For 2018, I have been contacted by more and more clients to book multi-generational trips. These are trips with grandparents, parents and kids all traveling together.  Apparently I am not alone; multi-generational travel is one of the hottest growing trends in the travel industry. Surprised? I am not! With so much competing for a family’s […]

Thankful. Merriam-Webster offers this definition: 1:conscious of benefit received   2:expressive of thanks   3:well pleased As we enter this season of gratitude and reflection, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of you, our loyal friends and clients. *** Dear Friends of Alpaca Your Bags, As we enter our 3rd full year […]

5 RULES: THE Dos and Don’ts of Attending a Destination wedding Destination Wedding etiquette can be a tricky subject. Did you know that I am both a professional travel advisor and a former destination wedding bride? In fact, due to my experience as both a professional travel agent and a destination bride, I was asked […]

Listen up, Linda! (Does everyone remember this adorable boy from Ellen??)I’ve got something awesome to tell you. If you follow us on Facebook or perhaps know me in real life, you’ve probably heard me babble on about UNICO, the newest resort offering in Mexico.  Is your head nodding yes?   ​I’ve basically been a broken record […]

Last month, we blogged about some of our favorite island destinations for a summer vacation. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be focusing on individual islands as part of our Destination Spotlight series. Get ready to learn something new about your favorite destinations! Looking for a taste of England in the Caribbean? Barbados was founded as a […]