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Dr. Jessica Backinger

Mother, Wife, Doctor and travel enthusiast! A personal review of some of the best destinations to help plan your next vacation.
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A Desire to Experience the Very Best the World has to Offer

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We’ve made it our mission to explore exquisite destinations known for luxurious amenities, impeccable service, and unforgettable cuisine—all without the stress of endless planning.
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This travel journal was born from the mission to share our experiences and help other busy professionals like you enjoy extraordinary getaways with confidence and ease. Don’t waste your precious time scrolling through reviews or second-guessing where to go—we’ve already vetted each location so you can travel beautifully, without compromise.

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Cruises

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Cruises

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March 2, 2026

The Best Way to Experience Alaska: A Luxury Land & Sea Itinerary

To truly experience this beautiful dichotomy, I highly recommend a two-week Alaska land and sea adventure. Spend one week exploring the Alaskan interior by car, followed by a second week cruising along the coastline. This approach delivers the most comprehensive—and luxurious—Alaska experience possible.

Golf & Spa

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September 15, 2026

The Broadmoor West Course — Where the Mountains Mess with Your Mind

The Broadmoor West Course in Colorado Springs is a classic mountain resort course that plays more difficult than it looks — not because of a punishing design, but because of one maddening phenomenon that the starter warned me about before I even teed off: everything breaks away from the mountain.
September 15, 2026

The Broadmoor East Course — Donald Ross Does Colorado

The Broadmoor East Course is the older, more storied of the two Broadmoor layouts — a Donald Ross design that dates to 1918 and plays like it. Where the West Course lures you in with stunning mountain views and punishes you with counterintuitive greens, the East Course engages you strategically from the first hole to the last.
August 6, 2026

Meadow Valleys — Black Wolf’s More Forgiving Neighbor

If Black Wolf Run is the Pete Dye course that tests your nerve, Meadow Valleys at Kohler is the one that tests your patience. Played the same trip from 6,500 yards, shot an 81 with shots left out there — and walked off wanting another crack at it. That alone separates it from its more punishing sibling down the road.

Disney World

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May 5, 2026
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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa: Disney Magic in a Tropical Paradise…Sort Of

Now I know I’m going to upset some people with this, but it needs to be said: Disney is not luxury. Just because something is expensive does not automatically make it luxurious. I’ve been traveling to Disney resorts for over 40 years, and somewhere around 20 years ago, Disney quietly decided that exceptional customer service was optional.

Exquisite Dining

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Exquisite
Dining

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