Hola / Hello, Reader ✨ Curated Labor Day Journeys ✨ Dear Reader, Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but it doesn't have to mark the end of your travel dreams. ✈️🌎 I’ve handpicked a collection of limited-time Curated Labor Day Journeys from some of the travel brands I trust most—because the right promotion can make an extraordinary journey even more enticing. Whether you're dreaming of: 🚢 An elegant ocean voyage or intimate luxury yacht🌊 A leisurely journey along Europe's...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hola / Hello, Reader ✨ From San Antonio to Cuba: Travel With Purpose ✨ Dear Reader, Sometimes, even a travel advisor needs to stop planning and simply be a tourist. Recently, my husband surprised me with a weekend in San Antonio—a city I had never visited. We explored the River Walk, took a river boat tour, discovered some Cuban food, and ended up at an incredible Elvis tribute show at the Majestic Theatre. It was exactly what I needed. But when I returned home, my thoughts went back to Cuba....
24 days ago • 2 min read
Dear, Reader, I came home from Cuba on Sunday evening with a broken heart. I knew things were difficult. My family had been telling me about the blackouts, the shortages, the rising prices, and the struggle to find basic necessities. But there is a difference between hearing about suffering and standing in the middle of it. I spent three nights in Santiago de Cuba, and I barely slept. It was incredibly hot. The electricity was out most nights. The mosquitoes were relentless. But what stayed...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Dear, Reader, Over the past couple of months, I have been listening, learning, and working behind the scenes to bring a very meaningful vision to life: the inaugural Cuba Humanitarian Journey. Today, I’m excited to share an important update and invite you to read the story behind this journey. Your questions, encouragement, and conversations helped shape this experience. This is more than a trip; it is an opportunity to connect with Cuba through culture, community, and meaningful human...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hola, Reader, Monday night, I published a blog post I almost couldn't write. Not because I didn't know what to say. Because this story is deeply personal. Nine days earlier, I shared a short video inviting people to travel with me to Cuba—not simply to experience its incredible culture, but to help deliver essential supplies to families in need. I was wearing a blue shirt that read Travel Elevates, and I spoke about baby bottles, rechargeable lights, and the simple things many of us rarely...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hola, Reader, Last Saturday I posted a video in my blue “Travel Elevates” shirt on Facebook. 700 views. My highest ever. I never emailed it to you. 👉 Watch here After that video, 9 of you sent $800. Yesterday I turned it into this — on my living room floor in Nashville: Here’s what your $800 became: For my 2 nephews’ wives — both pregnant, each with 2 little ones, 2 babies on the way: 12 baby bottles, 2 Infant Pain & Fever, 3 Infant Tylenol, Kids gummies, Emergen-C 60 packs For my sister —...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hola / Hello, Reader Dear Reader, I’ll be direct. I was born in Santiago de Cuba. My family still lives there. Hospitals have no medicine. Markets have no food. September 9-14, 2026, I’m taking 10 people home with me. We fly Southwest from Tampa together. You bring one 50-lb suitcase of medicine, water filters, and solar lights. Day 4: We hand it directly to the families I love. My mom. My tía. The farmer we’ll eat lunch with in Viñales. No NGOs. No warehouse. Your hands to theirs. Havana &...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hola / Hello, Reader Ireland, Unhurried: Why This Tour Worked So Well Cliffs of Moher - Photo by Sheyla Paz Dear Reader, There are many ways to experience Ireland. You can rush from attraction to attraction, checking castles off a list and spending more time on a bus than enjoying the places you’ve traveled so far to see. Or you can slow down. I recently returned from hosting a small group on our Taste of Ireland journey, and I’ve been reflecting on what made this trip so special. It wasn’t...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hola / Hello, Reader ✨ How an Unexpected Injury Changed My Perspective on Travel in the Galápagos ✨ Dear Reader, My latest Galápagos blog post is now live! As many of you know, I’ve spent the last several weeks exploring the incredible Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. While I expected to come home with stories of wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and unforgettable adventures, I didn’t expect one of my biggest takeaways to come from an injury. After hurting my foot during the expedition, I spent the...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hola Reader Free Sydney. Free Tokyo. Free Machu Picchu? Dear Reader, 🌍 Luxury travelers know the best part of a journey is going deeper. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® just made that effortless. Introducing Iconic Explorations: FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Programs on select 2026–2027 Exotic Voyages when you book by August 31, 2026. That means you can pair your all-inclusive, ultra-luxury voyage with a 3-4 night immersive experience — included for Guests 1 & 2. A few of my favorites from the...
4 months ago • 1 min read