One of the joys and highlights of being in the travel industry is for me to have the opportunity to meet and partner with local industry professionals at a preferred destination. This partnership ensures that when I confidently recommend a destination to you, I know your trip will be seamless and memorable from start to finish, as I have trusted contacts on the ground if needed. As a highly experienced, knowledgeable travel advisor, I am an expert for my two favorite destinations in the world: Croatia and The Galapagos.

First, Croatia. We can start in the historic city of Dubrovnik, spend time in Split, cruise through the Dalmatian Islands, spend a few days hiking and enjoying the luxury of an incredible villa in Plitvice Lakes and Falls National Park, and consider crossing the border for a sightseeing adventure in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also recommend and arrange for you an excursion to Mljet National Park and a boat trip to St. Mary's Island. The highlight of your visit here will be a beautiful, emerald, green salt lake... so dive in!

Next, let's go halfway around the world to the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. Would you be excited to watch sea lions bask in the warm sun on an orange-sandy beach? Or witness a mother sea lion call to her cub from down the beach, as he comes running back to her? Or possibly snorkeling in the crystal blue waters that surround the extinct volcano "Devil's Crown" - highlighted with a 30-foot Galapagos nurse shark appearing from a cave along the volcano's rim? I trust these beautiful examples of nature are enticing to you!