Luxury Family Travel

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The search is over moms and dads!

You've finally found your most valuable resource for planning your next spectacular and relaxing family vacation. Yup!…That's not an oxymoron.  I specialize in luxury family travel, with a heavy hit of adventure.   

 

Not all dreamy getaways feature fine China and white table cloths.  I seek out 5 star accommodations that will welcome your traveling circus with open arms. Compass Roam is a source that takes you and your tribe out of your everyday life, featuring destinations that will captivate the kids, family friendly foodie experiences that rival Manhattan's best, and detailed guides for when you'll inevitably crave an adults only vacation escape.  

 

In short, everything I wish someone gave me a heads up on before I hit the road with my traveling and ever evolving family!

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North America

Europe

Africa

Middle East

Beaches/Islands

Ski

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I’ll help you plan your own family vacations by sending you my FREE downloadable itineraries.  I’ll also send occasional updates and tips related to family travel and our favorite luxury resorts.  

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Villas in Puglia are Serving Up the Sweet Life

Move over Tuscany -- there's a new star on Italy's travel map, and it comes complete with sun-soaked villas set amid Puglia's captivating landscape.   It doesn't matter how many times you've been to Italy, if you haven't laid eyes on Puglia, I can promise you, you have more to see.    Throw away all your preconceptions about what Italy is, and what it looks like.  Make room for something new.  Puglia feels Greek one moment, then a little Middle Eastern the next.  Or, it's reminiscent of a fairytale when strolling the streets of Alberobello, only to abruptly transport you to the Maldives when swimming in completely crystal clear waters.  And, what's that off in the distance on the horizon?  Oh, hi Albania.      It's ...
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A Guide to Disney World for First Timers

Moms - you can do this.     You've grown your baby, you've been there through the night wakings, through the potty training, through the first day of school fears, through the friendship making.  Now, your little bundle of joy is a toddler, who has heard rumblings in the preschool playground about a place called Disney World.     The secret's out.  You're being third-degree questioned by a three year old, and damn she's good.  "When can weeeeeeeee goooooo mommmmm?"     But, wait, is now the right time?  There's a new baby in the mix.  Are there enough rides for little ones to enjoy at Disney?  What will this cost?  Also, aren't there alligators in Florida?  Who's the little kid that revealed Disney World before you were ready ...
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8 Luxury Spring Break Destinations For Families

Ohhh…Spring break.    These two words conjure up images of long airport lines, crowded pools, partying college kids, loud music…and bad decisions.     Hey Moms!  What if I were to tell you that luxury spring break destinations for families really do exist.  Ones where you don't have to fight a 21 year-old for the floatie in the pool?   What if I were to tell you that there are hotels where you too can relax, where pools are filled with families playfully splashing, and you can sneak off to a spa just around the corner?  Ones where kids' clubs overflow with giggling gangs of tiny humans, where the food is fresh and delicious, and where the family can crash at night in luxe rooms.    Sound too ...
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drone picture of villa in puglia

Villas in Puglia are Serving Up the Sweet Life

Move over Tuscany -- there's a new star on Italy's travel map, and it comes complete with sun-soaked villas set amid Puglia's captivating landscape.   ...
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A Guide to Disney World for First Timers

Moms - you can do this.     You've grown your baby, you've been there through the night wakings, through the potty training, through the first ...
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luxury spring break destination

8 Luxury Spring Break Destinations For Families

Ohhh…Spring break.    These two words conjure up images of long airport lines, crowded pools, partying college kids, loud music…and bad decisions.     Hey Moms!  ...
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Hello Travelers!

I’m Jillian and welcome to Compass Roam!  If you’re seeking a thoughtfully designed luxury family vacation packed with adventure, recommendations for 5 star accommodations, tips on where to go for the most delicious food, insider info on must-do activities, and advice on the best travel gear, then you’ve found the right corner of the blogging universe.

Here’s the cliff notes version of my blog/me if you are pressed for time: 

Life long travel lover.

Detailed planner. 

Former history teacher.

Wannabe member of the Finer Things Club (for those Office fans out there!)

Wife and momma.

 

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I’ll help you plan your own family vacations by sending you my FREE downloadable itineraries.  I’ll also send occasional updates and tips related to family travel and our favorite luxury resorts.  

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