SUSAN'S BLOG
Here learn all about travel, packing, destination weddings and honeymoons! We share ideas and tips!
Why Iceland Should Be on Your Bucket List
Iceland feels like a place you cannot quite explain until you see it for yourself.
It is dramatic in a way that does not feel real at first. Glaciers and volcanoes, black sand beaches and waterfalls, all existing side by side in a landscape that feels almost untouched.
But what stays with you is not just what you see. It is how it feels to be there. Quiet, expansive, and a little surreal, like you have stepped into a different version of the world.
And once you experience it, it is hard not to understand why it ends up on so many bucket lists.
What Our Clients Notice Most, And Why It Matters
Over time, certain things start to stand out in the way clients talk about their trips.
Not the obvious parts, like the destination itself, but the details they did not expect to matter as much as they did. The small, thoughtful touches, the ease of the process, the feeling that everything just worked without effort.
It is rarely one big moment. It is the way everything comes together, quietly and intentionally, in a way that lets you be fully present while you are there.
Because in the end, that is what people remember most. How the experience felt from beginning to end.
The Difference Between a Trip That’s Fine and One That Feels Effortless
Most trips are fine. You get there. The hotel is nice. You do the things. You come home thinking, that was good. An effortless trip feels different. Not flashier. Not more expensive. Just smoother. Like the trip is quietly working in the background so you don’t have...
Etereo by Auberge Playa del Carmen: An Elevated Luxury Experience in Mexico
My mom and I spent two nights at Etereo by Auberge in Playa del Carmen, and it immediately set itself apart as something truly special. Calm, grounding, and deeply restorative, this is a resort designed for travelers who want an elevated Mexico experience rather than...
Slow Travel at Sea: The Power of Small‑Ship Journeys
As the conversation around slow travel continues, one theme keeps rising to the surface: travelers want smaller, more focused experiences that allow them to truly connect with the places they visit. At sea, this desire has reshaped luxury travel in a powerful way....
The Return of Slow Travel
For years, travel was often defined by how much could be packed into a single itinerary. More cities, more hotels, more highlights, all moving at a fast pace. But luxury travel in 2026 is shifting toward something quieter, richer, and far more rewarding. Slow travel...
Overwater Bungalow or No Overwater Bungalow?
How to Decide What’s Right for Your Tahiti Trip Few travel decisions feel as exciting, or as stressful, as choosing whether to stay in an overwater bungalow in Tahiti. For some travelers, it is the entire reason they are going. For others, it turns out not to be the...
Where We’re Traveling in 2026
Work, research, rest, and one very special honeymoon One of the questions we hear most often is, “Where are you traveling this year?”The short answer is a lot of places, for very different reasons. Some trips are focused on property visits and partner meetings. Others...
Why I’m Choosing to Go Back to Tahiti for My 2026 Honeymoon
Most people dream of going to Tahiti once in their lifetime. I went for work, and now I’m going back for love. When I first traveled to Tahiti, it was part of a professional familiarization trip. My goal was to experience the islands the way my clients would, to...
Traveling With Intention: Discovering Palau, One of the World’s Most Remarkable Hidden Gem Destinations
Have you heard of Palau? If not, you are not alone. Even well-traveled clients often pause when this destination comes up, asking where it is and why they have never encountered it before. In a travel landscape dominated by familiar names, Palau remains quietly off...