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TBD is a full service travel agency that can help you with everything from Vacations to Team sports travel.

01/06/2025

Maranda just got back from a week long vacation with her family to South Padre Island. It was such a wonderful time with family, amazing 80 degree weather and beach time.

Definitely a location I recommend to travel with family. So many beaches to explore. It’s also a great place to bring your camper if you have one. It’s drivable or flying is an option as well.

We decided to drive this time and it actually went so much better than I prepared myself for with a 5 year old and an 8mo.

Where is your next vacation??

01/06/2025

The secret to a more relaxed, budget-friendly getaway👇

Shoulder season = the sweet spot between peak and off-season. Think of it like calm before or after the storm, when you can avoid the huge crowds but still enjoy perfect weather, better deals, and way less stress. 🙌

Here’s why I’m all about it:

✅ Space to breathe — No more elbowing your way through packed tourist spots. More room to explore at your own pace.

✅ Your wallet will thank you — Skip those wild peak-season prices but still enjoy the weather you came for. (Yes, please!)

✅ True local vibes — With fewer tourists around, you get a more authentic feel of the place.

If you’ve got a trip in mind for 2025 and you’re looking for some shoulder season inspo or need help booking, I’m here for you.

01/02/2025

New year, new adventures, and a bunch of new travel goals!

Goal #1 - I’m making more time for travel! I’m kicking things off with a trip to South Padre with my family and I'll be heading to Jamaica in February!.

Goal #2 - I’’m checking one big thing off my travel wish list. Right now I’m debating between Alaska and Scotland

Goal #3 - I want to try some new things! Including being more prevalent on social media and teaching you all about the ins and outs of travel.

Do you have any goals, trips, experiences on your radar for 2025? Share with me in the comments!

12/30/2024

Resort Spotlight ‼️
Sandals in Negril, Jamaica

If you are looking for the ultimate Adult only, all inclusive amazing beach resort. This is for you!

Sandals Negril is located on the 7 mile long beach with crystal clear blue waters. When I say all inclusive, it really is. Food, drinks, gratuities, non motorized sports, transportation, etc. This resort is perfect to relax, unwind in a romantic atmosphere with your partner.

All in all, it offers the ultimate combination of stunning beauty, world-class services, all inclusive luxury, making the perfect choice for anyone looking to escape to paradise. Wouldn't you agree its time to treat yours to a vacation where everything you desire is right at your finger tips?

12/27/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like 2025, and we already in the thick of helping clients carve out their travel plans for next year.

Some trips, you can absolutely plan on the fly, while others take lead time and planning to get right.

And with how busy travel was this year, it’s never too early to start so you can lock in what you want.

Here’s how we can help:

🏝 Help you get clear about what you’d like to check off your travel list in 2025

☀️ Handle the planning and logistics for your trips, including flights, airport transfers, accommodations, experiences, and all of the other extras that make a trip great.

🏖 Give you expert advice on where to go + where to stay based on my tried and true list of trusted properties and tour operators.

Don’t hesitate to reach out about how we can help you with your ‘25 travel plans. It's never to early start planning!

12/23/2024

Resort highlight 🤩
Secrets Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic

This Adult only resort is located on one of the most beautiful private beaches in the Dominican. You truly feel like you are on a luxury escape here. Endless activities, amazing service, beautiful views, wonderful entertainment.

This resort is great of Honeymoons, Anniversaries, a girls trip, adult family getaway and SO MUCH more!

12/23/2024

A vacation isn’t just about getting away from it all — it’s about making every moment feel amazing. And let’s be honest, it’s the little details that can make or break your trip, like:

➡️ Opening your curtains to a stunning ocean view, not... the resort’s parking lot.

➡️ Staying somewhere that actually delivers — amazing food, top-notch service, and amenities you’ll rave about.

➡️ Spending your time on experiences that are 100% worth it, not just “Instagram cool.”

These things matter, and they’re exactly what we obsess over so you don’t have to.

When we plan your trip, it’s all about making sure it’s effortless for you — no stress, no second-guessing, just pure vacation bliss.

You deserve a break that feels every bit as incredible as the work you put in all year.

12/20/2024

Some moments are just WAY too big of a deal for a dinner out or a toast at home.

If you’ve got a milestone coming up in 2025 — an anniversary, destination wedding, honeymoon a milestone birthday, or maybe just a well-deserved “I made it” celebration — why not make it one of those moments you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life?

There’s no better way to mark the moment than with a trip that’s as special as the occasion itself.

I’m talking about sipping champagne in a top luxury suite with an ocean view, exploring the streets of Paris with a private guide, celebrating with loved ones on a catamaran in the Caribbean

And the best part — We are here to do the heavy lifting (no, really — we’ll handle the bookings, transfers, the whole shebang) so you can enjoy every single second of your celebration.

So, what milestone do you want to make extra memorable this year?

12/19/2024

We couldn’t agree more with the saying, “gift experiences, not things”

If being a travel agent has taught us anything, it’s that the memories made and the experiences had together are priceless.

We see it every single time clients come home raving about their vacations.

If you’re thinking of gifting travel instead of things this year, here are 3 trip ideas to put under the tree for your family!

An all inclusive stay in the Caribbean. Once you arrive, everything is included. No need to worry about what to do next because there are so many endless actives, entertainment, pools, food, etc. for the family.

An adventurous trip to Hawaii or any other national park. For the families that love to see new things and amazing views every where that they look.

The cruise you have been talking about for years! The one to the Caribbean, Alaska or even a River Cruise. The opportunity to see so many new places in one trip with the opportunity to have each day be something different.

What trip would you put under the tree for your loved ones? Your secret’s safe with us!

12/17/2024

Resort Spotlight 📣
Hard Rock Riveria Maya

The perfect spot for family, multi generation or destination weddings and here is why:
-Spacious family friendly entertainment
-Water park, splash pad, wide range of pools, excursions and water sports
-Adult only areas
-Gourmet dining
-Golf
-Kids Club
-Playground Paradise
and SO MUCH more

Hard Rock is the ideal destination for a fun, relaxing and memorable family vacation for all!

12/16/2024

A perfectly planned vacation, but without having to spend weeks of your time on planning it.

A gorgeous view of the ocean from one of the best rooms at the resort, but without having to scour forums for up-to-date information.

A delicious dinner and the perfect sunset, but without second-guessing whether the food at the all-inclusive you picked is actually good.

Can we skip the hours of research, the second-guessing and the overwhelm from all of the reviews and advice online?

Think of working with me to plan your next vacation as your fast track to skip all of the messy and end up at the good part where you’re sipping your bevvie of choice by the pool while you sit back, relax and take it all in.

12/13/2024

Pros & Cons of Booking a Cruise on Your Own ⬇️

You can totally plan your own cruise yourself, so the question really should be, is it worth the hassle?

The Pros:

✅ Full control: Every detail is yours to decide — flights, hotels, activities — it’s all up to you.

✅ The thrill of the hunt: Love chasing deals? This is your moment to shine.

✅ The planning high: Nothing is more exciting than envisioning the trip that’s waiting for you on the other end!
The Cons:

❌ Option overload: Hundreds of tabs open, thousands of reviews and no real clarity on what cruise to book, what cruise itinerary is best for you, what to do, etc.

❌ The endless coordinating: You’ve gotta map out the full itinerary, make sure everything jives, book the right flights, coordinate tours and experience — then you’ve gotta keep track of it all.

❌ Valuable time lost: Unless you’re choosing a generic vacation package, then you’re stuck figuring out every single element of the trip yourself.

Now if you’re in the group who would rather delegate it and skip to the good part, you’ve come to the right place!

I’m currently meeting with clients to map out their first few cruises of 2025, want to chat? I would be so happy to make this process seamless and easy for you.

12/11/2024

Valentin Imperial, Riviera Maya ☀️

One of our top selling properties in Riviera Maya and here is why:
Adult only
Exquisite Accommodations
Stunning Beaches and Pools
Gourmet Dinning
Amazing Service
Spas, Wellness, Activities & Entertainment
Location
Great bang for your buck
AND SO MUCH MORE ✨

if you’re looking for a luxury adult only resort with amazing beaches, exceptional food, a wide range of activities and world class service in a romantic setting. This resort is an excellent choice. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, the resort offers a perfect balance of both ensuring that your stay will be one to remember!

12/04/2024

As I sit and reflect on the year we have had I have been so grateful for all my clients and team here at TBD Travel. It’s time for some 2024 travel highlights 🙌

I’ve had the privilege of planning some amazing experiences this year. Here’s a look back at some of the bookings and destinations that made 2024 the best:

🏆 Most-booked destinations of 2024:
As always Mexico 🇲🇽
Close second Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

🏆 Client travel goals achieved:
To make the process of travel easy, not stressful and always have my clients back if something arises.

🏆 Hotels & resorts that wowed:
Lopesan Costa Bavaro did amazing with my clients wedding who had 45 rooms and close to 100 people traveling.

Haven Riviera Maya was also a huge favorite for clients this year

🏆 Experiences I loved curating:
All of my Europe Clients! I love building your vacation from scratch and piecing it all together. Seeing a spectacular once in a lifetime trip come together will always be rewarding

If 2025 has you dreaming of your next getaway, let’s chat about making it happen. I can’t wait to continue to work with my current clients and meet so many new ones too!

11/19/2024

Sally and Maranda have travelled together a handful of times in the past couple of years. One of their most recent trips with their husbands was to Cabo!

It’s so important to all of us at TBD Travel to have in person experience!

We can help plan the perfect vacation for you, but we can also help you with recommendations on things to do while you’re in destination, if you feel like being adventurous.

One of our favorite things is asking “what’s one thing we can do here that we can’t do anywhere else or something that makes this location unique?”

Something all of us enjoyed was this side by side tour. It took us through the desert, the beautiful views of the ocean and crossing a huge bridge like this 😳

It didn’t take up too much of our day, we got to experience a little more of Cabo and we all had a blast!

Our services are so much more than just showing you hotels. Our job is to make your vacation everything you’ve wanted and more 🌴🌺☀️

11/12/2024

If you’re planning to travel to Italy, France, Greece or Spain in the next 6 months, STOP SCROLLING ⬇️

Next spring/summer feels like an eternity from now but…

Waiting until the last minute to book that trip is some seriously risky business.

Trust me, I’ve seen it too many times:

➡️ Prices skyrocket

➡️ Your top-choice hotels? Fully booked 😩

➡️ Flights with the best schedules? Gone ✈️

And then you’re left scrambling, trying to piece together something that feels more like ‘making do’ than ‘making memories.’

But here’s your quick fix:

When you plan with a travel advisor (hi, that’s me 👋), I take care of everything WAY in advance, so you don’t miss out on a thing.

I’ll lock in the best rates, book your hotels before they sell out, and make sure you’re not stuck overpaying for those last-minute flights.
You can also leave the other details to me — the transfers, tours, and even those “just in case” changes to your itinerary — so you can be focused on the fun part.

Time flies quicker than you think.

DM me today, and let’s start planning that European Spring/summer.

11/02/2024

I have the pleasure to attend one of my bride and grooms wedding today. It’s bitter sweet because I’ve been working hand in hand with them for almost 1.5 years. Today is there special day and I can’t wait to see it all come together. In the mean time I’ll share some photos of this beautiful property

10/28/2024

I am so excited because after almost a year without international travel (I had my second son this year with lots of pregnancy complications, so was on bed rest) I am finally going back at it this week!! I will be traveling to Punta Cana for a wedding that I have been working with the bride and groom for almost 1.5 years 🥹

It doesn’t always work out this way, but I have grown to adore this bride and will honestly be sad when it’s all over, but truly I am so excited for their big day! There have been lots of bumps in the road, but I do know it’s all going to come together and be perfect for her and her soon to be husband.

Stay tuned because I can’t wait to share all about it. See you soon Punta Cana 🌴 ☀️

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