If you’re traveling over the holidays don’t miss my top 20 Travel Therapy tips for holiday travel to keep you sane and get you where you need to be!

My holiday travel tips come directly from my personal experience as a travel expert traveling to more than 68 countries for Travel Therapy TV.

I always do a lot of media for national and local TV stations and radio sharing my holiday travel tips so I thought I’d put some of my favorites together here for you in case you missed me “live.”

Trust me when I tell you these must have holiday travel tips are the travel gift that keeps giving!

What travel tips do you want and need to know? And if you have an special travel tips or tricks please let me know!

Most people had never heard about Harbour Island in the Bahamas until they saw the news and pictures of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoying Harbour Island together for the ultimate romantic escape.

That’s the beauty of this little slice of paradise. Harbor Island is a true hidden gem and one of the best kept travel secrets in the Bahamas with one of the most beautiful pink sand beaches in the world.

Harbour Island has always been a top Travel Therapy pick for the ultimate place to relax, reset, and rejuvenate.

Watch the lastest Travel Therapy with Karen Schaler travel video to learn how you can experience Harbour Island like a celebrity. Come along with the three-time Emmy Award-winning creator and host of Travel Therapy TV, travel expert Karen Schaler, as she shares her top 10 coolest things to do on Harbour Island and her exclusive insider travel tips for Harbour Island.

Whether you’re looking for some of the best beaches in the Bahamas or the top places to stay and play in the Bahamas this top travel video featuring Harbour Island, Travel Therapy with Karen Schaler, shows why Harbour Island in the Bahamas is the ultimate escape and your next must-visit destination!

JUST RELEASED! New Travel Therapy Inspired Travel Book COLOR YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS! 

I’m so excited to share a new Travel Therapy book for you to help plan your next trip!

COLOR YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS is part of a new inspirational coloring book for grownups collection I’ve created to help you de-stress, relax, and reset, with 120 beautiful pages featuring uplifting and empowering travel quotes and stunning coloring pages inspired by my own Travel Therapy trips to more than 68 countries for my Travel Therapy TV show!

My trademarked Travel Therapy brand is all about taking the trips you need to take based on what you’re going through in life featuring the most inspiring and empowering destinations, resorts, hotels, spas, and travel experiences from around the world.

I can’t wait to hear what you think of COLOR YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS and where it has inspired you to travel next. It would mean so much if you could please leave a review. It matters so much to help others find the top travel books they’ll love the most.

COLOR YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS is available at all your favorite bookstores like Amazon, B&N, Thriftbooks, etc, and makes the perfect affordable gift for the travel lover in your life!

Amazon Link: HERE

Other Stores:  HERE 

COLOR YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS: An Empowering, Uplifting, and Inspiring Coloring Book for Adults Featuring Top Travel Destinations

This empowering, uplifting, and inspiring coloring book for adults features top travel destinations to help you relax, reset, and rejuvenate while you color your travel dreams!

This unique travel coloring book features 120 calming coloring pages showcasing some of the best places to visit around the world paired with inspiring travel quotes.

This uplifting adult travel coloring book was designed especially for travel lovers by Karen Schaler, the Emmy Award-winning creator of Travel Therapy TV and www.traveltherapytrips.com. It features the top trips to take based on what you’re going through in life.

Let this beautiful coloring book, Color Your Travel Dreams, help spark and empower your globetrotting spirit, fueling your love of travel so you can plan your Travel Therapy trip!

Color Your Travel Dreams, a captivating travel coloring book for grown-ups, invites you to embark on a vibrant journey across the globe. From tropical paradises with sun-kissed beaches to enchanting forests, majestic mountains, mystical deserts, gorgeous gardens, wonderful wineries, winter wonderlands, and romantic cities, ignite your wanderlust one page at a time!

55 Uplifting Travel Coloring Pages Paired with 55 Inspirational Travel Quotes

• QUALITY: Single-sided on white paper, no bleed coloring book
• DE-STRESS: Relax, reset, and rejuvenate with this travel coloring book
• FEEL-GOOD: Let these travel coloring pages spark your inspiration
• GIVING BACK: The perfect gift for travel lovers

Let Color Your Travel Dreams be your passport to living a healthier, happier life!

If you love Christmas, don’t miss Karen’s bestselling Color Your Christmas Dreams coloring book for grownups inspired by the Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime Christmas movies she writes and her bestselling romantic comedy novels.

Check out Karen Schaler’s Amazon Store for all her bestselling books including four of her books are for FREE right now in Kindle Unlimited you don’t want to miss!

Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

Harbour Island in the Bahamas is a hidden gem, a true escape, a playground for the rich and famous who fly in on their private jets or cruise in on superyachts. To namedrop just a few celebrities who have visited Harbour Island Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Dwayne Wade, Will Smith, Bono, Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Elle Macpherson, Jennifer Hudson, and Kerry Washington.

Harbour Island, Romora Bay Resort and Marina, The Bahamas (C) Romora Bay Resort and Marina

But don’t let all the celebrity fans fool you. You can leave any attitude you have at home because on Harbour Island the vibe is laid back luxury mixed with a truly authentic island experience as Harbour Island’s one charming town with historic homes you can rent, Dunmore Town, is more than 300 years old.

The Doll House, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

Harbour Island is one of my favorite islands in the world and that’s saying something because for my Travel Therapy TV features I’ve visited more than 68 countries.

There are no high rise hotels or casinos here. Harbour Island is where you to relax, reboot, and reenergize. On this island you rent golf carts instead of luxury cars and “the” place to be and be seen is walking the beach at sunset or sunrise.

Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

Harbour Island’s legendary Pink Sand Beach is still one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been fortunate enough to experience. The sand is baby powder soft and the water is this unbelievable turquoise color that takes your breath away…

Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltheraptyrips.com

Harbour Island, only three miles long and one mile wide, stole my heart from the first time I visited ten years ago. I have a Travel Therapy saying that you’ll never regret waking up for a sunrise and that saying was inspired by my stay on Harbour Island where my sunrise walks on the Pink Sand Beach always helped reenergize my mind, body, and soul.

Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

For this trip to Harbour Island beyond coming for some Travel Therapy features I also came to do some research for a movie and TV series I’m writing. That’s why staying at the beautiful Romora Bay Resort and Marina was the perfect fit for my “research” because Romora Bay’s marina has 50 slips taking up to 180 foot superyachts and 17 suits overlooking the harbour.

Romora Bay Resort and Marina, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

I also love Romora Bay’s pretty infinity pool and Sunsets Restaurant and Bar that’s right on the water serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a spectacular view of the harbor and marina. Sunsets Restaurant has the best Happy Hour on Harbour Island and there’s live music almost every night.

Sunsets Restaurant at Romora Bay Resort and Marina, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

Harbour Island is known as ‘Briland’ to its residents because that’s how it sounds when you say Harbour Island really fast. No matter how you say it Harbour Island is one of the Bahamas best-kept secrets. This island paradise is just off the northern tip of Eleuthera and a flight from Miami to Eleuthera will only take you about fifty minutes. Then it’s a quick five-minute water taxi to Harbour Island and a blissful beach.

Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

No matter how long I stay I always run out of time so I’ve put together all my Travel Therapy insider tips and top 10 best things to do on Harbour Island to help you plan your stay on this very special Bahamian Island for the fantastic website The Points Guy.

You can read my Top 10 Things to do on Harbour Island feature for The Points Guy HERE.

STAY TUNED! I’ll have a lot more stories coming on this blog showcasing the best place to stay, eat, drink, shop, explore, and so much more on Harbour Island.

Tay Bay Beach, Eleuthera, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

The first time I discovered Eleuthera in the Bahamas on my way to Harbour Island  for one of my Travel Therapy TV segments when I was hosting ABC’s national travel show I feel in the love with this naturally wild and wonderful unspoiled Bahamian island.

Cliffs at the Queen’s Bath , Eleuthera, The Bahamas, (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

A 110 miles long, and just two miles wide Eleuthera is just 200 miles from Florida and has a population of around 11,000 people. There’s a rich history here as Eleuthera was originally settled by British Loyalists in the 1700s. Eleuthera has a unique and picturesque landscape of pink sand beaches, lush tropical forests, pristine coral reefs, jagged cliffs, and miles and miles of pineapple fields.

Sapphire Blue Hole, Eleuthera, Bahamas, (C)Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

Eleuthera and Harbour Island are some of my favorite island in the Bahamas because this is where you can go to truly disconnect from all the stress of the world and reboot and reenergize because that’s what Travel Therapy is all about.

Eleuthera, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

For this latest trip to Eleuthera I couldn’t wait to start exploring some of the best beaches in the Bahamas again and my favorite places like the Sapphire Blue Hole, the Queens Bathtub, Preacher’s Cave, The Glass Window Bridge, Tay Bay Beach, to name just a few.

The Queen’s Bathtub, Eleuthera, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

Eleuthera has it all from breathtaking beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, friendly people, great food, and unique travel experiences.

No matter how long I spend on Eleuthera I always leave wishing I had more time. So to help you make the most of your trip to Eleuthera I put together my top 10 things to do on Eleuthera, in the Bahamas.

Ocean Swing off Eleuthera, The Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

One of the coolest parts about this Travel Therapy list of the best things to do on Eleuthera is that every experience is free!

You have to love that!

I shared my favorite things to do on Eleuthera with the faboulous The Points Guy website so be sure to check out my Travel Therapy TV feature HERE. 

Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas (C) Karen Schaler | traveltherapytrips.com

As I was planning my Travel Therapy trip to Harbour Island in the Bahamas I wanted to make sure I had all the latest COVID-19 travel rules and restrictions covered for the Bahamas.

My first glance at the Bahamas government website when I saw the long list of all the top things I’d need to do before traveling to the Bahamas my head started to spin. But I’m here to tell you this Bahamas travel list is a lot easier than it looks!

Travel rules for the Bahamas

• Create an online profile at this Bahamas government website
• Take a COVID-19 test no later than 72 hours before traveling
• Upload negative test to your Bahamas online profile
• Apply for a Travel Health Visa that includes Bahamas Insurance
• Get approved for travel and get a Travel Health visa barcode
• Show your Travel Health visa in order to enter The Bahamas
• After arriving in The Bahamas take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test on the 5th day
• Pass another COVID-19 rapid antigen test the day before you leave so you can board your flight home.

See what I mean?

But the good news is it’s really not that hard! To make it even easier I’m here to walk you through all that you need to do to travel to the Bahamas right now.

I wrote a comprehensive step by step guide for traveling to the Bahamas for the fabulous website The Points Guy that’s packed with so many travel tricks, tips, and travel deals to help maximize your travel budget.

For more on COVID-19 travel rules for Bahamas check out my The Points Guy feature HERE.

The press has even nicknamed me “Christmas Karen” and for my Hallmark Christmas Camp movie, where I also wrote the novel, I’ve created real-life Christmas Camp experiences at resorts and destinations around the world where you can feel like you’re starring in your own Christmas movie!

I’m all about Christmas 24/7 so it just makes sense that I would write a fun, festive, feature for The Points Guy, the go-to award-winning travel website for all things travel-related. For this Travel Therapy feature, I decided to highlight some top places to visit that make you feel like you’re living in a Christmas movie!

Who doesn’t want to continue to feel the joy and happiness of the Christmas season even after Christmas has passed? I know I do!

So, if you’re in a need of a little magic, some Christmas year, check out my Top Christmas destinations feature on The Points Guy.

I’m always doing research for my Travel Therapy TV segments, my movies, and novels, and travel features like this, so I’d love to know your Christmas destinations as well!

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It was the summer I spent backpacking through Europe when I first fell in love with Switzerland. I vowed someday I would return to the Swiss Alps in the winter to ski at some of the top winter resorts in the world that I had heard about like, Zermatt and St. Moritz.

I’m thankful to say I kept that promise to myself and have done many Travel Therapy TV segments featuring Switzerland after skiing and exploring Zermatt, St. Mortiz, Gstaad, The Lake Geneva Region, Zurich, just to name a few.

Now I’m also sharing my insider Swiss travel tips with The Point Guy an excellent resource to help you plan any trip. My latest feature highlights the top 5 winter destinations in Switzerland I’ve visited where I list some of the top resorts in Switzerland, some of Switzerland’s best restaurants, some insider travel tips and deals in Switzerland, and my recommendations for things not to miss when you’re visiting Switzerland.

Be sure to check out my Swiss feature for The Points Guy.

Gstaad, Gstaad Palace, Switzerland Courtesy: Gstaad Palace

After writing all this I’m now craving some of Switzerland’s exclusive Swiss wine and fabulous fondue, topped off with some famous Swiss chocolate. Apparently, it’s time to book my next trip!

Need some more Travel Therapy Inspiration? In case you missed it here are some of the Travel Therapy TV segments I did featuring the top things to do in Switzerland!

TOP 25 THINGS TO DO IN THE SWISS ALPS BY KAREN SCHALER | TRAVEL THERAPY TV

I love traveling to Switzerland year-round but I’ve always found there’s something extra special about visiting during the winter.

To help keep your trip to Switzerland as stress-free as possible in addition to my TV segments I also wrote a travel feature for fabulous The Points Guy that’s a top resource for all things travel so your trip is truly “Travel Therapy”.

In my The Points Guy Swiss travel feature I’ve detailed step by step, what you need to know to travel to Switzerland. This special Swiss travel guide for 2022 includes Covid rules and restrictions for traveling to Switzerland and some overall insider top travel tips for Switzerland.

Check out my Top Travel Tips for Traveling to Switzerland in 2022 on The Points Guy.

DON’T FORGET…

We all know when it comes to traveling right now the Covid rules can change quickly so always be sure to check the latest information before you travel to make sure when you’re traveling to Switzerland you’re all set to go and can enjoy all that this majestic and magical country has to offer!

You can check the last travel rules and restrictions on Travelcheck.

And to help inspired you even more here are a few examples of my Travel Therapy TV segments featuring Switzerland:

TOP 25 THINGS TO DO IN THE SWISS ALPS BY KAREN SCHALER | TRAVEL THERAPY 

TOP 20 THINGS TO DO IN THE LAKE GENEVE REGION OF SWITZERLAND BY KAREN SCHALER | TRAVEL THERAPY