Anna Reid

I have been visiting Utah my entire life and spent many a hot summers day here. When I finally moved to Utah for University, I truly fell in love with Utah. I hope you can find as much beauty in Utah as I did, and enjoy it enough to keep coming back as there is so much to offer in every season.

Growing up in Southern California, Catalina was a fun day trip or weekend getaway. It is also a popular cruise stop on west coast itineraries. Catalina has a plethora of natural beauty, from bison, to snorkeling and more. You can camp, or spend a luxurious and romantic getaway on the island, only a ferry ride away from multiple Southern California ports.

I come from a family of five kids, all adults now. My mom comes from a family of six kids. As she grew older, she felt that her parents never planned the kinds of trips where all of the siblings could be together. It became difficult for them to remain close as life threw its challenges at them. My mom wants things to be different for her kids, which led to the Disney family reunion cruise. With twelve adults and seven children, there was not one fight, nor one complaint, nor any tears for the entire 7-day cruise.

I heard about Hurtigruten Cruises a few years ago when my sister went on one to go to the Arctic Circle, ever since then I was absolutely fascinated by the concept and destinations Hurtigurten sailed too. With my own Scandinavian ancestry, I knew I had to try one of these cruises for myself, despite the larger price tag than most other cruises.

There are so many amazing aspects to the Big Island of Hawai'i. When I met my now-husband, I could not even pronounce his name, “Ka’Inoa”. My husband was born on the Big Island, and we have been back numerous times as a couple, as well as with his family. His parents still own their house there, and we spent our honeymoon on the Big Island! I never knew how important the Big Island would become in my life until I married into my husband’s family, and now the Big Island will always have a special place in my heart.

When I was 17 years old, I did a humanitarian trip for three weeks in Mexico. I not only fell in love with Mexico, but I fell in love with humanitarian work. This led me to prepare for a four-month humanitarian trip in Thailand. I lived in a small farming village called Phichit but since I lived there for so long, I was able to see and do a lot. On my humanitarian trip I taught young Thai children English. Thailand has a special place in my heart and I hope it finds one in yours too!

Growing up in Southern California is a dream for any teenager. Luckily, I got to live that dream and discover so much of what Southern California has to offer. Most people think of San Diego when taking a trip to the Golden Coast, however, Los Angeles and the slightly northern Ventura County, have their own unique beaches, food and activities as well.

Toledo is an hour south of Detroit, two hours west of Cleveland and 2 hours north of Columbus. Not many people vacation specifically in Toledo, but if you're in the area for whatever reason, here's what not to miss!

When I was 18, I decided to serve a mission for my Church. I was called to serve in the Bridgetown, Barbados mission. I had no idea where Barbados was, but within no time, I came to love the Island, the people and everything in between.

Paris is a work of art that needs much more than four days to explore. However, sometimes all you have is four days. This itinerary will highlight great things to do in Paris for a short period of time, while still being able to relax. Four days tends to be the optimal time to spend in a single city, and this itinerary can show you how to use your time most effectively in the City of Love.

Poland is a country rich with history, fraught with a tragic past, and yet holds so much beauty. Not many travelers consider Poland a destination to see. But there is so much hidden beauty within each city that wanderlust travelers, backpackers and luxury travelers alike can find charming about Wroclaw, Poland.