Amy Kirby, Author at Wishes & Dreams Travel

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|

Sandals Grande Antigua

Sandals Grande Antigua

Sandals Grande Antigua is a fabulous resort to visit to celebrate a special event with the one you love. My husband and I celebrated our 30th anniversary at this beautiful location. This resort is consistently rated as “the world’s most romantic resort”, and I can see why! This resort gives you the sensation of a quaint Caribbean Beachfront Grove with lush, tropical gardens highlighted by Mediterranean inspired elements nestled against a powdery white-sand beach. There are two villages in Sandals Grande Antigua, the Caribbean and Mediterranean villages. The Caribbean village gives a little more of that traditional Caribbean feel, [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-08-21T14:13:20-05:00August 21st, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, Antigua, Caribbean vacations, Luxury vacation, Sandals, scuba diving|

Top 7 Reasons Why You’re Not Wasting Travel on Young Kids

Top 7 Reasons Why You’re Not Wasting Travel on Young Kids

We have been traveling with our kids since they were very young. In fact, on our first visit to Walt Disney World, our twins were only 10 months old! We continue to travel with them today now that they are grown, but I have some wonderful memories of those early trips. Don’t be afraid of taking your young kids on vacation. They might not remember it, but you sure will! While some may believe that traveling with kids is a waste of time because they won't remember any of it, that's not always the case. Many don't realize that traveling [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-09T16:47:37-05:00July 9th, 2021|family vacations, vacation planning|

New Sandals and Beaches Resorts Coming Soon!

New Sandals and Beaches Resorts Coming Soon!

There has been some exciting news recently in the world of all-inclusive resorts! Sandals has recently announced four new resorts that will be available soon. There are three new resorts in Jamaica and one new resort in Curacao. If you have enjoyed a Sandals or Beaches resort before, I know you will want to visit one of these new options! First, Sandals is expanding to their ninth Caribbean island, the island of Curacao! This island is famous for its culture, beaches, and amazing scuba diving sites! And soon you will be able to experience this island with all the [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-06-25T22:22:52-05:00June 25th, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, Beaches Resort, Caribbean vacations, Jamaica, Luxury vacation, Sandals|

The Majestic Mirage Punta Cana

The Majestic Mirage Punta Cana

Our family visited the Majestic Mirage all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic recently. We loved this resort and the staff, so I wanted to share our experiences with you. The Majestic resorts are actually three resorts side-by-side in Punta Cana. There is the Colonial, the Elegance and the Mirage. During our visit, the Colonial resort was not yet opened because of COVID, and the Elegance only opened the day after we arrived. We stayed in the Mirage. These three resorts do not have exchange privileges, which is a bit uncommon among all-inclusive resorts. But each resort has the [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-14T12:52:39-05:00June 19th, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, Dominican Republic, Luxury vacation, vacation planning|

How Young is Too Young for Disney?

How Young is Too Young for Disney?

I often hear the following statement from my clients. “I want to wait until my child is old enough to remember this trip.” And then they may ask how young is too young for a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation. I have to say that I have two different thoughts on this topic. Let’s explore each scenario so that you can find the best time to plan your next visit! First, there are a few situations where it might be best to wait to plan your first visit. If this is probably going to be your one and [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-06-24T13:49:59-05:00June 12th, 2021|Disney Vacations, Disneyland, family vacations, vacation planning, Vacations in the USA, Walt Disney World|

A Travel Guide To The Hawaiian Islands

A Travel Guide To The Hawaiian Islands

Hawaii is a tropical paradise and a favorite destination for families, retirees, and honeymooners alike who want to experience the Spirit of Aloha! The Hawaiian Islands has it all. From its beautiful sandy beaches, waterfall hikes, and delicious local cuisine, it is a great destination from the mainland US. However, it can be overwhelming for a first-time traveler to plan their Hawaiian dream vacation. Some basic tips can be helpful when trying to plan your holiday. The first step is to determine if you want to travel to one island or go island hopping. Both are incredible experiences. However, plan [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-05-21T09:17:17-05:00May 19th, 2021|family vacations, Hawaiian vacations|

Top 5 Tips for Your First Visit to Hawaii

Top 5 Tips for Your First Visit to Hawaii

If you’ve never visited the Hawaiian Islands yet, I definitely recommend putting that destination on your bucket list. Discovering the beauty of Hawaii is definitely something that I know you will love. And you don’t even need a passport! If you’ve never been to Hawaii there are a few things to keep in mind. A trip here is not like a typical all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean! Here are our top 5 tips for planning your first visit to Hawaii. Don’t rush your vacation! The flight to Hawaii can often be long and fairly expensive, especially from the East Coast. [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-05-13T01:20:28-05:00May 13th, 2021|family vacations, Hawaiian vacations, Luxury vacation, Vacations in the USA|

The All-New Disney Wish to Set Sail Beginning Summer 2022

The All-New Disney Wish to Set Sail Beginning Summer 2022

Disney shared some amazing news this week about their all-new cruise ship, the Disney Wish, which will bring Disney magic to guests in summer of 2022! And we can begin booking the general public on May 27, 2021! Wow, there are so many details about this new ship that I don’t know where to start! The Disney Wish will take you into a world where wishes come true! While we don’t know all of the new experiences onboard the Disney Wish, I did want to share a few with you so that you will be as excited as [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-04-29T22:48:36-05:00April 29th, 2021|Caribbean vacations, Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Wish, family vacations|

An All-Inclusive Resort is the Perfect Vacation for Mom!

An All-Inclusive Resort is the Perfect Vacation for Mom!

You are probably beginning to think about your summer vacation. The kids will be out of school, the weather will be perfect, but where should you go? Many people head to the beach for summer vacation, maybe renting a house or a condo. But this year especially, you may want to consider an all-inclusive vacation. This could be the perfect vacation for everyone in the family, especially mom! This year with COVID has been tough on everyone, but it has been especially tough on moms. If mom works full-time, she still has to get her job done, probably from home [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-04-24T11:24:45-05:00April 24th, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, Beaches Resort, Caribbean vacations, COVID-19, family vacations|

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