When you use Blue Ocean Travel Design to help plan your vacation there are a lot of things that happen in the background that you might not be aware of. Here is a list of items that you will receive when I plan your vacation: I will research destinations, resorts, hotels, cruises and all things […]

One of the best ways to discover another culture is to experience their holiday festivities. Immersing yourself in the excitement and traditions that come with national holidays will instantly give you a newfound respect for the culture. Mexico’s national holidays are well known around the globe and even celebrated in other countries. However, if you […]

You haven’t lived unless you’ve had at least one road trip in a tropical country. Costa Rica is home to the most picturesque scenery and vibrant culture. Go beyond typical tourism by renting a car and hitting the road to explore the many sights of Costa Rica. We give you some Costa Rican road trip […]

When many people think of the Caribbean, they think of great resorts, Jamaica, and Cuba. But what they don’t realize is that the most popular destination in the Caribbean is the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is on an island that is shared with Hispaniola and Haiti, and it sees over 6 million visitors a […]

This month we are featuring Aruba here on the blog as well as on our Facebook Page. Head over to the Facebook Page for more information. Aruba is a small island of about 70 square miles in the Caribbean. They are known for their perfect weather and legendary beaches, near end-less stretches of alabaster sand […]

As the most vibrant island in the Caribbean, Aruba is more than meets the eye. With untouched beaches and a ton of adventures awaiting, there’s an endless amount of fun to be had. But what about the island’s food? Well, that’s just as good, maybe even better, especially after a long day of exploration. So, […]

Close-to-home escapes with Old Continent spirit.  With Americans currently banned from traveling to the European Union – and many choosing to stay close-to-home in light of the coronavirus pandemic anyway – we rounded up a few U.S. hotels inspired by destinations across the pond. Until we’re able to safely visit Europe again, these domestic escapes […]

One of the most asked questions I have received lately is when can we vacation again. At this point planning travel and taking a vacation is a very personal decision. You have to take into account your personal circumstances and figure out what your comfort level is and what is best for you and your […]

I admit it. The ending to Toy Story 3 tears me up. Every. Single. Time. It starts with the scene where Woody watches through a hole in the box as Andy says goodbye to his Mom, who has just walked into his room and is struck by how different it looks with all of his […]

Jamaica just opened its borders to international travelers on June 15. So why were there 30 people stranded at the Miami airport, denied boarding onto their ticketed flight to Montego Bay on June 16? Because they did not know that there is a new Travel Authorization form, a medical clearance that must be applied for […]