by Julissa Perez | Sep 10, 2026 | Afford It, Central America, Costa Rica, Destinations, Enjoy It, Plan It, Uncategorized
How to Plan Your First Costa Rica Trip: San José, Arenal and Jacó Without Losing Your Sanity Costa Rica is one of those destinations that is incredibly easy to over-plan. There are volcanoes, rainforests, waterfalls, hot springs, hanging bridges, wildlife tours,...
by Julissa Perez | Aug 26, 2026 | Afford It, Central America, Enjoy It, Guatemala, Plan It, Uncategorized
Why go to Guatemala? Guatemala sits in Central America, just south of Mexico. That makes it relatively close to the United States while offering a trip that feels worlds away. Think volcanoes rising behind colonial-era streets, Lake Atitlán surrounded by mountains and...
by Julissa Perez | Jul 2, 2026 | Afford It, Enjoy It, Plan It, Travel with Family, Travel with Kids, Uncategorized
The honest breakdown of what you get, what it costs, and whether it’s right for your family You’ve thought about it. Probably at 11pm, with 14 browser tabs open, comparing two hotels that look exactly the same. Should I just hire someone to do this? Then...
by Julissa Perez | Jul 2, 2026 | Dominican Republic, Flights, Plan It, Travel with Family, Travel with Kids
You’re probably reading this because a trip is coming up and your stomach already hurts. You’ve pictured the meltdown at the gate. The stares. The seat kicking. You’ve maybe even wondered if you should cancel. I hear you. I’ve lived it. And...
by Julissa Perez | Jun 27, 2026 | Afford It, Flights, Plan It, Travel with Family
A practical guide for when grief and logistics collide Written by a travel advisor who has also had to drop everything and book a last-minute flight through grief. Most travel starts with anticipation. You’ve got a Pinterest board. A countdown. Maybe a group...
by Julissa Perez | Jun 27, 2026 | Enjoy It, Plan It, Uncategorized
How to plan trips everyone can enjoy — without leaving anyone behind There’s a version of family travel that nobody really talks about. Not the highlight-reel trips. The other kind. The ones where you’re trying to coordinate a 74-year-old who needs a...
