The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is called the “happiest place on earth.” And, it usually is. But what happens when you combine overheated, overtired, and overstimulated children with parents in the same boat? Things can turn sour … and quickly. At the end of June, my family of four made our […]
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Besides my affiliation with Vision Travel Group, and being a proud member of Virtuoso, I am also thrilled of Vision’s additional partnership with the Four Seasons chain. In addition to membership in Virtuoso, Vision Travel Group is a preferred partner with Four Seasons. There are only a handful of preferred partners in Canada, and we’re in august company
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I always recommend staying onsite at a Disney hotel. There are so many terrific perks you get staying at an official Disney onsite hotel: a. you get a free shuttle to and from the airport to your hotel (and have your bags delivered) b. you’re surrounded by Disney magic 24 hrs c. you can use
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A recent exchange with journalist Kathy Buckworth got me thinking about the things I tell my new clients. There are definitely benefits to booking your travel with a travel advisor. But my advising continues long after the client’s booking is done. There are still things that I make sure my clients do to ensure they are ready for vacation.
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I often will recommend to my clients that they stay at a Disney monorail hotel. The benefits of the location, and the convenience of access to Magic Kingdom, just can’t be beat. Last month, we visited WDW for the 19th time, and we again stayed at a WDW monorail hotel. We stayed at the Grand
Concierge at Disney's Grand Floridian – Pampering to Die For! Read More »
Greetings, Are you tempted to visit Mickey Mouse this summer? The head mouse and I have put our thinking caps on, and have come up with a special offer for you! The “Memories Vacation Package Plus Free Dine”. Here are the OFFER DETAILS Booking Window: NOW-Sept.24.11 Travel Window: Aug.28-Sept.24, 2011 This Includes : – Accommodations
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For visit #19 to WDW last week, my family spent 3 nights at the Caribbean Beach moderate resort, and 3 nights at the Grand Floridian deluxe resort. I’d stayed at the Grand Floridian 4 times previously, so I knew I loved it, and knew what to expect. However, this was my first time staying at the Caribbean Beach
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We spent some time chillaxin’ at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort during our visit last week. We swam in the big pool, with the waterslide. And hung out with some family. And chowed down on some good eats. (Caribbean burger with plantains, carmelized onions, and hot peppers. Yum! While kids had burgers and fries served in
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We returned at 2 am this morning from Disney, our first ever trip where we didn’t check luggage…. carried all onboard. Ordinarily, I plan my Disney vacations completely at least 180 days out (to get all character and other dining we want). This time, the trip was only arranged the day before we left… so
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Why would anyone go to Disney and not stay at an onsite hotel? Staying at an onsite Disney hotel has many advantages. It gives you the ability to take the Disney’s Magical Express shuttle, the option to purchase the dining plan, the thrill of being surrounded by the Disney magic 24 hours a day, the
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