Travel Green With Marna

05/11/2024

Feeling stuck in a cycle of ‘someday‘ when it comes to your travel wishlist?

Let me remind you that a vacation is more than just a getaway.

➡️ It‘s a chance for you to reset and an act of self-care

➡️ A chance to learn new things about yourself and the world

➡️ It‘s REAL quality time with the people who mean the most to you.

Don’t let it be the thing that keeps getting filed away for later.

Whether it‘s a tropical escape to relax, getting back in touch with the outdoors, or a cozy low-key escape somewhere off the beaten path, I’m here to make the planning a breeze for you.

Let‘s make it happen — link in bio to book a complimentary planning call with me.

04/01/2024

03/26/2024

The truth about working with a travel advisor? It isn’t for everyone.

It comes down to how you like to travel. So, how do you know if a travel advisor is the right fit for you?

If you’d rather be talking directly to a human about your travel plans than leaving it up to the search bar on a website.

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If you want someone who will take the time to understand your preferences, interests and goals for your trip.

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If you’re tired of endless online searches and just want someone to give you clarity and a finished itinerary based on your travel preferences.

Then, you’ll appreciate the personalized and tailored approach travel advisors take to planning trips, the expertise, and the personalization.

Curious about working with me? Don’t hesitate to send me a DM or email with your travel plans to see if I can assist.

03/25/2024

You‘ve got your coffee in one hand, mouse in the other, and your determination hat on.

Your mission?

Plan the ultimate getaway. But as you tumble down the Google rabbit hole, you realize you‘re in for a wild ride.

Who knew researching best beaches could lead to a crash course in Caribbean culture?

Let‘s make this journey a little less chaotic, shall we?

If you’re planning a galavant to the Caribbean in the near future, here’s how I can help:

→ Giving your clarity on where to go, and when, and how much time to spend at each place.

→ Laying out our itinerary and getting everything booked so you don’t have to go down the rabbit hole.

→ Tailored suggestions and personalization

→ Hands on support along the way and tailored suggestions

You keep sipping the coffee, but slide that to do list right on over here so I can get that trip planned for you.

Link in bio!

03/24/2024

Raise your hand if you’ve been designated the unofficial travel planner for the next family trip, your best friend’s bach or that friends group getaway.

Now it’s your job to coordinate with everyone, consider all of the members of your group, what they’ll like and what they won’t like, and whether they’ll enjoy the accommodations and experiences you’re planning.

Or you can pass the baton over to me to worry about all of the above.

Hi, I’m Marna, and I’ve been planning group getaways for 7 years, so I’m a pro at juggling it all.

It’ll take a huge weight off your shoulders by heading to the link in my bio and booking a call to chat about the group getaway you have in mind.

Here when you’re ready!

03/23/2024

Not nearly enough travel blogs and influencers are talking about the fact that when you book your trips online, you’re leaving a ton of value on the table.

An influencer may get the red carpet rolled out for them, but what about people who don’t have thousands of followers?

The quickest way to more perks, room upgrades, special pricing, etc, for that Caribbean getaway, cruise or couples trip is to work with industry insiders.

That’s me, friend!

I have a personal relationship with countless hotel managers around the world, access to those special perks I mentioned above, and the inside track on the latest information at different hotel properties — because nobody wants to pick accommodations that are undergoing renovations.

Have questions about planning and booking travel with me? Fire away in the comments, or send me a DM.

03/22/2024

Picture this: You start with a simple quest for ‘best hotels in the Caribbean, and suddenly, you‘re reading obscure forums about the history of hotel bed linens.

Ah, the wonders of the Google rabbit hole – where every search leads to a wild tangent.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had someone who knew you, your preferences, and your travel style and could hunt down that perfect hotel for you?

Add to that recommendations on the best experiences, tours, restaurants and other little details that truly elevate a travel experience.

I can tell you, and my clients will agree, that it’s pretty awesome.

Your future travels can be just as awesome. Get in touch when you’re ready to start planning.

03/19/2024

Here’s a fun fact about my travel agency

I founded my business in 2018, and I’m so grateful for all of the support I’ve received over the past years.

When you plan your trips with me, you’re supporting a small business versus a big corporation like Google, Kayak, or Booking.com.

I, in turn get to reinvest in our community through my coffee runs to Art & Soul and shopping at local handmade markets, and lunches out at The Edible Journey.

I so appreciate everyone here in Port Stanley who has planned trips with me!

I also love that I get to add a personalized touch to your travel experience, and give you much more hands-on customer service — Expedia could never! 😉

03/18/2024

POV: you need ideas for your next family trip or couples getaway and you love having all the details taken care of and having someone there for you during the whole travel experience, you‘ve come to the right place.
Send me a message if you are looking for inspo, tips and travel advice on family trips, honeymoons and destination weddings.

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03/17/2024

Is Safari on your radar? Here are the top things to consider:

➡️ Start planning 12-16 months in advance. Most safari lodges are small and intimate so if you have a very specific one in mind, planning in advance will get you what you want. There are lots of places to “safari” so planning your adventure can also be flexible.

➡️ Be choosey with your dates. I work with my clients around the rainy seasons and weather patterns to pick the perfect time to go.

➡️ Narrow down your region. Would you prefer East Africa, Southern Africa, and South Africa? Narrowing down the area makes it so much easier to move forward in the process of picking the best country, lodges, etc.

Ready to finally check that safari off your bucket list? Head to the link in bio to [book a discovery call/fill out my inquiry form] to chat about your adventure.

03/16/2024

I’m in your feed because….

You’re contemplating booking a trip, but you may not know yet how much better your trips can be when you have a savvy travel agent in your corner.

✈️ Someone to help you personally curate your vacation

🥂 Someone to delegate all of the research and planning to so there’s no stress or time wasted.

🎉 An actual phone number to call when you need something, not just a 1-800 number

🍹 Someone who calls ahead to the hotel or resort to make sure you’re treated like the VIP that you are (The people at that 1-800 number would never!)

☀️ Someone that’s here every single step of the way who knows you and your travel preferences and can make dynamic suggestions.

If the above sounds like your cup of tea, let’s chat. It’s as simple as a complimentary call/filling out my inquiry form, to tell me about your trip.

03/15/2024

Say hello to your new travel planning life saver!

Or am I being too forward?

Let me introduce myself.

I’m Marna, a full service global travel agent based here in Port Stanley, Ontario.

When I’m not off plotting great escapes for my clients, you’ll find me on the Legends Of Lake Erie JetBoat@ tours sharing stories and fun facts about my village.

Some of my travel superpowers:

🧳 Fitting a week of clothing in a carry-on

🏨 An uncanny ability for matching clients to the perfect resort

📌 The perfect system for keeping track of every single travel detail

Now that you know me just a little bit more I hope you’ll think of me when you’re ready to treat yourself to someone else planning your trips — it will be nothing short of magical. ✨

03/13/2024

There’s truly nothing worse than having a trip de-railed by a bad hotel experience.

So how do I do my best to make sure clients are satisfied with the places they stay?

1️⃣ I get to know what your travel preferences are, what you like, what’s your top priority are when you travel, etc.

2️⃣ I take note of the resorts you’ve loved in the past and the resorts you haven’t loved so much — this gives me a great place to start.

3️⃣ I stay up-to-date on the new resort and hotel openings across the Caribbean/Mexico/Europe and I’m constantly taking notes when properties open that are a great fit for specific clients. When they’re ready to travel, I already have a list started.

If you’re down the internet rabbit hole right now trying to book a hotel stay or a trip, I may be able to help. Send me a DM or use the link in my bio. Let’s get you booked somewhere you’ll love.

03/11/2024

Can I brag on myself and the team here at Travel Green With Marna for a second? I’m doing a little happy dance after these kind words from a client.

"Just getting back from an amazing vacation!! Thanks so much for the recommendations and taking care of all the details!!"

And here are a few more ways I can make your travels just that much better just like this client:

✨ When you work with me me, you get a personal travel expert who knows all the ins and outs of planning an amazing trip.

🏝 I take the time to understand what you want and create a trip that fits your dreams perfectly.

💡Unlike those big travel websites, I bring special knowledge and do lots of research to make every little detail is just right.

🗺 You can trust me to guide you through the travel maze of destinations, hotel options and tours.

There are endless possibilities, and I’m ready to help guide you through it all. Reach out when you’re ready!

03/10/2024

That LIFE-CHANGING moment when you realize you don’t have to be the mastermind behind every single trip you take.

It turns out there’s a girl for that.

Hi, that’s me, I’m that girl!

You can absolutely have the sun-kissed beaches and off-the-beaten-path experiences with a few without having to spend one minute (Let alone 20-30 hours like my last client!) down a Google rabbit hole trying to pin down the details of your trip.

It’s as simple as a quick call to me to hand over the reins of your travel planning so you can say hello to stress-free travel. Link in bio to book a complimentary call!

03/09/2024

Bopping my head to La Isla Bonita at the moment, which is the perfect song for diving into the travel proposals I’m working on this week, which includes:

✈️ A Caribbean getaway for a family of 4, location TBD. They’ll decide after they see the proposal I whip up.

✈️ A couples getaway to Mexico with wellness being a big priority.

✈️ A Caribbean getaway for a big bachelorette party. Fun, beach, sun, are the top priorities.

Cranking the work playlist, and diving in!

Before I go, are there any songs I should add to my work playlist? Taking suggestions below.

03/02/2024

They say curiosity killed the cat, but for us travelers, it‘s the Google rabbit hole that poses the real threat.

One innocent search for ‘cheap flights‘ later, and you‘re knee-deep in airline reviews, travel hacks, and conspiracy theories about luggage (I’ve been there!)

Take a breather, put down the mouse, then consider delegating the planning — because life’s too short and you’re wayyyy too busy.

Head to the link in my bio to [book a complimentary call/fill out my short and sweet inquiry form] and hand the planning all over to me.

03/01/2024

You’ll never appreciate having a travel advisor more than in those hectic moments.

Those moments when your itinerary needs to be adjusted, your flights are delayed or canceled, there’s a train strike, or there’s crazy unexpected weather…

In times like those, it’s such a relief to have a real person in your corner to help you make calls, make changes, and sit on hold.

Don’t get me wrong, I love the travel planning process, but coming to the rescue for my clients in times when things don’t go according to plan is where I can add so much value.

Want a behind-the-scenes co-pilot for your next adventure? Link in bio to cook a complimentary call, or send me a DM.

02/24/2024

Get off the family vacation/honeymoon/cruise planning hamster wheel!

You’re running yourself ragged, researching, reading, and scrolling Instagram for ideas to plan that perfect beach escape.

And you‘re spinning your wheels trying to decide which resort to book, whether you need the private airport transfer, and sussing out what experiences are actually worth doing when you finally get there.

The next thing you know, you’ve spent WEEKS researching without committing to anything.

Here’s why you should work with me instead of going at it alone

You’ll get instant clarity because I’ll help you narrow down your choices.

You’ll get an honest opinion from someone who genuinely cares about you, loving every minute of your vacation.

You’ll get vetted advice from a trusted source.

You’ll have support every step of the way WITHOUT having to feel like just another number in a queue calling a 1-800 line.

When you’re ready to get off the hamster wheel, send me a DM or fill out my quick travel inquiry form to tell me more about the trip you’d like to plan. Link in bio.

02/23/2024

Mexico and the Caribbean are completely different regions but they have one thing in common — endless choices for resorts, hotels and things to do.

And in a maze of those endless choices, personalized recommendations from a pro is the one thing that will cut through all the noise and get you to that vacation you want.

Getting to know you, your travel preferences, and the trips you’ve loved in the past (and the ones you’d rather forget!), so my resort, hotel, and activity recommendations are on point and personalized to you.

And naturally, I also consider all of the places I’ve visited and loved, as well as reviews from clients who fit a similar travel style as you.

A “great” trip is different for everyone.

All that is to say that a personalized approach to all-inclusive trips really is the secret sauce.

Agree or disagree?

02/18/2024

Hey busy future bride! Thinking about making Mexico your honeymoon destination?

Here’s the thing: I’m over here planning a Destination Wedding for my clients to Mexico, and I HAVE to stress just how awesome it is to have a travel advisor in your corner.

💰 I saved them $3,000 on their hotel booking

✨ They’ll be eligible for a room upgrade when they arrive

🥂 There will be a little something special waiting in their room on arrival

⏰ I’m saving them 20+ hours on planning

✅ They have my support in the planning + while they travel

All that is to say, if Destination Wedding planning is on your radar, to Mexico or anywhere else (I can plan trips to lots of places!), I’m here to help.

Head to my trip inquiry form to get started — it takes a couple of minutes and gives me details on the honeymoon you have in mind.

02/17/2024

Hear me out busy future bride/busy overworked professional needing to unplug/exhausted mama...

Instead of scrolling the internet for hours, you can delegate your travel planning to me faster than you can say, “Spritz, please!” 🥂

In 2024, if you’re ready to…

✓ Reduce planning time and stress.

✓ Discover authentic local gems.

✓ Avoid the touristy stuff everyone else is doing and find activities you’ll actually enjoy based on your interests and priorities.

✓ Take trips that are personalized to your travel style.

Then my personalized travel recommendations and trip planning to The Caribbean, Costa Rica and Mexico will be right up your alley.

Head to the link in my bio and look for my travel inquiry form to tell me more about the trip you have in mind.

And tag someone who’s stressing about travel planning this year and could use a hand! 😅👇

02/16/2024

What’s your perfect southern getaway ?
Mine goes like this:

Waking up to the sound of Howler Monkeys and Scarlet Macaws. Sipping some delicious Costa Rican coffee before going to explore a nearby waterfall

What’s your ideal vacation vibe?

Some of my clients love

Waking up with the sun and sipping coffee to ocean views

Sleeping in until 11AM and spending all day by the pool

Spending all day with a good book on a beach lounger and bottomless mojitos 🍹

Scouring the city for the best eats and enjoying all of the culture

What are you doing in your perfect vacation?

02/14/2024

One of my superpowers as a travel agent?

I know how to sniff out good travel information — whether that’s in person by doing site visits and meetings with hotel managers, or by tapping into my worldwide network of hoteliers, suppliers and fellow travel pros.

🏨 Which resort is looking a little bit dated these days and won’t fit your high standards?

🌊 Which activities are actually worth venturing off the resort property for?

🔎 Who’s the most knowledgeable local guide that everyone raves about?

📍 What are the best local experiences you shouldn’t miss?

These are just a few of the things you unlock access to when you work with me. Trust me, it’s like having a travel fairy godmother at your disposal!

Any questions about planning trips to the Caribbean/Mexico/Costa Rica All-inclusive resorts? Discuss them with me 🧚‍♀️
My DMs are open!

02/13/2024

Tours and experiences in Jamaica 🇯🇲

Let‘s talk about it for a minute ⏰

Because nobody likes an overpriced, underwhelming tour or experience that leaves you feeling like you wasted valuable time on your vacation.

When my clients visit Jamaica, I always recommend things like…

🍹 A rum tasting tour to off-the-beaten-path bars on the island

🏝️ A catamaran to a gorgeous secret beach

🌊 A bamboo raft ride down the river

Now, there are dozens of tour operators you can book these experiences (or similar ones) with. But if you want vetted and trusted options — or someone to tell you straight whether a tour or experience will or won’t deliver on your expectations — my travel inquiry form is at the link in bio!

And PS, I’ll also coordinate the rest of your trip — flights, hotels, transport, and all, so planning is absolutely no stress.

02/12/2024

Ranking high on the list of things I love are photos of happy, smiling faces during a vacation and feedback from clients when they come home.

Like these kind words from a client who just got back from Costa Rica.

Here‘s what they had to say about working with me to plan their girlfriends getaway.

“We absolutely LOVED Costa Rica!! Not only were the resort & spa wonderful but we got to see sloths on our nature hike!! Thanks so much for the recommendations!”

There is nothing better than happy clients who love every minute of their getaway. ❤️