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10/30/2026

There is always more to discover. A table set beneath a different sky. A city seen from a new perspective. A coastline that calls for one more unhurried morning.

Rosewood Beyond is an invitation to follow that feeling, exploring the places, people and stories that make every Rosewood stay singular.

Available exclusively through Rosewood’s trusted travel advisors, like myself, this opportunity invites you to return to a favorite address or discover somewhere entirely new across the collection.

From November 3-10, 2026, receive 30% off Best Available Rate at participating Rosewood properties, together with a property -specific benefit, for stays through June 30, 2027.

This promo and others are featured in my latest newsletter (link in bio to get these moving forward).

10/20/2026

Spring Break may feel far away, but if you’re planning to travel, now is the time to start acting on it.

The first question I ask my clients isn’t Where do you want to go? It’s What kind of Spring Break do you want?

☀️ Fly & flop: Baha Mar for younger kids, Mayakoba for teens, or a villa in Punta Mita or Casa de Campo when you want more space.

🌴 Adventure: Costa Rica or Hawaii for zip lines, waterfalls, hiking, surfing and plenty of time outside.

🌎 Something different: Colombia or Morocco if you’re ready to venture beyond the typical Spring Break destinations.

⛷️ Snow: Telluride continues to be one of my favorites for families who want great skiing AND a walkable village.

The best destination isn’t the one everyone else is going to. It’s the one that works for your family, your kids and the way you like to travel.

And the best rooms, villas and flights for peak Spring Break dates? Those aren’t getting easier to find.

09/20/2026

I dropped my latest newsletter last week! 🍂

If you’re not already on my list, you can sign up through the link in my bio. I share travel trends, hotel reviews, places I’m loving, client favorites and plenty of tips from what I’m seeing and booking every day.

This month, I’m sharing a few of my VIP hotel partners, some very well-deserved Virtuoso award winners, and a reminder that while it may almost be fall, there’s still time for a last-minute fall getaway. And if you’re thinking further ahead, now is definitely the time to start planning ski trips and spring break.

Basically, all the travel things I think are worth knowing. 🍁

Sign up at the link in my bio!

09/17/2026

Virtuoso just named Mauna Lani its Best Brand Hotel — recognizing an independently operated hotel that sets the highest standard for personalized service and memorable stays. Among every property in the global Virtuoso network, Mauna Lani rose to the top.

✨ We (and our clients) are not surprised. ✨

I had clients return to Mauna Lani for the third time this summer, and their review? It gets better every time.

Set on the Kohala Coast, Mauna Lani means “mountain reaching heaven,” and it really is the Big Island at its most soulful. Sacred fishponds, beautiful beaches, sunrise outrigger canoe paddles and that relaxed Auberge feel that makes this resort so special.

And a little pro tip: the new Club Level add-on is worth every penny. Depending on how you like to travel, it can actually save you money in the long run — while making the stay that much better.

If Mauna Lani isn’t on your list yet, it should be. 🌺

09/04/2026

What I loved most about working with the Powell family was that they knew how they traveled best. They knew what had worked for their family in the past, what hadn’t, and what they wanted this trip to feel like.

After our initial consultation and discovery call, they trusted me to take it from there. They went with my recommendations—hotels, transfers, activities, all of it—and trusted that each piece had been chosen specifically for their family.

And that kind of trust makes such a difference.

The best trips really are a partnership. When I understand how you like to travel and you trust me to handle the details, that’s when we can create something pretty magical. ✨

Thank you, Powell family, for trusting me with your time together. This is exactly why I love what I do. ❤️

08/28/2026

Adare Manor has been on my list for a while, but 2027 is going to be a pretty special year to visit. 🏌️‍♀️

The legendary Irish estate will host the 100th Ryder Cup — and if you’re a golfer, this is your chance to play the same course where the best players in the world will compete.

Even if golf isn’t your thing, Adare Manor is one of those hotels that’s worth planning a trip around. But for golfers? This one is pretty hard to beat.

Scroll through for more details. ⛳️

08/24/2026

With the U.S. Open this week, it feels like a good time to talk tennis. 🎾

Like many 40-something women, I decided to take up tennis a few years ago…and now I’m obsessed. When I’m not planning travel, I’m usually on a tennis court. And when I am traveling, I’m always happy when there’s an opportunity to play.

I’ve been lucky enough to play in some pretty incredible places, but a few favorites so far:

🎾 Rancho Valencia, California
🎾 Sea Island Resort, Georgia
🎾 Punta Mita, Mexico
🎾 JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert
🎾 And here in St. Barths

It turns out a great tennis court with a beautiful resort attached is pretty much my ideal combination. 😂

Fellow tennis people: where’s your favorite place to play when you travel? I’m always looking for another one to add to my list.

08/22/2026

For over 35 years, Aman has defined what a sanctuary feels like. In May 2027, that philosophy sets sail.

Amangati — Sanskrit for “peaceful motion” — is unlike anything at sea:
🌊 94 guests. 47 suites. Two-to-one crew ratio.
🌊 The largest spa in luxury yachting
🌊 The Mediterranean, Adriatic & Greek Isles — depth over distance

Reserve now for the inaugural 2027 season and enjoy $500 onboard credit per suite.

The water’s been waiting. ✨🌊✨

08/20/2026

Notes from the Road: Part 2 ✈️

Some of my favorite travel advice comes straight from my clients after they return home. What did they love? What surprised them? What place are they already Googling ways to get back to?

A few notes from the road this summer:

✨ Gleneagles was sublime — and inspired an immediate search for “resorts like Gleneagles.”

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is a true fairy tale.

🌴 Sugar Beach was the perfect balance of what the kids wanted and what the parents wanted.

🇮🇹 Sirmione felt like a hidden gem — and was one of the most charming towns of the trip.

🇮🇪 For my outdoorsy clients, Ireland’s West Coast was the clear favorite.

And sometimes it really does come down to the hotel: dreamy settings, spacious suites, private pools and the kind of five-star service that makes you feel genuinely special.

These are the details I love hearing about when my clients come home — and the ones I tuck away for the next traveler.

Where have you stayed that had you Googling your return trip before you even got home?

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