Why I’m Taking My Kid To Europe

Why I’m Taking My Kid To Europe

I have a confession. But first, a little background. When my husband and I were engaged, we attended a marriage prep class at our church. I remember one of the "experienced" couples leading the class explained something about how, when you have a child, you want them to be with you all the time...you want to take them everywhere and..........
Valentine’s Day Special: 12 Romantic Destinations to Visit in 2017

Valentine’s Day Special: 12 Romantic Destinations to Visit in 2017

Happy Valentine’s Day! We are celebrating the most precious of #HallmarkHolidays by shining a little light on some of the world’s most romantic destinations. These places are made for canoodling, proposals, and PDA. Not feeling the love this year? Interestingly enough, almost all of these soul-stirring spots also happen to be perfect for solo travelers! 12 Romantic Destinations You Should Visit..........
You Won’t Believe the Newest Travel Craze!

You Won’t Believe the Newest Travel Craze!

This month has flown by, hasn't it? January is always a busy month in the travel industry, but these last few weeks have been C R A Z Y ! I am so incredibly grateful to my friends, family, and loyal clients who have feverishly referred my travel planning services to their loved ones. In fact, I now find myself having..........
Why People Who Take a Christmas Vacation are Geniuses

Why People Who Take a Christmas Vacation are Geniuses

We are only a week into September, but Hobby Lobby and other craft stores are already reminding us that we need to start stressing about Christmas decorations (and pumpkins! and costumes! and turkeys!), right?!? A friend once said to me of how his family spends their holidays, “It’s complicated.” He was referring to what I call the “holiday shuffle”—the choreographed bouncing from..........
Who Says You Only Have 18 Summers?

Who Says You Only Have 18 Summers?

This morning I dropped my little sweetie, Chayce, off for her first day of 3rd grade at Trinity Christian School! If you don’t know, I also attended Trinity, and so many sweet memories flood back to me every time I walk my baby girl up those stairs. [caption id="attachment_341" align="aligncenter" width="225"] MY 3RD GRADE BABE. #ALLTHEFEELS[/caption] I feel like my..........
This May be Hard to Read….

This May be Hard to Read….

One of my neighbors has a child working on her Ph.D. in London. She asked me a couple of weeks ago if I felt like it was safe to travel to Europe right now. My response was simple: of course I do. If I didn’t, wouldn’t it be criminal for me to do my job? ___ Y’all, I struggle so..........
Why J’ADORE Paris // a personal story

Why J’ADORE Paris // a personal story

I get asked all the time why Paris is my favorite city in the world. Asking me why I love Paris is about like asking me why I love my daughter! There are too many reasons and not one is lesser or greater than the one before it. What I don't like one bit is when tourists assume Paris will..........
But I Want To Do It ALL!!

But I Want To Do It ALL!!

I’ve returned safe, sound…and perpetually on island time after my trip to the Dominican Republic. One reason I love the beach is because it forces me to slowwww downnnnn. I did my best to pack that languid feeling up in my suitcase because we sure do need it here in the U.S., don’t we? We tend to think of Europe..........
Outside the Box Honeymoon Ideas

Outside the Box Honeymoon Ideas

It is wedding season, isn’t it? I am actually starting to lose count of how many wedding invitations I’ve received in the last few weeks! And since it’s only May, I know many more are yet to come. Do you know what surprises me though? Almost all of my honeymoon clients are going to the Caribbean or Mexico. While there's..........
Honeymoon in Europe

Honeymoon in Europe

Europe is the Ideal Honeymoon Destination Europe is full of fun, romance, adventure, mystery, and sensory experiences. Trying new foods you can’t pronounce, getting lost in the Tuscan foothills, smelling the croissants every morning as you stroll hand-in-hand down the Rue de Rivoli, riding a train for the first time…Europe doesn’t even have to try to be romantic! Romantic adventures..........