by Melissa | May 25, 2019 | Hotel Reviews, Recent, Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
As a travel advisor specializing in family and couples travel, I’ve sent many couples to Sanctuary. I had researched the resort so extensively that I felt like I truly knew the place backwards and forwards. The luxury sales manager Trish is a delight and every...
by Melissa | Jul 8, 2018 | Hotel Reviews, Luxury travel, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Things for Kids, Traveling with Kids
As I watched two kids build sandcastles in the surf, I sipped a margarita while a friendly hotel employee filled the cooler in our cabana with ice. My expectations of Four Seasons were met once again with a visit to this property. The property itself and the beach is...
by Melissa | Jul 3, 2018 | California, CO, Glamping, Hotel Reviews, Jackson Hole, Luxury travel, mountains, Things for Kids, Traveling with Kids
Recently I wrote a post about glamping and it’s rising popularity. It’s definitely a future plan of ours, particularly after our fantastic time in Tanzania. Funnily enough, the Chief Revenue Officer for Under Canvas lives 3 blocks from me! We got together...
by Melissa | Apr 22, 2018 | Georgia, Hotel Reviews
Last week, I was strolling down a treelined pathway, marveling at the beauty of Georgia. Several resort employees passed me, bidding me a friendly good morning. My coffee was wonderful and all was right with the world. This is the life at Montage Palmetto Bluff....
by Melissa | Dec 8, 2017 | Africa, Hotel Reviews, Tanzania
Our journey to Tanzania began on a Friday afternoon. We flew from Denver to DC, stayed overnight near the airport, boarded a plane the next morning for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and THEN took a connection to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, Tanzania. Whew! It...
by Melissa | Jul 18, 2017 | Hotel Reviews, Luxury travel, Mexico, Riviera Maya
With 90% of my travel clients being families, I am always on the hunt for family friendly resorts in Mexico. And I’m looking for our little family, as well! Mexico has such a rich culture, and has so many activities. Not to mention fantastic weather. Recently I...
