How amazing is it to see your family take in all the beauty and excitement while on vacation?? Why not capture what they are feeling?? Sure you can create still shots with fancy cameras but try to take it an extra step further with journaling.
Since I was a little girl I've been a journal / diary writer and I find it so interesting to go back and read what I was thinking and feeling at certain stages in life.
My boys are finally getting old enough to where I feel 110% confident in taking them outside of the hotels & resorts to explore historical and adventurous sites. Sites such as a helicopter ride over an active volcano in Hawaii or taking a tour of the Mayan ruins in the Yucatan.
My dear friend Anne Patron of 500 Place With Kids is the one who inspired me to invest in some Moleskine journals for my boys to write and color in while we go on our adventures. You can read more about her experiences on journaling with kids HERE. I absolutely love the picture below her little one drew of the Chichen Itza Pyramid (known as one of the 7 Natural wonders of the World).
I'm excited to see what comes of this new project! I encourage you to give it a try for it may just be something you will treasure forever.
After working as a travel consultant for a couple of years a young lady called me interested in a destination wedding. "A destination wedding?!" The feeling of excitement and nervousness overtook me. It sounded like something that would be a perfect fit for me but I had never done something like that before and I was afraid of the pressure of making sure her special day went perfectly. After a lot of research, deciding on a resort and date, talking with each guest individually throughout the following 6 months 'the' day had finally come.
Was everyone going to remember everything I told them??? Did I forget a big piece of information??? Please LORD don't let it rain!
I eagerly waited 2 days after they had returned home to call each one individually to see how the experience was. To my surprise, everyone loved it! In fact, most of them were ready to start discussing their next trip!
The entire experience had inspired me to start focusing on helping arrange destinations weddings. Sure it is stressful but the end result is so incredibly worth it!
Now, let me slap you with some reality here for a second... we have had our share of nightmare weddings as well. There isn't enough time in the day to get started on those but please know that there are certain people in the world who are simply bitter and unhappy. You know the type, the ones who hardly smile and when they do it is not genuine at all. The ones who are pessimistic about every.little.thing and who seem to somehow enjoy complaining until their head is spinning.
There is probably just 1 out 10 weddings that end up going in the that direction which isn't bad. Not bad at all. Just like everything you have to take the good with the ugly.
Through the past 4 years I have thoroughly enjoyed helping brides and their guests get the best wedding vacations possible. My goal is to always make sure everyone has a fun and memorable time with their closest family and friends in a paradise setting.
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The Catalonia Royal Tulum is one of my all-time favorite 4 star all-inclusive resorts. It is just so incredibly cute and has a lot to offer. The resort is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, Xpu -Ha, which is in the heart of the lovely Riviera Maya. For those who love the beaches and bohemian town of Tulum, this may be a perfect fit for you.
This resort may also be perfect for someone who:
Wants an adult only resort.
Needs easy access to Wifi throughout the resort.
Enjoys beach butler service.
Looks forward to 24 hour room service.
The Catalonia Royal Tulum is a quaint, adults-only resort that is sure to capture your heart as it did mine.
XO,
Terrah
p.s. ~ to see more pictures and soak in some more information on the Catalonia Royal Tulum click HERE.
Hewo world. :) The trip to the Riviera Maya was pretty fantastic because I was finally able to experience it with two of my favorite ladies, my mother and grandmother. Not at the same time either. See, my mom and I flew down and stayed at THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen for the first 3 nights then she flew home and I picked up my grandmother from the airport on the same day and we stayed at the El Dorado Maroma for the last 2 nights. I had some work to do while I was there but the one on one time with them was priceless.
First up, THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen. This is an AAA 5 diamond awarded hotel and I have been in love with it since the first time I visited back in 2005. EVERY suite has jacuzzis with ROYAL beds, a mini bar and 24 hour room service. Another highlight is that it backs up to 5th Avenue in downtown Playa! It's a perfect resort for those who would like an adults-only atmosphere and be walking distance to town.
Next, the El Dorado Maroma. This very well may be my favorite Karisma hotel (Sshhhh, that's a secret!). With only 78 suites, it is very small and intimate so it has amazing service. The beach beds and beach butler service is absolutely impeccable as well. This resort is perfect for those who are wanting to be pampered and enjoy luxury.
I am starting to use my Flip Video camera more and with that comes learning how to use Window's Movie Maker. Although I still have a lot of learning to do, here is one of my first videos. It is a summary of our trip to Mexico:
I'm a proud Texas mom of 2 active boys and a loving wifey to my hunk of a man. My other full-time job is being a passionate Travel Consultant with Legacy Travel.
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