Hotel Programs – Marriott Stars & Luminous – and – Booking on Your Own versus using Advisor Just today, I was asked about booking the Westin Maui or the Four Seasons Maui for a client – as well as Body Holiday in St. Lucia. Clients asked me about why they should book through me versus on […]
This week, I’m talking to a lot of clients about Alaska, the Pacific Coast Highway, California, and Hawaii. It’s like the Alaska & Pacific Coast are on fire. Is sailing Alaska on your bucket list? There’s no better time to plan the vacation you’ve been missing. Enjoy 25% off cruise fares and airfare for all
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Continuing articles in recent newsletters about why you should book through a travel advisor, rather than on your own – the above picture is just a sample of the preferred hotel and tour programs that I am a member of. Of course, I can book hotels through Virtuoso (my luxury consortium) and get amenities and
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Last week, I’d focused on Exploring the World by River. Did you catch the newsletter? You can see it again here https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist4876745/MTM4ODM4NDU=/exploring-the-world-by-river-travel-ideas-for-your-lush-life.htm This week, it’s all about adventure travel. Is adventure calling your name? Adventure Calls After two years of staycations and close-to-home travel, we’re ready to hit the road, skies, and seas again for those long-delayed adventures.
This month, I’m shining a light on one of the hottest travel trends for 2022: river cruising. The old adage is ocean cruises take you to a country. River cruises take you through the heart of a country. Unpack once, and watch the world glide by from a river cruise ship. River cruising was really
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Would you book a cruise on your own vs through a Travel Advisor? As a travel advisor, I have more tools at my fingertips than “Google.” I’ve invested time and money to build my skills and knowledge over 17 years in travel (+20 years in financial risk management ). Most consumers only see the tip
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Travel during CoVid is complicated: The amount of work required by a travel advisor is at least 3 times what it was in pre-pandemic times Government advisories are constantly changing. There are often changing entry and exit requirements that regions (e.g., by province or state or county) as well as countries (Canada and elsewhere) can
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On April 1st, Canada lifted the pre-entry testing requirements for fully vaccinated passengers, and the bucket list trips are ramping up in their planning. Here’s what I’ve been booking in March: Australia rock and reef customized trip Kenya and On April 1st, Canada lifted the pre-entry testing requirements for fully vaccinated passengers, and the bucket
Is it time to visit the South Pacific – Bali Hai? Remember the movie? Let’s consider some holidays to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. Don’t go small, go Australia After two years, Australia has reopened its borders to eager international travelers ready to head Down Under. Experience the colors and stories of the outback,
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Hawaii On Your Own vs Through a Travel Advisor Last week, I shared some thoughts about why you shouldn’t book a trip like the Rocky Mountaineer by yourself. This week – let’s look at a trip to Hawaii. I’ve often wondered why knowledgeable consumers don’t hire a travel advisor to work on their travel plans.
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