by Tina Shands | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
French onion soup in France. Amazing culinary delight. Don’t you agree? Funny story: the first time we were in Paris, we made the big mistake of eating the prix fixe dinners every restaurant that line the streets of St. Germain (near the Seine) has. We had the...
by Tina Shands | Mar 15, 2022 | Adult Only Properties, Swim Out Suites
Sandals Royal Bahamian has a brand new look. A total renovation that now boasts new swim up suites, 10 new dining options, a reimagined Sandals Barefoot Cay (private island) and much more. It doesn’t take long to reach this paradise. I’m ready to escape to...
by TShands | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the past week or so, a rock solid air carrier, Southwest Airlines, has been in a turmoil. A day of mass cancellations has caused a week or more of added cancellations and delayed rebooking. Reports of people renting cars and driving to their destination have been...
by TShands | Oct 30, 2021 | Cabo, Destination Wedding, LGBTQ Weddings, Mexico
Everything about a Destination Weddings is about personal vision and choice. But one optional item is an expense you might think can be eliminated. This item is the dance floor. Do you really, really need it? Here is some suggestions on how to decide. First, look at...
by Tina Shands | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
I just passed a long line of people up against the wall at the Cancun Airport. No, they weren’t being interrogated by the police. The wall has attached to it a ledge used as a table for writing. They were all filing out their health form. I had my health form and no...
by TShands | May 14, 2019 | Travel, Travel Tips
I am a watcher of people when I travel. Too often I see people who are irritated, frustrated, angry, fighting with their loved ones and generally in a state of unhappiness. But wait! These people are on vacation. They have paid a lot of money to take a break from...
by TShands | May 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Those who know us well know that we have a love affair with France. It started with a visit to Paris in 2007 where we fell in love with the city. It has since expanded to the entire country after numerous visits to other parts of France. If we could go there every 3...
by TShands | May 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Selfies seem to rule our world. Even my Apple Photo storage automatically place all selfies in their own folder. You know if Apple is doing that, it is a big deal! Here are just a few of our recent ones – From Left to right they are at the Eiffel Tower, in...
by TShands | Apr 13, 2019 | Travel Agent Value
This is one of the #1 questions I get asked. It isn’t a simple YES or NO answer; however, if pressed, I say that no, it shouldn’t cost you more. If it does, the cost is not significant and you get the benefit of someone who will be there for...
by TShands | Feb 3, 2018 | Travel Tips
Things to Pack for Belize Sunglasses Sunscreen Bug spray or lotion – I recommend 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent which can be purchased at REI First Aid Kit with the following: Headache medicine Cold medicine Upset stomach medicine Motion Sickness Medicine...
