If this is your first time here (or you’re newish to Enjoy Travel Life), welcome! You might find this quick tour of my online home helpful.
Firstly, my name’s Jackie Gately (that’s me posing beside my dream car!) and I started Enjoy Travel Life in 2017 after becoming an empty-nester.
What began as a way to share my love of travel has grown into a library of more than 900 articles about destinations, trip planning, travel gear, and the traveler lifestyle. My goal has always been the same: to help you travel with confidence, make informed decisions, and enjoy this stage of life to the fullest.
Enjoy Travel Life is devoted to helping empty-nesters enjoy traveling and embrace a traveler lifestyle. But it’s not just for empty-nesters. It’s for anyone who adores travel like I do.
Whether you’re dreaming about a weekend getaway, planning your next vacation, or simply looking for inspiration, I hope you’ll find ideas, practical advice, and honest recommendations that help you enjoy every trip a little more. So, let me show you around.
Where Should You Start?
If you’d like to learn more about why I started this blog and my journey as a travel writer, head over to my About page.
If you’re deciding where to go next, visit Destinations. You’ll find firsthand articles covering New England, the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond to help you decide where your next adventure might take you.
Once you’ve chosen a destination, Trip Planning will help you build your itinerary, compare options, and prepare for your trip with practical advice, reviews, and planning resources.
Maybe you already know the kind of trip you’re looking for. Browse Interests to explore beaches, road trips, food and wine, gardens, seasonal travel, and more.
Before you leave home, stop by Travel Gear for products I’ve personally tested and recommend because they’ve earned their place trip after trip.
You’ll also find Travel Resources with free downloads, checklists, planners, and digital resources to make planning your next adventure easier.
Because most of us can’t always be traveling, you’ll also discover articles about home and garden, food and wine, style, and aging beautifully. After all, enjoying a traveler lifestyle isn’t just about where you go. It’s about making the most of life between adventures.
Stay Connected
Most of what you’ll find here on Enjoy Travel Life is completely free, including my growing collection of travel resources, downloads, and planning tools.
If you enjoy what you read, I’d love for you to join my email community. You’ll receive updates on new articles, practical travel tips, and occasional extras just for subscribers. (Prefer a feed reader? You can also follow along via RSS.)
Last but not least, I selectively partner with destinations, travel brands, and other organizations. If you’re interested in working together, you can learn more on my Work Together page.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy your stay at Enjoy Travel Life. If you ever have a question or just want to say hello, feel free to email me at jackie@enjoytravellife.com. I’d love to hear from you.
Warmly,
Jackie