I always say this, but the best part of my job has to be touching base with my clients after their trips and hearing about their incredible experiences. I had the pleasure of working with Sarah Beth and Matt on their honeymoon to St. Lucia and my day was made when I received the message below from them upon their arrival back home. Are they not the cutest couple ever?!

Hey Laura!

Thanks for checking in on us! It was AMAZING!!! Seriously, this was the dream honeymoon! We got the best driver to pick us up from the airport. I would recommend taking some motion sickness medicine because the roads are extremely windy. There are a lot of mountains and sharp turns. We didn’t get sick but if our driver had been any faster, i probably would have! Haha! He was fantastic though. When we arrived we were greeted by two tropical drinks and our butler who unloaded all of our bags. Our driver went straight to our room which was nice. The view from our room was breathtaking.

Not real life. It was amazing!! The all inclusive was definitely the way to go. We didn’t have to worry about any money except tipping which is expected and not bad at all! The food was great, and I would say about 97% is included on the meal plan which was nice. The staff was incredible and friendly. The spa was amazing. We went on a private tour and it was fantastic. We made some good memories and highly recommend the Soufrie Safari tour.

We also went on a sunset cruise at the resort. One word to describe that is perfection.

We had an incredible time. Thank you so so much!

As a honeymoon specialist I am constantly connecting with other wedding related vendors such as photographers, wedding planners, and bridal shops. My goal in doing this is that I will always be able to recommend the very best options to my honeymoon clients. I am very happy to say that I believe I have found the BEST bridal shop in Atlanta. The White Magnolia is an adorable boutique inside of a charming little cottage in Buckhead. I love this shop because their personalized approach to working with brides is very similar to the way that I work with my honeymoon clients. “The experience at The White Magnolia is different from most bridal boutiques because we offer hour and a half private appointments. The store is completely closed down for one bride and her group and she has the undivided attention of her bridal stylist. We strive to create a personal relationship with our bride in order to get to know her and her style. This helps us to find her perfect gown,” says Mallory of The White Magnolia. After getting to know Mallory and visiting her boutique first hand I would absolutely recommend it without hesitation to my clients. According to Mallory, “a typical White Magnolia bride is looking for something that is classic and traditional with a hint of modern.” So, if you’re on the hunt and want to truly enjoy the experience of “saying yes to the dress” then definitely reach out to The White Magnolia.

I am excited to announce that I’ve completed Tourism Australia’s “Aussie Specialist” course. With two trips to Australia under my belt and a third one on the way (12 days!), I knew that it was time to really invest in my knowledge of Australia. I would recommend the program to any agent looking to gain access to amazing resources and in depth information about each region of Australia.

But now…on to the fun part! My next trip to Australia is less than two weeks away and I could not be more excited. We will be traveling through Melbourne, Sydney, the Blue Mountains, and the Red Centre. The latter two destinations will be brand new for me and I am eager to stay at one of our incredible partner resorts in the Blue Moutains, Wolgan Valley, and visit to Uluru in the Northern Territory, one of the most famous landmarks in the country and a sacred part of aboriginal culture. Melbourne and Sydney are also very close to my heart so it will be very special to see them again. I will always remember spending Christmas on the Mornington Peninsula with my good friends, the Wickenden’s. And of course I have to mention my week long surprise vacation in Sydney as I desperately tried to make a Delta flight going stand by with Annette Wickenden (aka the most passionate and adventurous flight attendant that has ever lived). Since a third of that Sydney trip was spent at in the airport, Claire Wickenden and I took a trip back to Sydney the next year and went north to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Needless to say, I have been lucky to have many great memories made in Australia so far and I have a feeling that my next trip will be no exception. A huge thanks to Edyta with Travel2 for inviting me on this trip. I cannot wait to explore these destinations and hotels for my clients!

If you are interested in planning an Australia trip of your own please contact me to get started!