Winter is a time for great reflection. It starts with a bang as the holiday season ushers in countless festivities and seasonal celebrations. After all of the hoopla of the holidays, winter sets in – a time of retreating and recharging as we embrace a new year and new opportunities. And, of course, the potential […]

At Olive & Atlas, we are committed to ensuring that every step of your travel planning with us is smooth and seamless. One of the first steps in this process is having an up-to-date and clear picture of your passport before you depart. Here’s why this small but crucial detail is essential for a successful […]

Olive & Atlas Travel Design is GROWING! We are absolutely thrilled to introduce the newest member of our travel design team…Carrie Rose! Carrie is an absolutely fabulous woman and we are so lucky to have her as part of our O&A team. She is full of energy, enthusiasm, and passion for creating fantastic travel experiences […]

Tell me the truth, have you ever heard of Punta Mita, Mexico? If you said no, don’t think twice – I hadn’t either until not that long ago. But now – now, I want to tell you why you should know it, and why you should visit. So often I hear from clients that they […]

Have you ever wondered “what, exactly, is a travel advisor?”. If you answered yes, let’s just say – you wouldn’t be the first. I am confronted with this question almost daily. And while it can be a bit discouraging to have to explain my chosen profession over, and over, and over again – the truth […]

Morocco is a mystery just waiting to be revealed. A culmination of cultures, generous hospitality, and deep-rooted tradition make a visit to Morocco completely unique from anywhere else in the world. Medinas, riads, and souks are essential to the Moroccan experience. Artisan shops, mosques, mint tea, and bright, beautiful colors and architecture blend together to […]

Have you heard the recent news?! Greece has announced that they are expecting to open to tourists as of May 14th, 2021. To visit, travelers must have proof of vaccination or be able to show a negative PCR covid-19 test THIS IS HUGE NEWS! For Greece and for all of us wanderlusters who are itching […]

Yippee! Hooray! Wahoo! It’s been months in the making but our brand new brand and website design are finally here and ready to make their debut! As a first-time entrepreneur, I had no idea how much strategy and work goes into building a cohesive brand. Everything from the name, the logo, the carefully crafted words […]

If you are landing on this page after perusing our website and checking out Meet Angela or our 7 Travel Tenets to Live By, then you’ll already have a bit of an idea of just how much I adore Italy. Italy is my ancestral home. Its 20 regions each have their own special flavor and […]

Having just recently returned from my own family getaway to Phoenix, Arizona, I feel it is oftentimes overlooked as a vacation spot for families. There were ten of us traveling in total as a multi-gen family, including 4 kids all 4 and under! We had an amazing time and I want to tell you why […]