Ease In Travel

05/29/2026

“Human connection isn’t being replaced. It’s becoming the differentiator.”

Melissa DaSilva, Deputy CEO & Chief Sales Officer – TTC Tour Brands, shares her expert insight into today’s marketplace and how travel advisors can benefit from this knowledge for best-practice business decisions.

05/26/2026

I was so blessed to travel with some superstars!
Costa Rica is fabulous but needs some context and care. Happy to help.
For the record, I took this picture of the sloth - winked at me.

Traveling to Costa Rica? Get inspired with this trip report: It’s Okay To Be a Sloth: Traveling to Costa Rica With Invisible Illness.

05/19/2026

Am just loving the work in this space and truly - often, doing good can help you do well. Fora has put forward a wonderful advocacy for barrier-free travel and been able to grow rapidly with this model. Loving it! https://www.foratravel.com/newsroom/fora-named-2026-forbes-accessibility-200

05/10/2026

Home tomorrow!
Had howler monkeys outside my room this morning! Saw an amazing sunset at Hotel Bosque del mar, playa Hermosa. Super accessible property, 35 rooms, GF accomodating, and lovely location.

05/10/2026

I have a colleague needing to fill up a tour in September. She is hosting a guided group trip to Iceland September 10–16, 2026.

Trip highlights:
• 7 days exploring Iceland’s Ring Road
• Reykjavik, Akureyri, waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, lava fields, lagoons, and more
• Guided touring with free time built in
• Small group atmosphere
• Minimum age: 12

Pricing:
• $3,399/person based on double occupancy
• Flights not included
• $350 deposit due at booking
• Final payment due July 10, 2026

What’s included:
• 3-star hotels + local guesthouse stays
• In-country transportation/transfers
• 6 breakfasts
• Most sightseeing and guided activities

Optional add-ons include:
• Whale watching
• Glacier hike
• Silfra fissure snorkeling

Happy to get you in touch.

05/09/2026

Moved onto the Westin Playa Conchal - Costa Rica and W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal , today. Checking out accessibility in the all inclusive space.
Got an amazing tour of the properties, swam, saw the sunset, and am calling it a day!

05/08/2026

Beautiful day in Santa Catalina, a planned community on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
Went to a working farm and did a chocolate and wine tasting.
Apartments, hotel rooms, and mostly villas.
Perfect location for a big family trip.

05/07/2026

Costa Rica - Started the day with a gorgeous view of the water followed by GLUTEN-FREE croissants and cinnamon rolls at the Waldorf. It was such a hospitable and intentional location. Case and point - not only did they have accessible entries to all facilities (like gym, restaurants, and the spa) and public bathrooms equiped with grip bars, but they mounted the mirrors with a tilt and adjusted the vanity height for better utilization of someone in a chair. This should be the norm but it is the exception. Ended the day in Santa Catalina with a lovely sunset with some great colleagues.

05/06/2026

Lovely day starting with a geological tour of Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa. As a kid who witnessed Mount St. Helens, I was notating the similarities and differences.
Drove 97 and a half hours (it felt like it) to the Pacific coast.
Lovely sunset and farm to table dinner.
No snakes, THANKS, but saw a monkey up close!

05/05/2026

Although I love Ireland, 💚☘️ Costa Rica has even more shades of green. The rainforest was gorgeous and the hotels surrounding it spectacular. From treehouses to hot springs, truly amazing!
We hiked the hanging bridges. It was a stretch for this fighter with invisible illnesses that impact how I do life. But I did it with the help of my Fora colleagues.