Let’s Get Started!

It's so nice to e-meet you and officially welcome you to Postcards from a Planner! This blog is run by a professional who also happens to be an amateur photographer, travel enthusiast, writer, and part-time adventurer! I am Cari from Chicago, and with this blog, I hope to inspire fellow professionals and entrepreneurs to prioritize travel as a part of a well-rounded life!

I have been maintaining a personal travel blog since 2004. After enough people asked me for advice in planning their travels, I transitioned into offering travel tips and other helpful information to help others live their travel dreams. Whether you are a professional with the standard two-week US vacation, a stay-at-home parent, own your own business, or are retired, I hope to share informative guidance and inspiration to make your quality holiday time the best it can be!

If you are on this page, you might be unsure how I can help you! Don't worry - I've got you covered!

Getting to Know You.

Still wondering about the woman behind Postcards from a Planner? Head to our "Meet the Planner" page to read more!

I would love to get to know you, too! Why don't you drop me a note to introduce yourself? I'd love to hear where you plan to travel next, the favorite place you've been, or whatever else you would like to tell me!

Let's Connect.

I would love to connect with you! There are several ways to meet me and keep updated on what's happening in the world of Postcards from a Planner:

  1. newsletter:

    Sign-up for my newsletter to stay up-to-date with all of my travel inspiration, tips, and tricks for getting the most out of your travels. You will be the first to see new content, and you’ll get a ton of freebies from me for signing up!

  2. FACEBOOK

    Follow my Facebook page to find interesting news articles, Chicago events, and links to my favorite things.

  3. INSTAGRAM

    Follow my feed on Instagram! I love photos, and the best ones make it to my Instagram profile. I also use Instagram Stories to take you with me when I travel - the best of the best is tagged to my profile as highlights! For even more Insta-piration, I often share photos of my favorite hotels, places, and restaurants.

  4. PINTEREST

    I find so much inspiration on Pinterest, from places to visit, must-do activities, and food to try! Follow my Pinterest profile to see what is inspiring me in the realms of food, fashion, and travel, and pick up some of your own inspiration!

  5. CONTACT:

    Not finding what you are looking for? Simply send me a message through my "Contact" page.

Gettin' Bloggy With It.

  1. DESTINATIONS:

    Are you planning to travel to a particular destination? Click on the Destinations tab in the menu above to read my crazy travel stories, favorite tips and helpful hints, and ideas for planning your own adventure!

  2. TRIP PLANNING:

    Let my amazing colleagues take the guesswork out of travel planning! I have partnered with an amazing professional travel planner who can help you with all your travel needs. Just head over to MavenLuxe and submit a request!

  3. WORK WITH Me

    Are you a hotel, restaurant, or other travel-related or fashion brand interested in working with me? Read more on my "Work With Me" page.

Work hard & travel harder,

Cari