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Discover Sunkissed Bliss Travel's blog offering expert travel tips, industry insights, and captivating stories from around the globe. Whether you're seeking trending destinations, family-friendly adventures, or luxury group travel ideas, our articles provide inspiration and guidance to elevate your experience. Join us as we explore the world, sharing experiences and advice to make your travels unforgettable.
I’m honored to be featured by the Local Moms Network of the Chicago North Shore as this week’s “Meet a Mom”! We chatted all about my journey from classical vocalist to travel advisor, the heart behind Sunkissed Bliss Travel, and why I believe travel is about who you become, not just where you go.
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As a travel advisor, my job is to take the weight of planning off your shoulders and replace it with excitement, confidence, and that “someone’s-got-this-for-me” peace of mind. The moment we start working together, I’m not just crafting a dreamy itinerary—I’m your travel strategist, personal concierge, logistics wizard, and trip bodyguard.
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I founded Sunkissed Bliss Travel to provide thoughtful travelers and busy families with a curated travel planning solution that prioritizes meaningful connections and core memory-making. Your time is precious. When you travel, you deserve a trip overflowing with excellence.
My name is Meredith Schnepp and I recognized the need among my family and friends for personalized and intentional travel planning steeped in first-hand experience, industry knowledge, trusted partnerships with a hyper-focus on the details.
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She barely looked up. One hand clutched a paper map. The other held a phone with walking directions. Every few steps she checked the time, glanced at her reservation confirmation, and hurried to the next landmark. She had made it to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, yet she seemed to spend […]
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“Family vacation” and “relaxing” rarely show up in the same sentence. Somewhere between the matching pajamas and the meltdown at security, the trip you pictured turns into a logistics project with worse lighting and a Disney soundtrack. Here’s the part nobody tells you: chaos isn’t the price of traveling with kids. It’s the price of […]
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If your itinerary requires a spreadsheet, a sprint schedule, and emotional resilience training, it may be time to reconsider the plan. One of the most common mistakes I see travelers make is trying to see everything. Somewhere along the way, travel became a competition to maximize every hour, visit every landmark, and check every box. […]
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Planning a trip to Italy? Avoid the 6 most common mistakes travelers make, from overpacking the itinerary to underestimating costs, straight from a luxury travel advisor.
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Avoid common travel mistakes that impact your trip experience. Learn how small decisions can shape seamless, stress-free travel.
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A thoughtfully designed Italy itinerary for families featuring Rome, Florence, and Tuscany with kid-friendly experiences and seamless planning.
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ABOUT MEREDITH
With a background in nonprofit fundraising and years working alongside executives and community leaders, Meredith brings a calm, high-touch approach to planning.
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