Carla’s Curated Compass Where culture, luxury, and adventure meet to spark your next unforgettable escape. Hi Reader, Every month I decide on a destination in which to focus for my newsletter. I choose a destination that I feel offers what I and my clients love most. That is, extraordinary beauty, genuine warmth, and that feeling of discovery. This month, I'm talking about Slovenia. Slovenia is east of Italy, south of Austria, and north of Croatia and offers more than meets the eye. Think...
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Carla’s Curated Compass Where culture, luxury, and adventure meet to spark your next unforgettable escape. Hi Reader, There’s something especially magical about Provence, France when you experience it just outside the peak summer rush. Think rolling lavender fields, sun-drenched vineyards, and charming villages without the crowds. If you love the idea of sipping local wines, wandering quiet countryside markets, and truly soaking in the rhythm of southern France, this is your moment. Spring...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Carla’s Curated Compass Where culture, luxury, and adventure meet to spark your next unforgettable escape. Hi Reader, As winter fades and longer days return, spring is one of the most inspiring times to begin planning your next journey. One destination that quietly captures the imagination this time of year is the breathtaking Douro Valley, paired with the vibrant riverside city of Porto. Here, terraced vineyards cascade down dramatic hillsides toward the Douro River, villages move at a...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Carla’s Curated Compass Where culture, luxury, and adventure meet to spark your next unforgettable escape. Hi Reader, In the spirit of February and Valentine's Day, I wanted to share some details of a trip I've been planning for myself and my husband. This summer, we will be celebrating our 20th anniversary with a 17-day trip beginning in Dubrovnik, Croatia before continuing on with nights in Split and Rovinj to explore the Istria peninsula. The second half of our trip includes a stay in Lake...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Carla’s Curated Compass Where culture, luxury, and adventure meet to spark your next unforgettable escape. Happy New Year! It's a new year and time to start thinking about what new destinations to explore this year and start planning if you haven't already. It's never a good idea to wait until the last minute to plan travel. To lock in the most desirable locations on a ship or to assure your spot on a popular tour during peak seasons, its best to plan ahead. Hotel availability can become...
5 months ago • 2 min read
December 2025 Carla’s Curated CompassWhere culture, luxury, and adventure meet to spark your next unforgettable escape. Hi Reader, The holidays are here and we are in full gear! As I reflect on another spectacular year of travel planning, I am so very grateful to have and work with such wonderful clients. I am thankful for each of you who have trusted me with your investment in travel. There is no better way to experience life than to explore the world, and it brings me so much happiness to...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Monthly Travel E-NewsletterNovember 2025 Hi Reader, I recently spent a few nights enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation with my husband in Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. I stayed at the Secrets Resort & Spa, a Hyatt all-inclusive adults-only resort. All-inclusives are not my #1 preferred style of travel, but for a few days to relax and do just about nothing with the most genuinely pleasant and friendly staff attending to our every want and need, I can't honestly say I wouldn't go...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Monthly Travel NewsletterOcctober 2025 Hi Reader, The leaves changing in autumn is my favorite, and I wanted to share a few places you can visit this time of year to take in that beauty (that aren't in New England of course! 😉) Columbia River Gorge, Oregon - More than 50 waterfalls cascade into the Columbia River Gorge, where vibrant autumn foliage can be enjoyed on nearby hikes, river cruises, or scenic flights from Portland through late October. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park - The...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Monthly Travel NewsletterSeptember 2025 Hi Reader, Fall is getting closer now, and I am ready for some cooler weather. This summer in Florida has been absolutely brutal. Of course autumn is my favorite season and I'm eager for a trip north over the next few months to feel the cool breezes, listen to the falling leaves, sip pumpkin spice latte, and to watch some football. While I wait for the cold front (which may not arrive until 2026), I'm currently reading Brando's Smile by Susan Mizruchi....
10 months ago • 2 min read