Kristen at Magical Compass Vacations

09/03/2024

Travel Tip Tuesday: Having some snacks, waters, and produce delivered to your resort is a great way to save $$$ We 🧡 using instacart. We get a case of water, snacks, fresh fruits, breakfast bars, and some adult beverages delivered at the beginning of our trip! 🍎🥨🍷

The last time we stayed at Universal Orlando, our instacart shopper actually loaded our order onto a luggage cart for us!!!

Haven't used instacart? Use the link below for $10 off your first order!

One hour grocery delivery from Instacart

08/29/2024

Can you get away next month?

Check out this AMAZING price at one of Sandals' newest resorts!

Contact me to book this great last-minute deal!
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08/29/2024

Where to stay Wednesday: Beaches Negril!

The family-friendly, all-inclusive resort in Jamaica was hands-down one of my family's favorite vacations!

Beaches Negril captures the essence of a laid-back paradise along with the elegance of a luxury resort. And when you're located on the widest stretch of Negril's famous 7-mile Beach, the best place to be is at the water's edge. Everything you can possibly imagine is beachside at Beaches Negril — from lively pools to restaurants and bars. Seek adventure, relax, or do both. It's all about spending time with those you love... any way you want.

My kids were NEVER bored. Between the waterpark, kayaking, wind-surfing, aqua trikes...to the activities director, Richard, seeking them out for a game of soccer, co****le, or frisbee...they had a BLAST!

Or, when we wanted to relax, we set up on the white-sand beach under a palapa and cooled off in the gorgeous, turquoise water!

Picky eaters?? No worries, there are sooooo many delicious food options!

Sound like your idea of a great getaway? Contact me for more info!
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08/26/2024

If I could only do this today!!

08/23/2024

Do you have a milestone anniversary coming up?!? 👀

Did you know that you can save even more money with a Free Anniversary night when you stay at a Sandals or Beaches Resort within a month of your anniversary?! You could enjoy a romantic trip just the two of you at Sandals or bring the whole family to celebrate at Beaches!

Reach out for more details! I'd love to help find the perfect resort for your anniversary trip!

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08/17/2024

🌞 No need to buy presents or cook Christmas dinner!! 💥

Check out this amazing promotion: 35% off a resort/flight combo in Punta Cana this holiday season:

December 21 - 28
2 adults, 2 kids (9 and 12)
DIRECT flights from Pittsburgh
Luxury room at the Royalton Punta Cana, an all-inclusive resort (all meals, snacks, entertainment, taxes, etc included)
Airport transfers

$1435.50/person

Contact me to take advantage of this deal, there are only 2 rooms left at this rate!

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08/15/2024

💥 Breaking News 💥

This is brand NEW Dining Offer from Universal Studios!

Book your vacation package at Universal Orlando Resort:
🛏️ 4 nights (or more)
🎢 2-park or 3-park park-to-park tickets for 4 days
🍽️ Receive up to $1,000 Food & Beverage Card!

🌟 Book as early as TODAY
🌟 Travel between November 7, 2024 - April 10, 2025

This is a limited time offer that WILL sell out— so let’s get your fall, winter or early spring family getaway booked!

08/11/2024

‼️ NEW EXPERIENCES COMING TO Walt Disney World ‼️

Yesterday at D23 in Anaheim, CA, Disney Experiences announced all new attractions, entertainment and more coming to Walt Disney World Resort.

🏰 Villains-inspired land coming to Magic Kingdom
💡 New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom
💫 New Mandalorian & Grogo adventure coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxay’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
🚪 New Monsters, Inc.-inspired land and coaster coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
🚗 Two Cars-inspired attractions coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom
🌐 Spaceship Earth lounge coming to EPCOT
🏴‍☠️ Pirates-inspired lounge coming to Magic Kingdom
🌴 Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom construction begins this fall
🐍 All-new Indiana Jones attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
🏠 Enchanto attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

08/09/2024

📣 So excited about this announcement!! 🩷

There's a new, all-inclusive family-friendly resort coming to the Bahamas!!

Welcoming BEACHES EXUMA!!

This means that Sandals Emerald Bay will be closing this month and will be transformed into a FAMILY all inclusive!

Opening date has yet to be released. This one MUST go on your bucket list!!!! Contact me today to get on my waitlist so that I can reach out to you when booking becomes available!

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More info here:

https://news.sandals.com/article/1741/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEjeE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTEC-I62hwSoXBI7l3evfMDSCOAQ6A8XVIrVriWj6mqFNd5qoUyVou9Xgg_aem_l2TsZB5DET7bSL_upRknow

08/08/2024

My husband and I decided to enroll in TSA pre-check. It was super easy! You fill out an application online and select a nearby facility to go get your fingerprints done and finish the process- we went to a local Staples. Supposedly, we'll get processed and get our traveler number within 2-10 business days!

The next time we fly, we should experience *much* shorter wait times through security, won't have to take our shoes off, dig our laptops out of our bags, etc!

https://www.tsa.gov/precheck?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_adgroup={AdGroupName}&utm_campaign={CampaignName}&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2dG1BhB4EiwA998cqGi_T7brqwQeZM6NL8iVNtgtTfy6V45LXIMDQZzFJMoqqg01tKsUmxoCbdcQAvD_BwE

08/07/2024

Universal’s Mega Movie Parade has just debuted.

It combines new floats, nearly 100 performers – including dancers, skaters, stilt walkers, poi performers and more – and special effects to create a jaw-dropping experience that celebrates beloved stories from iconic films. 🎥 🌟

Are you ready? 😎 🎬

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08/02/2024

I know that summer isn't even over yet...but have you thought about your Summer 2025 family vacation? Maybe it's time for that Disney World trip??

Why not book now and lock in TODAY'S rates?!

All it takes is a fully refundable $200 deposit for a package like this:

June 8-14
2 adults and 2 kids under 10
All Star Sports resort (your little sports enthusiasts will LOVE this place!)
4 days of park tickets

UNDER $950/person!!

Contact me for more info!
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07/31/2024

07/29/2024

It's hard to find a family-friendly all-inclusive resort that doesn't require you to have a passport, but look no further...

Check out Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands:

This small, family-owned resort sits right on the beach, includes all of your meals, drinks, watersports, & activities. There's live music just about every night. The pool overlooks the blue waters. Sign me up please!!!

07/23/2024

🏈🖤💛 Just a reminder of my July promotion:

Book any Sandals or Beaches trip, a Universal Orlando trip, or Disney destination (Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, or Disney Cruise) vacation of 3 nights or more from now until July 31 and receive a FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win 2 season tickets to ALL PITTSBURGH STEELERS home games!

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*drawing will be held on August 7 & is based on the PA Lottery 3 digit evening daily number.
*travel dates valid for any time in 2024 or 2025
*Once minimum deposit for trip is received, guests will receive raffle ticket in the mail

07/22/2024

What’s the big thing happening this week at Walt Disney World?! The NEW Lightning Lane System is taking effect July 24th!
Confused about the changes? Here’s a quick overview of what’s coming! Be sure to like & save this post for easy reference on your next trip!

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07/20/2024

🏖🌞SANDALS has some AMAZING last-minute deals if you want to squeeze in a summer vacay for just the two of you (these rates below are buy 3 nights get the 4th free!)

Price includes room, all meals, drinks, snacks, entertainment, watersports, taxes/gratuities, and airport transfers PER COUPLE!!! 😍⭐️

August 9-13 at Sandals Ochi in Ocho Rios, Jamaica in a riviera luxury room: $1,807/couple

Or...August 16-20 at Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau in an ocean view room: $2,599/couple

*Flights can be added!

Contact me for more info! [email protected]

07/17/2024

💙⛴️ This week, fellow Magical Compass Vacations Agents, Mindi and Nicole, are sailing on Royal Caribbean’s brand new ship, The Utopia of the Seas, and they’re sharing ALL the deets!!

⛴️ The Utopia sailings are shorter 3 and 4 night cruises for those that may want to try Royal, try cruising in general, or maybe just need a quick getaway😎

Oh! Did we mention Megan Trainor is the entertainer on the ship this week??!🎤🎶⛴️

Also, book ANY Royal Caribbean cruise with me this week and earn some EXTRA perks!

Reach out for more info!
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07/13/2024

Check out this great value at the adult-only, all-inclusive Sandals Royal Curacao!! This is one of their newer resorts and it is gorgeous!

Book by July 16 to get this awesome rate!
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07/10/2024

📣 Just announced: This year’s lineup for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! 🎶 🌐 🎸

Who are you excited to see??

Aug. 30-31 - The Fray
Sept. 1-2 - Sugar Ray
Sept. 6-7 - Hoobastank
Sept. 8-9 - Yellowcard (NEW)
Sept. 13-14 - Tiffany
Sept. 15-16 - MercyMe
Sept. 20-21 - Sheila E.
Sept. 22-23 - The Wanted (NEW)
Sept. 27 - Luis Figueroa
Sept. 28-29 - Mau Y Ricky (NEW)
Sept. 30 - Jesse & Joy (NEW)
Oct. 4-5 - Aloe Blacc (NEW)
Oct. 6-7 - Joey Fatone & Friends
Oct. 11-12 - We The Kings
Oct. 13-14 - Switchfoot
Oct. 18-19 - David Archuleta (NEW)
Oct. 20-21 - Billy Ocean
Oct. 25-28 - Hanson
Nov. 1-2 - Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish (NEW)
Nov. 3-4 - Boyz II Men
Nov. 8-9 - Magic! (NEW)
Nov. 10-11 - Parmalee (NEW)
Nov. 15-16 - Smash Mouth
Nov. 17-18 - 98 Degrees

*The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs daily Aug. 29th through Nov. 23rd. 🍷 🧀


For more information and to book your next Disney vacation, contact me today!
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07/09/2024

Travel Tip Tuesday: Heading to Jamaica? Start your vacation right by booking Club Mobay. Instead of waiting in long immigration and customs lines, you can be greeted by name by your concierge who whisks you straight through customs and into the air conditioned Club Mobay lounge to await your transfer to your resort.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments and wifi. The rum punch is dee-lish!! There is a play area for the kids, private restrooms, comfy chairs and tables (my kids worked on homework!)

You can also take advantage of their spa (additional cost.)

You can choose to purchase this amenity for both arriving and departing flights, or just one! Contact me if you're interested in adding this amazing service into your plans! I won’t go back to Jamaica without it!

07/07/2024

Give the kids an early Christmas gift and take them to Universal Orlando w/ this awesome deal:

December 1 - 6
2 adults, 2 kids (ages 12 & 9)
5 nights at Universal's Endless Summer - Surfside Inn
5 days of park-to-park tickets (including the water park - Volcano Bay)

Only $462.25 per person!

Contact me for more info/to book!!
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07/04/2024

Wishing you a Happy 4th!! 🇺🇸

07/01/2024

💛Are you a Pittsburgh Steelers fan? Are you in need of a vacation?🖤

Now is the PERFECT time to book a trip! Check this out:

As a thank you to all of my western Pennsylvania friends, guests, & referrals: Book any Sandals or Beaches trip, a Universal Orlando trip, or Disney destination (Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, or Disney Cruise) vacation of 3 nights or more from now until July 28 (or until supplies last) and receive a FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win 2 season tickets to ALL PITTSBURGH STEELERS home games!

[email protected]

*drawing will be held on August 7 & is based on the PA Lottery 3 digit evening daily number.
*travel dates valid for any time in 2024 or 2025
*Once minimum deposit for trip is received, guests will receive raffle ticket in the mail

06/28/2024

☀️ Want to squeeze in a quick, but AMAZING trip before the kids head back to school? 🏖

Check out this deal at Dreams Onyx in Punta Cana:

August 8-11 for 2 adults and 2 kids
All-inclusive resort: all meals, drinks, snacks, entertainment, water sports, taxes, airport transfers are included
DIRECT flights out of PITTSBURGH

ONLY $816 per person!

Reach out for more info: [email protected]

06/26/2024

🚨BREAKING!🚨

You asked. Disney listened!

Beginning July 24th, Walt Disney World guests can plan in advance with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass! ⚡️🎢

More news to come! Stay tuned! 😁

https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/plan-ahead-with-lightning-lane-entry-at-walt-disney-world-starting-july-24/

06/25/2024

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Announced!! 🎄🎅🏼✨

Tickets go on sale for Disney resort guests on July 2nd. 🎉

Party tickets get you into Magic Kingdom Park at 4:00 pm. The party takes place 7:00pm-midnight!

🗓️ November
8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
🗓️ December
1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20

Prices range from $169 to $219 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date).

To purchase tickets for the party or to start planning your holiday vacation to Disney, contact me today!

06/23/2024

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06/19/2024

☀️ Did you know that Sandals will often have some great last minute specials to fill occupancy gaps?

⛱ For example, buy 3 nights get the 4th free at Sandals Ochi in Jamaica: July 20-24. All you can eat meals, drinks, snacks, entertainment, water sports, taxes/gratuities, & airport transfersin a riviera honeymoon luxury room: ONLY $1,927 per couple!

🍹OR... buy 4 nights get the 5th free at Sandals Grande Antigua: July 27 - Aug 1 in an OCEANVIEW, CLUB-LEVEL suite: ONLY $3,120 per couple.

Contact me for more info or to inquire about other resorts/dates!
My travel planning services are complimentary!
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