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11/02/2026

Mexico Monday 🇲🇽🌶

If you are thinking about escaping the winter blues and heading to the Mexican Caribbean (Cancun area), it is important to know that from about December to March, if a pool isn’t heated, it can feel really cold, especially in the mornings and evenings.
Not all resorts heat their pools, or they may only heat certain ones. This is one of those small details can completely change your experience.

When you hire me, I will make sure to find you a heated pool if that is a priority!

Does a heated pool matter to you?

10/31/2026

Boo!

Just a reminder that being a ghost on Halloween is cool but ghosting when we work together is not.

One of the things I pride myself on is my responsiveness when a client reaches out. If it is after business hours, I always respond to say I will get back to them during business hours, unless it is an emergency then I will drop everything to help right then and there.

Sometimes, I work hard on a beautiful proposal that may take me a week, only to be ghosted. Fortunately, that does not happen that often anymore. I don't ghost you, you don't ghost me. 👻👻

Please understand that I can not hold prices or availability without a deposit.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/22/2026

Costa Rica for adventure travelers!

Here is a great package that will have you exploring Manuel Antonio, San Jose, La Fortuna and Monteverde. Packages start at $1595 per person (no air included but can be added).

Key facts for this 8 day adventure:

🐒 Spot the elusive resplendent quetzal as you explore Monteverde’s cloud forests

🐒 Explore a maze of mangroves on a kayaking trip on Damas Island.

🐒 Take a (fffresh) plunge beneath the cascades of Tesoro Escondido Waterfall.

🐒 Soak in one of La Fortuna’s lava-heated thermal springs.

All accommodations are included, many meals, a local guide, driver, many excursions through nature trails and lakes. lots of animal sightings, and even you even get to join a local family for lunch and Costa Rican coffee. 🎉

There are two spots left for Nov 21-28, Nov 23-30 and Dec 14-21 this year. And, many time frames for 2027.

Interested? Message me to connect, or call/text.

10/21/2026

Yesterday I got an email from my host agency letting me know I am a top producer for 2026 💚

I am very excited about this! I love helping people experience the world in person, through a different lens other than social media and the news.

Opening our hearts and minds to other cultures is the best education! Thank you for supporting Storymakers Travel and helping me earn this!

10/18/2026

Livin’ la Pura Vida! This philosophy of the pure life in Costa Rica is also a common greeting you’ll hear on this Independent tour. What does that mean? You get the benefits of a guided tour and a local contact, but you are independent of the actual group of travelers. Kinda like a DIY trip but with support if you need it. That is perfect for nervous travelers or people who like to local support regarding anything they may need help with.
This "tour" will have you exploring the mind-blowing lava trails and soul-soothing thermal springs of the Arenal Volcano region to the lush tropical forests in the clouds of Monteverde.
Home to over 3,000 plant species, some 120 mammal species, 400 bird species, and 1,200 amphibian and reptile species, Costa Rica is where you can live your best life!
Inclusions: 🐒

Arrival transfer from San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International Airport to San Jose tour hotel. You do not have to drive!
Guided visit to Arenal’s hot springs with dinner
Scenic boat ride across Arenal Lake en route to Monteverde
Guided nighttime nature walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

This is an Independent tour with shared transportation between locations. Though there is no Tour Director. Local Guide service is provided in San José.

💵💰 Prices start at $1709 per person.

If Costa Rica is on your heart wish list....let's connect and make it happen next year!

10/16/2026

🌺 Aloha Friday!

Oahu is calling! Here is an example of what I can create for you. 🌴
Your Hawaiian vacation can include more than a beautiful resort. Ocean views, unforgettable experiences, a little history, a little adventure, and plenty of time to enjoy paradise. 🌊

🌴 7 nights at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort in a Pacific Tower Ocean View King room. Wake up to the beauty of Hawaii and enjoy the convenience of staying right in Waikiki.

🌺 Roundtrip airfare
🚐 Roundtrip airport transfers or car rental
💰 Estimated resort fees included
🎆 A Friday evening Star Sunset & Dinner Show
🇺🇸 A full-day premium Pearl Harbor experience
🌺 A Luau Package
And here’s what I love most about putting together trips like this: it is all customizable for your needs 💕
Maybe you want to travel with your kids, celebrate an anniversary, choose a different resort, add more excursions, or travel on different dates. We can adjust the details to fit your travel style, priorities, and budget.
You don't have to figure out every flight, transfer, hotel, and excursion on your own. Tell me what your dream Hawaii vacation looks like, and let’s see what we can create together!

📩 Message me to start planning your Oahu getaway!

10/15/2026

In the news: Costa Rica 💕

JW Marriott Opens its First All-Inclusive Resort: JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa (Formerly Dreams Las Mareas)

415-room resort situated along Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast. Costa Elena Resort & Spa boasts a whopping 17 pools (which Marriott says make up Costa Rica's largest poolscape), 15 restaurants and bars and a 16,000-square-foot wellness destination.

Griffin Club, a sumptuous resort within the resort with a dedicated pool, private beach area, a 24-hour lounge, and personalized service.

Dining: At Leal, they can enjoy a seven-course tasting experience inspired by Costa Rica's provinces, at Casado there’s wood-fired coastal cuisine, and Puerto Limón celebrates the country's Afro-Caribbean flavours. The line up also features Italian, Mexican and Japanese-inspired restaurants.

Activities including kayaking, diving, sunset hikes, yacht charters, and guided nature treks. Younger guests also have their own program of activities at the Family by JW Club including children's yoga, nature walks, and creative workshops.

What a great place for a honeymoon! Or, Shad a ten year anniversary next year (hint hint).

10/14/2026

On Wednesdays, I try and post a resort somewhere in the Caribbean or Mexico that I think you will love. 💕

It may be that the price is right, the resort is awesome or some other factor that makes you want to call me and say, "Wow Val...send me there"!
Why is this a "Wow"? 😊

A lazy river, FlowRider AND bowling alley are included at this at an adults-only all-inclusive. Often times, features like this are an extra fee.

Meet Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres.
This resort was originally designed to be a family resort before plans changed and it became adults-only…which means some of the fun features stayed.

Lazy river
FlowRider
Bowling alley
Virtual golf
Pickleball
Seriously good food
24-hour room service for everyone

One of the gorgeous beaches of Costa Mujeres 🌴

Plus, more than 80% of the rooms have an ocean view, the resort is easy to get around, and the design is BEAUTIFUL. Think modern, stylish spaces with a lobby that gives you that immediate wow when you walk in.
Would you rather spend your afternoon floating the lazy river, attempting the FlowRider, playing pickleball or hanging at the beach?

Ready to get started? Message me and let's chat!

10/13/2026

I am so happy to announce that I have completed my Windstar Cruise line certification. 🏆

I have been crushing on this cruise line but never had anyone ask me about it until recently. I seized the opportunity to soak in all the education I could the past few days.

They have 7 small ships, holding 148-342 max passengers, depending on the ship. Three of them are have sails and the rest are motors. On all of them, you can swim directly from the yacht’s platform and enjoy the sea.

Guests can talk with the Captain and officers on duty, view the navigational charts with the crew, and enjoy one of the best views on the ship. Neat!

Complimentary snorkeling gear, paddleboards, kayaks and floatable water mats are provided.

They sail to areas in the destinations that bigger ships can not get to; so your itineraries are unique: French Polynesia, Caribbean, Greece, Italy, Costa Rica, Canary Islands, Asia and Alaska.

My next Alaskan cruise will be on Windstar. You can get so close to the glacier and even kayak there! You can't get off the bigger ships when you are at the glaciers. What a phenomenal experience! 🛶

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