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There’s something I want you to see. Because this—this right here—is what our trips are really about.This is Deanna.<figure id="figure-t77cl0wwz3mo35dtgz"><img id="t77cl0wwz3mo35dtgz" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/396U39lrqOs6sv1cDlU2nUk0Sn19TSCcIZ3gIdLkirHn3znVAXLrhwy04x99EU3O.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 55%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="50%" data-positionY="55%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>She joined us on our Galápagos adventure not knowing a single person. No built-in friend, no safety net. Just her, a suitcase, and a yes to something bigger than her comfort zone.And while we were there… it happened to be her birthday.Now here’s where it gets really good.Our guide, Wilson, found out it was her birthday and surprised her with a cake at dinner that night. Not just any cake—like, a full-on thoughtful, “we see you and we’re celebrating you” kind of moment.But what stayed with me wasn’t just the cake.It was what happened around it.A group of women, who had all been complete strangers just days before, gathered around her, laughing, cheering, celebrating her like they’d known her forever.No awkwardness. No surface-level energy. Just real joy. Real connection. Real presence.And that’s the part you don’t see on a typical travel brochure.<figure id="figure-61goymeknmo35euxr"><img id="61goymeknmo35euxr" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14sQlApXv5kqc70t3ILv4MSG4kADLTGKbY50OHUKysNjyFeA9geM28QKcxRzx4jU.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14sQlApXv5kqc70t3ILv4MSG4kADLTGKbY50OHUKysNjyFeA9geM28QKcxRzx4jU.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Yes, the Galápagos was stunning. Yes, we snorkeled with sea turtles, saw sea lions up close, and experienced some of the most unreal landscapes on the planet.But the real magic?It was the connection.It was the way people showed up for each other. It was the conversations that went deeper than small talk. It was the feeling of walking into a group of strangers… and realizing, these are my people.There’s something powerful that happens when you put the right women together in the right environment.The walls drop. The masks come off. The energy shifts.You’re not just “on a trip.” You’re in an experience.One where you get to be fully yourself. One where you feel seen. One where you remember what it feels like to actually be connected—to others and to your life.<figure id="figure-bcd6rhijilmo35fr3x"><img id="bcd6rhijilmo35fr3x" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12UhRp44A0QphWNFkcD5sdWU7mbVxeQdj0d3xQrF4wX8WErJABzRciqWlofeJ0Tb.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12UhRp44A0QphWNFkcD5sdWU7mbVxeQdj0d3xQrF4wX8WErJABzRciqWlofeJ0Tb.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>And here’s the truth:Most people are craving this and don’t even realize it.They think they need a vacation. But what they really need is connection. They need new energy. New people. New memories that actually mean something.That’s what we create on these trips.Not just beautiful itineraries (although we’ve got those too). But spaces where real relationships form, fast.Spaces where you can come exactly as you are… and leave changed.So if you’ve been feeling that pull lately... Like you want more out of life. More adventure. More connection. More moments that actually feel like something…This is your invitation.<figure id="figure-16s6i5y7dkmo35gsuv"><img id="16s6i5y7dkmo35gsuv" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Cj5ZbaxBX7nk851c0qoCn8X8aHrBDWpyBxuY4tTRNSKLs96S7YOsluUKE9Ygcz.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Cj5ZbaxBX7nk851c0qoCn8X8aHrBDWpyBxuY4tTRNSKLs96S7YOsluUKE9Ygcz.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>We’ve got a few spots left on our upcoming trips to Costa Rica and Ireland.And if something in you is reading this and thinking, “I want that…”Trust that, because it’s not random. It’s your next step calling you forward.You don’t need to know anyone to come. That’s kind of the whole point. You just need to say yes, and we’ll take care of the rest!<h3><a data-mce-href="https://clublilles.com/events" href="https://clublilles.com/events">LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR UPCOMING TRIPS!</a></h3>

She Came Alone… and Left With This

This is your sign.Not the loud, dramatic kind. Not the “change your whole life overnight” kind.The quiet kind that’s been sitting with you for a while now.The one that shows up in small moments… when you’re scrolling, when you’re alone, when something just feels a little off.The one that says,“I want more connection.” “I want people who actually get me.” “I’m tired of surface-level everything.”And if you’re being honest…It’s not just about the trip.<figure id="figure-xi001512bmnxgq1df"><img id="xi001512bmnxgq1df" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bc70gL5lumNX9h1w0jNZ160ONqqhbG2TVdogZQnVDZvoE50eE06cdHFnanlusoS.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bc70gL5lumNX9h1w0jNZ160ONqqhbG2TVdogZQnVDZvoE50eE06cdHFnanlusoS.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>&nbsp; It’s About the People</h3>It’s about sitting at dinner with women you just met… and somehow feeling like you’ve known them forever.It’s about laughing in a way that feels easy. Not forced. Not performative. Just real.It’s about those deeper conversations that happen naturally— where you’re not overthinking what to say or how you’re being perceived.You’re just… there.And you feel seen.Not because you explained every part of yourself perfectly— but because you don’t have to.<figure id="figure-oxf0eqnjmamnxgqqkn"><img id="oxf0eqnjmamnxgqqkn" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12UhRp44A0QphWNFkcD5sdWU7mbVxeQdj0d3xQrF4wX8WErJABzRciqWlofeJ0Tb.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12UhRp44A0QphWNFkcD5sdWU7mbVxeQdj0d3xQrF4wX8WErJABzRciqWlofeJ0Tb.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3> Why We Wait (And Why It Doesn’t Actually Work)</h3>I know how easy it is to talk yourself out of something like this.“I’ll go when I know someone.” “I’ll go when it feels less scary.” “I’ll go when the timing is better.”But here’s the truth most people don’t say—If you wait until it feels completely comfortable… you probably won’t go.And if you wait until you already have the kind of friendships you’re craving… you won’t create space for new ones.Because these kinds of connections don’t come from staying in the same environment.They come from stepping into something new.<figure id="figure-j4078zudjmnxgraa8"><img id="j4078zudjmnxgraa8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2emoGQo9JVhjy9iKtTPFt5KdUa3X4kpJLTUQvcBdYms04iMXPYEahjAbPeRNrCBI.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2emoGQo9JVhjy9iKtTPFt5KdUa3X4kpJLTUQvcBdYms04iMXPYEahjAbPeRNrCBI.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>&nbsp; You Don’t Need to Know Someone</h3>This part matters.You don’t need to know someone before you go.That’s actually the whole point.These trips are where you meet your people.The kind of friendships that don’t feel draining or confusing. The kind where you can show up exactly as you are. The kind that remind you you’re not the only one thinking, feeling, or wanting more.And it doesn’t happen because you forced it.It happens in the in-between moments...On walks. At dinner. On the beach. In the car between stops.The moments you can’t plan… but end up meaning the most.<figure id="figure-pf70m47humnxgrygg"><img id="pf70m47humnxgrygg" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12JoXCMRtW35i9MLsLXCZXzGFpcxpeh3JaOt5DQS9u82OW0kwiuUW2nf4mFWD8kA.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12JoXCMRtW35i9MLsLXCZXzGFpcxpeh3JaOt5DQS9u82OW0kwiuUW2nf4mFWD8kA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>&nbsp; It’s Not Just Where You’re Going</h3>Whether it’s <a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/">Ireland</a>—cozy, grounding, and full of connection… or <a data-mce-href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027" href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027">Costa Rica</a>—wild, freeing, and a full-body exhale…The destination matters.But not as much as you think.Because this isn’t just about where you’re going.It’s about who you meet there. And who you become while you’re there.<figure id="figure-uy8gw52ogmnxgt6ys"><img id="uy8gw52ogmnxgt6ys" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15BZrinRjMN1OlikLltCT9wjSHBpZCVH0q4xH9SjCiQPtLCW5XfJqJKzmGlSOGW8.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15BZrinRjMN1OlikLltCT9wjSHBpZCVH0q4xH9SjCiQPtLCW5XfJqJKzmGlSOGW8.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>&nbsp; You Don’t Need More Time</h3>You don’t need more time to think about it. You don’t need everything in your life to feel perfectly aligned first.You just need to decide that you’re ready for something different.Ready for deeper connection. Ready for new experiences. Ready to say yes to something that might actually shift you.Because there will always be a reason to wait.And there will always be a version of you that’s really glad you didn’t.&nbsp; So Here It Is Again…This is your sign.And maybe… it’s not about the trip at all.&nbsp; If you want to explore both trips and see which one feels like yours, you can check out all the details here:<h3><a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/">LEARN MORE ABOUT IRELAND HERE!</a></h3><h3><a data-mce-href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027" href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027">LEARN MORE ABOUT COSTA RICA HERE!</a></h3>I can’t wait to see who says yes.

This Is Your Sign (And It’s Not About the Trip)

Let’s just start here.We’re doing both.Ireland and Costa Rica.And I love this because these trips are completely different energies… but both are exactly what so many of us need right now.Because sometimes growth doesn’t come from doing more.Sometimes it comes from stepping out of your normal environment and letting your nervous system experience something new.And that’s exactly what these trips are about.<h3>If You’re Craving Cozy, Grounded, and Soulful… Ireland</h3><figure id="figure-bl82mti2b9mnno09pg"><img id="bl82mti2b9mnno09pg" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1588963940468-9e6e4d202209?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxpcmVsYW5kfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTUwODY1M3ww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" alt="gray concrete castle under blue sky during daytime" title="gray concrete castle under blue sky during daytime" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 70%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="70%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1588963940468-9e6e4d202209?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxpcmVsYW5kfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTUwODY1M3ww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 70%;"></figure>In April 2027, we’re heading to <a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/">Ireland and Northern Ireland</a> for a women’s-only journey that feels like stepping into a different world.Think: Rolling green landscapes Dramatic coastal cliffs Historic castles Charming towns Deep conversations over dinnerThis is the kind of trip where you slow down… but in a grounding, reflective way.Where you feel connected, to the place, to the people around you, and honestly, to yourself again.It’s not just about seeing Ireland.It’s about feeling it.<figure id="figure-n4rbhevwqumnno1giw"><img id="n4rbhevwqumnno1giw" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611367313128-96c9c6b05a5b?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxM3x8Y29zdGElMjByaWNhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTUwODQ5MHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" alt="people on beach during daytime" title="people on beach during daytime" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 20%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="20%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611367313128-96c9c6b05a5b?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxM3x8Y29zdGElMjByaWNhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTUwODQ5MHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 20%;"></figure><h3>If You’re Craving Wild, Alive, and Expansive… Costa Rica</h3>In January 2027, we’re heading to the Caribbean side of <a data-mce-href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027" href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027">Costa Rica</a>… and this one is a whole different kind of reset.We’ll start in Tortuguero National Park, surrounded by rainforest, wildlife, and waterways that immediately quiet your mind.You don’t have to try to slow down here.Your body just does.We’ll be: Exploring Tortuguero on a walking tour Taking a boat through jungle canals spotting wildlife Kayaking through the rainforest Going on a guided nature walk Snorkeling in Cahuita National ParkAnd then we head to Puerto Viejo… where everything softens.Beach days Crystal clear water Music, color, and that laid-back Caribbean energyThis is the kind of trip that gets you out of your head and back into your body.<figure id="figure-33qfno0e0lmnno3278"><img id="33qfno0e0lmnno3278" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38hieNti1AZ2qzdF112pqmLavGw7HkQBcYcfST9rUl5KJbBxS1JZGT6OPkLWIrH7.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38hieNti1AZ2qzdF112pqmLavGw7HkQBcYcfST9rUl5KJbBxS1JZGT6OPkLWIrH7.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>So… What Do You Need Right Now?</h3>That’s really the question.Not what looks good. Not what you should pick.But what you actually need.Do you need grounding… or expansion? Cozy… or adventurous? Stillness… or movement?Because both trips will give you connection, growth, and experiences you won’t forget.Just in different ways.<h3>You Don’t Have to Choose Wrong</h3>There’s no wrong answer here.Only what feels aligned for you.Ireland… or Costa Rica.Or if you’re feeling a little bold…Both.Because this is the kind of thing you look back on and think—“I’m really glad I did that.”And if something in you is already pulling you toward one of these…trust that.It’s all unfolding perfectly.<h3><a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/">LEARN MORE ABOUT IRELAND HERE!</a></h3><h3><a data-mce-href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027" href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-jaime-messina-jan-2027">LEARN MORE ABOUT COSTA RICA HERE!</a></h3>

We’re Doing Both… You Just Get to Choose

rock formation beside sea under white sky

There’s something about Ireland.Maybe it’s the way the land feels alive… Maybe it’s the history woven into every street, every castle, every cliffside… Or maybe it’s the way a place can hold you while you slow down, breathe deeper, and just be.And I’m really excited to say this…We’re going.In April 2027, Club LILLES Travels is heading to <a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary">Ireland and Northern Ireland</a> for a nine-day, women’s-only experience designed for connection, adventure, and expansion.This is not just a trip you check off your list. This is the kind of experience that stays with you.<a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary">LEARN MORE HERE!</a><figure id="figure-lb8q415czmmxuww4n"><img id="lb8q415czmmxuww4n" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1667018580636-30693696592c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxCZWxmYXN0fGVufDB8fHx8MTc3Mzk0ODE0Mnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" alt="a street with buildings on both sides" title="a street with buildings on both sides" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1667018580636-30693696592c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxCZWxmYXN0fGVufDB8fHx8MTc3Mzk0ODE0Mnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>Why This Trip Is Different&nbsp;</h3>If you’ve been in this community for a while, you already know, what we’re building here is about more than just events or travel.It’s about connection. It’s about growth. It’s about creating spaces where you can show up fully as yourself.And when you take that energy… and place it in a completely new environment?Something shifts.When you’re out of your routine, your brain opens up. You’re more present. You’re more available. You’re more you.And that’s where the magic happens.<figure id="figure-lzysvtfqwrmmxuy8zi"><img id="lzysvtfqwrmmxuy8zi" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1591387091135-1bd5a83d27ab?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxDbGlmZnMlMjBvZiUyME1vaGVyfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3Mzk0ODIxOXww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" alt="green and brown mountain beside body of water during sunset" title="green and brown mountain beside body of water during sunset" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1591387091135-1bd5a83d27ab?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxDbGlmZnMlMjBvZiUyME1vaGVyfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3Mzk0ODIxOXww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>What We’ll Experience Together </h3>We’ll begin our journey in Dublin, walking through historic streets filled with culture, music, and energy.From there, we’ll explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world:<ul><li>The iconic Cliffs of Moher, where the land meets the sea in a way that doesn’t even feel real</li><li>The wild, untouched beauty of Donegal</li><li>Rolling green countryside, charming towns, and castles that feel like they belong in another time</li><li>And we’ll end in Belfast, a city full of history, resilience, and evolving energy</li></ul>Throughout the trip, we’ll be guided by experienced local hosts who bring Ireland’s stories, culture, and depth to life in a way you just can’t get on your own.But honestly?The places are only part of it.<figure id="figure-yg7z9qlpeqmmxv0fyi"><img id="yg7z9qlpeqmmxv0fyi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38hieNti1AZ2qzdF112pqmLavGw7HkQBcYcfST9rUl5KJbBxS1JZGT6OPkLWIrH7.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38hieNti1AZ2qzdF112pqmLavGw7HkQBcYcfST9rUl5KJbBxS1JZGT6OPkLWIrH7.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>The Real Experience: The People</h3>If you’ve ever been to a Club LILLES event, you already know this…Connection hits different here.There’s something powerful about being surrounded by women who get it. Who are open, self-aware, and on their own growth journey.On trips like this, walls come down faster. Conversations go deeper. Friendships form in a way that feels easy and natural.You’re laughing one minute, having a real, meaningful conversation the next, and before you know it… you’ve created connections that feel like they’ve been there forever.This is what happens when you’re not in survival mode. When your nervous system feels safe. When you’re not overthinking every interaction.You just… connect.<h3>More Than Travel — This Is Expansion</h3>This trip is about more than seeing new places.It’s about stepping into a different version of yourself.The one who says yes to new experiences. The one who allows herself to be supported. The one who is open to connection, adventure, and possibility.It’s about freedom. Confidence. And creating memories that feel both grounding and transformative at the same time.<figure id="figure-5ft54t22immxv1wmi"><img id="5ft54t22immxv1wmi" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562776195-90d59c844a65?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxHbGVudmVhZ2glMjBDYXN0bGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzczOTQ4Mzc2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" alt="low-angle photography of gray castle surrounded by trees" title="low-angle photography of gray castle surrounded by trees" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562776195-90d59c844a65?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxHbGVudmVhZ2glMjBDYXN0bGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzczOTQ4Mzc2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>Trip Details</h3>Trip Start: Dublin, Ireland — Saturday, April 10th, 2027 Trip Finish: Belfast, Northern Ireland — Sunday, April 18th, 2027 Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights<h3>Come With Us</h3>If you’ve been craving something different… If you’ve been wanting to travel, but not alone… If you’re ready to experience what it feels like to be part of something real, connected, and expansive…This is your invitation.Ireland is going to be special. I can feel it already.And I would love for you to be part of it.<h3><a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary">[Learn More + Save Your Spot]</a></h3>Let me know in the comments… Is Ireland on your list? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ireland Is Calling: Our Next Club LILLES Travels Adventure Is Here

They say travel changes you.And I’ve always believed that… but this trip made me feel it in a completely different way.The Galápagos wasn’t just a destination we checked off a list. It wasn’t just beautiful beaches, wildlife, or once-in-a-lifetime moments (although, yes… it had all of that and more).It was something deeper. It was a reminder. A reset. A return to something real.<figure id="figure-atxjlddco8mmvdvbm7"><img id="atxjlddco8mmvdvbm7" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1Y02RnIIRRNvCLQP5HoE6D4eCKtYsLGyO1lg5gBC5r63goG6AE4bl7CXlbKTS8fA.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 30%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="30%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1Y02RnIIRRNvCLQP5HoE6D4eCKtYsLGyO1lg5gBC5r63goG6AE4bl7CXlbKTS8fA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 30%;"></figure><h3>The Kind of Experiences You Can’t Explain...Only Feel</h3>There’s something about the Galápagos that shifts you.Maybe it’s the rawness of the land. Maybe it’s how untouched everything feels. Maybe it’s standing a few feet away from wildlife you’ve only ever seen on a screen and realizing…this world is so much bigger than your day-to-day life.We snorkeled with sea lions. We watched marine iguanas move across black lava rock like something out of another world. We stood in silence with giant tortoises that have been here longer than most things we can even comprehend. We walked through landscapes that didn’t feel real.And in all of that…something softened.You could feel it.<figure id="figure-ydrhema6k6mmvdwuu2"><iframe id="ydrhema6k6mmvdwuu2" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eaj2gMmb-XI" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtube.com/shorts/Eaj2gMmb-XI?si=__y3igQZUeUNLlp4" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eaj2gMmb-XI" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>What Travel Actually Does to You</h3>Travel pulls you out of autopilot.It interrupts the patterns you didn’t even realize you were stuck in. It quiets the noise. It slows you down just enough to actually see, feel, and be present.And when you’re in a place like the Galápagos, there’s no rushing it.You breathe differently. You think differently. You feel differently.You start to realize that maybe the life you’ve been living isn’t the only way to live. And that’s where the shift happens.<figure id="figure-60bpkgxw3smmvdyf46"><img id="60bpkgxw3smmvdyf46" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/cXCIWCUeBUxS1nJi2ptb6BwMs9lILEFFhXLGD0vdECFkqNAtEX2lbkgGQS1kG7Pt.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/cXCIWCUeBUxS1nJi2ptb6BwMs9lILEFFhXLGD0vdECFkqNAtEX2lbkgGQS1kG7Pt.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>The People Made It What It Was</h3>But what made this trip what it was…wasn’t just the location.It was the people.There is something really powerful about traveling with women who are open, self-aware, and committed to their own growth.The conversations were different. The energy was different. The connection was real.From laughing over dinner, to quiet moments walking side by side, to the little check-ins throughout the day…it didn’t feel surface-level. It felt grounded. Supportive. Easy.And that’s what Club LILLES is all about.Not just showing up to something…but being fully seen in it.<figure id="figure-1rskvo0w1bmmve1by8"><img id="1rskvo0w1bmmve1by8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14sQlApXv5kqc70t3ILv4MSG4kADLTGKbY50OHUKysNjyFeA9geM28QKcxRzx4jU.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14sQlApXv5kqc70t3ILv4MSG4kADLTGKbY50OHUKysNjyFeA9geM28QKcxRzx4jU.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>This Is Why I Do This</h3>I don’t host these trips just so we can “go somewhere.” I host them because I’ve seen what happens when people step outside of their normal environment and into something new.They open. They soften. They reconnect. They remember who they are underneath everything.And when you pair that with the right environment and the right group of people, it sticks. THAT'S the part that matters.<figure id="figure-63yizw0xppmmve3x3w"><img id="63yizw0xppmmve3x3w" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/28NEdxBWC64k1uTUq1YG4ryntX7JAy4Mun3vyxqoM4gCddchf3Hy2g7ycyQpEyAw.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/28NEdxBWC64k1uTUq1YG4ryntX7JAy4Mun3vyxqoM4gCddchf3Hy2g7ycyQpEyAw.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>It’s Not Just About Where We Go Next </h3>It’s about who you become when you do. And if this trip showed me anything, it’s that this community is ready for more of it.More connection. More expansion. More experiences that actually mean something.<h3>What’s Next</h3>If you’ve been watching these trips and thinking, “maybe I should…”, this is your sign.We have two incredible experiences coming up:Ireland – April 2027 A powerful 9-day journey through Ireland and Northern Ireland filled with breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and deep connection.<a data-mce-href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary" href="https://bestintravelgroup.com/trips/ireland-northern-ireland-castles-cliffs-celtic-soul-with-jaime-messina/?tab=itinerary">LEARN MORE HERE!</a>Costa Rica – January 2027 (Launching Soon) Think nature, warmth, movement, and the kind of reset your nervous system has been craving.If you’ve been wanting something different…something deeper…something that actually shifts you…Come with us.Because it’s not just about the trip. It’s about what opens up when you say yes to it. And trust me…It’s all unfolding perfectly. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Galápagos Was Never Just a Trip

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, Why does this feel so big so fast? — you’re not alone.This comes up constantly in conversations about sapphic dating, especially among later-in-life lesbians. Attraction to women doesn’t just feel exciting — it can feel magnetic, consuming, almost electric. Like your whole system lights up at once.And while that intensity can feel intoxicating, it can also leave you questioning yourself.So let’s talk about what’s actually happening.<h3>Why sapphic chemistry can feel all-consuming</h3>When you come out later in life, your nervous system is experiencing several powerful things simultaneously:<ul><li>novelty</li><li>authenticity</li><li>desire that’s finally honest</li><li>emotional attunement with another woman</li><li>validation of a self you may have hidden for years</li></ul>For many women, this is the first time attraction feels aligned with who they really are. That alone creates a surge of energy in the body.Add in years of emotional suppression, unmet attachment needs, and the deep emotional mirroring that often happens between women — and it makes complete sense that sapphic chemistry can feel overwhelming.Your nervous system isn’t wrong for reacting strongly. It’s responding to truth.But here’s the important distinction:Intensity isn’t the same thing as alignment.<h3>The nervous system doesn’t always know the difference</h3> The nervous system is wired for familiarity, not necessarily for health.What feels intense can feel meaningful. What feels urgent can feel like destiny. What feels activating can feel like love.But intensity is usually about stimulation, not stability.And this is where many women get confused — especially those who have spent years equating emotional highs and lows with connection.<h3>Excitement vs. safety</h3> Excitement often sounds like:<ul><li>I can’t stop thinking about this person.</li><li>I need to know where this is going.</li><li>This feels huge and fast.</li></ul>Safety sounds quieter:<ul><li>I can breathe.</li><li>I’m still grounded in my own life.</li><li>I don’t feel like I’m abandoning myself to stay connected.</li></ul>Neither excitement nor safety is “bad.” But they are not the same thing.Here’s what no one really teaches us:Regulated love doesn’t always feel explosive at first — but it feels sustainable.That doesn’t mean passion disappears. It means your body isn’t stuck in fight-or-flight while you’re falling for someone. Desire and nervous-system safety get to exist at the same time.<h3>A gentler question to ask yourself</h3> Instead of asking, Is this intense enough? or Why doesn’t this feel like fireworks? try this:What does regulated love feel like for me?Not fantasy love. Not the rush. But love that feels:<ul><li>steady</li><li>mutual</li><li>emotionally safe</li><li>grounded</li><li>expansive instead of consuming</li></ul>There’s no right answer here — only curiosity.Some people realize regulated love feels calm. Others notice it feels playful, warm, or spacious. Some recognize that safety feels unfamiliar at first — and that’s okay.Awareness is the beginning of discernment.<h3>Why this matters</h3> When you understand the difference between intensity and alignment, you stop chasing chemistry that burns hot and fast — and start making space for love that actually lasts.This isn’t about dulling desire or settling for something boring. It’s about learning to recognize when attraction is coming from wholeness instead of activation.This distinction — between excitement and safety, chemistry and alignment — is something I explore deeply in my <a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/manifest" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/manifest">Manifest Your Soulmate Mastermind.</a> Not to teach you how to chase love, but to help you become emotionally available for the kind of connection that feels both exciting and grounding.Because love doesn’t have to consume you to be real.It can meet you where you are — regulated, rooted, and fully yourself.It’s all unfolding perfectly.

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