I am headed to a bridal show this morning in Indianapolis to set up our booth and prepare for the exited faces of newly engaged brides and grooms. Engagement is such an exciting time! So many plans…..so many pretty things and options…..but it can certainly get overwhelming. Many times, the honeymoon is the last thing […]
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A client asked me this week for tips to make their anniversary trip more romantic and fun. Sometimes, when you have been married for a long time, you get into a conversational and even relational rut. We talk about the same things….do the same things and even fight about the same things. A romantic weekend
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The countdown for Santa has begun. As your destination Christmas looms closer, it’s time to plan ahead for your traveling strategy—yes, strategy. Holiday travels need strategy. The week of Christmas is THE busiest travel week of the year and airports are crowded and crazy! It’s the beginning of December, if you have not purchased
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I am asked often, “Oh so you are a travel agent, do you get to travel a lot?” Until recently, I would minimize the amount of travel I do. I wanted people to understand that being a travel advisor is more than just visiting destinations, it is about researching the best fits for my clients,
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A client once asked me why he had to pack light when he had a driver pick him up from the airport and take him to the hotel. At first, the question took me aback – EVERYONE knows you should pack light…..what a crazy question!! After I thought about it for a while, however, I
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I know, you’ve read packing guide after packing guide—they all sound the same….toothbrush, toiletries, extra socks, a poncho (who really wears a poncho on vacation??)…..you’ve read about the “must sees” and the “not worth your times.” You are ready for your trip….right? Maybe not…. If you are looking for a true cultural experience, whether it
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Traveling can be stressful—heck traveling IS stressful…..even for the expert traveler. There is something about airports, train stations, and car rental companies that rachet up you blood pressure, your anxiousness, and your need to learn the art of patience. Somehow, getting from point A to point B is exhausting……just utter exhausting. My horse trainer used
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As my good friend, Kelly Shea of Kelly Shea Travels says, you can’t VIP yourself…. Even with 10 years in the travel industry under my belt, I am still amazed at how true this statement is! Like many of you, I prefer at times to take my destiny into my own hands, plan every detail, schedule
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