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Mindblown Travel is a full service travel agency specializing in TRAVEL FOR A CAUSE experiences.

10/14/2026

Well, Four Seasons Tamarindo will have to wait just a little longer.

A hurricane may have changed my travel plans last week, but this remarkable stretch of Mexico’s Pacific Coast isn’t going anywhere. And neither is my plan to experience it firsthand.

For now, I’ll let the photos + videos do some of the talking.

Secluded beaches, dramatic coastal landscapes, incredible dining, world-class golf + a resort surrounded by thousands of acres of protected nature. There’s a lot to look forward to.

Swipe through for a closer look at Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo.

I’ll be there soon enough, meeting the team, exploring the property + doing what I love most. Getting to know the places I recommend to my clients.

It’s a beautiful world.

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

09/24/2026

I’m happiest when I’m traveling, so I’m incredibly grateful that in a few weeks, work is taking me to Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, recently voted the #1 Resort in Mexico by Travel + Leisure.

I’ll have the opportunity to experience the resort firsthand, from the food + beaches to the golf, nature and everything in between. More importantly, I’ll be spending time with their team, building relationships and getting to know the property in a way that helps me create an even better experience for my clients when they visit.

It’s one of the best parts of what I do, and I don’t take opportunities like this for granted.

And the timing is especially good. Right now, select stays at Tamarindo can receive up to 25% off when booked at least 7 days in advance.

There are some important terms + date restrictions, so reach out before booking. I’m happy to walk you through the offer and make sure Tamarindo is the right fit for your trip.

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

09/22/2026

There’s a reason Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo was voted the #1 Resort in Mexico by Travel + Leisure.

Set within a 3,000 acre private nature reserve on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Tamarindo is equal parts wild, refined + intentionally removed from everything. Ocean views, two swimmable beaches, 26 miles of trails, golf, incredible food + the level of hospitality you expect from Four Seasons.

I’ll be there myself in a few weeks, experiencing the property firsthand. For me, that matters. The best recommendations come from actually knowing the places I send my clients.

And yes, I plan to find out exactly why it earned that #1 spot.

It’s a beautiful world.

MindblownTravel

09/17/2026

The destination is Italy. My job is everything in between.

Rome + the Vatican. Pompeii. Sorrento. Positano.

But a great itinerary is more than a list of places. It’s the right hotels, private guides, seamless transfers, experiences planned well in advance + enough open time to simply enjoy being there.

That’s the value I bring to every trip.

Planning Italy or somewhere entirely different?

Comment ITALY + I’ll share this itinerary as an example of what working together can look like.

08/31/2026

There are family vacations. And then there’s taking the family to a private island in Fiji.

Kokomo Private Island is one of those places that works remarkably well for multigenerational travel. Twenty-one beachfront villas, private residences with room to spread out, direct beach access + an entire island’s worth of ways to spend the day.

Dive the Great Astrolabe Reef. Get out on the water. Explore the island. Or claim a chair by the pool and accomplish absolutely nothing.

The beauty of Kokomo is that three generations don’t have to agree on what “vacation” means. Everyone gets their version of paradise, with plenty of reasons to come back together.

Even the arrival delivers. Private seaplane or helicopter over one of the largest barrier reefs in the world.

This one belongs on the family trip list.

Message me if Fiji has been on your radar. I know how to make Kokomo happen.

08/27/2026

Several people messaged me after my recent post about Hotel Swexan in Dallas, so I thought I’d share a few more of my go-to hotels, city by city.

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Great hotels matter. But so do the relationships behind them.

I know the GMs. I know the sales teams. They know me + they know my clients. That personal connection can make a real difference before you ever check in.

AI and third-party booking engines can find you a room. They can’t replace relationships built face to face over years in this business.

And when you book with me, those relationships come with the added advantage of preferred access + Virtuoso benefits at participating properties.

See a city you’re headed to? Send me a message. I’ll take care of the rest.

The Dewberry
1 Hotel San Francisco
Austin Proper Hotel
The William Vale
the Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel

08/24/2026

In a city that has everything twice over, Hôtel Swexan still managed to add something different + needed in Dallas.

I had the chance to spend Friday evening there for dinner + drinks, and more importantly, to see the property firsthand. The rooftop pool is fantastic, the dining is impressive, and the entire hotel feels distinctly its own. So much character!

A big thank you to Alec Bendix for the hospitality + for giving me an even closer look at what Hôtel Swexan is bringing to Dallas.

This is why relationships matter in travel. Knowing the people behind the properties I recommend gives me a much better understanding of where my clients will be well taken care of.

And this one is right here in my own backyard.

08/14/2026

That’s a wrap on Virtuoso Travel Week, and I’m en route back to Dallas, Texas, with new relationships, stronger connections, and plenty of inspiration.

This week was a reminder that the best travel experiences begin long before the journey itself—with the people, partnerships, and shared knowledge that allow us to serve our clients at the highest level.

“Service is black and white; hospitality is color.”

Service is getting every detail right. Hospitality is how we make people feel along the way—and that’s what turns a beautifully planned trip into something truly unforgettable.

08/03/2026

Luxury comes in a lot of forms.

This week, I’m highlighting a few of my favorite wilderness escapes. Places where world-class hospitality meets wide-open landscapes, and the experience is every bit as memorable as the destination.

If a fall trip has been on your mind, it’s not too late to make it happen.

Follow along this week as I share four incredible Virtuoso properties that prove luxury doesn’t need a city skyline. If one catches your eye this week, send me a DM and let’s start planning.

07/27/2026

Every time I look back at these photos, I remember why India remains one of my favorite places on earth.

A few favorite photos from my travels there + a reminder of something Anthony Bourdain said: “Travel is not reward for working, it’s education for living.”

India has a way of doing exactly that. It challenges you, surprises you + changes the way you see the world.

And a shoutout to my good friend + partner Krishna Pujari of Reality Tours & Travel, whose commitment to responsible tourism is a big part of what makes experiencing India so meaningful.

Adventure isn’t always about going farther. Sometimes it’s about coming home different.

Krishna Pujari

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