Signature Escapes | Lisa Fletcher | Your Travel Specialist

If I had a dollar for every time a client has asked me if people in Paris really hate Americans, or stated that they might be interested in seeing Europe, but they are afraid they won’t be able to get around since they only speak English, or are afraid of the Euro, or think too […]

We have all seen the headlines and read about the demise of the travel agent.  Even President Obama proclaimed us “extinct”.  Online booking agencies like Travelocity and Expedia, booking online directly with suppliers and now  Google entering the market big time, all appear to have replaced the need for the travel advisor.  But was this […]

Vacation time is precious, and unfortunately it seems like our vacation days are too few and far between. When you choose a destination like Walt Disney World for your vacation, with so many different things to see, do and experience, you want to make sure that you are able to maximize your time. Here are […]

“One day…we’re going to take the kids to Hawaii!”, “We really want to travel over to Europe, but we’re waiting until the kids are older” ; “We really want to go out West and see the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone, but our summers are just too busy”.  Do any of those statements sound familiar to […]

If you’ll be traveling to the spectacular Hawaiian Islands, you probably already know that attending a luau is a must.  Not only will you have the chance to try a variety of fabulous traditional dishes, but you’ll enjoy it all while taking in a show filled with Hawaiian music and dance – usually topped off […]

~Are you one of those modern couples who already has all the pots, pans and china that you could ever use?  One of the latest trends in Honeymoon/Romance travel is the use of a “Honeymoon Registry”.  I can work with you to choose the perfect honeymoon and, once the reservation is made, I can set […]

Last year we visited a luxury resort in Jamaica as part of a group there for a meeting.  Prior to going, we discovered that we could bring school supplies to help a local school that the resort was sponsoring.  What a nice idea!  We were glad to contribute and our group collected quite a nice […]

  Here are ten ACTUAL complaints received from “dissatisfied customers “ of mine and some of my fellow travel professionals…we really couldn’t make this stuff up if we tried! 1.     “It’s lazy of the local shopkeepers in Puerto Vallarta to close in the afternoons.  I often needed to buy things during ‘siesta” time – this […]

I always tell my European clients that they need to keep their minds and hearts open while traveling because they might just realize that we (Americans) don’t have everything quite figured out yet.  Don’t get me wrong…I love my country and am very patriotic, but after you have had the chance to experience other cultures, […]

With so many free things to do in Waikiki, there is really no reason to fork out a lot of cash on activities.  From torch lighting and hula shows to hands-on classes in Hawaiian arts and crafts, this visitor “Mecca” has a lot of offerings to keep you busy – and entertain and educate at […]