Escape Reality Travel LLC

Escape Reality Travel LLC We offer personalized vacations, curated cruise experiences, and expert planning to make your next trip effortless. Are You Ready to Escape Reality? Ask me how!

Specializing in Mexico & the Caribbean, river cruises, and luxury small‑ship sailings.

05/30/2026

Not all Hawaii trips are created equal and the biggest mistake travelers make is choosing an island based on what everyone else does instead of what they actually want.

Here’s a quick breakdown 👇

🏝️ Oahu — Best for first-timers, history lovers & those who want nightlife + nature

🌋 Big Island — Best for adventure seekers, lava landscapes & stargazing

🌿 Kauai — Best for couples, honeymooners & dramatic natural beauty

🌺 Maui — Best for a little of everything (beaches, road trips & luxury resorts)

Not sure which one fits your travel style?

That’s literally what I’m here for.
👉 Comment HAWAII and I’ll match you with the perfect island (or islands!) for your trip.

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause before we wander.

Every river cruised, every cobblestone walked, every breathtaking skyline witnessed, we experience this world in freedom because of the men and women who served with everything they had.

To those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and to the families who carry that loss, we honor you today and always. 🤍

After 30 years of planning luxury cruises and land tours, here's what I've learned about what people actually want.They ...
05/22/2026

After 30 years of planning luxury cruises and land tours, here's what I've learned about what people actually want.

They say they want an itinerary, but what they actually want is to stop thinking.

They say they want the best price, but what they actually want is to feel confident they made the right choice.

They say they want to see the highlights, but what they actually want is to feel present and not rushing from one landmark to the next, but actually there. In it and unhurried.

They say they want a travel advisor, but what they actually want is someone who will care about their trip as much as they do.

This is the gap I've spent three decades learning how to close.

And it's why I don't just send you an itinerary. I ask questions first. I listen for what's underneath the destination request. I design around the feeling, not just the logistics.

Because the best travel isn't the one with the most ports or the most amenities.

It's the one that felt like it was made for you.

If that's what you're looking for, I'd love to be the person who plans it.

Comment INQUIRY or send me a DM and let's talk about what your trip could look like.

This isn't a packed tour bus kind of trip.This is the version where you unpack once, wake up in a new city every morning...
05/16/2026

This isn't a packed tour bus kind of trip.

This is the version where you unpack once, wake up in a new city every morning, and have someone else handle every single detail.

This is an example of how I'd plan it.

Trip: Paris to Provence River Cruise (Seine + Rhone)
Length: 11 days
Budget: ~$8,000 per person
Vibe: Slow, luxurious, completely effortless

Want to see what your version of this looks like?

Comment FRANCE or send me a DM and let's start with one question: how do you want to feel on this trip?

05/13/2026

Most people pick one or the other. They either fly into Denali and miss the glaciers, or they cruise the Inside Passage and never set foot in the interior. And honestly? Both are incredible on their own. But neither one gives you the full picture.

But a Land & Sea Cruise does both.

You get the dramatic coastline, the calving glaciers, the wildlife-filled waters AND the sweeping mountain landscapes, the small towns, the national parks. It’s not more trip, it’s just the right trip.

Alaska is one of those places that genuinely rewards people who plan intentionally. It’s not a destination you want to figure out as you go. The logistics alone (flights, train connections, shore excursions, pacing) can turn an amazing trip into an exhausting one really fast.

That’s exactly why I love helping people plan this one. When it’s done right, Alaska doesn’t just check a box on your bucket list. It changes how you see the world.

If you’re thinking about Alaska and want to make sure you’re not leaving the best parts on the table, drop a comment or send me a message. I’d love to help you put together something worth every mile.

👇 Comment “ALASKA” and let’s talk, no pressure or obligations to book!

05/12/2026

There’s actual science behind why you feel like a different person the moment you see open water.

It’s called Blue Mind Theory.

Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols discovered that being near, in, or on water shifts your brain into a mildly meditative state. Cortisol drops. Alpha waves rise. Your nervous system finally exhales. The mental chatter you’ve been carrying for months? It quiets.

And that open horizon view from your stateroom deck on a luxury cruise? Science says that signals your brain that you’re safe. That nothing is hiding. That you can let go.

This is why my clients tell me the first day on the trip feels like week two of a regular vacation. The water does something you just can’t replicate. You’re moving through it. You’re surrounded by it. You’re living inside the science.

Luxury cruising isn’t just beautiful scenery and curated shore excursions (though, yes, it’s that too). It’s one of the most intentional, restorative ways to travel that exists.

You return home different. Clearer. Lighter. More like yourself.

That’s not a coincidence. That’s Blue Mind.

If you’ve been craving that kind of reset, I’d love to help you plan it. Drop INQUIRY in the comments or visit the link in my bio to schedule a consultation.

05/08/2026

Looking for a getaway where romance meets timeless elegance? The French Riviera might just be your perfect match. 🍷

The South of France has a way of bringing people closer together and I’m here to make it all easy for you. Each detail is expertly handled, so you can focus on what truly matters: each other.

So if you like the thought of:
- toasting with world-class wine in sun-drenched vineyards
- walking through timeless, cobblestone villages
- walking hand-in-hand through fields of lavender & sunflowers
- secluded beaches & crystal clear waters away from the crowds
- and iconic coastal drives...

You should DM me to start planning your next unforgettable chapter in the French Riviera!

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05/07/2026

Your dream trip isn’t the same as your friend’s and it shouldn’t be planned that way.

Say your friend came back from their river cruise absolutely glowing. They loved every minute of it.

But here’s what they didn’t tell you: they wanted fast-paced port hopping, packed excursions, and a full social schedule every evening.

You want slow mornings. Wine on the sundeck. Cobblestone streets with no agenda. A dinner that lasts three hours because the conversation is that good.

Those are two completely different trips and they both deserve to be planned that way.

This is why I don’t start with destinations on our consultation. I start with questions.

- How do you want to feel on this trip?
- What does a perfect travel day actually look like for you?
- What are you hoping to leave behind when you board that ship?

The answers shape everything from the ship, the cabin, the ports, the pace, the excursions, and the moments in between.

After 30 years of doing this, I can confidently tell you that the most unforgettable trips aren’t the most expensive ones. They’re the ones that were designed around the right person.

And that person is you.

Comment INQUIRY and let’s start designing yours.

05/06/2026

Treat your mother to a cruise this Mother’s Day where she can relax and enjoy every moment, because every mom deserves a getaway as special as she is. 💐

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my go-to travel bags that just don’t miss! comment BAGS, & i’ll send you the links (+ a few more i love!) 🫶🏼Note that th...
05/05/2026

my go-to travel bags that just don’t miss! comment BAGS, & i’ll send you the links (+ a few more i love!) 🫶🏼

Note that this post is not sponsored, I just simply LOVE bags!

*product photos are from the website*

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