Toes in the Sand Travel & Weddings

Toes in the Sand Travel & Weddings I specialize in beach vacations, destination weddings, & group travel. There are so many choices, le Contact me to arrange your personal consultation.

I offer a full service travel agency delivering personalized service. I specialize in planning and booking travel for destination weddings and honeymoons, but can also help you with any type of vacation! I am located in Central Alberta, but have clients through all of Alberta, and all over Canada. If you are wanting to book your destination wedding group, honeymoon, special anniversary getaway, or any type of vacation, give me a call so that I can handle the details and you can relax and enjoy it.

When clients tell me they want “something different,” they usually aren’t asking me to choose a random destination and s...
09/15/2026

When clients tell me they want “something different,” they usually aren’t asking me to choose a random destination and surprise them.

They’re often really saying:

“I don’t want another huge resort where everything feels the same.”

“We’ve done the family vacation thing. This time, we want something just for us.”

“I want to relax, but I don’t want to spend seven days doing absolutely nothing.”

That’s when I start asking questions.

Do you want a smaller resort? Somewhere you can walk into town? A destination with more culture and exploring? An adults-only escape? A split stay that combines adventure with a few completely lazy beach days?

“Something different” might become a boutique resort instead of a sprawling complex. A private transfer and an upgraded room category. A few nights exploring Mexico followed by some well-earned beach time. Or simply a resort with a completely different atmosphere from anything they’ve tried before.

The right answer isn’t always a different country. Sometimes it’s a different pace, experience, or feeling.

That’s the part of travel planning I love: figuring out what “different” means to you, then finding the vacation that actually delivers it.

Are your usual trips starting to feel a little too usual?

No resorts. No beach clubs. No crowds fighting over loungers before breakfast.Just soft white sand, ridiculously clear C...
09/14/2026

No resorts. No beach clubs. No crowds fighting over loungers before breakfast.

Just soft white sand, ridiculously clear Caribbean water, and some very important birds who clearly have excellent taste in real estate.

Isla Contoy is a tiny protected island north of Cancún, and only 200 visitors are allowed each day. It’s home to more than 150 species of birds and is an important nesting area for sea turtles.

It’s peaceful, beautifully untouched, and only accessible with an authorized tour. In other words, this is not the place to arrive unannounced with a cooler and a Bluetooth speaker.

If an island this quiet and beautiful sounds like your kind of paradise, add Isla Contoy to your Mexico bucket list immediately.

Would you make the boat trip to visit?

Thinking about travelling in October or November? Here’s where I’d look first. Fall can be a tricky time for Mexico and ...
09/14/2026

Thinking about travelling in October or November? Here’s where I’d look first.

Fall can be a tricky time for Mexico and the Caribbean. October is still storm and rainy season in many destinations, so I’m not going to pretend every beach is enjoying flawless weather just because we desperately want it to be.

But as we move into November, a few destinations really start to shine:

🌴 Los Cabos
Warm, sunny, and much less humid than summer. November is one of my favourite times to visit, especially if you love beautiful scenery, great resorts and pool days with very little chance of being chilly.

🌊 Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
By November, the heavier summer rains are tapering off, but everything is still lush and green. You get warm ocean temperatures, gorgeous sunsets, and plenty to explore beyond the resort.

☀️ Huatulco
November marks the beginning of its dry season. It’s a fantastic choice for sunshine, beautiful bays and a more relaxed, authentically Mexican feel.

🏝️ Aruba or Curaçao
Both sit outside the main hurricane belt, making them worth considering during fall. Expect colourful towns, beautiful beaches, and something a little different from the usual all-inclusive getaway.

The important part? No destination comes with a weather guarantee, especially during fall. Choosing the right location simply helps stack the odds in your favour.

Which one would you choose for a late-fall escape?

September check-in: if you could take one more trip before the end of the year, where would you go?I’ll go first. I’d be...
09/12/2026

September check-in: if you could take one more trip before the end of the year, where would you go?

I’ll go first. I’d be back on a beach in Punta Cana with warm sunshine, a cold drink, and absolutely nowhere I needed to be. 🌴🍹

Now it’s your turn! Finish this sentence:

If I could take one more trip this year, it would be __________.

Tell me in the comments. And if that destination is still just a dream and not actually on your calendar, maybe we should change that. 😉

Thinking about getting away for Thanksgiving? You’re officially in last-minute territory.Thanksgiving is only about a mo...
09/11/2026

Thinking about getting away for Thanksgiving? You’re officially in last-minute territory.

Thanksgiving is only about a month away, and if you’re hoping to spend the long weekend somewhere warm, now is definitely not the time to get too attached to one specific resort, room category, or flight schedule.

Thanksgiving weekend is a popular time for families to travel, and the best combinations of good flight times + good resorts + reasonable prices tend to disappear first.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t still options. There absolutely can be. But at this point, flexibility is your friend.

If you’re willing to be flexible with your exact travel dates, destination, resort, or room category, I can look at what’s still available and help you figure out where you’ll get the best value.

So if your Thanksgiving dinner would taste better with your toes in the sand and someone else doing the dishes, now would be a very good time to start looking. 😉

Send me a message and let’s see what’s still out there.

"“We want to take our kids, but we want it to feel like a vacation for us too.”That was the first thing this client said...
09/11/2026

"“We want to take our kids, but we want it to feel like a vacation for us too.”

That was the first thing this client said when she reached out. She and her husband were exhausted. Between two kids under 6 and full-time jobs, they hadn’t taken a proper vacation in years.

We found them the perfect resort with a splash park, baby gear, a kids club, and a private swim-out suite for the parents. While the kids were napping, the parents were sipping margaritas in the swim-out.

They came back glowing!

If that’s the kind of trip you’re craving, let’s talk."

“Should I book now or wait?”This is probably one of the questions I get asked the most. And the slightly annoying travel...
09/10/2026

“Should I book now or wait?”

This is probably one of the questions I get asked the most. And the slightly annoying travel advisor answer is: it depends. 😂

If you’re completely flexible and don’t have your heart set on particular dates, a specific resort, room category, or flight times, you may have a little more freedom to wait and see what’s available.

But keep in mind, waiting doesn’t necessarily mean the price will go down. Prices can also increase as you get closer to departure. As flights and resorts fill up and availability becomes more limited, those lower-priced seats and room categories can disappear, which can push the overall vacation price higher.

If you already know what you want, or you’re travelling during Christmas, Spring Break, or another busy period, waiting can be a gamble.

Here’s the part people sometimes get wrong: there is no magical day when I know prices are going to drop.

I can look at current pricing, availability, flight options, and what I know about the destination and give you my best advice, but nobody can predict exactly what a vacation package will cost three weeks from now.

Sometimes you wait and the price goes down.

Sometimes you wait and the room you wanted is gone, the good flight is sold out, or the price jumps $800.

My general rule?

The more specific your wish list is, the earlier I recommend booking.

If you find a vacation you’re happy with, at a price you’re comfortable paying, with the resort, room, and flights you actually want, sometimes the smartest move is simply to book it, and then stop watching the price. 😉

Now I’m curious: what’s YOUR biggest travel question right now?

Drop it in the comments, and I’ll try to answer every one.

Tonight I’m at the Air Canada Vacations Winter Product Launch, catching up with hotel and resort partners from all over ...
09/10/2026

Tonight I’m at the Air Canada Vacations Winter Product Launch, catching up with hotel and resort partners from all over Mexico and the Caribbean!

It’s a huge trade show filled with updates on what’s new, what’s changed, and what’s coming for the winter season. Basically, I’m gathering all the little details that help me match my clients with the right vacation.

Of course, there are also some light eats, a couple of drinks, presentations, and prizes. It can’t be all work and no play! 😉

Some trips give you a break. Others give you stories you’ll still be telling years from now.A week at a beautiful resort...
09/09/2026

Some trips give you a break. Others give you stories you’ll still be telling years from now.

A week at a beautiful resort can be exactly what you need. Sunshine, cocktails, and absolutely no idea what day it is? Sign me up. But sometimes, the trips that stay with us are the ones that take us beyond the resort.

Touring through Costa Rica before spending a few days at the beach. Exploring Belize’s jungle, wildlife, and ancient ruins before relaxing on the coast. Tasting local food, meeting people, seeing how they live, and experiencing something you could never recreate at home.

That is often the difference between visiting a destination and actually experiencing it.

It doesn’t have to mean packing every day with tours or coming home needing a vacation from your vacation. The right itinerary creates space for both: adventure that changes your perspective and downtime that lets you soak it all in.

Those are the trips I love planning. Not just somewhere beautiful to stay, but an experience designed around what you want to see, feel, and remember.

What trip do you still think about years later, and what made it different?

“I don’t know where I want to go. I just know I need a trip.”Honestly, that is more than enough information to get us st...
09/09/2026

“I don’t know where I want to go. I just know I need a trip.”

Honestly, that is more than enough information to get us started.

When someone wants to get away, relax, and not have to think about a single thing, an all-inclusive vacation is usually a pretty good place to begin. From there, I start asking questions:

Do you want peaceful and quiet, or somewhere with a little more energy?

Is the beach the most important part, or are you happiest beside a great pool?

Do you care about nightlife, amazing food, activities, excursions, or are your plans mostly to find a lounger and become one with it?

Sometimes clients think they don’t know what they want, but they usually do. They just need someone to ask the right questions and sort through the endless options.

You don’t need to choose the destination, resort, or room category before contacting me. Figuring all of that out is literally what I’m here for.

If you know you need a vacation but have no idea where to start, send me a message. We’ll figure it out together.

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