Articles by Donna Adinolfi

About Donna Adinolfi

Donna Adinolfi is a wellness travel expert, solopreneur committed to promoting and writing about wellness, travel writer and an award-winning photographer. She is the founder/publisher of MindfulAdventures.com and previously served as Travel & Spa Editor of Balance Magazine. Her 30+ year career in travel also includes wellness travel planning & retreats and freelance writing/photography. She is based in Michigan and loves cross country road trips.

Holiday Travel Tips

Updated: Jan 15^th, 2020Posted: December 19, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Holiday travel can be, well, a bit stressful. Long lines, attitudes, delayed flights – you get the picture. It’s also a time of joy, kindness, and hope. The best of humanity can be seen in [Read More…]

[NEW] Secrets is coming to Aruba, Baby!

Posted: November 30, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Baby Beach in Aruba is next for expansion. The ‘Secret’ is out and we have some details for you. In a nutshell: A little background – AMResorts is an Apple Leisure Group company. And, they [Read More…]

[Makeover] Riu Opens First Water Park in Costa Rica

Updated: Jan 15^th, 2020Posted: November 29, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Splash WaterWorld! Another water park in the books for Riu – and a first for Costa Rica! In a nutshell: Riu has opened the first Splash Water World in Costa Rica for guests of both [Read More…]

‘Breaking News’: Thanksgiving Storms, Bomb Cyclones, & Waivers

Updated: Dec 3^rd, 2019Posted: November 26, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Here we go again with another ‘bomb cyclone’ affecting travel during THE busiest travel week of the year! Here is some info to help you weather these storms. New Update: According to the Washington Post, [Read More…]

Travel Tips for Thanksgiving: TSA Says …

Updated: Nov 28^th, 2019Posted: November 26, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Traveling during Thanksgiving week? If so, you’re likely one of the millions traveling to see family, friends, and/or enjoy a tropical beach somewhere. The latest: Take the turkey, leave the wine! Seriously…..The TSA says you [Read More…]

[NEW] Serenade Punta Cana – Opening Summer 2020

Posted: November 25, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

There’s a new kid in the Caribbean – not only a new resort but also a new hotel group. To say that Punta Cana is growing is – well – an understatement. In a nutshell: [Read More…]

[Makeover] Club Med Caravelle in Guadeloupe

Posted: November 24, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

We love makeovers and especially when it’s a resort that’s over 40-years old! What was old can be made new again….with $52 million dollars. In a nutshell: Club Med Caravelle is better than ever. This [Read More…]

Marriott Jumps Into Curacao and Jamaica

Posted: November 21, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Marriott is on the move! Nothing like momentum when you’re expanding your all-inclusive portfolio in the Caribbean. In a nutshell: Marriott is under contract with developers for two more all-inclusive resorts – one will be [Read More…]

Karisma – $1B Investment in Multi-Resort Project in Jamaica

Posted: November 18, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Wow-ee! Karisma is on a HUGE growth path. Their investment will help Jamaica reach its goal, which is to have 15,000 rooms by 2021. In a nutshell: This is pretty big news as after a [Read More…]

Insider Tips

FBI clears the DR – U.S. Tourist Deaths due to ‘Natural Causes’

Updated: Nov 4^th, 2019Posted: October 18, 2019

Remember this? Well after ‘extensive testing’ the FBI cleared the Dominican Republic of the ‘mysterious deaths’ media frenzy. Let’s hope the media doesn’t dredge up unresearched accusations about your past. In a nutshell: The FBI’s [Read More…]

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[Jake’s Tips] Flight Interruptions? Don’t Be a Victim…

Updated: Dec 4^th, 2019Posted: September 30, 2018

Flight interruptions and airport closures suck. Just because you’re flying from Miami to Jamaica for some R & R does not mean your plane will make it there to pick you up. In a Nutshell: [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusives for Halloween Fun

Posted: September 13, 2018

Trick or treat? A vacation at an all-inclusive resort is always going to be the latter, but what about a trip during the festivities of Halloween? A short break for all the family at the [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusives for Your Summer Vacation

Updated: Sep 13^th, 2018Posted: August 1, 2018

School’s out for summer! Four words that strike fear into the hearts of parents the world over, and bring joy to the ears of kids everywhere, as they are stripped of the confinements of school [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusive Spas

Updated: Oct 23^rd, 2019Posted: July 3, 2018

The healing benefits of incorporating spa services into your life are more relevant today than ever before. And even better is experiencing spa services at a relaxing all-inclusive resort. The spa scene in Mexico and [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusives for Wellness

Updated: Aug 8^th, 2018Posted: May 2, 2018

There is a pleasure one feels when focusing on wellness, which encompasses our body, mind and spirit. When we take greater care of our foundation, life begins to shift in a positive way and we [Read More…]