Nickis's Travel Newsletter
Welcome to Nicki’s weekly newsletter where I share travel deals, stories, current blogs – that will be more in depth of some of my travel videos you see online, travel finds I love, and more! (Follow me on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Lemon8, and Instagram)!
You can expect a new email in your inbox every Wednesday … usually. :)
Hello, Hello!
Fall is finally on the horizon .. it feels like it has been a brutally hot summer. I am ready for cooler weather.
I just got back from my number one bucket list destination in the USA, and it did not disappoint! Amangiri has been this elusive destination for years, a place for celebs to escape. The resort was always intriguing to me because no one really talked about it. So, I had to find out for myself. I booked a three night stay over the holiday weekend .. it was very pricey, but I finally understand the hype.
First, the food is all included. Whether it is room service, pool service, the minibar, or the restaurants - and the food is incredible. I think if I were to go back, the food would be the number one driving force in my return. THAT GOOD.
I wrote about my stay so you can see more pictures and learn more about the resort ———→ Amangiri in Utah
You all know by now, I am a beach girl, so taking a desert vacation is a stretch for me. But one that deserves all the praise. The location was jaw-droppingly gorgeous.
I also went out on Lake Powell during my stay (and I will write more about that later) but WOW. I have never said “wow” so many times in one destination. The lake is stunning and getting into the canyons that are larger than life, is incredible.
Upcoming travel:
I am taking the rest of the month of September off to go to the mountains and work. I’m not sure if I will share much from there - I try and go every year to wind down and catch up on things.
I do have one fall trip planned in early October on the east coast.
Some of my bigger trips this year include a 16 day trip to the Maldives in November, my 40th birthday (TBD on destination) and still working out where to go for Christmas and New Years. I am pretty much doing personal travel the rest of the year… so if there is somewhere you recommend, send me a message! I am always open to ideas.
Travel Deals:
Four Seasons Bora Bora - Costco is back at it. 5 nights in an overwater bungalow, flights out of LAX to Tahiti, interisland air to Bora Bora, hotel transfer, and taxes included. This package starts around $4100/pp. Just to give context, my best friend and I just went and it was $25K for a week. You can see there is a clear difference in rates.
Antarctica - I don’t often see deals for this because it has a very limited run and the ships hold only a couple hundred people, but .. this deal is amazing!
Maldives: This deal ends on Sunday. This is 6 nights in an overwater villa with your own private pool, it is all-inclusive, includes seaplane transfer from the airport, 60 minute massage for 2, and a floating breakfast.
What I LOVE about this deal is that even if you do not know your dates right now, you can get the “buy now, book later” and select dates when you are ready. Dates are available now - December 2025! That is a 2.5 year travel window.
The rate in which travel has been going up, I would lock that rate in.
Here is a video of that resort: Instagram or Tiktok
New and Popular Blog Posts:
Amangiri - Desert Luxury in Utah
Best USA cities to visit in the fall
Spectacular drives in the USA for fall foliage
Best Christmas destinations in the USA
Christmas Markets guide for Europe
Amazon Store Front – you can find all my favorite items here including my camera equipment, products I love to travel with, etc.
Digital products:
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