Your Passport to Travel - Susan

04/20/2026

I get this question a lot! And unfortunately there is no simple answer to finding the lowest airfare price. This article has some great tips though like book early and use flight tracking.

According to new data from Expedia, Tuesday isn't always the best day to book flights for a good deal. Here’s what is.

03/03/2026

Spent a long weekend in Myrtle Beach for the first in-person Your Passport To Travel retreat! A lovely stay at the Marriott's OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes, better weather than NH and great company! Thank you Sheryl Baker!!

02/25/2026

I spent yesterday learning about the Globus family of brands - Globus and Cosmos (fully escorted and independent vacations) plus Avalon Waterways (small ship river cruising).

One of the highlights was hearing directly from a Globus tour director who leads trips through England, Scotland, and Ireland - firsthand insight is always super helpful!

I left feeling genuinely excited about what they offer, including:
• Small Group Discovery Tours averaging just 15 guests with hotels and excursions designed specifically for smaller groups
• Escapes Tours offered in the off season meaning smaller crowds and more affordable
• Gorgeous panoramic suites on Avalon’s river cruise ships with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.

And because learning is better with good food… we had a delicious lunch at Copper Door Salem.

Curious if one of these travel styles might be right for you? I’m happy to share more, just reach out!

02/18/2026

I can’t recommend Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort enough! Beautiful tropical grounds, delicious healthy food (plus a great smoothie/juice/coffee bar), multiple yoga shalas overlooking the jungle or ocean, an easy walk to the beach… and howler monkeys! You can take yoga classes, surf, explore town, relax at the spa, or simply lie in a hammock and call it personal growth!

02/18/2026

I spent last week in Nosara, Costa Rica at a Brooke Burke Body and .style retreat, and I can’t stop thinking about it - the experience keeps getting better the more I reflect on it! I went looking for movement, meditation, connection, and community, and I found all of that and more. It was amazing, challenging, and inspiring.

A huge thank you to Brooke, Elisa, and Beat Up The Sun for creating such a warm, supportive, open space and to an incredible group of women who made the week so memorable. I came home thinking a lot about joy and freedom, along with tools for self-care and ways to sustain these habits long-term (the tricky part!)

A special thank you to my husband for coming along to support me and for expertly entertaining himself while I was retreating.

A week I’ll be carrying with me for a long time. 🌞🧘‍♀️

01/23/2026

New year, new photos! Huge thanks to Sunshine White Photography for my updated headshots. Being in front of the camera doesn’t come naturally to me, but Sunshine always knows how to help me relax (and remind me to breathe!) If you’ve been putting off new photos, I can’t recommend her enough. She also did headshots for my daughter to use on Linkedin. Thank you Sunshine!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉

12/22/2025

Star Flyer is a working clipper ship - unlike a traditional cruise ship! It's an adventure where you'd want to be reasonably fit, steady on your feet, and comfortable navigating steps, ladders, and a gently moving deck. Fun onboard includes amazing food and drinks, daily yoga, a crew talent show, a White Night party with a crew parade showcasing all their nationalities and the best part - the chance to climb the mast!

12/19/2025

Our last day of the itinerary was a full day anchored off the coast of St. Barths. While some headed to the beach, I spent the day wandering Gustavia - shopping, eating a "cheeseburger in paradise", and admiring the incredible yachts lining the harbor (so many yachts!)
A special bonus was being there for the first day of the island’s annual Christmas market, Village de Noel, which added a festive touch to our sailing.

12/18/2025

Day 4 was exploring the island of St. Kitts with a private tour arranged by the St. Kitts Tourism Office. We stopped at Caribelle Batik, Brimstone Hill Fortress, and Timothy Hill and ended the tour at South Friars Beach. St. Kitts was a highlight of the sailing for me - beautiful scenery with black-sand beaches and rainforests as well as a rich history and vibrant culture.