Janice Nearen-Bell
Based in Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA or traveling
English, French
Janice Nearen-Bell
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My Story
A Sales Executive putting her years of personal and professional travels to work, making memorable trips for others!
Travel Style
In my previous life I had 100 offices in the USA, so I know all the cities personally and take six or more trips per year. St. Thomas every year, Europe same. It's a passion and I'm a bit of a research and detail lover!
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Reviews (43)
Edward C.
travel to London
8 days ago
Janice did an exceptional job for us in arranging our stay at the Rubens. She was especially helpful ensuring that an elderly couple in our party had a handicap accessible room. She checked in with us a few days before our stay and she had confirmed our stay with the hotel. The Rubens was a great recommendation!
Steven L.
travel to Nevada
8 days ago
Janice is always great to work with. She saw to it that everything was in order before we got there.
Steven L.
travel to California
15 days ago
Janice is always the best. She makes sure everything is perfect before we even arrive.
Edward W.
travel to Santa Fe
2 months ago
Words do not do justice to Janice's devotion and talent as our travel advisor. She has never steered us wrong and continues to amaze us in her dedication and knowledge to helping us experience the world one trip at a time. Thank you, Janice!!!!!!
Kristie P.
travel to Nevada
3 months ago
Edward C.
travel to London
8 days ago
Janice did an exceptional job for us in arranging our stay at the Rubens. She was especially helpful ensuring that an elderly couple in our party had a handicap accessible room. She checked in with us a few days before our stay and she had confirmed our stay with the hotel. The Rubens was a great recommendation!
Steven L.
travel to Nevada
8 days ago
Janice is always great to work with. She saw to it that everything was in order before we got there.
Steven L.
travel to California
15 days ago
Janice is always the best. She makes sure everything is perfect before we even arrive.
Edward W.
travel to Santa Fe
2 months ago
Words do not do justice to Janice's devotion and talent as our travel advisor. She has never steered us wrong and continues to amaze us in her dedication and knowledge to helping us experience the world one trip at a time. Thank you, Janice!!!!!!
Travel ideas (3)
Normandy to Paris: 3 Weeks, 3 Ways to Travel France
As an admitted Francophile heading over in a few weeks, I was overdue for reflecting on this wonderful previous three-week trip! In planning it, I learned the value of multiple weeks and combining land and sea, making a trip feel like three distinct vacations with three different ways to explore: by car, by river, and on foot. I feel seeing Normandy and what those before us sacrificed for world peace should be on everyone’s itinerary—it is not a day trip, it is a gorgeous sacred part of the world! Combining this with my third Ama river cruise on the Seine was the perfect way to get to my favorite city in the world, Paris. Pourquoi? For the people, the culture, the history, and the cuisine, of course!
Normandy to Paris: 3 Weeks, 3 Ways to Travel France
As an admitted Francophile heading over in a few weeks, I was overdue for reflecting on this wonderful previous three-week trip! In planning it, I learned the value of multiple weeks and combining land and sea, making a trip feel like three distinct vacations with three different ways to explore: by car, by river, and on foot. I feel seeing Normandy and what those before us sacrificed for world peace should be on everyone’s itinerary—it is not a day trip, it is a gorgeous sacred part of the world! Combining this with my third Ama river cruise on the Seine was the perfect way to get to my favorite city in the world, Paris. Pourquoi? For the people, the culture, the history, and the cuisine, of course!
Passion & Paella: 7 Romantic Days in Madrid
I often think how I wish my ancestors had not come to the US, as I have an enormous affinity to European culture and go every year. As I’m approaching 20 countries, I now have three favorites and they are France, Spain, and Italy—in that order. Madrid surprised me in a great way as I did it with Portugal and expected to prefer Portugal, but it was the other way around. Madrid is friendly, walkable, historic, and the food and rooftop bars and restaurants are to die for! Flamenco music and just a happy, youthful culture! And of course the clothes shopping, which we always do in Europe! I’m now watching Eva Longoria’s “Searching for Spain” on CNN—it’s a great show for all the same reasons! Planning for Seville and Andalucia’s region next.
Passion & Paella: 7 Romantic Days in Madrid
I often think how I wish my ancestors had not come to the US, as I have an enormous affinity to European culture and go every year. As I’m approaching 20 countries, I now have three favorites and they are France, Spain, and Italy—in that order. Madrid surprised me in a great way as I did it with Portugal and expected to prefer Portugal, but it was the other way around. Madrid is friendly, walkable, historic, and the food and rooftop bars and restaurants are to die for! Flamenco music and just a happy, youthful culture! And of course the clothes shopping, which we always do in Europe! I’m now watching Eva Longoria’s “Searching for Spain” on CNN—it’s a great show for all the same reasons! Planning for Seville and Andalucia’s region next.
Burnt Out & Barefoot: Our Escape to St. Thomas
I've been going to St. Thomas and surrounding islands twice a year for 40 plus years. It's special due to it's history, culture, people, beaches, restaurants and much more. I feel it's the nicest set of beaches easily reachable often direct flights from the US in just a few hours. It's the perfect balance of do nothing, pool beach every other day or fill your every day with boating, snorkling, night kayaking, diving, island hopping, skyride to Paradise Point and more! Eco friendly camping on St. John too, just a 20 minute ferry ride away.
Burnt Out & Barefoot: Our Escape to St. Thomas
I've been going to St. Thomas and surrounding islands twice a year for 40 plus years. It's special due to it's history, culture, people, beaches, restaurants and much more. I feel it's the nicest set of beaches easily reachable often direct flights from the US in just a few hours. It's the perfect balance of do nothing, pool beach every other day or fill your every day with boating, snorkling, night kayaking, diving, island hopping, skyride to Paradise Point and more! Eco friendly camping on St. John too, just a 20 minute ferry ride away.
Normandy to Paris: 3 Weeks, 3 Ways to Travel France
As an admitted Francophile heading over in a few weeks, I was overdue for reflecting on this wonderful previous three-week trip! In planning it, I learned the value of multiple weeks and combining land and sea, making a trip feel like three distinct vacations with three different ways to explore: by car, by river, and on foot. I feel seeing Normandy and what those before us sacrificed for world peace should be on everyone’s itinerary—it is not a day trip, it is a gorgeous sacred part of the world! Combining this with my third Ama river cruise on the Seine was the perfect way to get to my favorite city in the world, Paris. Pourquoi? For the people, the culture, the history, and the cuisine, of course!
Normandy to Paris: 3 Weeks, 3 Ways to Travel France
As an admitted Francophile heading over in a few weeks, I was overdue for reflecting on this wonderful previous three-week trip! In planning it, I learned the value of multiple weeks and combining land and sea, making a trip feel like three distinct vacations with three different ways to explore: by car, by river, and on foot. I feel seeing Normandy and what those before us sacrificed for world peace should be on everyone’s itinerary—it is not a day trip, it is a gorgeous sacred part of the world! Combining this with my third Ama river cruise on the Seine was the perfect way to get to my favorite city in the world, Paris. Pourquoi? For the people, the culture, the history, and the cuisine, of course!
Passion & Paella: 7 Romantic Days in Madrid
I often think how I wish my ancestors had not come to the US, as I have an enormous affinity to European culture and go every year. As I’m approaching 20 countries, I now have three favorites and they are France, Spain, and Italy—in that order. Madrid surprised me in a great way as I did it with Portugal and expected to prefer Portugal, but it was the other way around. Madrid is friendly, walkable, historic, and the food and rooftop bars and restaurants are to die for! Flamenco music and just a happy, youthful culture! And of course the clothes shopping, which we always do in Europe! I’m now watching Eva Longoria’s “Searching for Spain” on CNN—it’s a great show for all the same reasons! Planning for Seville and Andalucia’s region next.
Passion & Paella: 7 Romantic Days in Madrid
I often think how I wish my ancestors had not come to the US, as I have an enormous affinity to European culture and go every year. As I’m approaching 20 countries, I now have three favorites and they are France, Spain, and Italy—in that order. Madrid surprised me in a great way as I did it with Portugal and expected to prefer Portugal, but it was the other way around. Madrid is friendly, walkable, historic, and the food and rooftop bars and restaurants are to die for! Flamenco music and just a happy, youthful culture! And of course the clothes shopping, which we always do in Europe! I’m now watching Eva Longoria’s “Searching for Spain” on CNN—it’s a great show for all the same reasons! Planning for Seville and Andalucia’s region next.
Burnt Out & Barefoot: Our Escape to St. Thomas
I've been going to St. Thomas and surrounding islands twice a year for 40 plus years. It's special due to it's history, culture, people, beaches, restaurants and much more. I feel it's the nicest set of beaches easily reachable often direct flights from the US in just a few hours. It's the perfect balance of do nothing, pool beach every other day or fill your every day with boating, snorkling, night kayaking, diving, island hopping, skyride to Paradise Point and more! Eco friendly camping on St. John too, just a 20 minute ferry ride away.
Burnt Out & Barefoot: Our Escape to St. Thomas
I've been going to St. Thomas and surrounding islands twice a year for 40 plus years. It's special due to it's history, culture, people, beaches, restaurants and much more. I feel it's the nicest set of beaches easily reachable often direct flights from the US in just a few hours. It's the perfect balance of do nothing, pool beach every other day or fill your every day with boating, snorkling, night kayaking, diving, island hopping, skyride to Paradise Point and more! Eco friendly camping on St. John too, just a 20 minute ferry ride away.
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