DoubleJ Destinations

DoubleJ Destinations Travel planning services to Europe, etc. Providing you tools and resources to enhance your travel.

Planning the perfect family European vacation can feel like a second job sometimes. But it doesn't have to.When you par...
06/23/2026

Planning the perfect family European vacation can feel like a second job sometimes. But it doesn't have to.

When you partner with a travel advisor, you have a guide that will help you put all the puzzle pieces together.

Social media can warp your expectations of Europe travel.Edited photos and videos of perfectly timed sites can lead to d...
06/16/2026

Social media can warp your expectations of Europe travel.

Edited photos and videos of perfectly timed sites can lead to disappointment when you experience a site in real life.

What I do for my clients is help them sort out the real from the exaggerated.

Then we can set up realistic expectations that provide for a rewarding travel experience, rather than a disappointing one.

Has social media ever made a destination feel different than you expected?

Most people don't think about the pace of their trip to Europe when they are in the middle of the planning process.They ...
06/03/2026

Most people don't think about the pace of their trip to Europe when they are in the middle of the planning process.

They look at their travel itinerary like a checklist of things to do. Rather than experiences to be had.

They don't think about how much, or how little, they might be packing into their trip.

The wrong pace can lead to disappointment and exhaustion. What could be considered a fun adventure ends up being a poor experience.

Let me know in the comments if you've had a trip that was either too fast or too slow.

I steered my clients away from Santorini.Not because it isn't a beautiful destination. But because it wasn't the right...
05/26/2026

I steered my clients away from Santorini.

Not because it isn't a beautiful destination. But because it wasn't the right destination for them.

When you're planning your Europe adventure, where you travel isn't about the destination that is the most popular or the most beautiful. It's about finding the destination that works for you.

What do you think, is Santorini the right destination for you?

05/21/2026

Not that any of these European cities are bad. They are worth ONE trip.

Top European places I wouldn’t go back to

1. Amsterdam - The smell of w**d on the streets and almost getting run off the road by bikers wasn’t fun. But the Heineken experience made my time there.

2. Santorini - Expensive, touristy and crowded. Beautiful place, but once was enough.

3. Rome - First time there 12 years ago and it was an amazing time. But it’s changed and not for the better.

4. Oslo - Expensive and uninspiring city. The rest of Norway on the other hand is 😍

5. Vienna - I had some really good food and beer in Vienna. But once was enough to see what I wanted to.

Let me know if you agree with this list.

Travel fatigue from adding too many European cities to an itinerary is something not enough travelers understand.Here's ...
05/19/2026

Travel fatigue from adding too many European cities to an itinerary is something not enough travelers understand.

Here's what I tell my clients when putting together their travel itinerary:

- Packing and unpacking too much is draining
- Large cities can be exhausting
- The countryside is worth visiting of any European country
- You need time to slow down

Have you ever had travel fatigue from adding too many cities to your trip?

Not every European country is for everyone.Some, like Ireland, will disappoint a certain type of traveler.When I talk to...
05/12/2026

Not every European country is for everyone.

Some, like Ireland, will disappoint a certain type of traveler.

When I talk to people about where they want to go, it is about not only what they want to experience, but also their expectations there.

If reality isn't going to meet their expectations, we'll talk about it and find a destination that will.

Is there a European country you want to travel to but aren't sure about? Let me know in the comments.

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