The Luxury Travel Connection

08/21/2024

We're checking out the lounge at this afternoon. and

08/08/2024

We're less than 60 days away from our Parnells Pub . Only a few spots remain, so contact us now to reserve your place!

Highlights include , Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Glasnevin Heritage, Croke Park, Slane Castle, , , Avoca, and some of the best !

Contact The Travel Connection for more details before this small sells out!

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06/18/2024

We have crafted a special 8-day version of this tour for you. Visit three areas, with some modifications to enhance the experience and tailored just for The Travel Connection.
One of the highlights of this customized experience is a two-night stay at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa in Arenal, followed by four nights in Nosara, Costa Rica.

Spring Break 2025 - March 15th - 22nd, 2025

Registration in now open. Space is limited $800 Deposit
Double Room: $4,255 per person (airfare not included)

Registration Link:
https://www.thetravelconnection.com/offer/travel-and-tour-registration-form
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06/02/2024

Curacao, an island paradise! SandalsRoyalCuracao offers a welcoming property, scrumptious food, and nightly entertainment. Contact The Travel Connection to book your Sandals and Beaches vacation.

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05/29/2024

A Butler Suite is waiting for you at

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05/29/2024

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05/28/2024

Sandals Curacao. Visiting the beautiful Island of Curacao to learn more about the island and prepare to take a group there this October. I have the opportunity to offer some booking incentives to those of you who are interested in traveling to Sandals Royal Curaçao Fans Official

Incentive for booking 6 nights or more: (Each booking must select one, Club or Butler Rooms Only)

Booking window will be from 12:01AM May 29th until 11:59PM June 3rd

• $250 spa credit at any Sandals or Beaches Resort
• $250 credit combo ($100 spa credit, $100 private dinner credit & $50 photo shop credit)
• Discover Scuba 3hr program for 2 persons ($280 Value)
• Catamaran Cruise (Applicable only for resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos)

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Call The Travel Connection for pricing and availability.

04/29/2024

04/15/2024

Closing out a very busy 12 days where various members of our team have visited all over Ireland, meeting with existing suppliers, while also visiting new hotels, activities, and visitor attractions.

✅ 72 meetings with participants during as we all continue to .
✅84 meetings with members during

Too many site visits, towns, cities, hotels, restaurants, distilleries, forts, gaols, historical places, and key people to mention individually, but did an amazing job coordinating all the moving parts.

03/17/2024

03/14/2024

Kicking off with a couple of of and celebrating a for our very own Vanessa Rodriguez 💚☘️🇮🇪

03/08/2024

Reach out to our and to book your vacation now!

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02/09/2024

Looking forward to sponsoring the grand prize raffle winner tonight at the The Merry Ploughboy Pub for St. Augustine Health Ministries

02/09/2024

#1 Question I get as a certified Travel Advisor (TA)... How much do TAs charge for thier services?
You might be surprised at the answer...

Whether you use a travel agent or an online booking site and do it yourself... you pay commission.

How it works... whoever is the booking agent is also the service provider. So when you book your trip with a large known "cheap" site, direct with the hotel, cruise line or consolidator or work with your preferred TA, that company or TA becomes your service provider and therefore they get to retain a percentage of your booking as revenue (commission).

Why it works for the big name "cheap" sites or direct channels....TV commercials highlight websites with big savings, or push you to book direct because your "big savings" or direct booking is their revenue stream. But you have to call their 800 number for service support, you do all the research and booking yourself.

Why it works for a TA....
TAs offer Duty of Care, Personalized Service and Education. When TAs book a client we offer our professional expertise and hold the responsibility of the booking process. From the beginning of your trip to the end, we are there for support services and to answer questions. We do all the research for you, we have firsthand experience in other countries and invest our time into your travel experience. We pick up the phone when someone is stuck due to a flight cancelation or delay. We answer the call instead of putting you on hold for hours to help you rebook your accommodation or flights.

#2 Question What about the cheaper price I get when I book it myself?
You might be surprised to know that TAs have access to the same cheap rates as you do. We have price match guarantees, we have access to more discounts then you find online and we have agent portals to access those "cheap" sites and direct portals.
That wasn't always the case, but now TAs have more resources to offer those same lower rates.

#3 Question Are all TAs the same?
Yes and No!
Yes, all certified TAs have access to the same booking tools with lower pricing. And based on their certifications and long standing relationships with vendors they can offer more discounts and amenities with your vacation package... often more then you'd get if you booked it yourself.
The No part....Every agent is different though in that some charge planning fees while others just take the standard commission compensation from the booking. It really is based on the agent's preference for compensation of their time. And planning fees are always discussed upfront and usually are applied to the booking balance.

While I personally choose not to charge a planning fee, a lot of time and research goes into the logistical part of planning a trip, as well as using my international and domestic network, resources and experience, and in addition I provide personalized customer service, so I believe my commission is earned and sufficient.

Also not all TAs are certified or experienced, just because someone "likes" travel doesn't mean they know the business.

My Question to you...
If you are paying the same price, getting personalized service and potentially more discounts and amenities, why not work with your local TA? Your TA is someone you have direct access too, who knows you, your travel preferences and will pick up the phone in a travel emergency!

So...I hope that answered the question.

Please...support small business entrepreneur TAs in your community. I guarantee you won't be disappointed and your vacation experience will be better for it.

If you made this far... use discount code ILUVMYTA for $50 off an all-inclusive vacation package, booked by The Travel Connection. Code Valid until Feb 29th, 2024.

01/26/2024

01/22/2024

Just wrapped up a meeting with our at Parnells Pub outlining plans for our #2024 and #2025 . More details to come soon! ☘️🇮🇪💚

01/13/2024

Evaluating the lounge at IAH

09/29/2023

Great evening with our at Brendan Vacations, part of The Travel Corporation and Aer Lingus as we all continue to look for ways to bring more to

06/16/2023

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05/11/2023

We just returned from the ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors Global Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and couldn't help thinking about how beautiful the is.

With so many incredible islands, beaches, cultures, waves, and flavors to choose from, finding your perfect paradise in the Carib

03/28/2023

Busy day for some of the members of our The Travel Connection, The Luxury Travel Connection, and Irish Travel Tours teams as we have and flying all over the today. Here's Pat Hollywood and Desiree Gene Graves reviewing some group departures before jumping on a .