TRAVEL, WELL CRAFTED
A Journal

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First time in St. Barths? We break down transportation, ideal beaches, and amazing restaurants to give first-timers the gritty truth about busy crowds and demanding prices. Is it better to take the ferry? Do you need a car? Read more below! The arrival experience — St. Martin connection, the famous short airstrip, the approach. How […]

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Five days in Iceland with adventure and relaxation equally mixed. Here’s how it went, day by day. I’ve been “planning” my 40th birthday trip for about two years now, which isn’t totally surprising to admit, since I plan 40th birthday trips for other people constantly. Maybe ten a year. Some are huge group celebrations; some […]

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Q&A from our stay at Le Toiny in St Barths The private villa pool experience: does having your own pool genuinely change how you spend your days? Yes, I think it gives you the opportunity to spend more time in your room relaxing privately vs. at a communal pool. Being able to have breakfast […]

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Our team keeps hearing the same eight myths about working with a travel advisor. Here’s what’s actually true, from cost to AI to your credit card points. If you’ve talked yourself out of using a travel advisor for any of these reasons, this one’s for you. “No one uses travel agencies anymore” False. A lot […]

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How we planned an 8-day, three-generation Norway trip for a 40th birthday, from fjord kayaking to a Viking village. This 40th birthday celebration turned into a multi-generational getaway through Norway, the first time this family had traveled together in about ten years. Planning around three generations We started with a family planning session. Not a […]

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We asked two of our travel advisors, Catherine Perez and Viviana Bertinetto-Garrett, to share what makes Disney Cruise Line so special for their families. From the magic on board to the personal moments they treasure most, read their insights below! Catherine Perez: This is your fourth Disney cruise. What keeps you going back when you […]
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We walk you through the new Crafted Escapes booking portal, showcasing how to search for accommodations, toggle preferences, and utilize partner rates.
We show how to sort options by hotel name and chains, and highlight the feature to connect with an advisor for personalized assistance.