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 […]

When it comes to adult only cruising, there is one brand that comes to mind and it is a Virgin Voyages cruise. Every single ship is a new build with the latest in stabilizing technology and the only – yes the ONLY cruise ship on the market that is carbon-neutral, making them the most environmentally […]

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, […]

My family (hubby, toddler and myself) just got back from one of my favorite southern cities… Charleston! It is the perfect mix of beach and small city feel with great food and local shopping! (Isle of Palm and Sullivan’s Islands are my favorite beaches) Before checking into our hotel, we made a pit stop at […]

The year has just been flying by for the travel consultants at The Travel Mechanic! We can’t believe it is February already and we want to share with some new developments that we have been working on! Our Exclusive Partnership with Club Corp & Oceania Cruises In partnership with Club Corp & Oceania Cruises, we will […]

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 […]