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 […]

As a travel agent, one of the most common questions I get is “Where are YOU going this year?”   What is that saying about the shoe makers children? Sometimes I am so caught up in planning all of YOUR travel that I forget to make time for my own vacations! My husband will snort-laugh at […]

Planning a family vacation is a big undertaking… and a big expense. Flights, accommodations, souvenirs and excursions can add up faster than you can say “momhestouchingme!” Busy families can easily spend weeks — if not months — researching and planning the best way to save their hard earned dollars.   In an earlier post, we […]

Hello, my name is Ashley and I’m a huge packing nerd. I’m not afraid to admit it! One of the things I love about planning a trip is the PACKING! Admittedly, I don’t love the physical act of putting things in a suitcase.However, I do love is the research part… I love learning about and […]