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Resetting Expectations at Hotel XCaret
Good Morning! Yesterday was interesting, but it’s a brand-new vacation—and this is supposed to be the #1 luxury service resort in the entire country. So I decided to reset and enjoy the vacation. Maybe last night was just a hard night: too many angry guests, too many late check-ins. I’ve been there. In a past life, I worked front desk and concierge at Disney’s Grand Californian. I know how these nights go. So I made a choice. I wasn’t going to miss out on fun just to complain
Stephanie Fluger
3 days ago5 min read


Hotel Xcaret Mexico: When the Backdrop Is Luxury but the Service Isn’t
Hotel Xcaret Mexico is marketed as an all-inclusive luxury resort. On December 12th, my husband and I realized we needed to get out of dodge. Normally, winter break means Mammoth. But between the lack of snow, how unusually warm it’s been, and a three-day winter storm rolling in, Mammoth quickly became a no-go. So we started brainstorming. 🚗 Carlsbad Tavern. ✈️ Japan. 🐨 Australia. 🛩️ Austin, TX. All great ideas. All terrible ideas right now. Every option required real pla
Stephanie Fluger
Dec 31, 20254 min read


Alaska:Arrival day @ Tutka Bay Lodge
We stepped off the seaplane and onto the low-tide beach at Tutka Bay—slick rocks underfoot, little tide pools glinting in the sun, and...
Stephanie Fluger
Jul 5, 20254 min read


ALASKA: Planes, Ice Packs, and a Seaplane to the Edge of the World
Traveling with an autistic child? Here’s how we navigated TSA, pre-boarding, sleep struggles, and a seaplane to Alaska — with sensory strategies, real talk, and zero sugarcoating.
Stephanie Fluger
Jul 5, 20254 min read


More Than Luxury: Business Class Makes International Travel Accessible for Our Family
The first time we took our kids on an international flight in business class, I was nervous. Not because of the flight itself, but...
Stephanie Fluger
Mar 16, 20252 min read


Why Luxury Travel is the Secret for Families Like Ours
These two are not the same. I used to believe luxury travel wasn’t for families like mine. Not because we couldn’t appreciate it - but...
Stephanie Fluger
Mar 16, 20252 min read


How I Lost Myself - And Found My Way Back Through Travel
When my son was diagnosed with autism my world changed. Days filled with therapies & research. I didn’t just lose travel; I lost myself.
Stephanie Fluger
Mar 15, 20252 min read
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