Did you know that 10.8% of the US population can claim Irish ancestry? My maiden name is O’Neal. For years I fancied myself an Irish girl. It wasn’t until my aunt started doing some genealogy work that she learned our O’Neal is actually Scottish and not Irish. Bummer? Not really, it just means I don’t […]

We had a good trip. I was actually sad walking off of the ship on the last day. Vacations are always a great way to be present and just enjoy being with the people I love. 

Summer is our family’s favorite time of year. We are warm weather people. The sun, sand, and surf call to us. Our kids were out of school on Friday and on Sunday we were headed to Port Canaveral to board the Harmony of the Seas for a week-long kid-focused vacation. 

lifelong memories with your children. These three new family-friendly hotels will give you the inspiration to start thinking about where you want to create your new family memory.  

families. This tells me they have the experience to address the unique needs of children in travel. In crafting these journeys, they select the best options in touring that put children first such as the number and length of flights on any specific day, the number of hours spent driving between destinations, the flexibility available in meal options, availability of specialized children’s programs, activities, guides, and more.

​​​If you receive emails from me or visit my website social media sites you will note a reference to being an affiliate of Virtuoso. Most luxury travelers are familiar with Virtuoso but for some, it may be a new reference that leaves you thinking “What is Virtuoso and what does that mean for me?”

Virtuoso is a global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. They partner with over 2,200 of the world’s best companies such as hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and more. Advisors like me use these connections and expertise to craft bespoke trips for our clients, including unique experiences, special values, complimentary perks, VIP treatment, and rare access.

When you work with an accountant, lawyer, personal trainer, or any other service provider you are used to paying a fee, it is the same concept for travel advisors. 

Another exciting announcement in regard to hotel partnerships is that Salt and Sky Travel Designs is now a Four Season Preferred Partner. All the items listed below will be complimentary at any Four Seasons property when you book through Salt and Sky Travel Designs, and the beauty is that you pay the exact same rate you’d see if you were to book on your own. 

Let’s talk perks! Salt and Sky recently became part of the exclusive Marriott Stars and Luminous program. This program is only available to top-performing travel agencies. As a member, Salt and Sky has perks to share!

In an effort to ensure secure travel and identity documents and hopefully better processing times, the State Department today has increased the cost of passport documents by $20.