Cocktails in Paradise Travel

02/24/2026

A statement from one of my trusted destination management company’s on the ground in Mexico.

02/24/2026

A little humor during this nastiest of Ne England winter!🥶

02/05/2026

I couldn’t resist it anymore, hopped on the ChatGPT trend!😂💕

01/20/2026

Greetings from Mexico! This week I am at the beautiful Hotel Xcaret. And it is an honor to be celebrated by Vacation Express as a Top Selling Agent at the President’s Club Retreat. And thank you to my friend Melody for packing her bags with a days notice and accompanying me since Rick was unable to attend with me.

01/11/2026

3 words…Come…To…Jamaica!🇯🇲
I am here right now and having an amazing time and it is just as beautiful as always!!! Are there some things that still need fixing if you look hard, yes, but it is still paradise for sure!!!
I came down to make sure all is well for my upcoming guests. The worst thing that I have seen here is simply the lack of tourists. Some people are under the misconception that the Jamaican people need time to repair their own homes and lives before tourists start returning. But in reality, they need to work in order to repair their homes and their lives. And this island thrives on tourism. The resorts that are open are looking beautiful and the local resort workers are waiting for us all with smiles, positive attitudes, resilience and open arms!
The simple fact is…the lack of tourism (hence lack of income) can end up being a way worse tragedy than the Cat 5 hurricane!
So if you already love Jamaica or if you have always wanted to go to Jamaica…come soon! Jamaica is waiting for you!!!🇯🇲❤️ One Love

01/08/2026

Out of office for a couple of days. Heading down to Jamaica to check on resorts before my clients start arriving on island for the busy season.❤️🇯🇲

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! May this new chapter be filled with warm breezes, tropical sunshine and beautiful memories!💕🥂

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! I am truly thankful for you all!

11/23/2025

Cost Rica was good to us this year!☀️We stayed in the beach town of Tamarindo for the week but also had 2days/1night in the rainforest exploring the Arenal Volcano and lake region and Fortuna waterfall. So many birds and animals, so much laughter and good times and so many “steps” each day. My legs are tired but my heart is happy to have such great memories with friends!!!❤️🦥🐒🦜🍹

11/11/2025

Today and always, to all those who have served our country…thank you!❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

11/06/2025

This letter in a nutshell says, please don’t be afraid to visit Jamaica! And they are asking us as travel professionals to spread the word. Yes, there was a large path of destruction that tore through the island last week. And resorts, homes and lives in that path will take some time to be repaired. However there are many resorts with little to no damage that will still provide you all the beauty, culture and warmth we love about Jamaica. This is a reliant country but relies so heavily on tourism and the longer people stay away, the larger it will take the entire island to heal. The lack of tourism will be a worse disaster for them than the hurricane. If the tourists don’t go, the hotel employees will not get called in to work, the drivers will not drive, the craft venders will not sell, etc. therefore it will be longer before they can make the money to put back together their home lives.
So visit Jamaica! I don’t care how you book it, just please consider visiting. Help keep the heartbeat of the island alive. One Love❤️🇯🇲🙏

11/04/2025

My heartfelt thanks to those who have been so kind to join me and helping my friends in Jamaica!
If there is anyone else out there willing to help, it would be so appreciated. These are hardworking people are just needing to feed their families and put roofs over their heads.
Any little bit helps so much!
One Love❤️🇯🇲

I am Julie and many of you know my heart and soul belongs to Jamaica always….… Julie Kulessa needs your support for Join Julie in Rebuilding Jamaica's Future