JetSetSarah

Bon dia from Lisbon, Jetsetters! 👋🏾 Where are YOU waking up? Tell me in the comments.
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BREAKING NEWS, Jetsetters! 🚨! I relaunched my YouTube channel! My review of the new Mexican resort Alila Mayakoba is my first new video since 2020 (😬) and I'd love you to watch it (the link's below).
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One of my career goals this year is to grow my YT following so I can monetize my content (travel writing rates are dismal, y'all!) and make some passive income. To do that, I need 4,000 viewing hours. And as of today, I have 9! 😱 So I'd love if you'd hop over to YouTube, watch the video and then, as all the Tubers say: "Like and subscribe!" And look out for more videos to come. THANK YOU!

Sarah Sleeps Around: Alila Mayakoba I was one of the first journalists to check out the new Alila Mayakoba resort in Mexico. Watch the video to see what it's like - and whether you should check...

As a professional travel writer who travels solo at least half of the time, I know all about the freedom, self-discovery and wellbeing boost that can come from seeing the world on your own terms. And as a mid-life traveler who’s also a member of AARP, I also know all about the best ways to save as you see it! Because when it comes to travel, those AARP Member Benefits can really add up. Members get exclusive deals when they book through AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia, such as a $50 gift card of their choice when they book any flight package. For those looking to hit the road, you can save up to 35%; get a 3% credit for future bookings; and free upgrades when you rent a ride through Avis. So whether you’re running through the airport or the African highlands, driving to the Florida Keys or game driving on safari, AARP has all your solo adventures covered! Learn more with these links:

https://www.expedia-aarp.com/?MDPCID=AARP-US.DPS.AARP.MLPLTMOSocial-IGJetsetsarah.HOTEL

https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/carrental/avis/
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Travel is so much more than what I do for a living; it’s part of who I am. Seeing the world – particularly when I’m flying (or cruising!) solo – gives me an opportunity to reinvent myself on every trip, to come home transformed into the very best version of me. And as a woman in mid-life, I’m grateful for AARP Member Benefits which can help me – and travelers like you! – save so I can take those trips. Perks such as 5% off cruise fares and $100 per person in onboard credits that you can use on lines including HX Expeditions, who I cruised with this winter to witness Norway’s spectacular mountain views and the stunning Northern Lights. Take it from me: It’s a big, beautiful world out there. Don’t let being a solo traveler stop you from seeing it!
Learn more with the link below!
https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/cruise/hurtigruten-expeditions/

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Happy Hump, Jetsetters! My review of Alila Mayakoba for Travel + Leisure is live. Click the link to find out what it's like to stay at the Riviera Maya's newest resort.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/alila-mayakoba-riviera-maya-mexico-hotel-review-first-in-11933098

May your Monday Blues be Bahamian.
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Wanna see what the newest resort in Mexico's posh Mayakoba enclave looks like? Check out my Highlight and follow along in my Stories on Instagram (Instagram.com/JetSetSarah) for everything you need to know about the month-old retreat, perfectly positioned where mangroves meet the sea.
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Last fall I spent several days in the Turks + Caicos Islands, rigorously - see exactly how rigorously in the video 😉- researching resorts for . And today my review of and is live on the site. Click the link below and read why staying at this Provo resort and villa offers travelers the best of both worlds.
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https://www.chase.com/travel/guide/hotels/wymara-resort-villas-review
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Last month I was on American Airlines' inaugural flight from Miami to Bimini in the Bahamas, which, in less than 20 minutes, takes passengers from city streets to dreamy island beaches. Just click the link below to read my latest Caribbean Dispatch column for in which I share what the flight was like. And then steal all my must-dos for a great stay on the closest Bahamian island to the U.S.
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https://recommend.com/destinations/caribbean-bermuda/a-new-way-to-visit-bimini-and-what-to-do-when-you-get-there/
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After 10 days in Kenya, of one thing I'm sure: I'll be running back as fast as I can. Asante Sana ("thank you very much" in Swahili) and Ashe Oleng (the same in Maa) to everyone I met on my Micato Safaris trip. You've changed me for good. ❤️🇰🇪
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As I always say: People make the place. And the people I've met on safari this week are living proof. Kenya is undoubtedly special. And seeing it with Micato Safaris is a privilege I'm so grateful for. But it's the Kenyans I've encountered in the last five days - all of them warm, loving and welcoming - who have convinced me that my first visit certainly won't be my last. ❤️🇰🇪 Head over to Instagram.com/JetSetSarah to check out my Stories and Safari Highlights to see for yourself.
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It's my first time in Kenya and my first time on safari, and I'm so excited to share the experience with you. Hop over to Instagram.com/JetSetSarah and check out my Safari highlight and see all the people, experiences - and animal sightings! - I've enjoyed these last three days. And stay tuned to my Stories because I've still got five more days to go!
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