Welcome to the Adventures by Lori Blog!
We’ve designed this blog as an opportunity to share some super fun travel tips with you as well as let you in on some of my travel adventures throughout the year, including hotel and resort reviews, cruise reviews, and maybe even an opportunity to jump aboard a trip or two with us! We are excited to get started and hope you will follow us as we embark this new adventure together!
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Secrets Vallarta Bay in Puerto Vallarta | Resort Review
We’ve been posting an awfully lot of all-inclusive reviews in the past few weeks, and today we have another one for you! Our hope is that these posts inspire your future travel dreams. All-inclusives are a great getaway where any new health and safety protocols will...
National Coffee Day | Impeccable Tastes
When you were having your cup of instant brew this morning, did you stop and think about how it might be prepared in a different country? One thing that has been helpful for satiating our wanderlust during this season is dreaming of travel! Take some time on this...
Tips for All-Inclusive Resort Travelers
One of the top vacation types that we love to sell is tropical all-inclusive beach resorts in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico. This is a great vacation option because you know what you are paying, there are no surcharges for dining, premium beverages, and no extra...
Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas | Resort Review
All I can say is, “Wow! What an experience!” My husband Paul and I enjoyed 8 amazing nights at Sandals Emerald Bay and fell in love with the resort, as well as the location. The crystal blue waters of the Bahamas mixed with the beautiful white sandy beaches,...
Margaritaville Resort Orlando Hotel and Villas | Hotel Review
There’s a new kid in town! And that “kid” is one of the newest in builds in one of my favorite hotel chains: Margaritaville. This Jimmy Buffett inspired resort hotel is in Kissimmee, Florida, near Orlando. It’s centrally located between Walt Disney World and Universal...
Karisma Brand Resorts in Cancun | Hotel Review
Every once in a while, I have the fantastic opportunity to attend what we call in the travel industry as a FAM (“Familiarization” Trip). These trips are for professional travel agents only and are intense, usually visiting as many properties in a few nights as we can...
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort in Playa del Carmen | Hotel Review
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort in Playa del Carmen has always intrigued me because of its very budget-friendly pricing and it’s eco-friendly reputation, and about a year ago I got to visit it to see what it has to offer. My 18-year old daughter (at the time), Maggie, came...
Secrets Aura in Cozumel | Hotel Review
As some locations begin to open back up in the wake of COVID-19, we’re finding that All-Inclusives are a great option for travelers to start booking now! I’d love to share with you one of my favorites: Secrets Aura Resort & Spa. This is a lovely adult-only...
9 Ways to Turn your Stay Home Order into a Stay-cation!
If you’re like us, the Stay Home Order may have you dreaming of the exciting world outside of the walls of your home. While your spring break trip may have been postponed, there are still plenty of ways for you to explore the world while in quarantine. Check out some...
Our Growing Team
Our team moved into our new downtown Lowell offices in early January of this year, and it has been a great experience to be in the community and have the opportunity to meet with our clients more frequently. In addition to our new offices, our team has been growing,...
We Went to Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in the Opening Week
If you didn’t know, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in Disney World on August 29, and a member of the Adventures by Lori team, Brianna, happened to be there! After experiencing it first hand, here is her take on the new attraction. Click here to jump to descriptions...
Disney Magic at Our Lion King Movie Event
Disney has a way of bringing people together -- families, friends, and loved ones. We experienced that phenomenon this past weekend when we enjoyed Disney's new live-action film, The Lion King, with some of our clients and friends. On Saturday, July 20, Adventures by...
Passport Tips | International Travel
Traveling out of the country? Traveling abroad can be an amazing experience for any number of reasons — experiencing new cultures, trying different foods, and learning a little something about each place you visit. The preparation for that travel, though, can...
Independence Days Around the World
How do people celebrate independence? Stars and stripes, sparklers, parades, fireworks, Sousa marches, and time with family are just some of the ways America celebrates Independence Day. People all over the globe gather with their loved ones on other days to celebrate...
Family Trips | A Vacation for Everyone
With the start of the warmer months comes the beginning of summer break for students. Whether or not you have summer break off like your kids, it’s a great time to get away, relax, and spend time with your family. But while traveling with your kids can be an amazing...