Curate Joy Travel

07/23/2024

This group of friends wants to see and do it ALL on their multi-week Italian adventure! Their itinerary starts in Rome and ends in Venice, with stops in Florence and Milan. Trains will whisk them between their destinations, allowing them to see the countryside as they travel. At each stop, they will experience ancient history, gorgeous architecture, swoon-worthy photo ops and art galore. The food, the wine, the Tuscan villa stay… how very lovely!!

07/19/2024

Every birthday is worth celebrating… but a 70th is REALLY worth it!!! Friends and family will meet at this gorgeous Resort & Casino in the mountains of Maryland to celebrate this birthday in style. The property truly has something for everyone with a lake beach, award winning golf course, luxurious spa, and live entertainment. Plus, with its unique location in a state park, hiking trails and water sports are just out the front door. This is sure to be a birthday to remember!!

07/17/2024

This couple decided to make the most of a trip out west for a friend’s wedding… by adding on a few weeks of National Park exploration!
They will start with five glorious days exploring Yellowstone, the oldest national Park in the U.S., from their cozy cabin. It is the perfect base to rest and recharge from each day filled with spectacular sights and discoveries.
Then Grand Teton NP and the city of Jackson Hole beckon. Views of the abundant wildlife, stunning mountain vistas, and rushing whitewater streams are sure to fill their days and award winning dining, live music, and live theatre their nights!
It sounds like perfection. 😍

06/02/2024

A client and great friend gave me this hilarious coffee mug. AlI I have to say about it is… she’s not wrong! 😂✈️🌎

03/07/2024

This lucky couple will be sailing the Douro River through Portugal come July!
Their cruise begins in the beautiful city of Porto and will take them through the best parts of Portugal’s wine country.
Each day comes with a port stop (or two!!) and their choice of amazing INCLUDED excursions that showcase wine, family farms, local foods, and historic places.
Plus, with a small ship that only holds 102 passengers, their time on ship and in the excursions will never feel crowded.
How very lovely!!

02/21/2024

When you treat the journey as the destination travel days don’t have to be boring! This family is doing just that. They are excited to see a few islands in the South Pacific on their way to New Zealand and experience cruising across the largest, deepest ocean on Earth!

02/21/2024

My first clients are traveling in under two weeks and their travel package is on its way! I am so excited to see their photos and hear about the trip!! If you want your own travel package in the mail, reach out… let’s curate a trip for you that you just can’t wait to experience.

02/05/2024

This island paradise has crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and perfect temperatures almost year round. Plus, its location just south of the Bahamas means it’s a short flight from most of the continental U.S. Anybody else want to go?!? Meeeee!!!! 😬🌴🌊☀️👙 🩳⛱️

01/31/2024

I’m finding that with each trip booked, my travel bucket list is growing!! This trip through Norway looks impossibly gorgeous. The small details like a Viking dinner with beer pairings and waterfall stops along the route have made this Scandinavian getaway jump to the top of my travel list… at least until my next client booking!! 🇳🇴⛴️🚂🌄

01/20/2024

12/24/2023

Last one for this year… Puerto Rico!

This precious little ornament has a hand painted Parranda band on a piece of coconut shell. It might be cheating a little because we didn’t exactly vacation to Puerto Rico (because we lived there) but we sure treated every day like a vacation so I’m claiming it!!

Merry Christmas friends and family. I’ll be thinking of you all and wishing you and yours a peace filled, joyous holidays! 🎄🎅🏻🎁✝️❤️

12/19/2023

Next up, Venice!! This city stole my heart and deserves every bit of its fame. Every inch of the city oozed romance and beauty, yet very few tourists ventured off the beaten path and into the real Venice. We lived simply and slowly for the few days we inhabited the city; good food, long walks, afternoon siestas followed by afternoon cocktails, and liberal amounts of gelato. It was heaven on earth and I’d go back in a heartbeat. Ciao, Bella Venezia!