Honest Reviews
I travel often, and I know how hard it can be to tell what actually lives up to the hype. You scroll through endless reviews that are hot, cold and everything in between, only to end up more confused than when you started.
Drawing on more than a decade of travel experience, I share detailed and honest, firsthand reviews of the hotels, cruises, tours, and travel experiences I encounter along the way. The good, the disappointing, and everything in between. My goal is simple: to give you the practical insight you need to decide what’s worth your time and money.
(This is a relatively new endeavor, so check back often as I update with new reviews.)
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Honest Review: My Stay at the Historic Banyan House in Venice Beach, FL
Finding a place to stay in Venice, Florida isn’t exactly difficult. You’ve got your budget friendly motels, beachfront resorts, familiar hotel chains, vacation rentals, and condos scattered throughout the area. But if you’re looking for something with a little more personality, Banyan House offers a completely different experience. Located on Venice Island, between historic downtown…
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Honest Review: Girl’s Getaway Bliss at the Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Rhinebeck, NY
There are getaways that feel like a pause button, and then there are getaways that feel like hitting a reset button. My weekend at the Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Rhinebeck, New York firmly belongs in the second category. As the travel consultant of the group, I was tasked with finding the perfect relaxing spa…
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My Experience: Discovering Peru’s Desert Oasis
This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of the links provided, I may receive compensation from the service or product provider at no additional cost to you. Read my disclaimer for more information. Peru’s Hidden Gem: Huacachina Oasis There are some places in the world that feel like they shouldn’t exist outside…
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My Experience: A 3-Day Tour of Australia’s K’Gari Island
3 Unforgettable Days of Sand, Sun & Adventure on K’gari (Fraser) Island In 2013 I spent a month exploring Australia, from Darwin to Melbourne and everywhere in-between and I have to say, one month was nowhere near enough time to see all of what Australia has to offer. I had already ticked off Darwin, the…
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My Review: Cruising Alaska Aboard the Sapphire Princess
An Honest Review of My Bucket List Alaskan Cruise I can’t tell you how long my good friend, Jenny, and I had talked about taking an Alaskan cruise—it must’ve been close to ten years. We’re both avid travelers who’ve lived abroad, but somehow our schedules never aligned, and the dream kept getting pushed to the…
