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You Need a Travel Consultant Now More than Ever!

You Need a Travel Consultant Now More than Ever!

I know that people sometimes think that they can book all their vacations themselves using the internet. When I meet new people and tell them what I do, I have been asked more than once “travel agents still exist?” The answer is of course YES! And it’s honestly more important than ever to use a travel professional to help you with your vacation planning. Although there may be instances where you can book a trip yourself, if you’re planning to travel somewhere new, or even somewhere you haven’t been before, it’s best to leave the details to the experts. [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-09-04T11:46:33-05:00September 4th, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, COVID-19, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Luxury vacation, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

12 Exciting Things to Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

12 Exciting Things to Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Nothing beats sitting on white sandy beaches that meet perfectly clear blue green waters with gently rolling waves crashing against the shore. That’s one of the many reasons people from all over the globe head to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula every year. Aside from enjoying the stunning beaches, there are other places you can’t miss out on while you’re there visiting. Continue reading below to learn about 12 of The Yucatan Peninsula’s most exciting places to experience. For thousands of years, Chichen Itza has been known as one of the great cities of Central America. Here, you can view some [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-08-25T04:05:09-05:00August 25th, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, family vacations, Mexico, Travel Consultant, Yucatan Peninsula|

Top 5 Tips to Help Pick your Universal Studios Resort

Top 5 Tips to Help Pick your Universal Studios Resort

So you’ve decided to visit Universal Studios Orlando, but you’re not sure where to stay. There are many choices to choose from, so it can be a tough choice. I wanted to give you five tips to help make that choice a little easier. First, decide how much time you will be spending in your room and at your resort. If you really only plan to sleep there, then you may not want to pay for extra amenities, pools, etc. that a more expensive resort can offer. If this is the case, you may want to look at one [...]

By Amy Kirby|2023-09-01T13:04:07-05:00October 31st, 2020|family vacations, Travel Consultant, Universal Studios Orlando, vacation planning, Vacations in the USA|

Why it’s Even More Important to Book Your Next Vacation with a Travel Professional

Why it’s Even More Important to Book Your Next Vacation with a Travel Professional

The travel industry is beginning to pick up just a bit. I honestly think we are all just tired of staying at home and want to get out and explore! But if you are thinking about planning a vacation for your family, I wanted to share some reasons why you really should consider using a travel professional to take care of those planning details for you. Some people do love to research and take care of the details of their own trip, and that’s great. But in the post-COVID world (if we ever get there!), there are so many [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-10-10T13:25:06-05:00October 10th, 2020|COVID-19, family vacations, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

Where Can You Go in the Caribbean Now?

Where Can You Go in the Caribbean Now?

If you’re looking for a luxury all-inclusive vacation, then you’re in luck! Resorts are beginning to open up again. And these resorts are keeping their guests’ health and safety as their top priority. Some of my favorite all-inclusive resorts are Sandals and Beaches resorts. I love these resorts for many reasons, but mainly because almost everything is included in your price. This may include things like golf and scuba diving (for certified divers), wi-fi and transfers to and from the resorts. Sandals and Beaches resorts are also located on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-09-11T15:02:52-05:00September 11th, 2020|All-inclusive Vacations, Beaches Resort, Caribbean vacations, COVID-19, Sandals, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

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|

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|

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|

Sandals South Coast in Jamaica

Sandals South Coast in Jamaica

If you’re looking for a relaxing, beautiful resort in Jamaica, you should definitely consider Sandals South Coast. This is one of my favorite resorts in Jamaica! This resort is on the southern coast of Jamaica, on a beautiful white sand beach. This resort is set up into three authentic architecturally designed beach-front villages, the Italian Village, the Dutch Village and the French Village. Each of the 372 rooms and suites is beach front in this resort! Sandals South Coast also offers the one of a kind over-the-water butler bungalows. No need to travel all the way to the South [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-14T13:06:49-05:00October 26th, 2019|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, Jamaica, Luxury vacation, Sandals, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

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|

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