Now Boarding with Denise: Destinations: My Travel Notes

Destinations: Venice Italy

Denise Woodward — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:18:00 GMT

I just finished putting together an itinerary for a client heading to Venice for a long weekend. Not going to lie, I’m a little envious and immediately started looking at flights to Italy for the summer.

Venice is one of those places I could return to again and again. Wandering quiet canals early in the morning, lingering over a glass of wine as the light changes, getting wonderfully lost down tiny alleyways… it never gets old. And somehow, I can’t believe it’s already been four years since our last visit.

I just updated my personal travel notes from that trip and added a few spots I somehow forgot the first time around, along with some new-to-me places I’d love to check out next time.

Have you been to Venice? I’d love to hear your favorite spots. And if you’re planning a trip, I’m always happy to help you map it out.

Denise Woodward

Venice, Italy

When the airline called the day before our flight to Venice to say they were canceling our London connection, I didn’t panic. They offered to rebook us two days later, but I asked, “What about this evening?” The agent seemed surprised; apparently no one ever asks to leave earlier. I am always up for getting more time somewhere new. Within minutes, our…

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Destinations: Lisbon

Denise Woodward — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:47:48 GMT

Still one of the hottest spots to visit and for good reason.

I’ve been a bit MIA here, but busy planning some incredible trips for clients from spring through fall. One destination that keeps coming up? Lisbon.

After spending two dreamy months there last winter (which somehow already feels like a lifetime ago), I get the hype.

Here are my personal travel notes from that trip. I’ve also added a few spots I forgot the first time around, plus some new-to-me places I’m excited to check out.

Have you been? Send me your favorite spots or if you’re planning a trip, I’m always happy to help you map it out.

Denise Woodward

Lisbon, Portugal

This travel update is long overdue. I began rewriting my Lisbon notes back in May, just after we returned from Portugal. Then I picked them up again in November. Somewhere in between, life happened as it does. My quiet goal was to have all my Lisbon thoughts gathered and shared by 2026. So here we go…

6 months ago · 10 likes · 7 comments · Denise Woodward

Destinations: Paris

Denise Woodward — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:40:51 GMT

Paris is a city I’ll return to any time of year. Each season has its own charm, spring cafés, summer strolls along the Seine, cozy fall markets, and winter museum days.

There’s never really a bad time to visit, just a different version of the city to enjoy. Here are some of my favorite spots and notes from all of my Paris trips - updated recently.

Denise Woodward

Paris, France

It was early morning, and as the plane dipped lower, the city slowly emerged from the shadows of night, welcoming me with its quiet beauty. And there, in the distance, the Eiffel Tower smiled at me…

a year ago · Denise Woodward