Amy Kirby, Author at Wishes & Dreams Travel

There’s a New Cruise Line in Town

There’s a New Cruise Line in Town

If you’re looking for an all-new cruise experience, look no further than Virgin Voyages. This is a new cruise line that began sailing in the fall of 2021. Virgin Voyages is a cruise line like no other, and it is amazing! There are a few things that are very different on a Virgin Voyages ship. First of all, these cruises are adult-only. With this in mind, their ships have a definite adult, modern feel to them, with amazing dining and nightlife options. The staterooms definitely have that modern feel to them, with a tablet in each room to control [...]

By Amy Kirby|2024-03-21T09:14:47-05:00April 10th, 2021|Caribbean vacations, Cruises, Virgin Voyages|

New Itineraries on the Disney Cruise Line for Summer 2022!

New Itineraries on the Disney Cruise Line for Summer 2022!

Disney has just released details about their new itineraries for the summer of 2022! These cruises are perfect for your next family vacation to new and diverse destinations around the world! Explorations in the Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Beyond In summer 2022, the Disney Magic’s grand tour of Europe begins with sailings through the Greek Isles and Mediterranean before heading to northern Europe for cruises to the Baltic, the British Isles, Iceland and the Norwegian fjords. Five new ports of call in Europe include Chania, Greece; Porto, Portugal; Riga, Latvia; Maloy, Norway; and Nynashamn, Sweden, near Stockholm. Adventures in [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-03-22T18:17:35-05:00March 22nd, 2021|Caribbean vacations, Castaway Cay, Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, family vacations|

Can’t Cruise Now? Look at an All-inclusive Resort Instead!

Can’t Cruise Now? Look at an All-inclusive Resort Instead!

At least once a week I have a client ask me when cruising is going to resume. I wish I could say they will start tomorrow! Just this week more cruise lines extended their cancellations into the summer. Unfortunately, it will take some time for the CDC and cruise lines to work together to ensure cruising can be done safely. So, where can you go to get the same feeling like a cruise? Maybe an all-inclusive resort is a right substitute! Cruises and resorts aren’t identical, but they do have many aspects in common. First, let’s talk about all [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-03-12T14:59:53-05:00March 12th, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, Cruises, family vacations|

Adventures by Disney Private Adventures

Adventures by Disney Private Adventures

You may know all about Adventures by Disney vacations, but did you know that you can now take a private Adventures by Disney tour? You will still have all of the luxury and unique experiences of an Adventures by Disney vacation, but this tour will just include your family. Especially now in the COVID environment, this could be the perfect way to travel with your extended family! An Adventures by Disney Private Adventure will still give your family the luxury accommodations, insider access to select attractions and tours and experiences you won’t have on any other guided tour. You [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-03-04T12:22:22-05:00March 5th, 2021|Adventures by Disney, COVID-19, family vacations, Luxury vacation|

The World’s Most Magical Celebration

The World’s Most Magical Celebration

Did you know that the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is on October 1, 2021? On October 1, 1971, the Magic Kingdom opened to visitors for the very first time. But of course we can’t celebrate for just one day, can we? Disney is giving everyone 18 months to celebrate this momentous occasion! There will be many more details to come, but here’s what we know about the celebration so far: Disney will be bringing the celebration to all four theme parks and beyond! Disney has even coined a new word—“EARidescence” to help celebrate the occasion. You will [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-02-20T15:09:54-05:00February 20th, 2021|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Walt Disney World|

The Magic of Walt Disney World at the Holidays

The Magic of Walt Disney World at the Holidays

Our family spent the holidays this year in our favorite place-Walt Disney World! Normally this is one of the busiest times of the year, but with the COVID policies in effect, we were able to enjoy each of the parks. Here are a few tips and my experiences to take for your next Disney vacation. The first thing you need to do after making your resort reservation or purchasing your tickets is to make park reservations. You do still need a park reservation for each day you plan to visit. Your Wishes & Dreams Travel consultant can give you instructions [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-01-02T14:19:24-05:00January 2nd, 2021|Christmas vacation, COVID-19, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Holilday Vacations, Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World|

Sandals Montego Bay

Sandals Montego Bay

Sandals Montego Bay was the very first Sandals resort, opening in 1981. This resort is still among the most popular Sandals resorts, and I was fortunate enough to be able to visit it for myself last month. It is just a beautiful resort and should be on everyone’s list to visit. Sandals Montego Bay offers 272 rooms on 26 acres. Just a few years ago, this resort went through a multi-million-dollar renovation including a new lobby and main bar, new swim-up suites, new over-the-water wedding chapel, a new Latitudes overwater bar and three new restaurants! So if you’re thinking [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-12-05T13:41:28-05:00December 5th, 2020|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, Jamaica, Luxury vacation, Sandals, scuba diving|

Top Five Ways to Add Luxury to Your Walt Disney World Vacation

Top Five Ways to Add Luxury to Your Walt Disney World Vacation

You may think a visit to Walt Disney World is just for kids. You may think it’s all about Mickey Mouse and the princesses. Or you may think you should go for your kids, but as an adult you’re just not into it. Well think again! Disney can absolutely be a luxury vacation. Try a few of these five tips to add a little luxury to your next visit to Walt Disney World. Start your vacation off right with private transfers. Disney does offer their complimentary Magical Express service to get you to and from your Disney resort, but [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-11-06T14:57:18-05:00November 7th, 2020|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Luxury vacation, Walt Disney World|

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|

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