Magical Vacation Planner by Kelley Carr

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06/06/2026

Gorgeous rainbow at Bridalveil Fall 😍

06/04/2026

Fought a bear for these views 🤣 juuuust kidding. What a wonderful world! ⛰️💕

So much to share from our first day in Yosemite, but this deserves its own post! 🐻We were hiking to Mirror Lake when we ...
06/04/2026

So much to share from our first day in Yosemite, but this deserves its own post! 🐻

We were hiking to Mirror Lake when we came face to face with a bear.

My husband usually leads on hikes, but my youngest had gotten ahead of us. My middle was just in front of me, I had my other twin beside me, and my husband and oldest were behind.

My youngest turned around and said, "Mama, there's a bear." She's a jokester, so I laughed and said, "Oh no there isn't," as I walked up to see for myself.

There absolutely was, and he was walking straight toward us. Thankfully, he wasn't charging; he was just sauntering down the trail like he owned it.

My youngest had already backed up toward her older sister by the time I realized what we were dealing with. My other twin fell, so I scooped her up, grabbed my middle daughter by her overall straps, and started backing up. She lost a shoe in the process, but at that the least of our concerns.

My husband stepped in front of us while I gathered the girls against a boulder so we were between them and the bear. Through it all, the girls stayed so calm, and I could not be more proud of them.

The bear walked right past us, paused to sniff in our direction, and then continued on his way. Thank. The. Lord.

After a few minutes to settle our nerves, we retrieved the missing shoe and continued down the trail.

Since he passed so close to us, I noticed he had a tag marked "11." Later, I searched "Yosemite Bear 11" and found the photo below from a recent sighting. He is definitely not a small bear. 😳

Tonight, I'm feeling so incredibly thankful that what could have been a tragic story became just an unforgettable one. This experience was a great reminder that you can never, ever let your guard down in the wilderness.

And now we have one incredible Yosemite story that we’ll never forget! And I may have a few more gray hairs. 🤣🤣

Picture of “Yosemite Bear 11” and the stunning views from Mirror Lake!

What an incredible day 😍📍El Capitan, Yosemite National Park
06/04/2026

What an incredible day 😍

📍El Capitan, Yosemite National Park

✨Let the family vacation begin! ✨We’re headed to the Golden State! ☀️We’re starting the trip with a few days exploring Y...
06/02/2026

✨Let the family vacation begin! ✨

We’re headed to the Golden State! ☀️

We’re starting the trip with a few days exploring Yosemite 🏞️ and then we’re headed to Disneyland! 🎠

I’m always readily available to clients who are traveling currently and those with upcoming travel, but reply times will be slower for the next week or so! I appreciate your patience!

05/29/2026

Look at this STUNNING room! 😍

My friend & client just arrived in Lisbon, Portugal and is staying at the incredible Palácio Ludovice. She saw this gorgeous blue room on their website and asked if I could request it. After we booked, I contacted the hotel and they said they only have one room that looks like this, but they were pleased to confirm that it was available for her stay! 🙌🏻

This hotel has such an interesting history! It was built in 1747, as the private residence of João Frederico Ludovice, who was architect for the king. The palace is 5 stories high and takes up a full city block - the first of its kind in Lisbon. It was one of the few structures that withstood the Great Earthquake that destroyed much of the city in 1755. Some of its notable features were the 18th century blue and white tiles (shown in this room) and the fact that its 5 stories are of unequal height and dimensions!

I’m so thankful that my friend gave me the opportunity to book this for her, and that we were able to secure this special room!

05/26/2026

Next up on the Punta Cana room tours - the deluxe room at Dreams Flora Punta Cana! This is their most basic room type and look how spacious, modern, and stylish it is! I truly love everything about this resort!

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

✨Next up on the room tours I never shared - the 2 bedroom family suite at Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa!

This incredible room is over 1900 square feet and can sleep up to 10! It features a king bed, 2 queen beds, and 2 sleeper sofas…plus THREE bathrooms! 🤯

And though it’s not included in the video, each room does include a furnished balcony or terrace, complete with hot tub!

If you are planning a large family all-inclusive vacation, this is the room you want! 🤩

05/24/2026

On my last trip to Punta Cana, I toured several resorts and rooms and never posted the videos! So I’m going to post a few over the next couple days! First up - this gorgeous Junior Suite Swim Out at Secrets Tides Punta Cana!

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