Britain’s Queen Victoria, who died in 1901, exerts a powerful influence on the world’s imagination and historical consciousness today. She lent her name to the Victorian Era, has been the subject of recent movies like Victoria and Abdul (starring one of my favorite actresses, Dame Judi Dench), and is still celebrated with the Victoria Day […]
Category Archives: Travel Agents
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Oct
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It’s a well-established fact in the travel industry that travel advisors who specialize in a particular type of travel or destination have higher earning power than generalists. It’s no longer enough to just have the brochures and the means to book a trip – today’s consumers expect their agent to be a specialist. Savvy agents […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, CLIA - Cruise Specialists, Disney, Melissa, Travel Agents
Group Travel to Walt Disney World
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Oct
Oct
Planning for a large group trip to the most magical place on earth is only half the battle! Surviving the trip with several people, and many opinions and all different eating and sleeping patterns for many age groups is a completely different animal. Here are some of my helpful tips when planning a group (large or […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Central & South America, Meridith, Travel Agents
A Mother & Daughter Adventure in Argentina
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Oct
Oct
I recently took a wonderful trip to the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls on the border of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina! My daughter and I were searching for a new destination to explore before she begins her new career as an attorney … what better place then South America. We didn’t […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Laurie, Peru, Travel Agents
Machu Picchu … a Check off the Bucket List
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Oct
Oct
In 1532 the Spaniards led by Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire. In 2018 a small group of friends from Minnesota captured it again, or we could say that it captured us. For many years the Inca civilization with their amazing ingenuity and progressive thinking, lived and ruled a great portion of South America and […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Florida, Jaime, Travel Agents
My Fall Disney Experience
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Sep
Sep
A Disney vacation will NEVER disappoint. Here are just a few things I enjoyed on my most recent visit … Enjoying some fabulous wine with dinner at California Grill on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Incredible views of Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom! Staying for the fireworks is a must! Breathtaking sunset at […]
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Sep
Sep
Cruises are a popular way to discover the beauty and history of Europe’s Baltic Sea region. I recently had the opportunity to cruise the Baltic Sea on Cunard’s luxurious Queen Elizabeth, visiting a variety of ports in seven countries during my two-week cruise. By far, the highlight was the two full days we spent in […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Mandy, Travel Agents
Calling all Toy Story fans!!! Have you heard?
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Jul
Jul
Toy Story Land opened at Disney World on June 30, 2018!! This new park is located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is full of adventures for kids and grown-ups alike. Take the entire family for a ride on Slinky Dog as he twists and turns around curves, hills and drops. Hang on tight as you swirl […]
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Jul
Jul
Meet the Junior Characters during a memorable breakfast buffet or Minnie and friends at seasonal dining parties Disney Junior’s Play n Dine invite you to experience a fun-filled meal with the popular Junior stars!! Eat, play and laugh along with a few of your favorite Junior friends during this breakfast buffet experience. Mingle with Minnie […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Nora, Travel Agents
Would you ever consider going to Disney World alone?
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Jul
Jul
One of the biggest trends in travel in the past few years is catering to solo travelers. Maybe they don’t have friends or family who can afford the price tag, the time off, or have the desire for travel. But that shouldn’t mean that a single traveler shouldn’t be able to customize a perfect trip that […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Melissa, Travel Agents
Summertime at Disneyland Resort!
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Jun
Jun
Discover lots of fun no matter when you visit California! Every month of the year brings different highlights and festivities, so let’s take a look at what is happening this summer! Disneyland’s summer hours are the longest of the year. In fact, you could go right away in the morning and stay until midnight if […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, Destination Wedding, Mandy, Travel Agents
Trends in Destinations Wedding Customization
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Jun
Jun
You want your destination wedding to be something that you and your guests remember for years to come. There are so many ways to customize your wedding, YOUR way! Here are just a few ways you can begin customizing your BIG day: Technology: a few ideas that are flourishing include custom Snapchat filters, social media hashtags […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, Honeymoon, Melissa, Travel Agents
Helpful Honeymoon Planning Tips for the Groom!
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May
May
Let’s be honest here. The groom’s responsibility list can be short and sweet for most. If the HONEYMOON is on your short list, let me help you out with a few tips that the bride may want you to know! Work the honeymoon into the wedding budget! Lots of times, when discussing the wedding budget, things […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, All Inclusive, Cancun, Mexico, Sonia, Travel Agents
Live Aqua in Cancun
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May
May
Beautiful Resort … A Must Visit! Beautiful relaxing resort that fills the senses with different essential oils burning throughout the resort on different floors and even in your room! Clean beautiful beaches and great restaurants! Breakfast buffet was tasty with lots of great options! Perfect for a quite get away to relax and enjoy the […]
Beach, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Shera, Travel Agents
Having a Destination Wedding? Should you pick up the tab for the wedding party?
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May
May
When it comes to destination weddings, the tricky part is convincing your friends and family to spend a bunch of their OWN money to come to YOUR wedding. It’s unusual for the bride and groom to pick up the tab for their wedding party’s travel arrangements, but you may want to consider spending some extra […]