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Distant Shores

🌍✨ Travel is our tool — but connection is our goal. Let’s go!

I help busy families, couples, and friends slow down and make room for what matters most.
✈️ Expert planning for joyful, memory-filled trips. 💖 Ready to reconnect and make magic?

05/30/2026

Some places change your perspective.
Some trips change your relationships.
And some memories stay with you forever, long after the suitcase is unpacked. 🌎

What’s one destination that changed you in some way?

05/23/2026

Quiet water. One boat. No schedule. 🌴

Would you protect the peace and go fully off-grid… or still bring your phone along?

05/21/2026

Throwback Thursday to two of Antigua’s most famous resort “employees” — Samson and Delilah 🦜

If you’ve ever stayed at Sandals Grande Antigua, there’s a good chance you’ve met these two colorful personalities somewhere around the resort. And honestly? They kind of steal the show.

Antigua is one of my very favorite Caribbean islands for so many reasons — the water color is unreal, the beaches are soft and calm, and the entire island somehow feels both laid-back and luxurious at the same time. But Sandals Grande Antigua always stands out to me because it feels so lush and tropical the moment you walk in.

Honestly, this is one of those places that just feels like you can finally exhale a little. Slow mornings. Warm breezes. Long dinners. Beach walks. The kind of vacation that reminds you what relaxing actually feels like again.

I could go back to Antigua over and over without getting tired of it.

05/19/2026

One thing I will ALWAYS tell cruise clients…

Arrive a day early.

I don’t care if:
• you live “close enough to drive”
• your flight is nonstop
• the weather looks perfect
• your cruise leaves in the afternoon
• everything should work out

Because travel delays don’t care about your cruise departure time. 😂

Flights get delayed.
Traffic happens.
Weather changes.
Luggage gets lost.
Unexpected things pop up.

And honestly? Starting your vacation stressed, rushed, and panicking your way to the port is not the vibe.

One extra hotel night can completely change the beginning of your trip.

Instead of:
😅 “PLEASE don’t leave without us…”

You get:
✨ a relaxed dinner
✨ a good night’s sleep
✨ a calm embarkation morning
✨ vacation actually starting before you board the ship

This is one of the cruise tips I'll stand by forever. ✈️

05/18/2026

Friendly Disney reminder from someone who loves Disney VERY much… 😂🏰

You cannot “wing” Disney during peak season.

Can you still have fun? Absolutely.

But if you’re traveling during:
• spring break
• summer
• holidays
• long weekends
• race weekends
• or basically anytime kids are out of school 👀

…a little planning goes a LONG way.

Mobile ordering.
Lightning Lane strategy.
Knowing which park on which day.
Dining reservations.
Understanding how the apps work.

These things can genuinely make the difference between:
✨ “This was magical!”
and
😅 “Why are we all melting down by 2pm?”

The good news?
You don’t have to figure it all out yourself.

That’s literally one of the reasons people work with Disney planners like me. ✈️

05/17/2026

Nobody really talks about the weird transition of learning how to travel as “just two” again after years of family trips.

My husband and I are definitely in that stage now, and honestly… it’s a little bittersweet.

For so many years, travel looked like:
• what will entertain the kids
• finding the most budget-friendly option
• hoping everyone enjoys what we planned (because honestly… nobody wants complaining on vacation 😂)
• making memories through the chaos

And now suddenly it’s:
“Wait… we can just go?”

We’re learning what we enjoy again.

Slower mornings.
Long dinners.
A quiet balcony.
Not needing a minute-by-minute plan.

And while I’ll always treasure those family travel years, there’s something really special about rediscovering each other in this season too.

BUT… I’m also very excited about this newer skip-gen travel trend that I’m helping clients with — grandparents traveling with grandkids. Because trust me, whenever our kids say it’s time, Eric and I are READY to take Iris to all the places. ✈️

Also, just because we don’t currently have younger kids traveling with us does NOT mean Eric and I won’t still be fully enjoying all the Disney magic ourselves. 🏰

Travel changes over the years.

But the connection part?
That’s still the best part. ✨

05/16/2026

One of the things I love most about travel is that it changes you in quiet ways.

You come home to the same life…
the same routines…
the same people…

But somehow you are just a little different.

A little more connected.
A little more inspired.
A little more aware of how big and beautiful this world really is.

That’s one of the reasons I believe travel matters so much. ✈️

05/15/2026

Travel opinion that might surprise people coming from someone who LOVES mega ships… 👀

Bigger isn’t always better.

Now don’t get me wrong — I absolutely love the giant ships with all the bells and whistles:
✨ water slides
✨ huge entertainment productions
✨ endless dining options
✨ neighborhoods to explore
✨ nonstop energy

They can be AMAZING.

I was lucky to be invited on a showcase sailing of Star of the Seas, and seeing both Icon and Star sitting side-by-side in port was honestly pretty incredible.

But one thing I’ve learned as a travel advisor is that bigger doesn’t automatically mean better for every traveler.

Some people love:
• quieter atmospheres
• slower pacing
• less walking
• easier navigation
• more intimate experiences
• fewer crowds

And sometimes those smaller ships end up being the perfect fit.

The best vacation isn’t about choosing the biggest, newest, or most expensive option.

It’s about choosing the experience that fits YOU best.

Everyone’s likes are different.

However… can I just tell you how AMAZING Star of the Seas is? 😉✨

05/14/2026

Throwback to the time we stepped into Mario’s world at Epic Universe. 🍄

Now listen… I’m not a huge Nintendo or Mario person, so I thought it would be fun and cute, but probably more Eric’s thing than mine.

But honestly? Even I thought it was incredibly well done.

Meanwhile, Eric walked through that tunnel into Super Nintendo World looking like he had just achieved a lifelong dream. 😂

The music, the colors, the moving characters… it really does feel like stepping inside a video game.

What’s a theme park land or attraction that completely exceeded your expectations? ✈️

05/13/2026

Sometimes you don’t need a big plan… you just need a few days somewhere beautiful together. 🌴

I have a VERY limited last-minute couples getaway available to the stunning island of St. Lucia — and this one is honestly such a good value for a Club Level room.

✨ Grande Luxe Club Level Walkout Room
✨ Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
✨ 4 nights in paradise

📅 June 19–23, 2026
💲 $2,216 total
✈️ Air not included

This pricing is stacked with promotions, and there are ONLY 3 rooms left at this rate, so if you’ve been craving a quick tropical escape together… this is your sign.

Message me ASAP if you want me to check availability before these disappear.

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Archdale, NC
27263

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://distantshores.biz/

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