Southern France Planning Guide: Vineyards, Villages & Seaside Charm Rolling vineyards, pastel-hued villages, lavender fields, and medieval hill towns— your Southern France travel guide has entered the chat. 🇫🇷 If you’re dreaming of slow mornings, golden-hour views, and long lunches with a side of rosé, Southern France is calling. Whether you’re looking for a countryside […]

Bachelorette Parties: What used to be a night of dinner and drinks has evolved into multi-night stays and international destinations. And for the maid of honor, that means a lot of stressful planning. But who doesn’t want to give their best friend the bachelorette trip of a lifetime? As travel agents that specialize in wedding-related […]

Here in the U.S., we have access to some fantastic cruise lines, but Virgin Voyages stands out from the rest. Created by the same brand that owns Virgin Records, this cruise line gives guests the rockstar treatment. From the adults-only atmosphere and luxury restaurants to the onboard tattoo parlor, this is truly an experience like […]

I recently visited Florence with my family, and it quickly became one of my favorite cities in Europe! As a smaller, walkable city, it has a warm, welcoming energy that makes you want to move there! Compared to other cities in Italy, it has fewer tourists and is a great gateway to other places like […]

Planning your Honeymoon How to get started in three EASY steps If you are like me, one of the first things that popped into your head when he popped the question was “where are we going to go on our honeymoon?” There are so many places to visit, but finding the right one can be […]

Don’t you want to go on your dream honeymoon right now?? But between planning and spending money on your wedding you might not be sure you have any money saved for your honeymoon. I’m sure you have been shocked by how much money everything wedding related is! Between venue costs, dress alterations and photography prices […]

Welcome to my corner……of the world! It’s a great pleasure to join The Travel Mechanic team as a monthly guest blogger!  I invite you to travel along with me through my blog articles and many pictures. My love for travel started at a very early age through the wonderful opportunity to live, grow up and […]

I’m just getting around to blog about our family vacation to Ireland this past summer… it was the perfect multi-generational family trip. Going abroad with a large family has many challenges. Finding the right type of vacation where toddlers can have as much fun as the grandparents can be hard to find. After much discussion, […]

1. Descend into a cenote, a fresh water sink hole that is a true natural work of art. Here you can swim or snorkel in the underground pools; the sacred waters of the Riviera Maya. 2. Take an eco-tour on the Sea of Cortez, a leader in adventure with its abundant sea life protected by […]