First Due Travel

01/07/2026

Tired of the cold? ❄️
Over the snow… the shoveling… the endless layers? 🥶
Wish you could trade it all for sunshine, warm breezes, and a beach drink in hand? 🌴☀️
You could be!
Whether you’re dreaming of a family-friendly getaway packed with fun or an adults-only escape made for total relaxation, there are amazing options that are more affordable than you might think.
Message me to find out how this could be you — warm, relaxed, and loving every minute of it. ✨✈️

12/11/2025

01/17/2025

Tired of the cold yet? You too could be here. Message me to book your next getaway ☀️🌴

12/31/2024

It sure is cold out. Time to travel somewhere warm and tropical. The TRS Yucatan is a beautiful adults-only 5 star resort. Great views, drinks, stunning grounds, and impeccable service. Really the attention to detail and service is what makes this resort shine. The TRS is the adults-only section on the same grounds as several other Palladium resorts. The best part about that is while you have access to multiple restaurants, bars, and pools on the adults-only side, you also have free reign of the other Palladium properties pools and resturants. Really the possibilities here are endless. The TRS has a beautiful 3 tier infinity pool and a salt water pool. Several categories of rooms are available as well. Standard suits and junior suits. Suits with swim out pools and private bungalow suits. The night life and bartenders are amazing. You're treated like your part of a family.

If you're interested in this resort or hearing about other tropical options send me a message and ask me how you can do it. There are so many amazing options for any budget!

01/22/2024

Last day in paradise. Any guess on where I am and what resort? More pictures and a review to come in the next few days.

12/31/2023

I love it when my clients have such memorable experiences.

12/31/2023

Sunset at the Palms, Negril Jamaica:

I spent a week at Sunset At The Palms, Negril, Jamaica and what a memorable experience it was. If you're looking for a quite get away from it all then this is the place for you. With only 85 rooms, all essentially private, this resort is the perfect place to relax. All rooms are bungalow style with a spacious main room, bathroom, and wrap around porch with day bed or hammock. The views (all garden) are spectacular! The gardeners here take such pride in their work and it certainly shows. Grounds are gorgeous and immaculate. There is only one restaurant open for breakfast lunch and dinner. It is buffet style, but changes its theme nightly. The food is incredible and if you can't find anything you like (which I can't see being a problem) then the Chef will work with you and make you something to suit your palet. There are also two specialty restaurants that require reservations and are only open certain nights, Lotus Leaf and Chefs Showcase. Both are a must try at least once. Both restaurants are a la carte style and are fantastic. Night life is a little on the quite side, but that's the point of this resort, peace and quite. There are several bars open and Paul the Piano Man plays several times a week, a great way to unwind. The pool is beautiful and from my experience usually had very few people in it. There is a swim up bar serving up some pretty great cocktails. The beach is across the street (a very short walk) which I thought might be a negative but was no bother at all. The beach is beautiful. White sand, clear water, and unobstructed views. I spent the majority of my day lounging on the beach. There is a bar and grill serving up tasty snacks and great drinks. Pull up a lounger under one of the little huts, raise your flag, and one of the very attentive wait staff will be right over to take your order. There are beach vendors, but a simple no thank you and they move on. As beautiful and peaceful as this resort is, what really makes this place stand out above all others is the kind and attentive staff. They will not let you lift a finger and take care of your every want and need. I also have to mention this great little place that's only a few steps down the beach... the Office of Nature Bloody Bay Jamaica (no affiliation with Sunset at the Palms). This outdoor bar and restaurant offers up amazing fresh rock lobster caught off the beach in the morning, prepared in a way that rivals any type of lobster I've ever had (and being a Mainer, that's saying something). The ride is a bit long from the airport (about 2.5 hours on winding narrow roads) but is worth it to get to this little slice of relaxing paradise.

Disclaimer: This review is my own opinion and does not reflect the opion of others or that of the resort itself.

06/18/2023

All this rain getting you down? How about a trip to a beautiful sunny beach to cheer you up!

05/30/2023

Happy Friday Travelers ✈️✈️

04/12/2023

This place is insane! Who wants to go? Ask me how!

04/01/2023

The Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen -

I had the pleasure of spending five days at the Wyndham Alltra Adults Only All Inclusive Resort at the end of August this past year. What a quaint resort this was with something for everyone. Located right in the heart of Playa Del Carmen, this resort is conveniently located within walking distance to 5th Avenue and many other activities/attractions. The ferry to Cozumel is only a few feet away from your doorstep. Despite being in the city, you'd never know it once you've set foot on the resort grounds, it's like you're own little oasis. The staff truly do an amazing job at keeping everything looking fresh and vibrant. The hallways are all open air and finding your way down the halls to your room was a breeze. The majority of the rooms are located within the main building close to all restaurants and activities with the exception of some of your beach front rooms, but even then, the walk is not far back to the main building. I stayed in an ocean view room which overlooked the pool deck and the ocean beyond. The balcony was a great spot to watch the nightly entertainment while having a cold beer (complimentary of course). The room was spectacular with a very comfortable bed with sea themed decor. The bathroom was quite large with a huge walk in shower. The main pool area has plenty of lounge chairs and I never had a problem finding a seat right by the pool no matter the time of day. There is no swim up bar, but the pool side bar has very attentive wait staff and my glass never went empty. There was always some level of entertainment in the pool area, but no one pressured you to participate and there was always plenty of space in the pool away from the activity if that wasn't your thing. Many people have said the beach area is quite small which is true, but they have this great little beach bar with swings that you can sit on while you watch the ocean waves. The food was quite good with options for Italian, Mexican, and a Steakhouse type restaurant. There is always a buffet serving up a little bit of everything for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You won't go hungry. Breakfast also has a fresh juice bar which is really on point. At night there is always a small show being put on by very talented performers and if that isn't to your liking or you desire something more, Fifth Avenue is right outside your door with more nightlife than you know what to do with. My personal favorite part of this resort, in my opinion, was the rooftop pool, located at the opposite end of the resort, away from all of the busy activity of the main pool deck and lobby. This small pool has a swim up bar and plenty of area in the pool to sit and lounge. The bartenders are very friendly and great to converse with. Lounge chair space is at a premium at this pool however so get there early if you want to have a chair. There is also an open air Sushi restaurant attached the pool/bar area! Step out of the pool, grab a towel, and enjoy some amazing Sushi. When you're finished you can hop right back in the pool. Overall I quite enjoyed this resort and was (when I booked) at a great price point for a quality all inclusive resort. If you like to be close to all the action but still feel like you're at your own tropical paradise, then this is the place for you.

Disclaimer: This review is my own opinion and does not reflect the opion of others or that of the resort itself.