While it's always a little hard to adjust to the time change, I'm sooo excited for longer stretches of sunshine. It's about time! And spring officially begins this weekend. So, I just wanted to check in and send you some food (and drinks) for thought as we roll into a new season.

Keep reading to see what I've got cookin'! Including a festive cocktail recipe, a virtual interview with The Style LAB Club on Facebook and more.

All these St. Paddy's Day festivities have me thinkin' about Ireland travel! Now that the UK and Ireland have opened up their borders again for international tourism, wouldn't it be great to grab the girls and head out on an Irish holiday this summer? Step into the most enchanting of trips, revealing what life is like on the Emerald Isle. Breathe in the fresh Galway air and wander the flower-scented gardens of Kylemore Abbey, visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher and maybe...kiss the famous Blarney Stone?

St. Patrick's Day is a day of FEASTING to celebrate the Irish culture and heritage. And with any good feast, you need to have a great cocktail! I found a perfectly refreshing and naturally green cocktail for the occasion - lovingly dubbed The Irish Maid. And it's so simple, you may even have the ingredients on hand. Here is the recipe:

Next month I'll be joining Suze Solari on her Facebook group The Style LAB Club on April 13, 2022 for a live stream interview! We'll be discussing travel trends and much more.

That's right, back to Mexico! This time it's to Secrets Maroma Beach Resort in the Riviera Maya, a luxury, adult's only all inclusive resort. It's on one of the best beaches in Mexico. Gather your best gal pals for this sun-soaked retreat. Relaxation and rejuvenation are on the menu (as well as delicious food and drinks, of course. There maybe a surprise or two thrown in. You can participate in the any optional activities or find your favorite spot on the beach or at the pool and just chill….no pressure! We had so much fun last year at Unico 20*87*. It was great way to prepare for the holidays. Come hang out with other women that like to travel. You might make a new friend or two! I can't wait for this year's trip! More details will be coming soon, but for now save the date for November 10-14, 2022.

“Wendy was amazing! I had never worked with a travel agent before and now I can't imagine not working with one on future trips. Wendy is such an excellent listener and really heard what kind of experience we wanted--urban, beachy, high energy, and with lots of options. From the location to the hospitality to the stunning views at the rooftop pool, we were in paradise and did not want to leave. When we entered our room there was a lovely plate of chocolate-covered strawberries and note from Wendy to welcome us. She also arranged our private transfers to and from the airport. Wow! Talk about traveling in luxury! We felt like VIPs!

When we flew into Cancun, we faced some expected crowds and delays getting through immigration (4 hours!). I was concerned our car would not wait and could not reach them by phone because we had intermittent service. I did manage to send an SOS email to Wendy and she was on it. I felt so well taken care of. Wendy gave us great peace of mind during a particularly stressful part of our travels. We feel so lucky that we had Wendy to craft the perfect Mexican vacation for us! Thank you, Wendy!"