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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|

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|

Healthy Sail Panel Recommendations for Cruising Again

Healthy Sail Panel Recommendations for Cruising Again

Cruising has been hit harder by COVID-19 than any other part of the tourism industry. Between cruise lines voluntary suspensions of sailing, CDC no-sail orders, and CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) voluntary sailing suspensions, a large cruise ship has not sailed from the United States in over 6 months. While ALL of the cruise lines are anxious to get back to sailing, they all want to make sure that it is done safely, keeping in mind the health of both passengers and crew. Last spring, I was listening to a webinar featuring Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-14T12:58:47-05:00September 26th, 2020|COVID-19, Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, vacation planning|

Where Can You Go in the Caribbean Now?

Where Can You Go in the Caribbean Now?

If you’re looking for a luxury all-inclusive vacation, then you’re in luck! Resorts are beginning to open up again. And these resorts are keeping their guests’ health and safety as their top priority. Some of my favorite all-inclusive resorts are Sandals and Beaches resorts. I love these resorts for many reasons, but mainly because almost everything is included in your price. This may include things like golf and scuba diving (for certified divers), wi-fi and transfers to and from the resorts. Sandals and Beaches resorts are also located on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-09-11T15:02:52-05:00September 11th, 2020|All-inclusive Vacations, Beaches Resort, Caribbean vacations, COVID-19, Sandals, Travel Consultant, vacation planning|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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