Occasionally we'll get an inquiry from a new client and their first question, which is perfectly okay, is "how do your fees work"? We are always happy to answer this question and usually cover the topic during an introductory phone or video call. As we plan your travel, we must have your trust and we believe that that trust comes from an open dialogue. Let's start out by saying that if one hires a travel advisor, a planning fee is included in your payments. As much as we love

When my kids were little, there were of course the years of plastic toys and stuffed animals, games and new footie pajamas. After those first few (and fabulous) years, I decided that experiences were what it was all about. I reflected back to my childhood and how our times spent traveling together were my clearest and most cherished family recollections. Of course dinnertime around the table and a myriad of other memories bring me great joy but the time spent with my parents

One of my most favorite travel experiences is to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Here are my favorites!

A trip to Vietnam ranks high on many travelers’ bucket lists and with good reason. A visit to this fascinating country is a feast for the...

The Arctic has always piqued my curiosity. Apart from my quest to see polar bears in the wild, the stunning photos of massive slabs of...

We have so many wonderful conversations with clients about where they’d like to go and then what they’d like to do when they get there....

The Big Island of Hawaii is certainly that - with 8 climate zones, this one island contains sub-zones of the 5 major climate in the...

Was the apt title our teenaged traveling companions named our group text we used for the duration of our week long Amsterdam and Brugge...

Which is the right path for you? Are you better off taking a guided tour or are you a FIT, Fully Independent Traveler? Often, it depends...

They say time is money and it's never more true than when you're on vacation. Between the cost of traveling, spending hard earned time...

During this trip, we stayed outside the city proper in a gorgeous townhouse and used the very handy RER, or what I would call a commuter...

I started thinking I would share about our entire adventure in Greece but I realized that there is so much to discuss, I should probably...

As tiny as Belize is, it packs a punch with its variety of activities. We were traveling for a milestone anniversary, so opted for the...

About half way through our Maui adventure, it was time to head up to Haleakala - the 10K foot high volcano. We had snorkeled in the...

There is so much to see and do on the island of Maui and The Road to Hana is at the top of the list! We stayed near Lahaina which is...

Believe it or not, we at Cobbles & Clover have found many reasons to return to this darling town on the western coast of Ireland and have...

Can you spend a week in Rome and have enough to do? Yes indeed, more than enough in fact! Planning takes time and we're here to help you...

We always enjoyed venturing off around the world during our lives pre-kids (was there ever such a time?) and that wasn't about to stop...

The many splendid sites of Sintra are well worth an overnight or two! If you're interested in planning a road trip in Portugal, we're...