The Gilded Horizon

a travel blog

​Discover The Gilded Horizon, Sunkissed Bliss Travel's blog offering expert travel tips, industry insights, and captivating stories from around the globe. Whether you're seeking trending destinations for 2025, family-friendly adventures, or luxury group travel ideas, our articles provide inspiration and guidance to elevate your journeys. Join us as we explore the world, sharing experiences and advice to make your travels unforgettable.

Luxury Escapes in Maui: Indulge in Hawaii's Premier Resorts and Experiences
Meredith Schnepp Meredith Schnepp

Luxury Escapes in Maui: Indulge in Hawaii's Premier Resorts and Experiences

Maui isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience. And if you're seeking an unforgettable luxury vacation in Hawaii, Wailea is where you’ll find sun-drenched beaches, five-star pampering, and experiences that linger long after the tan fades. These three resorts define the best of Maui's premium hospitality and are absolute standouts for travelers who want service, style, and serenity.

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SBT’s Spring Break Recommendations: The Expected & Unexpected
Meredith Schnepp Meredith Schnepp

SBT’s Spring Break Recommendations: The Expected & Unexpected

Spring Break sneaks up on families quickly. While you’re laser-focused on holiday festivities, managing children who are off their routines, and (hopefully) enjoying a few days off work, everyone gets to January and naturally looks ahead to what the new year has in store for them. Travel plans float into your mind and you ask yourself, “When is the next school break? Let’s go somewhere.” And bam! You realize that you have 8 to 10 weeks to research, plan, and book a family vacation during a peak time for travel.

This phenomenon is called “wave season” in travel. In short, you are not alone. Millions of other people (with and without children) around the world turn over the calendar page to the new year and are ready to plan their vacations for the year within the first quarter. Sunkissed Bliss Travel is here to help you plan your trip no matter when it is, but we have some tricks up our sleeve for planning spring break on a tight timeline. We’ve got the industry knowledge and insider perks to turn your “let’s take a break” vacation into an unforgettable experience that will leave lasting memories for you and your family. Whether you want to get away for the entire week or a few nights, we can help. Here are some of our favorite spring break destinations for families.

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California Wine Country
Meredith Schnepp Meredith Schnepp

California Wine Country

A trip to California Wine Country should be anything but ordinary, and there are hundreds of wineries located throughout several valleys for your enjoyment. Arguably the most popular, the valleys of Napa, Sonoma, and the Russian River (located within Sonoma County) have unique characteristics that distinguish themselves from one another. The undiscerning traveler might assume that “wine is wine”, but you will not have the same experience in Napa as you would in Sonoma, or in the Russian River Valley. Here’s some information about each of them.

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