Exploring French Polynesia (aka Tahiti)

Bora Bora

The word paradise often evokes visions of white sandy beaches, palm trees, frozen libations adorned with miniature paper umbrellas and a warm breeze drifting through the air. Add an overwater bungalow, crystal clear water and total seclusion… and you’ve found a paradise called The Islands of Tahiti. Surrounded by the vast south Pacific Ocean, the islands…

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Accommodation Options in Tahiti

When people think of Tahiti, they usually think of staying in ultimate luxury. That often brings up an image of an Overwater Bungalow into their mind. It is true that it is one item that is not to miss when visiting this incredible destination. However, it is not the only option and people are often…

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Travel Tips To Japan

At Anywhere But Here Travel, we have planned several trips to Japan and here are our top tips for first time travelers. Not only do we work with the best suppliers and travel experts, but we have also traveled there as well. It may seem like a daunting destination to discover on your own, but…

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Family of 5 in Cancun

Family Beach Vacation

Sometimes I get a travel request that really is challenging … in a good way! I like a good challenge especially when combined with trying to find as many things on my clients wishlist AND within their desired travel budget. It is tough to get everything some clients want because of their budget. Either they…

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Train Troubles in Japan, Part 2

Kyoto, Japan

I knew there would be more to write about and so my saga with the rain and train troubles continues. If you didn’t read part 1, then do that now. We were supposed to leave Kyoto on Friday July 6th to visit our family in Oita, Japan. It was going to be about 5 hours…

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Train Troubles in Japan, Part 1

Takayama

This is just one reason why you book your trips with a Travel Agent like me. I use vetted and trusted suppliers who know the destinations you are going to and have support teams in the destination as well. Of course, being my own travel agent, I didn’t need to call my travel agency but…

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LGBT Friendly Destination Ideas

I am one of several agents in our office that plan travel for LGBT couples. I have my own blog where I have highlighted several places that would be suitable destination ideas but I thought it was time to write something for the agency’s blog. We are getting ready to attend the One Love Seattle Wedding…

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Discover Your Own Backyard

Rivers of Wine

I have been preparing for an upcoming event at the GSBA Tourism Luncheon on June 14th, 2017 as I have a table where I can present my business to the attendees of the luncheon. This is my first time showcasing my business to this group and I was flattered that they asked me to participate.…

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Yuma, AZ and Palm Springs, CA

vacation to Yuma, AZ and Palm Springs, CA

I was on Facebook today and it reminded me of these photos that I took last year when I took my family on a vacation to Yuma, AZ and Palm Springs, CA. My mom lives in Yuma for about half the year and has a house there now so I decided to go visit her.…

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Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

After touring Secrets, we were off to the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. This is a family friendly resort but it has an adults only section. I had a group stay at this property last month and they loved it! It was a corporate reward trip for their top sales people and one of them needed…

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