Vacation Planners of Tampa Bay

09/10/2026

Your layover does not have to be the part of the trip you simply endure. ✈️

One of the details I can build into an itinerary is a custom experience; private transportation that can turn those extra hours between flights, or even the beginning or end of your vacation, into time to actually see something.

It’s the kind of planning detail I love: taking time that might otherwise be lost and turning it into another part of the journey.
If you have a future itinerary with a long connection or some extra time on either end, let’s see what we can do with it. My trip-planning link is in the comments.

Where would you happily leave the airport to explore for a few hours?

07/10/2026

Stop planning Vienna like there’s one “right” way to see it. 🇦🇹✨

Having recently spent time there myself, one of my biggest takeaways was just how differently I could plan this city depending on the traveler.

You could build your days around imperial history and incredible museums, give food and coffeehouse culture top billing, fill your evenings with music, or leave plenty of room to simply wander. The best itinerary is the one that reflects what you actually enjoy.
If Vienna has caught your attention, you’ll find my trip-planning link in the comments. Let’s turn the inspiration into a Vienna experience designed around you.

What would be at the top of your Vienna list?

06/10/2026

Breaking news.... for Cunard lovers, they have announced Queen Anne will be leaving the fleet.



Cunard’s Queen Anne to Join P&O Cruises Following 2028/29 World Voyage, P&O’s Arcadia to Join Holland America

Carnival UK confirms Cunard's Queen Anne will move to P&O Cruises in 2029, while P&O's Arcadia joins Holland America.

05/10/2026

Your October reading list might be trying to tell you where to travel next. 📚🕯️

There’s a whole other side of literary travel beyond charming bookshops and cozy cafés. Think Gothic novels, haunted histories, mysterious old cities, windswept landscapes, and the real places connected to stories we’re still reading generations later.

So, for October, we’ll be following spooky literary destinations and book-inspired travel ideas throughout the month, with a few more chapters still to come.

If one of them has you ready to step beyond the page, you’ll find my trip-planning link in the comments. Let’s create an itinerary around the stories and places that intrigue you most.

Which book would you travel to experience in real life?

02/10/2026

If the hotel is always the first thing you book, it may be time to think a little differently. ✨

Private villa travel can work beautifully for couples, families, milestone trips, and groups who want the stay itself to feel like part of the experience, not simply where everyone sleeps.

That’s why I chose Villas of Distinction for my October Experience of the Month. Their collection spans sought-after destinations around the world, giving us plenty of possibilities to match the right setting to the way you actually want to travel.

Take a look through my October Approach Guide using the link in the comments. If something sparks an idea, let’s turn the inspiration into a villa getaway designed around you.

30/09/2026

You can read about Darwin and the Galápagos for years. Standing there is an entirely different story. 🐢🌋

That was one of my favorite takeaways from last week’s Vacation Night: this is a destination where the wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and natural history aren’t just things you learn about. You get to experience them around you.

Thank you to Yolanda and Rae for spending the evening with us and giving us such a wonderful look at the Celebrity Galápagos experience!

If this kind of journey has captured your curiosity, my planning link is in the comments. Let’s explore what a Celebrity Galápagos cruise could look like for you.

Would you be most excited for the wildlife, the landscapes, or the history behind it all?

29/09/2026

You could visit Edinburgh twice and have two completely different vacations. 🏴✨

After my recent long weekend, I’ve been thinking about just how much this city has to offer and how differently I would plan it for a book lover, a history enthusiast, or someone looking for an unforgettable Scotland getaway.
That’s exactly what inspired my latest feature, Edinburgh: A City You Can Read More Than One Way.

From a thoughtfully planned long weekend to a two-week journey through Scotland, there’s so much room to make the experience your own.
📖 Explore my firsthand insights and travel ideas through the link in the comments. If Edinburgh captures your imagination, I’d love to help you turn that inspiration into a journey designed around you.

Would you visit Edinburgh for its literary connections, royal history, or a little of everything?

29/09/2026

What are we doing today you may ask...we are driving around Greece with our own private driver! Want to see where we are going?

28/09/2026

A few quick photos of our trip to Santorini ...share your photos if you've been.