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Welcome to Cocktails & Carry-Ons

Hi, I’m Wendy. I am the founder of Wild Wander Destinations. This blog is the place where all the fun…

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Welcome, I'm Wendy!

Chief Escape Officer | Traveler | Blogger

Think of this space as your travel-friendly group chat. Cocktails & Carry-Ons is where I share the fun side of what we do at Wild Wander Destinations. The good ideas, the real talk, the stories that happen in between the flights and the hotel check-ins. Grab your drink and stay awhile. The stories get good.

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Just out here coordinating suspiciously expensive Just out here coordinating suspiciously expensive international operations with people I met through “industry connections.” Travel advisor. Allegedly.
May was basically one giant game of travel Tetris May was basically one giant game of travel Tetris over here ✈️ Just casually sending our Wild Wanderers to: -Greece island hopping through Santorini & Mykonos -London, Scotland & Ireland -Italy with Rome, Venice, Florence & Capri -Alaskan cruise + Denali National Parks -Costa Rica honeymoon with rainforest & beach days -Nashville, London + Disneyland Paris -Switzerland -Vegas because quick trips count too. Big trips. Little trips. Last-minute trips. Dream trips. We love it all. Behind the scenes, it was managing flight schedules, hotel reservations, timing connections, WhatsApps, airport logistics, transfer details, dinner ideas, and a whole lot of “wait, what time zone are they in again?” Basically, May kept us on our toes. And now I might need a vacation. 🍹
Glad to be back and included in Travel Edge 2026: Glad to be back and included in Travel Edge 2026: Unscripted 🤍 I missed this crew. So much of what we do in travel comes from the relationships behind the scenes. The conversations, connections, shared experiences, and industry insight that help us create better experiences for our clients. Excited to bring all of these connections, ideas, and little extra touches back to my clients at Wild Wander Destinations ✨
When you come home after an epic adventure in Afri When you come home after an epic adventure in Africa and it happens to be Earth Day. Life comes full circle when you’ve seen it all with your own eyes. Breathe. Take it in. Hakuna Matata. Happy Earth Day 🌎🌱🌳
If Valentine’s Day feels like pressure, this is yo If Valentine’s Day feels like pressure, this is your sign to stop guessing and plan the weekend instead. Think…Candlelight. No kids. Ocean air. Massages booked. No kids. Room service ordered. Grandparents got the kids for the weekend? Yes!!! Two or three nights somewhere good. Cozy, beachy, or a little bougie. Just the two of you. Close to home or somewhere warm. Doesn’t have to be extravagant… just memorable. A card will do, but a weekend away? That’s the move 💘 Need ideas and reservations? You know where to find us! #wildwanderdestinations #weekendvibes✌️ #valentinesday
🌊 It’s Wave Season, which is basically the cruise 🌊 It’s Wave Season, which is basically the cruise world’s best promo window of the year. Think great pricing, extra perks, and lots of sailings to choose from. This week we did a little field research 🚢👀 We toured Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas this week because we love taking opportunities like this to get eyes on ships in real life. It helps us recommend with more confidence, more detail, and fewer surprises. What stood out onboard: ✨ North Star for the crazy 360° views 🎡 SeaPlex (huge indoor activity space) 🌅 Two70 (270° glass + next level entertainment vibes) 🏄‍♀️ FlowRider because yes, you can surf at sea And the best part for SoCal? She’s sailing from Los Angeles with really fun, easy itineraries: • Ensenada + Catalina for that quick getaway • 7-night Cabo (overnight) + Ensenada when you want full vacay mode • And if you’re feeling iconic, a Transpacific LA → Brisbane with Hawaii + French Polynesia along the way 🌺🐚 Not a Mexico cruise person? We plan those too. Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, and river cruises are always on the menu. 👇 Comment below with where you want to go and we’ll pull a few cruise options that match your vibe. #CruiseFromLA #WaveSeason #WildWanderDestinations
The cocktails, the pools, the views… yeah, unfortu The cocktails, the pools, the views… yeah, unfortunately we do love it all. 🌊🍸
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