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Symphony of the Seas

Symphony of the Seas

If you are looking for a great cruise ship for the entire family, take a look at Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. This ship has something for everyone, and it’s a great option for your next cruise. Symphony of the Seas is in the Oasis class of ships, like Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and others. Symphony of the Seas offers 2700 staterooms on 18 decks and can hold up to 5580 passengers. This ship has so many staterooms to choose from, from the Crown Loft Suite to an Interior room. If you’re looking for [...]

By Amy Kirby|2022-11-02T23:00:57-05:00November 2nd, 2022|Cruises, family vacations, Royal Caribbean, Symphony of the Seas|

Secrets Cap Cana

Secrets Cap Cana

If you’re looking for a fabulous adult-only all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, Secrets Cap Cana could be the perfect solution! Secrets resorts are adult-only resorts all over the Caribbean. There are resorts in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and St. Martin. These resorts offer a luxury all-inclusive experience, with spacious rooms, delicious dining, and a wonderful space to relax and get away. Secrets Cap Cana is in the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This resort offers 457 suites on an amazing white sand beach. The resort is just a short ride from [...]

By Amy Kirby|2022-11-02T22:02:51-05:00October 5th, 2022|All-inclusive Vacations, Dominican Republic, Luxury vacation, Secrets Resorts|

Walt Disney World & Universal in One Trip

Walt Disney World & Universal in One Trip

If you’re coming to Orlando for your vacation, it makes sense that you would want to visit both of the biggest theme park destinations in the city. Especially if you’re flying into Orlando, you want to take advantage of everything that the city has to offer. But actually making that happen can be a little bit tricky. It really depends on how long your trip is, how many days you want to visit the Disney parks and the Universal parks, and what benefits you want to take advantage of. I have two different vacation plans depending on your wants and [...]

By Amy Kirby|2022-09-15T08:16:45-05:00September 15th, 2022|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Travel Advisor, Universal Studios Orlando, vacation planning, Vacations in the USA, Walt Disney World|

Sail on the Disney Dream

Sail on the Disney Dream

For many people, the phrase "Disney Cruise Line" conjures up images of young children running around in Mickey Mouse shirts, eating ice cream for breakfast, and staying up late to watch movies. However, Disney Cruise Line is much more than that. In addition to offering a wide range of activities for kids, the cruise line also features world-class dining, live entertainment, and spacious staterooms. What's more, Disney Cruise Line ships are some of the most family-friendly places on the planet, with an array of amenities and services designed to make life onboard as comfortable and convenient as possible. So, [...]

By Amy Kirby|2022-08-11T13:24:34-05:00August 11th, 2022|Castaway Cay, Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Dream, family vacations, vacation planning|

Viva la Mexico!

Viva la Mexico!

The Haven Swim-Out Suites Wishes & Dreams Travel was fortunate enough to travel to Cancun, Mexico recently. We toured several resorts to get a hands-on feel for our clients. It was fantastic to actually get to see these resorts that we want to recommend for our clients! We stayed at the Catalonia Playa Maroma resort during our stay. This is a nice budget-friendly resort with a beautiful beach! We had one day to just relax and enjoy the resort, and we took full advantage! The highlight of that day was enjoying the hydrotherapy at the spa. We were able to [...]

By Amy Kirby|2022-03-17T12:58:44-05:00March 17th, 2022|All-inclusive Vacations, Cancun, Luxury vacation, Mexico|

Disney’s New Genie Service in Walt Disney World

Disney’s New Genie Service in Walt Disney World

Genie is the new way to avoid standing in long lines at Walt Disney World. This is a new system that will began on October19, 2021. There are 3 tiers to the Genie system. The first tier, Genie, is complimentary with your park tickets. This is a new addition to the My Disney Experience app. The Genie will help you with things like: Real-time tip board Forecasted wait times Mobile ordering Restaurant wait lists, check-in, and reservations Attraction virtual queues and more! The second tier is Genie+. This will be an additional cost of $15 per person per day. [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-10-14T00:47:10-05:00October 14th, 2021|Disney Vacations, Disney's Genie Service, family vacations, vacation planning, Walt Disney World|

You Need a Travel Consultant Now More than Ever!

You Need a Travel Consultant Now More than Ever!

I know that people sometimes think that they can book all their vacations themselves using the internet. When I meet new people and tell them what I do, I have been asked more than once “travel agents still exist?” The answer is of course YES! And it’s honestly more important than ever to use a travel professional to help you with your vacation planning. Although there may be instances where you can book a trip yourself, if you’re planning to travel somewhere new, or even somewhere you haven’t been before, it’s best to leave the details to the experts. [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-09-04T11:46:33-05:00September 4th, 2021|All-inclusive Vacations, Caribbean vacations, COVID-19, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Luxury vacation, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

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 Antigua

Sandals 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|2026-02-16T13:18:11-05:00August 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|

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