🌞 Always turn your
Face towards the Sun
From Canadian winters to forever Summer dreams — I’ve built a life where the sunshine never ends, and I help others do the same.
From Canadian winters to forever Summer dreams — I’ve built a life where the sunshine never ends, and I help others do the same.
I’ve always believed that Summer isn’t just a season — it’s a lifestyle.
That warm, free, barefoot state of mind where colour, sunshine, and possibility surround you. You can do anything.
Growing up in Canada, I learned early that I was not made for cold weather. While other kids built snowmen, I was dreaming of Greek islands, turquoise water, and endless sun. My family spent Summers on the Mediterranean and I knew this way the life and pace that made for a happy life. Years later, that dream became my reality but in the South Pacific — and eventually, my business.
After years of working, traveling and dreaming, I launched Burlington Beach Rentals ( now Ontario Staycation Adventures) in 2013 — a little slice of paradise on my hometown beach where locals could live like they were on vacation.
Paddleboards, yoga, massages, full moon events — it became a joyful community of people reconnecting with Summer, one paddle at a time.
That business taught me how powerful it is to create spaces where people feel alive again. I carried this into the creation of Take me to Summer and continued to bring experiences that combined nature and love of the water.
And while this chapter evolved greatly over 12 years its spirit continues to shape everything I do today.
The off-seasons became my invitation to wander.
I began traveling for months at a time, discovering how to stretch budgets, chase good weather, and create a life that felt free — not just on vacation, but always.
From the jungles of Costa Rica to the beaches of Indonesia, I fell in love with living slowly, intentionally, and in rhythm with the sun.
Now, I call Providencia, Colombia home for most of the year — a small, magical island that perfectly captures what “Take Me to Summer” is all about: connection, simplicity, and joy.
Today, Take Me to Summer brings together everything I love:
☀️ Slow travel and authentic experiences
🌴 Helping others find their version of paradise
💛 Creating community for those ready to live differently
I host curated adventures in Drake Bay and Providencia, offering guided travel support, destination planning, and immersive experiences that blend local culture with barefoot luxury.
Recently, the universe put together a serindipidous meeting. With my passion for life on the water and decade in luxury auto sales it was easy to say yes . I’ve joined forces with Steve “The Yacht Guy”, a fellow Canadian with 25 years in the industry. Happily expanding my world into the realm of luxury yachting and lifestyle consulting.
An evolution in my means to help more people, and myself live our best Summer lives. Whether I’m helping someone plan their next adventure, buy their dream vessel, or step into a sunnier life, my mission stays the same:
✨ To help people live like every day is Summer.
If you’ve ever dreamed of trading in the cold for sunshine, or wondered what’s next for your own Summer story — I’m here to help you take the first step.
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