Viva l'Italia!
 Last month, I was thrilled to spend two weeks in Italy. One of my favorite parts of the trip was the time I spent in beautiful Venice. It doesn't matter how many movies or photographs you have seen, nothing can compare to the total awe-inspiring experience of seeing gondolas in the canals and Venetian architecture. Even though this was my second visit to Venice, it is almost impossible to find the words to describe this amazing city!
Venice is made up of more than 100 little islands interconnected by canals and bridges. Two of my favorite areas of Venice were Murano and Burano. A visit to these islands seems to send you back in time to a quieter, more laid-back atmosphere. Read more about Murano and Burano on my blog.
And did I mention the food and drink? Gelato, pizza, espresso, traditional fish dishes, gnocchi, tiramisu, wine... need I go on?
Happy Travels!
Margi Arnold, CTC, Luxury Travel Advisor, President
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When traveling outside the US it is important to understand what travel documents you require to enter your destination country and to return home to the US. Make sure you have a passport that is valid for 6 months after you return home and has at least 2 blank pages. Also, make sure to check the validity of the whole families passports. Adult passports have 10-year expiry dates but children's only have 5 years. It is also beneficial to have a letter from your doctor for any medications you need to travel with. 
One of my favorite resorts in the Caribbean is the Belmond La Samanna Resort in St Martin. 
Our private concierge and maid made our stay relaxing and enjoyable and even went grocery shopping for us. There were a ton of fun watersports such as snorkeling and jet-skiing. I felt like a princess in paradise. 
