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Is Now the Perfect Time to Go to Walt Disney World?

Is Now the Perfect Time to Go to Walt Disney World?

As you may know, Walt Disney World opened up to guests again recently. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opened on July 11, and Epcot and Hollywood Studios opened on July 15. There are new policies and procedures in place to keep guests safe, including masks worn by all guests, social distancing in the attraction queues, mobile ordering at restaurants, and more. Disney is also requiring a reservation to get into the parks each day, which drastically reduces the number of guests at the parks. Because of this, the crowds at all four Walt Disney World parks are at record [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-08T15:45:02-05:00August 1st, 2020|Corona virus, COVID-19, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Vacations in the USA, Walt Disney World|

Tour Canyons of the Southwest with Globus

Tour Canyons of the Southwest with Globus

In our last post you saw some highlights of an amazing tour of Yellowstone National Park with Adventures by Disney. But there are other tour companies and other destinations to explore! This week I wanted to give you another option for your National Park adventure, so let’s tour the Southwest canyons with Globus. Globus is a tour company that I also highly recommend. They eliminate the stress of planning your tour and offer VIP treatment and the perfect hotels and destinations. Globus is a fantastic tour option for both adults and children alike. Now let’s go! Day 1 Arrive [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-07-18T13:41:06-05:00July 18th, 2020|family vacations, US National Parks, vacation planning, Vacations in the USA|

Take a Tour of Yellowstone National Park

Take a Tour of Yellowstone National Park

If you’ve never visited one of the US National Parks, you are missing out on some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. From the Grand Canyon to the redwoods in Yosemite, there are many sites to behold. But getting around a national park can be a lot of planning. Did you know that you usually need to plan your trip at least a year in advance to stay in one of the lodges in Yellowstone? If you’d like to let someone else do the planning so that you can just relax and enjoy, then a National Park [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-07-16T12:55:58-05:00July 10th, 2020|Adventures by Disney, family vacations, US National Parks, Vacations in the USA|

Explore a National Park!

Explore a National Park!

Taking a vacation may look a little different for you this year. Maybe you want to stay closer to home, or maybe you’d rather travel to a place with fewer crowds. Exploring a National Park (or 2) may just be the vacation you’ve been looking for! The United States has established 62 unique national parks, plus another 350 national monuments, seashores, battlefields, recreation areas, parkways, etc. Our National Parks can be found in 29 states plus American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands. What I love most about the National Park system is that each one is so unique. [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-06-27T12:03:36-05:00June 27th, 2020|family vacations, US National Parks, vacation planning, Vacations in the USA|

Adventures by Disney in North America

Adventures by Disney in North America

When you think of an Adventures by Disney vacation, you probably think of a European tour, or a river cruise, or maybe even an African safari! (and if you’re not sure what an Adventures by Disney vacation is, please check out our blog article on that!). But Adventures by Disney does offer quite a few North America destinations, including Alaska, Yellowstone Park in Wyoming, New York City, Boston and more! In this article I will highlight a few of these US options for you and give you just a few of the reasons why an Adventures by Disney vacation [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-06-12T21:55:33-05:00June 12th, 2020|Adventures by Disney, family vacations, Vacations in the USA|

Travel in the COVID-19 World

Travel in the COVID-19 World

Even though we may be feeling like we have been stuck inside our homes FOREVER, know that we will travel again. We are beginning to see things open up now. Universal Studios will be reopening in just under two weeks, and Jamaica is accepting tourists again in early June. You may already be planning your next vacation. I know that I am ready for a vacation! We know that we will travel again, but what will that travel look like? Where will you be able to go, how will you get there, and what will you have to do [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-05-22T18:52:45-05:00May 22nd, 2020|Corona virus, COVID-19, family vacations, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

Good Things are Happening!

Good Things are Happening!

As most of you probably know, Disney parks around the world have been closed for some time. We don't have any concrete dates when Disneyland and Walt Disney World will reopen, despite the rumors that have been going around! Your Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultant will let you know as soon as Disney reports concrete dates to us. We do know that May reservations are now being cancelled by Disney, but we do have some hope that things may be looking up! This week, we got two indications that Disney is moving towards opening things up again! First, Shanghai [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-05-08T22:37:31-05:00May 8th, 2020|COVID-19, Disney Springs, Disney Vacations, Shanghai Disney|

Keeping Busy

Keeping Busy

I can’t believe how much the world has changed in the past few months! I know it is a good thing to stay indoors to protect ourselves and those around us, but I can get a little stir-crazy being home with not a lot to do. Of course all of the Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultants have been busy changing our clients’ travel plans that were affected by COVID-19, but we’re also really looking towards the future and our future clients. Our goal is for our clients to have the vacation of their dreams, without all of the stress and [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-05-01T22:35:36-05:00May 1st, 2020|COVID-19, family vacations, vacation planning|

Keep Dreaming…

Keep Dreaming…

It’s officially a crazy time in our country. With the spread of COVID-19, or the Corona virus, our lives are changing. Between quarantines, grocery stores with bare shelves and businesses closing their doors, it is a stressful time. Heck, even Disney closed their doors, for only the fourth time in history! That’s why we want you to know that we are here for you. Your Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultant is here to answer any questions you have about your travel plans, no matter when you are planning to travel. If your travel plans have been canceled, or you [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-14T13:02:21-05:00March 21st, 2020|Corona virus, COVID-19, family vacations, Travel Consultant|

Sandals Negril

Sandals Negril

Sandals Negril is just one of the 7 Sandals resorts in Jamaica. I have been fortunate enough to visit this resort twice, and it’s one of my favorites in Jamaica. This resort is one of the smaller Sandals resorts, and it has a lush, green, cozy feel to it. Sandals Negril is a 12-acre resort with 226 rooms. This resort is located on Jamaica’s famous Seven Mile Beach, and is set amongst lush palm groves, powdery white sand beach and the Caribbean Sea. Negril offers some of the best sunsets in the Caribbean, so this resort is definitely one [...]

By Amy Kirby|2026-02-14T15:23:46-05:00February 14th, 2020|All-inclusive Vacations, Jamaica, Sandals|

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