AMAZING AQUA EXPEDITIONS

There's no word other than "AMAZING" to describe the M/V Aria- the newest ship of Aqua Expeditions. Aria is a luxury vessel that cruises the Peruvian Amazon. The ultimate river boat  has a very modern and streamlined design and much of the exotic wood you'll find on-board comes from a sustainable forest.

Amenities include a top-deck plunge pool, outdoor jacuzzi, sun deck, fitness center, a restaurant with a menu put together by an award-winning executive chef, and this air-conditioned observation lounge...

There are 16 suites with floor-to-ceiling glass windows so you can see all of the safari-tour from the comforts of your room. 

The sister ship is called the M/V Aqua which also cruises remote parts of the Amazon River.You can choose from three-, four-, and seven night itineraries that start from $2,550 per person. It's not cheap, but if you want to splurge (perhaps for your honeymoon or anniversary), this is the way to jet set around the Peruvian Amazon!

TRAVEL INSPIRED JEWELRY

I love to buy local jewelry when I jet set to different locations. It's fun to have something that you don't often see at home and it's a great way to remember where you've been. Well, I just heard about a jewelry designer named Vanessa Arizaga who shares the same passion I do for jet setting and jewelry, but takes it a step further by designing necklaces and bracelets with pieces that she buys when she travels around the world. Vanessa Arizaga will find different and interesting charms on her travels (from Peru to Mexico) and will then weave them with colorful threads and chains to create her one-of-a-kind jewelry line. Her prices range from $55 to $395. Happy shopping!