Meet Your Vacation Vibe Pro Team

Our Story

Every Great Vacation Begins with a Great Story

Here's ours.

Welcome to Sun Sand Slope! I'm Michael, and alongside my wife Michele, I'm excited to share a little bit of our story with you.

My love for travel didn't begin with a far-flung international adventure — it started on a bus. During college, I worked as a ski tour guide for Holiday Ski Tours, spending winter weekends loading skis, chatting with travelers, and guiding student groups to mountains across the Northeast. Long rides, snowy mornings, new friends on every trip — those early experiences lit a spark in me. I loved being part of someone's getaway and helping make their time on the slopes something special.

Even then, I didn't realize it, but the foundation of Sun Sand Slope was forming — helping people play, helping them rest, and creating the kind of energy and connection we now call the Vibe.

That feeling stayed with me.

Over the years, I've continued skiing at mountains across the country, learning firsthand what makes a ski vacation unforgettable. Along the way, I found myself drawn deeper into other passions rooted in exploration and connection. I've spent more than two decades as a PADI scuba instructor, logging dives in both New Jersey waters and warm tropical destinations while teaching and certifying new divers. I've also spent over 20 years sailing along the New Jersey coast.

Add in my passion for pickleball — including organizing tournaments — and even co-owning a hands-on winery where I led tastings and taught wine education, and you'll see that so much of my life has been about sharing experiences and building community.

And then there's Michele.

The grounding force of our team. For the past 25 years, she dedicated herself to raising our two children and keeping our family rooted. Along the way she worked as a personal trainer, and today she's deeply connected to the Zen side of life, embracing yoga, Pilates, mindfulness, and the restorative balance they bring.

While I tend to take the lead on planning, logistics, and the spirit of Play, Michele brings the Rest — calm energy, a thoughtful presence, and a natural connection to the slower, rejuvenating side of travel. She's also quietly determined when something needs to get done — a quality that pairs perfectly with my more high-energy style.

(For me, if I need a vacation after my vacation, I know I did it right.)

And of course, there's Club Med — a huge part of our story as a couple. Michele and I have been visiting Club Med resorts for more than 30 years. We love the blend of energy and relaxation, the G.O. vibe, the sense of community, and that rare feeling that everything is taken care of so you can truly play hard and rest harder. It's the kind of vacation that stays with you long after you've unpacked your bags.

Today, everything we've learned comes together in Sun Sand Slope.

From guiding ski trips, to teaching scuba, to sailing, raising a family, event planning, and years of IT project leadership — all of it is grounded in one guiding philosophy: We Make Vacations Easy. We Plan. You Play.

When we help you plan a trip, it's not just a booking. It's personal. It's the two of us drawing from decades of real-world experience, countless adventures, and a genuine love for helping people make memories that last.

Whether you're looking for a custom-designed escape or a scheduled trip with every detail arranged, we're here to make your vacation meaningful, relaxed, and uniquely yours.

We can't wait to help you experience the kind of vacations that have brought us joy for decades.