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Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres – Yay!

Updated: Apr 23^rd, 2024Posted: June 9, 2022 Jake Johnson

Ever heard of the island of Isla Mujeres? I have….and loved it. It is a hidden gem off the coast of Cancun (with little to no seaweed) I took a week to go full-on Boho [Read More…]

Sandals Royal Curacao is Now Open

Updated: Aug 25^th, 2025Posted: June 8, 2022 Donna Adinolfi

This is exciting news for Sandals Resorts International as they opened the 16th property in its portfolio with the opening in the Dutch Caribbean. In a nutshell: The wait is over as Sandals [Read More…]

TSA Shares 5 Tips for Busy Summer Travel Season

Posted: June 5, 2022 Donna Adinolfi

Travel has made a comeback with many destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico showing an increase in arrivals. Mexico, for example, soared in the first quarter of 2022 with numbers exceeding the first quarter of [Read More…]

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[Smackdown] AirBnBs vs. All-Inclusive Resorts

Updated: Jul 18^th, 2024Posted: June 2, 2022 Jake Johnson

Why am I qualified to write this [Smackdown]? You know I am biased. Because I am sitting in an AirBnB overlooking the beach in Lagos, Portugal (which is the most southern area of Portugal). And [Read More…]

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Turks & Caicos visitor count is Up [2022]

Posted: June 1, 2022 Jake Johnson

Turks & Caicos has dropped its COVID entry (and exit) requirements for vaccinated travelers. And their visitor count has rebounded faster than expected. In A Nutshell: COVID entry requirements are dropping faster than [Read More…]

Is Royalton Diamond Club worth it?

Updated: Jun 1^st, 2023Posted: May 28, 2022 Jake Johnson

Almost everyone asks if the Royalton Diamond Club is worth it. Here is our answer. Yes and no. ‘No’, if you’re scrounging for cushion change to invest in dips in crypto and weed stocks. But [Read More…]

Memorial Day 2022. Take a moment to reflect

Updated: Jun 14^th, 2022Posted: May 28, 2022 Jake Johnson

Memorial Day brings on a variety of feelings. Reflection, togetherness, and sadness. Whatever you feel, take some time to remember the selfless dedication and sacrifice made by those who fought and died to keep us [Read More…]

Margaritaville St, Somewhere on Holbox Island near Cancun

Margaritaville St. Somewhere on Isla Holbox

Updated: Apr 23^rd, 2024Posted: April 4, 2022 Donna Adinolfi

Calling all Parrot Heads – there’s a new resort concept on Isla Holbox, Mexico – and yes, St. Somewhere was inspired by Jimmy Buffet (thank you, Jimmy!). In a nutshell: Margaritaville and Karisma [Read More…]

Dreams Flora Resort & Spa Opening in Punta Cana

Updated: Apr 23^rd, 2024Posted: March 31, 2022 Donna Adinolfi

The all-inclusive market is what dreams are made of with another new Dreams Resort opening this year. Editor’s Note: The opening date of this resort has been changed, it’s now expected to welcome guests [Read More…]

[COVID Self-Test] for Flights Back to the US

Updated: Oct 5^th, 2022Posted: March 25, 2022 Jake Johnson

Ever been Proctored? It’s way cooler than it sounds. In A Nutshell: Need a Covid Test for your return flight? Don’t spend a day of your vacay waiting in lines. Take 15 minutes [Read More…]