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Beat the Heat with the Water Parks at Walt Disney World

Beat the Heat with the Water Parks at Walt Disney World

We all know that Florida can get HOT in the summer months, and there’s no better way to cool off than at one of Disney’s water parks. Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are water parks that are not to be missed! There is so much to see and do at these water parks that I recommend planning a free day to visit (or two to visit each one!). At Blizzard Beach there are three main areas with attractions to enjoy. They have the green, purple and red slopes. Each area has their own unique attractions for the family. I love [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T20:18:33-05:00July 20th, 2019|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Walt Disney World, Water Parks|

Treat Yourself with Club MoBay

Treat Yourself with Club MoBay

So you’ve decided on a Jamaican vacation. You’ve booked your resort and your flight, and you’re ready to go! But you might want to add one more thing to make your vacation perfect. You can book the Club MoBay service for your arrival, your departure, or both. But what is Club MoBay? Club MoBay is a personalized service that will make you feel like the true VIP you are and make your arrival and/or departure into the airport a seamless experience. This article gives you information about Club MoBay, but the service is very similar for Club Kingston service as [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T20:16:39-05:00July 13th, 2019|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, Jamaica|

Survive the Summer Heat in Walt Disney World

Survive the Summer Heat in Walt Disney World

You’ve decided to take the family to Walt Disney World—great! Now you have to decide when to go. If you don’t want to take the kids out of school, then you’re basically going to decide between holidays and the summer. Summer seems to be the best time for your family, but you’re a little worried. If you’ve ever visited Walt Disney World in the summer months, or Florida in general, you know it can be hot! But you can plan an amazing vacation without completely melting by following a few tips. Take things at a slower pace. If you are [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T20:15:29-05:00June 29th, 2019|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World|

Is it Safe to Travel to the Caribbean?

Is it Safe to Travel to the Caribbean?

You may have seen reports about suspicious illness and death in the Dominican Republic right now and wondered if that country is safe. Or you may remember reports from a few years ago about deaths in Mexico, or violence in Jamaica last year. All of these reports may have you concerned about traveling to any Caribbean country right now, and that's ok. But make sure that you are making an informed decision, not just based on the media reports. Some of those reports are using scare tactics to get more exposure, and not necessarily sticking to the facts. There have been reports of violence, [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T20:14:15-05:00June 15th, 2019|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, Dominican Republic, family vacations|

What’s Included in Your Cruise Fare?

What’s Included in Your Cruise Fare?

You’ve decided to take an ocean cruise. Great! What’s the next step? You’ll need to decide where you want to go and the cruise line and ship to take you there. Cruises start at 3-day sailings to the Bahamas, to 7-day sailings to the Caribbean, to 180-day sailings around the world! And don’t forget sailings to Alaska, through the Panama Canal, to the Mediterranean and more. The possibilities are endless! Now that you’ve decided on your cruise, you have to pay for it. But what exactly is included in your cruise fare, and what will you have to pay for [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T20:12:16-05:00June 1st, 2019|Caribbean vacations, Cruises, family vacations|

Top 5 Reasons to Use a Travel Consultant

Top 5 Reasons to Use a Travel Consultant

Not everyone needs to use a travel consultant to plan their vacations. There are some people that really enjoy the planning process, and love researching their next destination online. And that's perfectly fine! But if you're one of the many parents that are working and trying to raise a family, or running kids to sports practices, and piano lessons, and dance lessons, etc. you may not have the time to plan a vacation. We all know that we need to take advantage of the short time we have with our children, but you just don't have time to plan a [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T16:54:00-05:00May 11th, 2019|family vacations, Travel Consultant|

Top 5 Tips for Your Next Disney Cruise

Top 5 Tips for Your Next Disney Cruise

If you've never been on a Disney cruise ship, you're really missing out! This is a cruise experience truly like no other. Of course the kids will love all of the activities especially for them, but there is also plenty to do for the adults! The food is simply gourmet. I've never had a bad meal on a Disney cruise ship! And the shows!! The shows are absolutely my favorite part of a Disney cruise. It's like going to a Broadway show every single night! The sets and costumes are just beautiful! You can make the most of your next [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T16:42:05-05:00February 25th, 2019|Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacations, family vacations|

Plan Your Next Adventure with Island Routes

Plan Your Next Adventure with Island Routes

During our recent trip to St. Lucia, we also took some time to explore the island with an all-day excursion with Island Routes. If you're not familiar with Island Routes, this is the company that is paired with Sandals and Beaches resorts for excursions. You will see an Island Routes desk at every Sandals and Beaches resort, and we can also book your excursions before you travel to lock in availability. Some tours do book up, so it's best to book early. We chose the Soufriere Adventure Cruise. This is a seven hour tour which included a lot of highlights [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T16:40:34-05:00January 29th, 2019|All-inclusive Vacations, Island Routes|

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

If you haven't visited St. Lucia before, I highly recommend that you put it on your travel list. This is one of the most beautiful islands that I have visited. The greenery seemed greener, the water was so blue, and the Pitons were a sight to see! The Pitons are two distinct mountains that St. Lucia is known for. We were able to see them on our excursion with Island Routes. I will give you all of the details about our fun day next week! Sandals Grande St. Lucian is one of three Sandals resorts in St. Lucia. The other [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T16:38:27-05:00January 13th, 2019|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, Sandals, St. Lucia|

Toy Story Land is Now Open!

Toy Story Land is Now Open!

Disney has done it again! If you haven't heard yet, Toy Story Land opened in Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30. This amazing new land will transport you into Andy's backyard, and make you feel as if you are one of the toys hanging out with Woody and Buzz Lightyear. There are two new attractions in Toy Story Land, in addition to Toy Story Mania which has always been a fan favorite. The new attractions are: Slinky Dog Dash is a family friendly coaster that takes you on a ride as Slinky Dog's coils twist and turn. You must be [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T16:37:14-05:00November 1st, 2018|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Land, Walt Disney World|

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