when choosing between two of the region’s most beautiful and diverse destinations. Both offer a compelling mix of adventure, relaxation, and high-end accommodations. But when it comes to luxury resorts, travel logistics, family-friendliness, and

Summer 2026 Travel Trends: Where to Go & How to Plan Your Luxury Vacation

March 26, 2026

Hidden Gem Travel Consulting clients are already booking Summer 2026 travel to top destinations across Europe, Asia, and the United States — and now is the time to start planning your own trip. From Italy, France, and Japan to Alaska cruises, Hawaii, and U.S. national parks, demand for luxury travel experiences is high, and the best hotels, guides, and itineraries

Trip Report Part 2 – Peru

November 6, 2025

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! It’s the relative calm before the holiday season storm as we begin November. Each year, I use these first two weeks to catch up and get organized before the end of the year crunch – what about you? This newsletter is the second of two newsletters about my recent trip to Peru. One trip can’t

New Zealand – Experience Review!

October 24, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! This newsletter is the last in a series of four covering my epic trip to New Zealand last month. Please forward this newsletter to anyone you know who would love to take a trip to this magical country. There are so many decision points that the support of a professional travel advisor is key to a well-planned

Sleeping in Style in New Zealand!

October 17, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! As I look at the beautiful fall leaves outside of my office window, I can’t believe that I was in New Zealand peering at spring flowers and Cherry Blossom trees just last month. While owning and operating a small business isn’t easy, the travel perks are incredible even if most trips are business trip,

Socks blown off in New Zealand!

October 10, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I’m just back from New Zealand, and my socks have been blown off on this incredible trip. What an adventure!! After covering a great deal of ground across the two islands tip to toe, I can say that I’ve seen much of this incredible country in 2.5 weeks. Did you know that New Zealand is

I’m here! Follow up to “Guess where I’m headed next”

September 20, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! If you read my last newsletter, you were teased to guess where my next big, ‘bleisure’ trip was. The choices were Japan, Argentina, or New Zealand. If you guessed New Zealand, you were right! Having been to Australia twice (and I LOVED it each time), I’m excited to explore this beautiful Kiwi country and

Galapagos – now is the time!

August 15, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! We are half way through August with the unofficial last day of summer, Labor Day, in the coming weeks. The summer flew by for me, and I’m looking forward to the crisp, cool days of the fall season. One of my favorite partners who specialize in expedition travel by water is Lindblad Expeditions. In partnership

Guess where I’m traveling next?

August 1, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! What a crazy few weeks it’s been in travel land from the airline meltdown to record-breaking crowds across Europe. Requests for 2025 trips have been brisk, so be sure to reach out to me soon to get the planning process started. I’ve had to turn away helping people with last minute trips this year

Next up – Vietnam!

June 13, 2024

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! June is off to a fantastic start with my clients spanning the globe this month exploring Hawaii, Japan, and Europe (river cruising, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Greek Islands, Croatia, Scotland, France, and many more). All itineraries have been carefully curated by me, customized to my clients needs and desires, available in an app on

Category: outdoor adventure

Costa Rica vs. Belize: Which Luxury Destination Is Best for Your Next Vacation?

Summer 2026 Travel Trends: Where to Go & How to Plan Your Luxury Vacation

Trip Report Part 2 – Peru

New Zealand – Experience Review!

Sleeping in Style in New Zealand!

Socks blown off in New Zealand!

I’m here! Follow up to “Guess where I’m headed next”

Galapagos – now is the time!

Guess where I’m traveling next?

Next up – Vietnam!

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