Holly NeSmith Travel

05/08/2025

After 5 delays, it’s finally happened — the REAL ID is now a necessary piece of identification required for all Americans to fly within the U.S. Swipe through to learn more — especially if you’ve experienced your own delay in getting it done.



No judgement — just keeping it real. (And keeping you flying!)


XO - Holly

04/10/2025

Holly NeSmith Travel is HIRING! If you are a highly organized and detail oriented person with a passion for creating exceptional travel experiences - this might be the job for you!

I am currently on a social media pause - so until April 20th, please send all questions and applications by email.

Posted 10:16:42 PM. Position: Travel Design CoordinatorLocation: Hybrid (Office & Remote) - local to Birmingham, AL…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

10/23/2024

Off to Ireland and Scotland! ✈️

During this time, I’ll be less responsive to messages and emails, but rest assured, my team is making sure all ongoing travel plans are well taken care of. We will scouting out a lot of great places that I can’t wait to share with you! Make sure to follow along as this adventure unfolds!

06/17/2024

In need of a last-minute summer getaway? I’ve got you covered! Vail is an absolute must this summer. 🙌🏼

The is the perfect location for this getaway. It is a stunning property with wonderful service only a short walk from Vail Village. Not to mention the freshly renovated spa, but they are also offering enhanced amenities that are sure to impress! You can’t beat the cool mountain air, stunning landscape, and adventure-filled fun that Vail offers.

Need I say more? Let’s get you booked! ✈️
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06/08/2024

Last Day.

Not going to lie, I was not excited about this destination for family vacation. I’m not a big outdoorsman and I am not particularly fit to schlep babies up mountains. However, this might be one of my favorite family vacation spots yet.

We spent the morning back at Trillium Lake to take in the views and let the kids wade in the lake. It was gorgeous and I wish we had the foresight to bring swimsuits because Blair was having the time of her life with a stick and the water. The kids imaginations have run wild on this trip taking in the scenery and lots of screenless time with cousins.

We changed clothes and headed back in the direction of Hood River for the afternoon. We stopped at Grateful Vineyard having read it was family friendly with a playset for the kids. It was really good Rosè but it was oversold on the playset situation. There was a playset, it just was located on the opposite side of the tasting room from the patio and their liquor license didn’t reach to it so you couldn’t take a glass with you to see the kids. So we had to tag team it.

The last bit of our day was spent exploring the shops in Hood River and icecream + brewery in Parkdale on the way back to the house.

We are having a clean out dinner and packing tonight to make our way back South tomorrow.

06/07/2024

Day Six.

Another beautiful day in Government Camp. We started the day with a hike along the Old Salmon River Trail. There were a few muddy spots post rain and a harrowing water crossing, but otherwise a flat and enchanting family hike. It felt like we might see fairies or bridge trolls somewhere along the way. I continue to be blown away by my oldest child’s determination, strength and bravery as she hiked yet another 3+ miles on her own with minimal complaint.

After the hike we ate our picnic lunches and made our way to the Little ZigZag Trail where we walked a short way to find a gorgeous waterfall and a nice spot for the littles to dip their toes in. One of the 5 yos got a little more than he bargained for when he took an unexpected polar plunge but he shook it off and set an example for the others to not follow suit. 😂

To round out the day, we grabbed a few snacks and beverages at Mt. Hood Brewery, swam in the hot tub, did a Sports theme night and ate homemade pizza with the leftovers from the fridge.

Tomorrow is the last day and there is still so much we wish we could see and do. This has been a perfect family friendly spot and I cannot wait to share it with my clients!!

06/06/2024

Day Five.

The sun has arrived! We drove over to Timberline Lodge to see the historic hotel and the epic views to kickstart the day. They are currently doing a restoration on some of the building and I didn’t get to tour the rooms, but for those people wanting a late season ski, this one is for you. They have ski available through August!

We then spent the balance of the day exploring Hood River. There is a great waterfront park for the kids with several good restaurants, shops and breweries right there. We got a pizza to go and sat in the park while the kids ran around.

From there we headed back toward Government Camp and stopped at Draper Girls Country Farm along the way. They have a cidery, goats that you can feed, and u-pick when fruit is in season. We got a few pears, apples and cider to taste, along with a bag of goat feed to entertain the kids. Many of the kid friendly wineries are not available during the week, so I’m planning to head back tomorrow or Friday to check out a couple of those!

Once we got back it was time to get into the spirit with our first theme night: Rednecks and Longnecks. I think our family did pretty darn well if I do say so myself.

Only two more days of vacation before we make the trek back home.

06/06/2024

Days Three and Four.

With rain on the forecast for Monday and Tuesday, we had to come up with creative plans.

Monday, my in-laws made biscuits from scratch, and fueled us up for the day. My family of five headed into Tigard to an indoor play place, LEKA Playland, designed in a Montessori/Waldorf style that caters to children ages 0-5, which was perfect for our crew. We intended to go bowling after lunch as well, but the travel and time change had our girls ready for a rest. So we packed it up and went back to the house with promises of hot tub time.

Tuesday, we decided to seek sunshine which was practically guaranteed in the Redmond/Bend area where there are more desert like conditions. Just outside of Redmond is Smith Rock State Park with a beautiful river gorge running through it and a variety of trails for all levels of hikers (and well known as a great climbing spot).

Most of our group hit Misery Trail which included a steep incline and descent that I didn’t want to brave with my littles. We opted for the River Trail which was an easy 2.5-3 miles on mostly flat terrain. My four year old walked the entire thing with zero complaints!

Kids were rewarded with ice cream and adults were rewarded with a beer at Wild Ride Brewery in Redmond which was also a great spot for kids with a little turf area on the patio, food trucks and coloring supplies at the ready.

We rounded out the night back at the house where I was on the cooking team. You can imagine that feeding 25 people (2 of our crew don’t do solids yet), is a production. So we split it up each night with three people spearheading the cooking and three others spearheading the cleaning. We had a great taco spread, did our daily hot tub swim, and hit the hay early.

Blue skies expected for the rest of the week!

06/03/2024

Day Two.

We managed to squeeze a quick 2 mile hike in at Trillium Lake Loop this morning before the rain started. It was a short 4 minute drive from our house and listed online as stroller friendly with scenic views. It was beautiful, and mostly stroller friendly…though a few downed trees and lingering mud made it less so.

It was a very flat, kid friendly walk regardless.

We ran into Government Camp village after to get a quick peak at what was going on before heading home to feed the kids. The rain started just as we got home so it was perfect weather to facilitate strong naps.

Post nap required a little more effort so I pulled out the dollar tree crafts I packed and got the 2-5 year olds painting and making bracelets which kept them busy for about an hour. Then the hot tub came in clutch to round us out before dinner.

My in laws are quite the chefs so we have a gourmet dinner followed by a dance party and s’mores in the kitchen.

Now time to crash before working through our plans for tomorrow! Hoping for better weather so we don’t have to pull out too many hat tricks! 🙏🏼

05/20/2024

Here’s a sneak peek of where my clients are headed this week! (Hint hint…pasta & tapas are on the itinerary 😉)

📍Puglia
📍Seville
📍Positano
📍Madrid

Spain or Italy? Let’s plan your trip! ☀️✈️
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05/09/2024

I will always sing praises for New Zealand and Australia to my clients. 🙌🏼👏🏼 Whether it’s unwinding in a luxurious spa or soaring above stunning landscapes on a helicopter tour, the opportunities are truly endless. 🤩

Just recently, two wonderful couples returned home after traveling on a three-week trip through New Zealand and Australia. They stayed at some of our top properties – The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Falcon Brae, Blanket Bay, & Eichardt Private Hotel in New Zealand. Then, they jetted off to Australia to experience the unparalleled hospitality of Park Hyatt Sydney, Longitude 131, Lizard Island, Silky Oaks, and Emporium South Banks!

We love creating custom experiences like these for each and every one of our clients! Let’s start planning your next experience! ✈️✨
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04/15/2024

Had the best time celebrating in Costa Rica with friends and family last weekend! ❤️ Traveling with kiddos can be intimidating especially when flights are involved. Luckily enough, Costa Rica is a direct flight from Atlanta AND the flight is under 4 hours. Easy peasy, right? Depending on where you stay, most accommodations are less than an hour away from the airport. Once we landed, our drive from the airport to our villa was ONLY 25 minutes long. Again, easy peasy. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

I took a pause from the vacay to check out which was not only a stunning property, but the perfect spot for families of all ages. The Kid’s Club was SO perfectly family oriented (Drew approves!) & there are many exciting & adventurous options for the families with older children. Costa Rica may just be my new favorite family vacay spot! I mean the sunsets, sweet treats (the girls loved this…obviously) & great wildlife sightings make this the ideal getaway for families! ☀️😎

Hot Tip: RENT A CAR! It was such an easy process and gave us more independence. I will say it was pricey due to mandatory insurance but for us it is SO worth it. 🚗
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