Destination Travel - Aria Behne

08/01/2023

A heck of a deal if these dates work for you!

07/26/2023

A full day of site inspections yesterday. A bit of work this morning then an afternoon at the pool! Are you ready to wake up to this view?!

11/30/2022

What are the benefits of using a Travel Agent?

I am a travel advisor and I work as a match-maker between my clients and a variety of travel suppliers. This is very different from booking directly from a specific cruise line, hotel, etc.

If you call Princess cruise line to book a cruise, they are not going to tell you to check out Celebrity, because their food is better, and they know you're a foodie. Just like if you contact Mariott Hotel they will not recommend the quaint little boutique hotel down the street which is both better value and much more charming with a local flair. Why would they? Their goal is to sell their products.

Travel advisors are not tied to a brand, we work for our clients. Our ultimate goal is to make you so happy that you will return and book again and hopefully even refer your family and friends.

Travel advisors take countless webinars, we have supplier meetings, and we go on familiarization trips and conventions to meet suppliers and learn about their products. We build relationships with hand-picked suppliers around the world. Suppliers we believe in, and we want to trust taking care of our clients. These relationships often make it possible for us to arrange things that you simply won't be able to do when you purchase your vacation directly from the cruise line, tour operator, or a big-box store.

Cruiselines, tour operators, online travel sites like Expedia, and big-box stores like Costco and BJ's all sell large volumes where you are simply one of many. Personal service is not their strength. When you work with high volume it is impossible to provide personal service to your clients.

Travel advisors are small business owners who work tirelessly to get to know their clients so that they can put their personal touch on your trip and give you the vacation of your dreams.

The choice is yours!

Interested in learning more? You can contact me at 641-357-2305 or [email protected]

06/10/2022

Great news today!!!!

Great News HOT off the press! No MORE Tests to get back to USA!
The Biden administration is lifting pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international travelers to the United States, according to a senior White House official.

Effective Sunday, June 12, those traveling to the U.S. will no longer need a negative COVID-19 test one day before their flight to the country.

Let's travel!!

04/19/2022

One more step back to normal!!!

https://www.kimt.com/news/these-airlines-are-making-masks-optional-after-mandate-struck-down/article_aea1bae3-dfd8-5544-9c5a-2552b33f8b25.html?fbclid=IwAR0B7qzXgTGhUpEMZutYbl_T01rdBgdPJHwPpujJhoIZxHZj7Np7LhXqyH4

After a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods, airlines are starting to act.

03/14/2022

I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday March 21 in the afternoon. I will respond to all quote requests and non emergency related emails upon arrival back in the office.

If you are in travel and need assistance, please contact your in travel assistance number located on your documents.

If you are wanting to make a payment, please fill out the payment form and it will be applied the following business day
https://destinationtravelonline.com/make-payment/

If you need assistance before I return please contact Carol at 641-357-2305 or [email protected]

THIS IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC PAYMENT FORM. WE MANUALLY ENTER PAYMENTS ONCE RECEIVED. NOTE IF RECEIVED AFTER 4 PM OR ON WEEKENDS THE PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ENTERED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN UPDATED INVOICE SHOWING PAYMENTS APPLIED AND REMAINING BALANCE Name Booking number Email T...

07/13/2021

PLEASE!!! Check your passports!!!

Want to travel this winter? Check your passport now! - Due to the last year of lapse of services - - service is slower
Mail delays are impacting when we receive passport applications for processing. Our processing times begin the day we receive your application, not the day you mail it.
Routine service can take up to 18 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received. The 18-week timeframe includes up to 12 weeks for processing and up to 6 weeks for mailing times on the front and back end.
Expedite service (for an additional $60) can take up to 12 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received. The 12-week timeframe includes up to 6 weeks for processing and up to 6 weeks for mailing times on the front and back end.
Our processing times (up to 12 weeks for routine; up to 6 weeks for expedite) do not include mailing times. Mail times vary and delays have been significant. Plan ahead.

06/04/2021

Use 👏🏼 a 👏🏼 travel 👏🏼 agent

Ignore my red eyes been crying the last 2 hours… 12 more hours on a plane! **k