Travel Planning Advice & Destination Guides
I’m Jeanine Cioffi, founder of Lavishly Travel. Here I share firsthand travel experiences and practical advice to help you plan a trip that feels right for you, from Italy and Greece to honeymoons, anniversaries, retirement celebrations and journeys across Europe and beyond.
Explore the latest articles below, or start with my Italy guide, Greece guide, honeymoon and anniversary planning, and cruise planning.
Hawaii Without the Rush: Planning a Vacation with Time to Breathe
Plan a Hawaii vacation with time to breathe. Jeanine shares how to balance activities, resort days, travel logistics and flexibility for a more relaxed trip.
14 Nights in Maui and Kauai: A Hawaii Honeymoon with Time to Unwind
See how Jeanine planned a 14-night Maui and Kauai honeymoon with stays in Wailea and Ka’anapali, ocean views, meaningful outings, and time to unwind. Includes the reasoning behind each stay and the context for this past trip’s approximately $20,000 investment for two.
Hawaii for Honeymoons: Choosing an Island and Resort Together
Plan a Hawaii honeymoon around both partners with Jeanine’s advice on island choice, resort style, seven-night pacing, room upgrades and meaningful downtime.
Hawaii Vacation Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Avoid common Hawaii planning mistakes with Jeanine’s advice on island and resort fit, room views, true trip value, activity timing and rental-car decisions.
Should You Visit More Than One Hawaiian Island?
Visiting more than one Hawaiian island can add variety to your vacation, but every island change also requires time for packing, flights, rental cars, and hotel transitions. Learn when island hopping makes sense and when staying on one island may create a more relaxing and valuable Hawaii experience.