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Val |Travel Content Creator

@mapleleopard

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🌎Solo Travel 50+ : PORTUGAL,Italy, US,🇨🇦& Cruises
💃Top Creator 26 @travelmassive
🙌Top 1% Trip Exprt @tripadvisor
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🙋‍♀️Hi Everyone - Time for a new intro , some new friends here!- 💕 I'm VAL of Maple Leopard Travel Media🐆 💃✈️🐆 . ✈️I partner with Hospitality brands & Tourism Boards to bring you the best in travel: globally since 2014! . ✈️I inspire & advise MIDLIFE women to explore solo with confidence , or with family. ( 🌟54yrs : 1st time I went abroad & did it SOLO!) . ✈️Adventure has NO AGE LIMIT ‼️- 9 countries & counting ! . 💃I love traveling in style, & w/family too. My faith ✝️, cats & family bring me joy daily! . 🇨🇦ALBERTA born , VANCOUVER raised ! SEATTLE & VEGAS are 🏠 ! Im a sub teacher ,freelance writer- content creator & Trip Planner. . 💃I share unique stays , top tips & hidden gems ! ✔️ out my 🌎TRIP ADVISOR reviews (@mapleleopard) ..Im top 1% of collective trip experts ! . 💃My fav place is PORTUGAL & am an expert for travel there ! ( Love Italy , HI & Cali too!) . 🏆Named IN TOP 1 % COLLECTIVE TRIP EXPERT ON TRIP ADVISOR @tripadvisor . 🏆Named a TOP TRAVEL CREATOR for 2026 by TRAVEL MASSIVE @travelmassive @get.stay22 . . . . . . . . ( women solo travel inspiration, over 50 travel. Portugal Travel Expert) . . . . . . . #midlifetravel #solotravelover50 #over50travelogger #over50travel #womenwhotravel #travelwithconfidence #adventurehasnoagelimit #portugaltravelexpert #travelafter50 #veniceitaly taken in Venice, Italy by @mapleleopard
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a year ago
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⚓️The bags are packed and the anchor is lifting soon! 🚢 ( watch the adventure on stories !) . 🚢I'm keeping the destination a secret for now, but here is your only clue: I’m heading down to a famous,🌞sunny peninsula. Any guesses❓❓ . 👇Drop them below! Keeping it short today, but if YOU are going on a short cruise ⚓️soon, grab my ultimate 3-DAY CRUISE PACKING 🧳 LIST so you pack in STYLE💃 . 👉 COPY & PASTE THIS LINK: https://www.mapleleopard.com/2018/02/how-to-pack-for-3-day-cruise_21.html . And yes, you actually have to copy/paste because my DMs are completely glitched and I officially hate technology today! 🫠 Thanks for doing it the old-school way!) . . . #cruisetravel #norwegiancruiselines #cruiseinfluencer taken in Seattle, Washington by @mapleleopard
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7 days ago
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🤔Hey Friends .. WHO the heck puts a SPIRAL WELL , SECRET TUNNELS & a WATERFALL in their backyard ⁉️🤷‍♀️ @visitportugal @visitsintra.oficial . 🇵🇹DR. Antonio Monteiro ( from Brazil) did ‼️ . 💁‍♀️Welcome to " QUINTA da REGALEIRA -in SINTRA ; 🏰 one of Portugal's 🇵🇹MOST FASCINATING & bizarre places 🤪 . ➡️MUST SEE SPOTS 🔘Invitation Well" : a 27 meter spiral descent into the earth‼️& YES I went down! . 🔘Secret Tunnels & Caves: underground passages connecting entire estate . 🔘Waterfall Lake: hidden & tucked into the gardens . 🔘Labyrinthic Grotto : more strange & hidden spots . 🏰And of course the PALACE & the chapel . 3 TOP TIPS: 🔘Allow at least 3 hrs to explore 🔘Wear shoes 👞 with a good grip! 🔘BOOK your TOUR with BART @easyescape_tours - he was a blast! . ⁉️Would YOU go down the " Initiation Well " or not ❓❓ . ➡️SWIPE thru & SAVE for your trip to Portugal , save & Follow for unique & trending itineraries for women 50+ in 🇵🇹🇮🇹🇺🇸& 🇨🇦 taken in Sintra, Portugal by @mapleleopard
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18 days ago
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🙋‍♀️Happy Labor Day from the BELLAGIO CONSERVATORY GARDENS -‼️here in Las Vegas Nevada @bellagio . 🌟AND...This WEEK Im celebrating my 12 YEAR ANNIV. 🌟...in Content Creation & TRAVEL ✈️Writing/ Itinerary Planning‼️ . 🙏🏻I'm thankful to God for this amazing journey & to my sweet hubby in heaven - 💔who helped me get started!🩵😢 . 🙏🏻Thanks to every connection & friend for all your 💙support & following along & engaging with my ✈️travel tips & hacks! . 🌺And how bout these gorgeous gardens on the Vegas Strip ⁉️⁉️ . 🌺DID YOU KNOW..... . ➡️The Gardens changes themes every season/holiday 6-7 times a yr ➡️The creative team works around the clock 24/7 for 7 days straight: to switch the decor ➡️All the florals and foliage are real - no fake flowers- ohhh the smells!🌺 . 🙋‍♀️Share & SAVE this for your next trip to Vegas AND - follow for trending travel tips for : USA, PORTUGAL , Italy & 🇨🇦! taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @mapleleopard
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25 days ago
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⛴️Velkommen to POULSBO WA STATE ( 30 min ferry ride from Seattle- ➕short car ride ) ✨YEP this is the EUROPEAN-vibe town I was talking about! . 🏡Poulsbo is on the Kitsap Peninsula @visitkitsappeninsula which I called home for 35 yrs . 🚞My Poulsbo MUST DO'S ✔️Grab a ginger boy donut at world famous bakery SLUYS @sluyspoulsbobakery ✔️Stroll LIBERTY BAY Waterfront & Dine at THE LOFT ✔️Get an ice tea at LA COCINA & snap the iconic " Velkommen to Poulsbo " SIGN . ⚓️SO... ready to plan your Poulsbo getaway ⁉️ DM for itinerary planning - I know this VIKING town very well ! 😜 . . . . . #poulsbowa #visitkitsappeninsula #washingtonstatetravel taken in Poulsbo, Washington by @mapleleopard
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a month ago
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(✈️#ad )POV: You’re flying to Seattle to see your kid… and somehow the rental car is giving luxury travel without the luxury price tag. 😂✨ . 🚗When I needed a car for my Seattle trip, DISCOVER CARS @discovercars_com came through just in time — and this cute, 🚗speedy Toyota Corolla at BUDGET Rentals -was a WIN. 🚗Even though this was a collab, I checked the numbers… and the rental rate was about $200 LESS than what I spent on a rental for the same destination last year. 👀💸 . 🚗WHAT DID I LOVE ABOUT DISCOVER CARS :⁉️ ✨ Super easy to compare different rental companies ✨ The pickup was flawless, fast & stress-free ✨ Checkout was somehow even faster ✨ Discover handles the details behind the scenes ✨ No surprise headaches — just grab the keys and GO! ⁉️Okay, tell me: what are you doing with the $200 you just saved — dinner, shopping or booking your next trip? 😂👇 🚗If you want easy comparison, great value and a seriously smoother rental experience, Discover Cars is worth checking out. ✈️ SWIPE thru➡️ & Follow me for trending midlife travel tips + itineraries! #DiscoverCars #SeattleTravel taken in Seattle, Washington by @mapleleopard
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a month ago
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🎂HAPPY bday week to my amazing son🎉33 yrs of blessings & pure joy ! 💙🙏🏻❤️‍🩹 @tmobilepark @mariners @pikeplacepublicmarket . ⚾️I flew home to WA & we celebrated & took the ferry to Seattle & visited our fav places: A MARINERS Game 🧢 & PIKE PLACE MARKET ... . 🏔️PNW beauty can't be matched- & neither can precious time with loved ones ‼️ . 🏔️What are your Seattle favs❓ . . . #seattlebloggers #seattletravel #seattletravelblogger taken in Seattle, Washington by @mapleleopard
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2 months ago
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☕️A BRASILEIRA☕️ in the heart of CHIADO - isn't just LISBOA's OLDEST coffee shop ... 🤎 its one of my absolute fav exp's in Lisbo🚡 @abrasileirachiado . 🤎There's something very special about sippin a 🧋creamy latte... on the terrace & watching the day unfold- THIS is the best way to soak up the MAGIC of this city 🚡 . 🟤A FEW THINGS TO KNOW:🟤 . ➡️OPEN since 1905- A Brasileira has welcomed everyone from locals to famous Portuguese Poet : Fernando Pessoa . ➡️GO at 🕗 8 am- if you want a table before crowds arrive! . ➡️DON'T skip the inside! The historic art deco is every bit charming as the terrace! . ⁉️Would you wake up early for the perfect "cuppa jo "☕️in Lisbon? . 📌SAVE this for Lisbon , ➡️follow for expert tips & DM me when you're ready to plan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇵🇹 . . . . . #abrasileira #lisbontravel #visitportugal #mapleleopardtravels . . . . . Lisbon travel guide, A Brasileira cafe history, Portugal coffee culture. taken in Lisbon, Portugal by @mapleleopard
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2 months ago
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🙋‍♀️Pinch me! ✨ Dear friends : I am beyond honored to be named in the TRAVEL MASSIVE TOP 250 TRAVEL CREATORS for 2026. @travelmassive . ✈️This recognition comes so close to my 12th year as a content creator—from the early fashion blogging days to my work as an expert in travel tips & itineraries for midlife women💙 🙏🏻I am so grateful. This ✨ comes as such a welcome surprise and a lil distraction from the 💔heartbreaking loss of my husband 5 mos ago ... . 😢In the midst of deep grief, it truly gives me inspo to keep going. ✨✈️ 🙏🏻Thank you 💙for staying on this journey with me. . 🙋‍♀️Whether you've been here since my fashion💃 days or joined me on the road....🛣️ . ❓I'd love to know: what is your favorite memory or trip we've shared over the last 12 years? . . . . . . #travelmassive #MidlifeTravel #TravelItineraries Seville Spain - Travel Massive Award as Top Creator 2026 taken in Seville, Spain by @mapleleopard
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2 months ago
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🏖️Ready to unlock the ultimate Portuguese Riviera beach day right in the heart of town🇵🇹of CASCAIS ? @visit_cascais @visitportugal . ✨Skip the long commutes and head straight to Praia da Ribeira and Praia da Conceição. . 🏖️These iconic town center beaches offer the perfect mix of local charm, golden sands, and direct access to the scenic boardwalk. . ➡️Here are 3 insider tips to make the most of your visit:🌟 . 🔵Beat the crowd: 🏖️Arrive before 10 AM to claim the best sand spots at Praia da Conceição. . 🔵Ditch the shoes: 🩴🩴Walk the scenic shoreline from the fishing boats at Ribeira straight to the Estoril boardwalk entrance. . 🔵Grab a local bite: Skip the tourist traps and head one block inland into the town center for authentic 🦀seafood. . ❓Have you been to Cascais yet⁉️SAVE this for your next trip & FOLLOW @mapleleopard for midlife itineraries for Portugal , USA & beyond! . . . . #CascaisPortugal #PortugueseRiviera #CascaisBeach taken in Cascais, Portugal by @mapleleopard
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3 months ago
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🎡VEGAS BUCKET- LIST STOP🏎️& best seat in the house for 💥July 4 Fireworks!💥 @grandprixplaza @vegasgp.f1 . 🌇FORMULA 1:GRAND PRIX PLAZA : Where high speed thrills🏎️ meet classic vegas luxury ! . 🌇...Wether you're an 🏎️F1 Fan or just looking for a unique Vegas experience: ⬇️ 🔺F1 Lounge & Rooftop Views 🔺Race Inspired Go- Cart Track 🔺Pop Culture Vibes 🔺Driver Simulators 🔺Day vs Night Vibes . ❓Have you visited the plaza yet ? Hurry - the SIMULATORS are free til July 19! . ➡️SAVE this list for nxt Vegas trip & share with a friend! 🙏🏻🌇🏎️ . . . . . . #midlifetravel #formula1grandprix #vegasluxury taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @mapleleopard
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3 months ago
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🇨🇦HAPPY CANADA DAY 🇨🇦❤️!! . 🇨🇦Sharing memories & scenes from days gone by in my homeland ! . 🇨🇦Alberta born , ( in Medicine Hat)🤠& Vancouver BC raised.. . 🇨🇦SWIPE right for more & follow for Canada travel tips & beyond!❤️ . 🇨🇦Where is your fav destination in 🇨🇦to visit ⁉️ . . . . . . #canadaday2026 #explorecanada #canadianborn taken in Banff, Albert, Canada by @mapleleopard
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3 months ago
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