Costa Rica

Trip Details:
Good for:  Active trip, adventure, relaxation, honeymoon
Hotel: Tabacon in Arenal
            Four Seasons in Guanacaste
            Witch's Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo
Activities:  White water rafting, waterfall repelling, thermal springs, hiking, zipline, thermal spa, surfing

Arenal

Thermal spa @ Tabacon (Arenal)

Waterfall rappelling

Playa Conchal

Witch's Rock

Napa Valley

Our room at The Bardessono with our very own outdoor patio

Bardessono

Breakfast @ Sol Bar

Larkmead Vineyards

Viader Vineyards

Snack @ Bouchon

La Bottega

Cafe Condessa

Good for:  Relaxing, eating, drinking, romance, fun trip with friends

Hotel: Bardessono, Yountville

• The Bardessono is located in the heart of Yountville just steps away from some of the best dining and vineyards in the area.  It is one of only 3 hotels in the US that is LEED certified, committed to our environment. It's luxurious with an award winning restaurant and spa. 

Food & Wine:

Featured Wineries:  Viader & Larkmead
Best Brunch:  Sol Bar
Best burger & bloody mary: The Boon Fly Cafe
Afternoon Snack: Bouchon
Fun/Gourmet Dinner:  La Condesa
Gourmet Lunch: Redd 
Quick Lunch between tastings:  Cook
Fine Dining:  French Laundry
Drinks with a view: Auberge du Soleil

Driver:  Casey
Casey is sweet, funny and knows the ins and outs of the area.  He will take your car or drive his own.  Prices are very fair and he's worth every penny!

Contact: (707) 256-9592 

Belize

 

 

Trip Details:
Good for:  Romance, adventure, scuba diving
Hotel:  Matachica Resort and Spa
Mata Chica is on a secluded beach with the whitest sand and aqua blue water facing the second largest barrier reef, the blue hole.  There are 26 private villas all located on the beach steps away from the water.
How to get there:  It's located on San Pedro Island which is around 35 minutes from Belize City on a puddle jumper.  Once you arrive on San Pedro, you are greeted by the hotel and then taken on a short boat ride to the hotel.
Food:  Fresh seafood at Mambo Restaurant
Activities:  Cave tubing, jungle adventure tours, sea kayaking, swimming with sharks at Shark Rae Alley, scuba diving

About me :)

This is the beginning of my travel journal meant to capture and inspire.  I was born and raised in New York, and now reside in the West Village with my soon to be hubby and dog.  After graduating from Syracuse University, I spent several years in the finance industry.  That is when I decided it was time for a change and went back to school receiving my masters from NYU.  I'm the founder of Eatery Expert a NYC-based company specializing in cocierge-like restaurant recommendations for local New Yorkers and tourists alike.  Through my work on Eatery Expert, I have gained a great understanding of how to cater to specific client requests to find them the best experience possible. This unique skill is what allows me to plan the perfect trip for any occasion.  My love for travel, food and culture has inspired me to become a Virtuoso luxury travel advisor specializing in all types of travel.  This blog is my way of sharing my experiences and a way to encourage you to do the same!