I absolutely love trying new salads and new salad dressings. It’s amazing what a difference in the taste of a leafy salad, when you change up the dressing!!! I’m sharing my favorite Disney salad dressing here today! I first experienced this at Ohana – located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World in […]
Category Archives: Travel Agents
Why wait? Today’s young couples are in a live-for-the-moment kind of mood, studies say, so it should come as no surprise that they are not waiting for the wedding to plan a vacation. Enter the new travel term: “earlymoon.” You can probably thank Pippa Middleton and her new husband, James Matthews, who apparently introduced the […]
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Jun
Jun
Shortly after the reality hit that we were engaged, came the reality of planning a wedding. To my then fiancé and I, all that stress did not seem enticing. That’s when we decided our wedding would have to be a destination wedding, and one affordable enough for our friends and family to join! As travelers […]
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Jun
Jun
Majestic Mirage in Punta Cana In April I had the opportunity to visit Majestic Mirage in Punta Cana. This brand new property recently opened in December of 2016. This was my first visit to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic … it did not disappoint. This property is the smallest & newest of the Mirage Properties. We stayed in the […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Nancy, Travel Agents
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror—Be Afraid … Be Very Afraid!
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Jun
Jun
My favorite Disney ride is at Hollywood Studios – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It’s a great attraction to ride either day or night and is based on a haunted hotel in old Hollywood. We love the queue up to the actual ride. In true Disney fashion the excitement builds as you get closer and closer to […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Europe, Karen, Travel Agents
My First European Experience—A Travel Agent is a Must!
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Jun
Jun
I recently sent my clients off to Europe for the first time and here is what they had to say…. Thanks for all the help booking this trip for our first European vacation. It was great. The airplane ride was a bit long (squished into the 4 middle seats). My daughters suitcase unfortunately didn’t arrive until […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, Caribbean, Disney, Florida, Mandy, Travel Agents
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of Rum!
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Jun
Jun
What is my favorite ride at Disney World? Easy- Pirates of the Caribbean!! I can’t pinpoint what it is about this ride that makes it my favorite but it is a must do with every Disney visit. You set sail on a voyage to a time when pirates ruled the high-seas and will escape through […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, California, Disney, Florida, Melissa, Mickey, Travel Agents, USA
Toy Story Midway Mania by Melissa (almost an expert)
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Jun
Jun
My favorite ride at Disney World and Disneyland is Toy Story Mania!!! At Disney World, this ride is located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Disneyland, this ride is located at Disney’s California Adventure Park. I’m such a nerd that I researched and read up on how to get more points on this fun little ride!!! […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Florida, Nora, Travel Agents
Pandora – The World of Avatar is now open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
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Jun
Jun
Explore Pandora Exploring Pandora – The World of Avatar – is a must see experience now open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The land itself serves as an amazing attraction for you to explore and interact with, and the area’s two experiences – the thrilling Avatar Flight of Passage and the family friendly Na’vi River Journey […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Mandy, Travel Agents
Choosing the Right Destination
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Apr
Apr
When you are planning a destination wedding choosing the right destination is the biggest decision in the whole planning process along with the budget. These two go hand-in-hand but cost should go to the top of the list. Figure out what you can realistically afford and don’t forget to factor in gratuities, dress alternations and […]
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Feb
Feb
I have been sending Steve & Joanne to Mexico since 2009 and their last 12 trips have taken them to Be Tulum, a small beachside resort in Tulum. This has become their home away from home and they go back several times each year. Be Tulum provides a low-key atmosphere where they are treated as […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, All Inclusive, Beach, Cancun, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Melissa, Mexico, Romance, Travel Agents
OverWater Bungalow – Closer than you think
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Feb
Feb
I had the pleasure of seeing overwater bungalows in person is so much more awe-inspiring than in a picture. We visited Palafitos at El Dorado Maroma, and it was stunning. If this is on your bucket list, I highly recommend saving a little bit on airfare, by flying into Cancun, and staying in one of […]
07
Feb
Feb
As an avid traveler, one of the best ways to explore a new destination is a walking tour. You can visit landmarks, chat with the locals, and hopefully unveil a hidden gem. I’ve had the pleasure of doing a couple walking tours myself, including Istanbul and London. If you’d like to hear more about my experience with […]
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Jan
Jan
While exploring Cuba I had the opportunity to tour the Hemingway House. The Hemingway House in Cuba is located in a small, modest suburb of Havana named San Francisco de Paula it’s approximately 9 miles from the capital city. Ernest Hemingway purchased the Hemingway House in 1940. The house sits on a hilltop and is […]
Adventure, All Inclusive, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Mandy, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Romance, Travel Agents
Mandy Visits Puerto Vallarta
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Aug
Aug
In June 2016 my husband and I took our first trip to Puerto Vallarta and we had a blast! On our flight down we upgraded ourselves to first class and this is the way to go. If you have never done it I highly suggest you try it. All you can eat and drink, bigger […]