This is the ultimate family resort! I travelled with my husband, Daughter and Granddaughter (4 yrs old) to this resort last winter. We had such a great time. The resort is relatively compact in size. The evening entertainment with the Sesame Street Characters was so much fun. My granddaughter loved dancing with little friends she met and the staff and characters.  For all of us the dining was excellent. We enjoyed the buffet as well as the restaurants with reservations. Our room overlooked the ocean and we enjoyed a large deck which we used often. The children's pool and water slides were enjoyed by all ages. There is a larger pool with bar as well for adults and quiet family activity.  My granddaughter attended some of the day camp activities and it was all well organized and very secure. The beach is small but perfect for families…..nice for swimming and playing in sand. The staff is amazing at this resort. They anticipate everyone's needs !  I would go back in a heartbeat!  

What a beautiful resort! This is such a romantic spot. There are 245 suites which are all lovely. The beach is one of the best I have seen! It is definitely for the beach lover! There are watersports and 3 pools. The large pool in the centre of the resort has a swim up pool bar. There are 7 restaurants and 6 bars. The Pub is a great for evening fun and socializing.  The dining options are fabulous and the service is supreme.  It is a quiet resort for that special getaway anniversary or honeymoon! Also a great place for a golfing group with its championship golf course.

  My husband and I travelled to the Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau,Bahamas. A beautiful  and romantic resort with amazing dining  and service. All inclusive of course! We stayed in a concierge suite which was spacious with a great oceanview balcony. We enjoyed the pool and the private island for relaxing in the sun. Sandals has done a renovation and added some spectacular beachfront suites to this resort. Our favorite spot was sipping wine by the outdoor fireplaces while listening to the saxophone player. If you just want to spend time together or are looking for that special anniversary getaway this resort is perfect! We travelled by bus from just outside the resort into town and took the ferry over to the Paradise Island and toured the Comfort Suites and the Atlantis. Comfort Suites is a small property for those who want to stay at a small property to save costs and then use the water facilities at the Atlantis. The Atlantis is a huge spectacular resort complete with Aqauarium/Pools and Casinso. For those who want non stop activity it is perfect…families love it as well for all that it has to offer…we toured the aquarium and enjoyed lunch at an outdoor restaurant. I had the opportunity to tour the Breezes Bahamas as well. It is a great hotel for groups. I chatted with some of the guests who had only good things to say in regard to service and their stay. Nassau makes a great holiday for those looking for the beach as well as travelling off the resorts for nightlife and activitiy.

  In March, I headed to Orlando/St Petes Florida for a one week getaway . We stayed at the Clarion Lake Buena Vista. It is a basic hotel which is great for the family that wants to stay off site of the Disney property. The Lake Buena Vista area is full of shopping and restaurants and just a few minutes from Disney Entrances. I have travelled to Disney a couple times so didn’t take in the parks this time. I spent a day at Universal which is full of great shows and rides. I was able to go to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure and had a great day. It was very busy…so with the Harry Potter attraction best to get in the park early ! The shopping in the Orlando area is fantastic. There are several outlets centres as well as the Florida Mall which is huge. I rented a car and travelled over to St Petes..for a day and one night . The beach is wide and beautiful.  I stayed at a small hotel call the Marina Cove which was not on the beach but only a 10 minute drive from St Petes. It is a quaint little place with a resort feel.  I drove from St Petes all the way up to Clearwater. There is an array of great hotels , restaurants,and beaches along the way…a great  place to explore and just go at your own pace.  Florida makes a great holiday for all !

In the spring I travelled on a one week all inclusive trip to Cuba with my teenage daughter on her March Break. We stayed at the Sol Sirenis which is a great spot for high school/university students who want to get away and celebrate with friends. It is a very large economical resort on an amazing beach with a great pool. We took a full day catamaran excursion which was lots of fun and my daughter fullfilled her dream of swimming with the dolphins. Both Excursions were reasonably priced and very safe and well organized. One travels to Cuba for the beaches, the friendly serice and kind people and the great value vacation. While I was there I toured a couple of Iberostar resorts..the Iberostar Varadero and the Iberostar Laguna Azul. The Laguna Azul is probably one of the top resorts in the area, brand new, beautifully decorated rooms, tranquil spa and expansive pool and beaches area. A large hotel with lots of activities. The Iberostar Varadero is a favorite ...great food..excellent for families or couples....beautiful beach area.

Only a short flight from Halifax direct and you can be sitting ont he pink beaches of Bermuda looking out at the turquoise water. I had the opportunity to return to Bermuda. A Beautiful Island, which can be travelled by moped,bus and ferry. I used the bus system to make my way to the various sites. it is efficient and easy and quite economical. there are many types of hotels and resorts to stay at. Most are not all inclusive. I stayed at a small apartment style hotel convenient to Hamilton called the Rosemont Guest Apartments which is basic but perfect for a long or short stay. I visited my favorite resorts Southhampton and Hamilton Princess resorts while I was there. Both are larger with many facitilites as well as golf. many clients have the impression that Bermuda is expensive. This is due to the lack of inclusive resorts. There are many places to dine form pubs to fine dining and small cafes. A golfer's paradise.

Flavors of Burgundy and Provence River Cruise aboard the Scenery. Fantastic itinerary in France. Avalon River Cruising is a great way to see Europe. Small intimate ships with gourmet dining at its best with International food and wine. Local walking tour excursion included in each port.

  I had the opportunity last August to experience the Royal Plantation resort in Ocho Rios Jamaica. This is a boutique resort with beautiful suites all with an oceanview. I sipped champagne while waiting to check in and gazed out at the ocean as I had breakfast in my room. I felt like I was in paradise. There is a lovely little beach with butler service. The dining is truly amazing.....it is fine dining all the way....with wines which are selected by the resort Somolier to compliment your choice of dinner. It is a small resort...private...where  you can relax. 5 star luxury..impeccable service...

We travelled to Disney as a family. Our resort was the Disney Port Orleans. This was a great hotel for family. It was a great location with access by disney bus to the parks and ferry to Downtown Disney. While in Florida we visited all the Disney parks as well as Universal and Seaworld. With a little shopping on the side of course at the outlets and malls in the area. Disney is great for kids of all ages!!

Hotels Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo....excellent hotel......amazing service...the check in was exceptional....the rooms were very modern...spacious...all ammenities....very expensive of course......excellent location near the train station restaurants in the hotel very expensive but food was great....buffet breakfast was plentiful and lots of variety. Rihga Royal Kyoto...nice hotel....good location near train station...lots of things to walk to in area...or close to transportation for getting out and around... rooms smaller but we did have a larger upgraded room for 1 night which was great..nice bakery for picking up snacks or lunch... Hotel Granvia Hiroshima very nice hotel as well...good location....clean, good size rooms...All of the hotels were great....in good locations which made transportation to and from the sightseeing and train stations very easy...service was excellent...people in the hotels couldnt do enough for us....　 Sightseeing... Disney Tokyo... we did a little side trip on our own....Disneyland and Disney Sea.....Disneyland very similar to the others...however Disney Sea very different....amazing parade on the water at the Sea...the attractions are quite spectacular..... Tokyo Morning Tour.... JTB Sunrise Highlights 3 days...Mt Fuji Kyoto NaraGreat tour..Mt Fuji....Raining during days at Mt Fuji but nice Japanese lunch...would be very nice in better weather but excellent experience Cableway way as well would be better experience in better weather. Train system excellent..trains fast and comfortable.. Kyoto and Nara- my favorite....the Kinkakuji temple and Nijo Castle very interesting The gardens in the area were beautiful...good centre for souvenirs at Handy Craft Centre and great lunch Todajiji temple, Budha and Kasuga shrine and deer park..well worth the visit Hiroshima ....very emotional....Peace Memorial and Museum a memorable experience Miyajimaisi - Itsukushima Shrine is very scenic....enjoyed the tour of this island....beautiful pictures.....good food... 　 This was an amazing trip and so glad to have the opportunity to take this tour. The Japanese people are very friendly everywhere we went.The transportation was excellent. Great experience to go out and explore and very safe. There are lots of nice restaurants for every budget. Great Markets for finding good prices for food. Shopping Malls had designer shops...but for souvenirs...most people buying Sake, wooden dolls, komonos. 　

  I just loved Italy. Th 9 day Cosmos tour was just perfect. Where else does so much of the past and present join in harmony. Our tour began at the "Capital of Faith and Culture", the city of Rome. We explored the Forum,Coliseum, the Basilica of St. Paul and of course, Vatican City. Next we travelled thru the Tuscan area with its vineyards and olive groves to Florence. Along the way, our group had lunch and a glass of wine at a small outdoor cafe in one of the many tiny towns.I had to pinch myself to see if I was dreaming. After a tour and wine tasting at a wine-growing estate we arrived in Florence.A perfect city for a walking tour! and then a visit to view some of the amazing art at one of the most famous Galleries in the world, The Uffizi Gallery.Lastly , we visited the romantic city of Venice. Travelling by water taxi to the centre of Venice we arrived for a walking tour to see St. Mark's Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs and yes, a gondola ride thru  the canals.To top it all off we toured one of the nearby islands named Burano. What more can I say. Ciao Bella!