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Explore a National Park!

Explore a National Park!

Taking a vacation may look a little different for you this year. Maybe you want to stay closer to home, or maybe you’d rather travel to a place with fewer crowds. Exploring a National Park (or 2) may just be the vacation you’ve been looking for! The United States has established 62 unique national parks, plus another 350 national monuments, seashores, battlefields, recreation areas, parkways, etc. Our National Parks can be found in 29 states plus American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands. What I love most about the National Park system is that each one is so unique. [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-06-27T12:03:36-05:00June 27th, 2020|family vacations, US National Parks, vacation planning, Vacations in the USA|

Adventures by Disney in North America

Adventures by Disney in North America

When you think of an Adventures by Disney vacation, you probably think of a European tour, or a river cruise, or maybe even an African safari! (and if you’re not sure what an Adventures by Disney vacation is, please check out our blog article on that!). But Adventures by Disney does offer quite a few North America destinations, including Alaska, Yellowstone Park in Wyoming, New York City, Boston and more! In this article I will highlight a few of these US options for you and give you just a few of the reasons why an Adventures by Disney vacation [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-06-12T21:55:33-05:00June 12th, 2020|Adventures by Disney, family vacations, Vacations in the USA|

Travel in the COVID-19 World

Travel in the COVID-19 World

Even though we may be feeling like we have been stuck inside our homes FOREVER, know that we will travel again. We are beginning to see things open up now. Universal Studios will be reopening in just under two weeks, and Jamaica is accepting tourists again in early June. You may already be planning your next vacation. I know that I am ready for a vacation! We know that we will travel again, but what will that travel look like? Where will you be able to go, how will you get there, and what will you have to do [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-05-22T18:52:45-05:00May 22nd, 2020|Corona virus, COVID-19, family vacations, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

Keeping Busy

Keeping Busy

I can’t believe how much the world has changed in the past few months! I know it is a good thing to stay indoors to protect ourselves and those around us, but I can get a little stir-crazy being home with not a lot to do. Of course all of the Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultants have been busy changing our clients’ travel plans that were affected by COVID-19, but we’re also really looking towards the future and our future clients. Our goal is for our clients to have the vacation of their dreams, without all of the stress and [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-05-01T22:35:36-05:00May 1st, 2020|COVID-19, family vacations, vacation planning|

Keep Dreaming…

Keep Dreaming…

It’s officially a crazy time in our country. With the spread of COVID-19, or the Corona virus, our lives are changing. Between quarantines, grocery stores with bare shelves and businesses closing their doors, it is a stressful time. Heck, even Disney closed their doors, for only the fourth time in history! That’s why we want you to know that we are here for you. Your Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultant is here to answer any questions you have about your travel plans, no matter when you are planning to travel. If your travel plans have been canceled, or you [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-14T13:02:21-05:00March 21st, 2020|Corona virus, COVID-19, family vacations, Travel Consultant|

Epcot’s Amazing Festivals!

Epcot’s Amazing Festivals!

Each year Epcot holds four distinct festivals. While these were originally developed to increase attendance in the park, many people now plan their Walt Disney World vacations around them. Best of all most of the events in these festivals are included in your park admission! Each year Epcot kicks off the year with the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. In 2020, the dates are January 17-February 24th. This festival features artists around the World Showcase, who display and sell visual art in many different forms. Also included are performing arts, including High School bands and jazz ensembles, living [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-01-31T16:41:36-05:00January 31st, 2020|Disney Vacations, Epcot, Epcot Festivals, family vacations, Walt Disney World|

Where Will You Go in 2020–Part 2!

Where Will You Go in 2020–Part 2!

There are so many things happening in the cruise world that you may not be aware of. If you’ve ever considered a cruise for your family vacation, there’s never been a better time! So many of your favorite cruise lines have new cruise ships for you to enjoy! These ships offer the ultimate in family fun and luxury for your next vacation. Norwegian Cruise Line: The Joy joined its sister ship the Bliss in Alaska in 2019. Later in 2019, Norwegian introduced another ship in the same class, the Encore. The Encore boasts the largest racetrack at sea. Carnival Cruise [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-01-25T15:17:16-05:00January 25th, 2020|Caribbean vacations, Cruises, family vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line, Perfect Day at Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line|

Where Will You Go in 2020–Part 1!

Where Will You Go in 2020–Part 1!

In the travel industry, the first few months of the year is known as “wave season”. This is the time where people begin to think about where they want to go for vacation. Have you begun to plan your 2020 vacation? Where will you go? If you still haven’t decided, there are lots of new things happening at your favorite vacation destinations! Disneyland and Walt Disney World: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019 in Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and the Disneyland park. You will be transported into the world of Star Wars! There are two new attractions [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-01-11T11:57:42-05:00January 11th, 2020|All-inclusive Vacations, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Hollywood Studios, Jamaica, Sandals, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Universal Studios Orlando, Walt Disney World|

Top Five Do’s and Don’ts when Picking an All-Inclusive Resort

Top Five Do’s and Don’ts when Picking an All-Inclusive Resort

You may have heard me say before, if you google all-inclusive resorts, you will get over 219 million results!! Needless to say it can be VERY overwhelming trying to decide where to go. Your Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultant has a lot of training and experience to help you find the perfect resort for your family, but we wanted to share a few do’s and don’ts to think of when selecting your next all-inclusive resort. DO: some research when deciding on a resort. You’ll need to decide a few things before choosing a resort, like if you want an adult-only [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-01-02T20:36:47-05:00December 21st, 2019|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, family vacations, Travel Consultant|

Top Ten Holiday Travel Tips

Top Ten Holiday Travel Tips

Many, many people travel during the holidays, but it can be a huge headache. You want to spend time with your loved ones, but you don’t want to have to deal with crowded highways and airports to get there. No one wants that stress interfering with their holiday spirit! Here are our top ten tips to help deal with the crowds. Avoid traveling on peak days…save money and sanity. Don’t travel the day before Christmas Eve, and don’t travel the day after New Year’s. If you can wait a day or two, you’ll have far less crowds to deal with. [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-01-02T20:42:37-05:00December 13th, 2019|Christmas vacation, family vacations|

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