Should I Purchase a Drink Package?

Whether you’re sipping Mai Tais poolside or hanging out by the bar for an evening nightcap, for many vacationers’ alcoholic drinks are synonymous with a cruise vacation. But those costs quickly add up.   

On the typical 7-day cruise, it’s estimated that each passenger drinks an average of 4.7 alcoholic drinks per day.  With the average cocktail costing around $10, you could be spending upwards of $50 a day on drinks.   

In order to save money, consider getting a drink package.

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Creating a Successful Travel Budget

Chances are, you already have a destination in mind for your next vacation. Statistically, chances are even greater that you have not created a budget for the trip. Most American travelers will only create an estimated amount for the total trip cost after they decide on the destination, but very few create a realistic budget … even fewer stick to it! According to the Detroit Free Press, 68% of Americans overspend on their vacations! Why? Because they fail to create a realistic budget and plan ahead for travel expenses. As your travel advisor, I want to help set you up for success!

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The Perfect Holiday Present: The Gift of Travel

The Holidays are a time to show the people in your life how much you care through meaningful gifts. But many gift-givers think a great gift equals material things. This holiday season, try thinking outside the box. Instead of buying jewelry, clothing, or expensive gadgets, give the gift of travel this year.

How do you do it? Just follow a few of these tips.

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Use Black Friday to Plan Your Next Vacation

Ahh, Black Friday. After we stuff our faces with turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, and all the fixings, we get to load our carts with the best shopping day of the year. And while there are some fantastic deals on electronics, robot vacuums, and matching pajamas, Black Friday is also a great time to plan your next vacation.

We know. It sounds a little crazy. But hear us out! Here are five reasons why using Black Friday to plan your next vacation can be a great idea:

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A Guide to Aruba’s Hidden Gems

Aruba is one of the finest locations for soaking yourself in endless amounts of sunshine, white sand, and crystal-clear waters. If you visit Aruba anytime soon, it may be worth taking a break from your group and other tourists and going off the beaten path and enjoying the island like one of the locals.

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Top 10 Cruise Destinations

Whether you’re looking to relax, for an adventure, or a little bit of both, a cruise is never a bad vacation! You can choose to head to the spa to relax, indulge in delicious food, explore amazing new destinations, and more! If you’re looking to take a cruise this year but aren’t sure where to head, look no further! Let’s break down the top 10 cruise destinations for 2022.

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LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations in the Caribbean

If you or your loved ones are looking to visit the Caribbean, the good news is that you have plenty of choices. It’s always a good time to visit this beautiful part of the world.

However, what if you and your travel partners are part of the LGBTQ community? Are there places to avoid? Places to travel to? How friendly is the Caribbean for the LGBTQ crowd?

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Low-Cost Airlines: Are They Really Saving You Money?

Airtran Airways, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines; these names stand out among some of the world’s most popular and well-known “Low-Cost Airlines.” But what qualifies these airlines as “Low Cost”?

A budget airline, also called a low-cost carrier, is a flight carrier that seeks to provide flight service at a low cost, sometimes undercutting traditional airlines by more than 50%. Listed below are some Pros and Cons of traveling with a low-cost airline.

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