I’ve been visiting, touring and booking The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for clients for years, but after Honey and I recently spent a long weekend here ourselves, I came home loving this resort more than ever. Orlando obviously does theme parks exceptionally well, but The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is a wonderful reminder that there is so… Read More
Just a reminder that Orlando can look like this. Not a theme park in sight. Ritz Carlton Orlando Resort Guide Honey and I slipped away for a long weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, and after years of visiting Orlando for work, family vacations and, of course, Disney and Universal, I was reminded all… Read More
I first visited Montage Palmetto Bluff with my family several years ago, and I left that trip completely smitten with this beautiful slice of the Lowcountry. After recently returning for a girls’ weekend, I can confidently say I love it every bit as much today. Perhaps even more. The two trips could not have been… Read More
It finally made it out of the group text! Three of my travel besties. One weekend away. A house full of muumuus, mahjong and bubbles, with one of my favorite Lowcountry destinations as our backdrop. I had been looking forward to returning to Montage Palmetto Bluff for ages. We first visited with our family, staying… Read More
One of the questions I get from Disney Cruise Line clients is whether the onboard photo package is worth adding to their cruise. My answer? It really depends on your family and how much you’ll use it. I think the photo package is a very easy place to cut costs if you’re trying to keep… Read More
One of the questions I receive most often from first-time Disney Cruise Line families is how to meet all of the princesses. The answer is the Royal Gathering, and it’s one reservation you’ll definitely want to know about before your cruise. Unlike almost every other character greeting onboard, the Royal Gathering requires an advance reservation.… Read More
My favorite day on any Disney Cruise Line sailing is Castaway Cay day. After more than a twenty Disney cruises, I’ve spent countless wonderful beach days on Disney’s private island, and the Sandcastle Cabanas remain one of my very favorite splurges. While Disney has since introduced the newer Mickey & Minnie Cove Cabanas, these original… Read More