Did you know there is an aquarium on Walt Disney World property?!
Epcot’s SeaBase is located in World Nature, is a multi-story aquarium with sharks, dolphins, manatees, tropical fish and so much more!
Here are some fun facts about SeaBase:
🐠Originally “The Living Seas” opened in 1986
🚧Closed, renovated & transformed into “The Seas with Nemo and Friends,” which opened in 2007!
💧Home to the 2nd largest saltwater tank in the U.S. at 26 feet deep and 203 feet in diameter!
🍽️ Enjoy an up-close dining experience with stunning views of a living coral reef at the Coral Reef Restaurant!
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Happy National Selfie Day! 🤳📸
Did you know?
✨the first-ever selfie dates back to an oil painting in 1524!
✨popularity of the word “selfie” rose by 17,000% in 2013, and it was named as “Word of the Year” by the Oxford English Dictionary in the same year
✨Makati City in the Philippines is the “Selfie City of the World!”
✨the Eiffel Tower is the most popular place for selfies in the world!
✨Selfies make it SO easy to share your excitement or other feelings about an experience or new place with others!
What’s the coolest place you have ever taken a selfie?
Did you know you can visit a Central Park inspired hangout spot AT SEA?🌊🛳️
🌳🌿The Oasis and NEW Icon class ships of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line have an entire green space maintained by full-time horticulturists!
✨Central Park is complete with thousands of live and diverse plants, trees, plenty of bench seating, and multiple restaurants!
✨Sky domes allow light to pass down to the Royal Promenade all the way on deck 5, and add a cool architectural touch!
✨a featured tiki bar and cafe has all of the essentials to keep you hanging out for hours!
✨Fun fact: In the evening, this park transforms into a live music venue!
This is one of my husband and I’s favorite place to hang out on these ship classes. It is a perfect break from the hustle and bustle of the promenade and pool decks, and a PERFECT place to grab a bite to eat or fun drink, sit back and listen to serene vibe of Central Park!
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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
Located in Epcot on Walt Disney World Resort, Journey of Water recently opened in Fall 2023!
Here are a few fun features about this attraction:
🍃Located in World Nature, across from The Seas with Nemo and Friends
✨Self-guided, walk-through attraction
🌺Enjoy beautiful landscapes
💦Interact with magical, living water while learning the water cycle & the impact of water on our world!
Our daughter (20 months at the time of this trip!) LOVED this walk through. From an adult perspective, I would say this is definitely more kiddo focused, but it was so fun to see the wonder in all of their eyes with the fun features this attraction has to offer! I really had so much fun, and this was one of the highlights from our most recent visit to Epcot!
Fun fact: there is a character meet & greet outside of the attraction where you can meet Moana!
Have you been to Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana? What was your favorite part?
“Oh Dear!” Today marks HALF WAY to HALLOWEEN time! 🎃
There are no tricks here because Disney is doling out five new treats and returning favorites for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2024!
It’s time to kick off the festivities with a Halfway to Halloween celebration, and Disney is conjuring up more spooky spectacles at this separately ticketed event.
This year’s event kicks off Aug. 9 and will take place on select nights through Oct. 31 at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Tickets go on sale for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green on MAY 8!!
The dates for 2024 are:
August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
It’s never too early to start planning for Halloween!
Here’s what’s in store for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2024:
🧡New costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
🔮More Villains Sightings
🪩Bust a move during the DescenDANCE Party
🐀Bruno Madrigal joins the fun
👻There is a new earlier start time for “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade”!
Yesterday was Earth Day, but also, amazingly, Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 26th anniversary!!!🌳🐯🐘
Animal Kingdom is actually one of my favorite parks to visit, especially with a toddler! I really feel like there is so much to enjoy for little ones without having to wait in long lines- so many animals to see and SO much beautiful nature to explore!😍
Here are a few of my favorite things offered at Animal Kingdom:
✨walking trails/exhibits
✨Kilimanjaro Safaris
✨Festival of the Lion King
✨Finding Nemo Big Blue… Beyond!
What is your favorite thing at Animal Kingdom?
Here’s why using a travel agent (like me!) for cruise & all-inclusive vacations is worthwhile:
✨First and foremost… my services are completely FREE! By working with a travel advisor such as myself, you are supporting a small business and taking the stress of planning off of your plate!
✨Expertise and Knowledge: over years of personal travel and now additional experience & training as a travel agent, I have developed extensive knowledge about various destinations, resorts, and travel options. I can provide valuable insights into the best cruise lines or all-inclusive resorts that align with your preferences and budget for your travel party!
✨Time-saving: In an actual SEA of options🌊, planning a vacation, especially cruising or all-inclusive stays, can be time-consuming. I can take care of the research, bookings, airport transfers, and coordination, saving you time and effort and providing you with a few, personalized options to choose from!
✨Customized Recommendations: I can tailor my recommendations based on your specific preferences, ensuring that the cruise or all-inclusive package meets your individual needs, whether it’s for a romantic getaway, family vacation, or adventure trip!
✨Exclusive Access and Upgrades: At Never Look Back Vacations, we have opportunities for additional savings for our clients- access to exclusive deals, promotions, and upgrades that may not be available to the general public. This can add extra value to your vacation and make it more special!
✨Personalized Service: I strive to provide personalized assistance throughout the entire planning process and during the trip. If any issues arise, having a dedicated advisor to turn to can be invaluable!
✨Budget Optimization: As your travel advisor, I strive to help you find the best value for your budget, ensuring that you get the most out of your money.
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Let’s get planning!
✨Did you know you are now (as of a few days ago) able to book your next Walt Disney World vacation package through October, 2025?!
✨ALSO, starting in 2025, you can also get a FREE ticket to a Disney Water Park on your arrival date!
I KNOW it sounds like 2025 is SO far away- but hear me out! Booking now, with a $200 deposit, can allow for so many benefits! Some of these are:
✨more time to make payments on your vacation!
✨best pricing is available NOW! And, if any additional promos drop between now and your trip, I will automatically be monitoring for these and apply those to your trip to help save you 💲💲💲!
✨freedom to choose your ideal resort & room type for your family! (Another benefit of working with a travel agent, like me- personalized package options to best fit your family’s wants and needs!)
Contact me today via direct message, or fill out my Walt Disney World quote form (link in bio) to get started! Working with me as your travel agent is always completely complimentary!
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Hello! I haven’t done an intro post in a while… and there are a lot of new faces around here! Welcome to my little corner of the internet, I am so glad you’re here!☺️
So who is Tara with Never Look Back Vacations?
✨wife and mom- my favorite travel buddies are my family!!
✨travel agent specializing in all-inclusive resorts🏖️, cruises🚢, Disney Destinations🏰, and more!
✨I provide FREE travel planning services! This includes finding and securing the BEST vacation package for your family, creating a personalized itinerary, watching for promotions/deals, providing professional recommendations, and so much more!
✨my favorite vacation memory so far is swimming with dolphins with my husband on our honeymoon!
✨I received my bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 2017, and a Doctorate degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2020!
✨my favorite things (besides traveling) are a few hours at a local coffee shop, interior decorating, working out/going for a walk, playing games, and being outside!
I absolutely LOVE this job i have- i love getting to take all of the stressful parts of planning away for my clients to help them have the vacation of their dreams!
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Happy Weekend, friends!
This week, I am featuring Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort from our recent stay there! This turn of the century, antique resort had so much to offer, including a playground, multiple pools, and more!
✨The check-in process from the moment we set foot on resort was so smooth! The cast members were super informative and helpful.
✨We got to explore the boardwalk while we waited for our room, which was super fun! There was so much to do and see down there, including multiple food options, two other Disney Resorts and nearby Good Neighbor Hotels!
✨We got access to our room by noon, and we headed up there to check it out (I didn’t get any photos/videos of the room itself before everyone in the travel party entered and my toddler took over… 😂) BUT, it was very clean, organized, and pleasantly decorated, with plenty of hidden Mickeys in the couch and on the curtains 🥰
✨We had requested a crib prior to arrival (this was my first time doing this/seeing them in person) and we quickly realized that our very tall 20 month old was not going to fit in the mini cribs they have on resort… BUT, cast members to the rescue again… they gave us two toddler rails that we were able to put on the pull out couch and make a toddler bed for her! She absolutely loved it, did really well, and they made her bed every day with her baby doll and Minnie snoozing around her bed!
✨We truly loved the location. Boardwalk Inn is walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios (Hollywood Studios is also accessible via skyliner!). There was also a huge, open green turf space that our daughter absolutely loved running around on!
✨There were a variety of food options, including multiple table-service options, quick-service options (we got the quick-service dining plan this time around!), a market with all the snacks/essentials, and the famous Dueling Piano bar all walking distance and along the boardwalk!
✨My only “negatives” about this resort we
Destination Feature Friday (every Friday!)
Happy Friday! Today’s Destination Feature is the beautiful island of St Martin/St Maarten! This country is the smallest plot of land owned by two Nations- French and Dutch. It is also one of the top cruise port destinations in the world!
✨Home to 37 beaches, from lively and active to quiet and private!
✨the southern side (Dutch) is home to top nightlife, casinos, shopping & restaurants, while the northern side (French) has beautiful nature landscapes to explore!
✨Another fun fact: Sint Maarten is known for their elevated French, Dutch, and Caribbean cuisine and blends thereof- the island is known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean!
Interested in visiting this beautiful Caribbean island? Looking for travel inspiration, tips and tricks? Be sure to follow for more!
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Did you know that this time of year (usually January/early February) is called “wave season” in the world of travel?
✨After the Holidays are over and winter sets in across most of the U.S., many people begin dreaming up the coming year’s travels!
✨First used in the travel industry, Wave Season is a time of year where many travel companies release amazing promotions for upcoming trips!
✨Conveniently enough, the time that you are looking to book your 2024 travels can line up PERFECTLY with the deals going on! So, take the leap! I am here to help every step of the vacation planning process- from providing personalized quotes, a custom itinerary complete with tips and tricks, and monitoring for more promotions even AFTER you book, and helping to save you 💰💰!
Follow for more travel content, tips and tricks! And comment below where your dream destination is for 2024!⬇️
HAPPY NEW YEAR!🥳
2023 was another year that was FULL! Full of firsts, travels, and so many amazing family memories! Looking forward to all to come in 2024 💕
On the shortest day of the year… mentally, I’m here😆 endless sunshine, beach and warmth!☀️🏖️
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Just a few of the options for how to use a FREE on board credit with Royal Caribbean available through TODAY exclusively with my travel agency!
✨through today, put a deposit down on your dream cruise vacation and receive up to $100 in on board credit to be used at specialty restaurants🍽️, spa treatments🧖🏼♀️, the casino🎰, shops🛍️, and more! AND right now this would be in addition to the Black Friday prices and offers currently available through Royal Caribbean!
✨contact me for details! I would love to help you plan your next cruise vacation☺️
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Available exclusively through a partnership between Royal Caribbean and my agency… we are offering up to $100 of FREE on board credit when you book your next cruise with us!
✨give the gift of travel this holiday season with a Royal Caribbean Cruise!
✨not ready to cruise yet? No problem- Royal Caribbean has itineraries available through early 2026! We can book your trip now with a deposit for a future trip! This free money is available now through this Saturday, November 18th!
✨contact me for details, or fill out a quote request form for your personalized quote that I will create for you! I would absolutely love to help you create your next dream cruise vacation! Link in bio!
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New 2025 itineraries are here! 🎉🚢
Just announced: New itineraries for early 2025! Get ready to sail for family fun & your next exciting tropical destination.
#disneycruiseline
Our 7-night adventure on board Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas has sadly come to an end. While my husband and I are SO excited to get home to our little girl, this week has been absolutely amazing and one for the books!
Both personally and as a travel agent, this week I have learned and experienced SO much that I will be sharing over the coming weeks and months! I am so grateful to be on this journey as a travel agent and looking forward to share more tips and tricks to help my clients have the BEST time on their next cruise!
Grand Prismatic Springs at Yellowstone National Park, USA!
Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, is FULL of about 10,000 amazing hydrothermal features- geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles in a variety of shapes and sizes. These thermal wonders are a result of the excess heat of Yellowstone volcano’s partially molten magma permeating up and out to the surface. The water in the hot springs is from rain and snow that trickles down the mountains to the Yellowstone plateau. The bright colors present in these beautiful basins are from tiny microorganisms that thrive in hot environments!
#whereintheworld #funfacts
