Let’s explore Utah! A state I just can’t stay away from and one with a plethora of bucketlist landmarks and experiences at every turn!

This trip will be a action packed, so come ready for some exhilarating adventures!

Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon (exact time (TBA) and make our way to out lodge to check in and play some ice breaker games AND have our “intro to journaling” class. We will head out for our horseback riding excursion at 5pm, then make our way to dinner, finally closing out the night with optional stargazing..

Day 2: Option to add a hot air balloon ride this morning (at your own additional expense). After breakfast we will all load up into our rental car for a day of exploring Arches National Park and hiking. We will be grabbing our meals on the road in Moab, before entering the park. There are no restaurants inside the park. The evening can be spent however you choose! Stargazing from your deck, or connecting with fellow travellers. Don’t forget to journal in your new journal before the day is over though!

Day 3: Breakfast and relax. We will head out for an early lunch before embarking on our SUPER EXCITING 4X4 adventure in Canyonlands National Park. Dinner will be in town after our tour, then we will make our way back to the lodge to unwind and relax.

Day 4: Breakfast and closing circle. Depart by 11am

What is included:

• 3 nights of accommodations (based on double occupancy)

• Wifi in common area

• Evening Horseback riding excursion

• Day trip to Arches National Park

• Canyonlands 4X4 Backcountry Tour

• 3 Breakfasts (Saturday, Sunday & Monday)

• Games and stargazing (weather permitting)

• Intro to travel journaling

• Intro to photography basics class

• AMAZING welcome gift

• Ground transportation in our shared rental car (I will be driving)

NOT included:

• Travel insurance (MANDATORY)

• Gas money. We will all be pitching in equally at the start of the trip. Any unused money will be split evenly and refunded.

• All Lunches & dinners

• Tips/gratuities

• Additional tours not mentioned above under “What is included”

INVESTMENT:

$2387 per person based on double occupancy due immediately to secure your spot

PAYMENT PLAN:

Non refundable deposit of $487 due immediately to reserve your spot

Payment 1 of $475 due on or before March 1st 2023

Payment 2 of $475 due on or before July 1st 2023

Payment 3 of $475 due on or before November 1st 2023

Payment 4 of $475 due on or before February 1st 2024

NOTES:

• Travel insurance is MANDATORY

• I will NOT be sharing hotel, tour company, etc. information. If you would like that type of information, I would like to suggest you opt for my travel planning services for a private trip instead. :) Sending out that type of information to everyone creates more work for me AND also takes away from the element of surprise that you get ONLY when you arrive at a new place WITHOUT having already googled it to death.

• Bookings are NOT CONFIRMED until deposit has been paid AND waiver has been signed and returned.

• All late payments will accrue a $30 late fee. Please keep track of your payment due dates.

• A more detailed itinerary will go out about 1 week prior to departure to all registered guests. We will also have a group zoom call to answer any questions you may have.

• This trip can ONLY accommodate 5 guests MAX (excluding myself) - No exceptions. Once those 5 spots are gone, registration will close and the waitlist will open up.

• Registration closes February 1st 2023 or whenever the 5 available spaces fill.

• Negative covid test required for those choosing the double occupancy option and sharing with a new friend. NOT required for single occupancy option or for those sharing a room with someone they traveled here with.

• Please let me know immediately upon signing up if you have ANY dietary allergies or restrictions. I will do my best to accommodate everyone but it is not guaranteed, so please let me know right away, so we can figure out if this experience will be a good fit for you. :)

DISCLOSURE: This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unpredictable weather, global pandemics, tour company/hotel issues or errors or any other factors outside of my control. I always strive for the best possible experience and will substitute anything that must be changed with something equally or even more awesome!

Alaska is one of those places that is a MAJOR bucket-list destination for MANY people but can be difficult to navigate without a lot of planning and effort. Whether because of the short travel window to be there, due to extreme weather, road closures, cost (Alaska is EXPENSIVE), lack of detailed information online for off the beaten path locations/unique experiences, etc. I guess if you just plan on visiting a major destination like Anchorage and nothing else, it could be a lot easier, but who wants to do that? If you are going to spend the time and money to go to Alaska, do it right! Thats where I come in! I’ve done ALL the work for you, to create the most memorable experience in Alaska possible! All you have to do is sign up!

ITINERARY:

Day 1 (Friday): Arrive in Anchorage no later than 1pm and make our way to our lodge. Check In first, then nature therapy session & ice breaker games will follow. :) Meal locations (restaurants) will be decided the evening before each night and I will share the tentative plans with the group at that time.

Day 2 (Saturday): Kenai Fjords National park Cruise. Time TBA. The photography mini course will take place once we are at the lodge, either before the cruise or after.

Day 3 (Sunday): Train to Spencer Glacier. Free time to spend as your choose the rest of the day.

Day 4 (Monday): Morning closing circle and return to Anchorage after for departures in the afternoon.

What is included:

• Shared accommodations for 3 nights at a beautiful lakefront lodge, with multiple restaurants and even an ice cream parlor!

• Ground transfers to/from lodging

• Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

• Train to Spencer Glacier Excursion

• 1 Group Nature therapy session (optional)

• Intro to photography mini class

• Ground transportation in our shared rental car (I will be driving)

• Travel planning services to thoughtfully curate every detail of your Alaska trip. Including assistance in booking your flights if needed.

NOT included:

• Airfare to/from Anchorage

• All Meals

• Gas money. We will all be pitching in equally at the start of the trip. Any unused money will be split evenly and refunded.

• Tips/gratuities

• Additional excursions such as dog sledding, float plane rides, stand up paddle boarding, etc.

• Travel insurance (required)

INVESTMENT:

$3269 per person, based on double occupancy

PAYMENT PLAN:

Non refundable deposit of $769 due immediately to reserve your spot

Payment 1 of $500 due on or before March 1st 2023

Payment 2 of $500 due on or before July 1st 2023

Payment 3 of $500 due on or before October 1st 2023

Payment 4 of $500 due on or before February 1st 2024

Payment 5 of $500 due on or before May 1st 2024

NOTES:

• Travel insurance is MANDATORY

• I will NOT be sharing hotel, tour company, etc. information. If you would like that type of information, I would like to suggest you opt for my travel planning services for a private trip instead. :) Sending out that type of information to everyone creates more work for me AND also takes away from the element of surprise that you get ONLY when you arrive at a new place WITHOUT having already googled it to death.

• Bookings are NOT CONFIRMED until deposit has been paid AND waiver has been signed and returned.

• All late payments will accrue a $30 late fee. Please keep track of your payment due dates.

• A more detailed itinerary will go out about 1 week prior to departure to all registered guests. We will also have a group zoom call to answer any questions you may have.

• This trip can accommodate ONLY 4 guests MAX (excluding myself and my daughter) - No exceptions. Once those 4 spots are gone, registration will close and the waitlist will open up.

DISCLOSURE: This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unpredictable weather, global pandemics, tour company/hotel issues or errors or any other factors outside of my control. I always strive for the best possible experience and will substitute anything that must be changed with something equally or even more awesome!

You are in for a TREAT!!!! A lot of people visits Hawaii, a lot of people don’t do Hawaii the way an ex-local, long time travel planner & lifelong traveler does it. Not only will we explore the beautiful island by foot and water, we will also take to the SKY with a helicopter flight for a birds eye view! You will be ticking off SO MANY bucket-list items it’s not even funny! Let’s get into the lineup.

ITINERARY:

Friday September 1st: Arrive, meet and greet.

Saturday September 2nd: We will visit the National Park today. Volcano by air via helicopter (optional) and by land.

Sunday September 3rd: Snorkel day & forest therapy. We will literally “dive in” to everything The Big Island has to offer marine wise and then fully immerse ourselves into the lush forest for some time to get grounded.

Monday September 4th: Ocean kayak tour to see waterfalls from the water! Again, you can go hiking to check out a waterfall like most people do it OR you can hop in a kayak and check out some waterfalls from a DIFFERENT perspective! Then depart OR optional extension.

EXTENTION DETAILS:

Tuesday September 5th: FREE DAY or join me for a beautiful hike & then we will be snorkeling with mantas in the evening/night!

Wednesday September 6th: FREE DAY & depart

INVESTMENT: $2569

PAYMENT PLAN:

Deposit: $367 non refundable deposit

Payment 1 due on or before September 1st 2022: $367 + $82.50 w/ extension

Payment 2 due on or before November 1st 2022: $367 + $82.50 w/ extension

Payment 3 due on or before January 1st 2023: $367 + $82.50 w/ extension

Payment 4 due on or before March 1st 2023: $367 + $82.50 w/ extension

Payment 5 due on or before May 1st 2023: $367 + $82.50 w/ extension

Payment 6 due on or before July 1st 2023: $367 + $82.50 w/ extension

What is included:

• Shared accommodations

• Transportation on the island via a shared rental car

• All breakfasts & some lunches

• Kayak tour of waterfalls

• Helicopter tour

• Visit to Hawaii Volcanos National Park

• Snorkel/kayak tour

• Airport transfers

• Forest therapy session

NOT included:

• Flights to/from the Kona airport

• Travel insurance (required)

• Gas money (we will all pitch in equally)

• Some lunches and all dinners

• Tips/gratuities

• Transportation that is not part of the itinerary. Including misc rental car fees at car check out

• Snorkel gear for our beach/snorkel day

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: $495

NOTES:

Travel insurance is MANDATORY

Bookings are NOT CONFIRMED until deposit has been paid AND waiver has been signed and returned. 

All late payments will accrue a $30 late fee. Please keep track of your payment due dates.

A SUPER detailed itinerary goes out about 1 week prior to departure to all registered guests.

DISCLOSURE: This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unpredictable weather, global pandemics, tour company/hotel issues or errors or any other factors outside of my control. I always strive for the best possible experience and will substitute anything that must be changed with something equally or even more awesome!