We’re saying hello from Cabo! Happy new year, fellow wanderers! We’re always late to the party. We’re the guests who show up for dinner at least 15 minutes late – never early, and rarely on time. So naturally, we’re also saying “Happy New Year!” a little late. But we do have an excuse (and we’re sticking to it). We’ve been busy writing up a storm on our Cabo Visitor blog after getting back late last week from 3½ wonderful weeks in Cabo. Between lots of beach time and checking out more amazing...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello again! We’ve got fresh stories, travel news (from the Caribbean to the Med) and some can’t-miss contests to spice up your wanderlust. Let’s kick off with our newest blog posts... Corsica Dreams! Our Sailing Cruise On a whim, we joined a last-minute October cruise to Corsica with Star Clippers. We’d been craving an off-the-beaten-path adventure, and their 7-day itinerary from Nice delivered in spades! We hiked coastal trails, explored medieval Corsican villages and swam in still-warm...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hello again! Last time, we left you in the French village of Villefranche-sur-Mer, but promised to share our time in Nice! Where we stayed in Nice ⭐⭐⭐⭐ We checked into the charming Hotel Petit Palais in a quiet hilltop neighborhood. Our terrace overlooked Nice’s rooftops and the sparkling Med, and outside, a small pool beckoned in a jasmine-scented garden. (We never found time for a dip, though. Next time!) This 4-star Belle Epoque gem is a 20-minute stroll to the Old Town — and a good uphill...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hello hello again! We’ve just returned from two fabulous weeks in the south of France and a sailing cruise to Corsica — and oh, what a trip! October turned out to be the perfect time to go ☀️ — warm sunny days in the mid-70s, the Mediterranean still invitingly swimmable and fewer crowds (though we still had to book restaurants and tours in advance). The first five days we stayed in the Nice area. Here, we balanced our love of old-town wandering with plenty of coastal walks — because for us,...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Hello hello again! Are you, like us, missing summer already? With fall on the horizon, it feels like the perfect time to start dreaming about a cruise. 🚢 The other night, friends told us over dinner that their daughter and son-in-law (both doctors in California) sailed on one of the new Ritz-Carlton yachts — and absolutely raved about it. Indeed, luxury hotel brands like Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and Aman are launching ships that look nothing like the cruises of old! They’re part of an...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hello again! Think Europe means shoulder-to-shoulder piazzas, endless lines and fully booked restaurants? Think again. If you’d rather sip your cappuccino without a sea of selfie sticks around you, we’ve got just the ticket. From charming villages with cobbled streets to little-known cities that sparkle in autumn (and even winter!) and under-rated countries, these lesser-known spots are perfect for curious travelers who crave space to breathe – without skimping on beauty or culture. ➡️ It’s...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Hello hello again! It’s us again in your inbox with more travel goodness, served hot this week! 🌎 This newsletter brings you a talked-about travel question, fabulous luxury cruise deals, one of our favorite winter sunshine escapes (hello, Cabo!) and useful tidbits — like which parts of a hotel room are really the dirtiest... Hot Question of the Day We’ve shared our list of the 35+ most beautiful beaches in the world... But our Sand In My Suitcase Facebook community has plenty to say too! From...
7 months ago • 4 min read
Hello hello again! We’re back with a fresh dose of wanderlust – starting with our latest blog post on our favorite Caribbean islands. Also inside... A fun bit of trip news (mini-ponies at Vancouver’s airport!), some great cruise offers and more! Our 10 Favorite Caribbean Islands! We’ve been lucky to explore many sun-drenched Caribbean islands over the years. And, yes, we have our favorites – from glam St. Barts and vibrant Puerto Rico (hello, colorful Old San Juan!) to the under-the-radar...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Us, bicycling in Whistler on our recent family reunion Hello again fellow travelers, We’re catching our breath after a whirlwind family reunion in the mountain resort of Whistler. Janice’s brothers (from Australia, Ontario and Calgary), their families and her mom all joined us. Busy, fun and a little exhausting! Now that we’re back and recharged, we’ve rounded up a bit of everything for you in this newsletter — travel news, hot deals and a dose of wanderlust to fuel your next adventure. Trip...
8 months ago • 2 min read