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05/28/2023

Or Costco 😉

05/05/2023

Happy Friday!!!

I am glad to share that Royalton/Hideaway Riviera Cancun and the adjacent Royalton Splash have installed a sargassum barrier, which is meant to keep almost all sargassum out. Initial reports have shown that the barrier works very well as you can see from the attached picture.

We are glad to see that many hotels are trying to find creative ways to deal with sargassum challenges and thus creating a better vacation experience for YOU!!!

Message on here for a free quote for the fabulous property! 🌴

05/08/2021

4 Reasons to rely on a Travel Agent for Honeymoon or Anniversary planning:

🌴 Helps you find the perfect destination
👑 The easiest way to get VIP treatment
🥂 Makes travel planning easier
🏝️We handle the details while you're toes are in the sand

Message me today to start planning yours OR send this to a friend you know getting married or has an anniversary coming up!

05/06/2021

Resort #1 we visited while we were away.
TRS Cap Cana in Dominican Republic:
A luxury adults only sea front hotel that has 115 suites with amazing views from your balcony
24 hour room service
2 A la carte restaurants that are Argentinian and Japanese, a restaurant serving international food, and an Ibizan-style beach club.
2 HUGE swimming pools and direct access to the beach.
Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness Center
Free quick and easy Covid Testing on site
Check out some of my pictures from our visit there.

05/06/2021

France is planning to open their borders to vaccinated travelers this summer☀️ Now is the time to start planning your European getaway. Connect with us and start planning your trip now!

05/02/2021

Live Aqua Beach Punta Cana
Message me for more information!

05/01/2021

We have arrived ready for a week of work inspecting resorts for our clients! 🤩
What’s holding you back from booking your next getaway?!?

04/30/2021

We are pleased to announce that we have accepted a personal invitation to attend Presidents Club Retreat at Live Aqua Beach Resort. Invitation is based on success in the travel industry. We appreciate the support from all of our clients in helping us achieve this goal. Be on the lookout as we share starting tomorrow live from Punta Cana Resorts!

03/03/2021

Fun day with friends riding our golf cart around Isla Mujeres yesterday. Contact Dragonfly Escapes to find out how to do this fun excursion in Cancun

03/01/2021

I had the privilege to tour this beautiful brand new family property today Planet Hollywood has something for everyone. Adults only section, water slides for the kids, putt putt, a trampoline park, lazy river with under the bridge swim up bar, flow rider, no is theater and one of the beat beaches in Cancun area. If you want more pictures and in depth details call Dragonfly Escapes and we will show you how to be treated like a Stat

11/18/2020

NOW is the time to be booking your 2021 vacations with Dragonfly Escapes! Got travel credits from cancelled trips we can help you use those!

LOWEST PRICES of the SEASON with Pre
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS.

Let us know what you would like us to search for and we will get you the best deal out there.

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Email me- [email protected]
Or call or text me at 704-301-1060

Don’t let all these specials pass you by. Contact us today!

I look forward to working with you all!

10/28/2020

A little travel humor for a rainy day.

We can help you escape when you are ready!

10/22/2020

Thinking of traveling to Orlando in Nov or Dec this year? Not only can we help you get there, let us recommend a wonderful way for your family to get in the Holiday spirit and help families with critically ill children fulfill their children's wishes of a vacation to Central Florida. Even if you aren't planning to travel to Florida this year take a minute to read about this wonderful organization.
GIVE KIDS THE WORLD!

https://www.gktw.org/lights/tickets.php

Celebrate the splendor of the season with us at our newest, sparkliest event: Night of a Million Lights! For the first time ever, guests can experience the childlike wonder of our magical, whimsical Village during a walk-through, fully immersive holiday light spectacular.

10/15/2020

Great article today on travel. I personally have flown twice once domestic and once international since August and planes and airports have never been cleaner. This 34 year veteran to the travel industry hopes the policies and procedures put in place continue so that everyone is safe traveling.

When you are ready to go let Dragonfly Escapes get your there.

Coronavirus exposure risk on airplanes very low, U.S. defense study finds
By Tracy Rucinski and Sanjana Shivdas 4 hrs ago

The risk of exposure to the coronavirus on flights is very low, a U.S. Department of Defense study released on Thursday found, a positive sign for the airline industry as it tries to rebound from the pandemic's crushing effect on travel.

When a seated passenger is wearing a mask, an average 0.003% of air particles within the breathing zone around a person's head are infectious, even when every seat is occupied, it found.

The testing assumed only one infected person on the plane and did not simulate the effects of passenger movement around the cabin.

The study, conducted aboard United Airlines Boeing 777 and 767 aircraft, showed that masks helped minimize exposure to infection when someone coughed, even in neighboring seats.

About 99.99% of particles were filtered out of the cabin within 6 minutes due to fast air circulation, downward air ventilation and the filtration systems on the aircraft.

It estimated that to receive an infectious dose, a passenger would need to fly 54 hours on a plane with an infectious person.

United, which also provided pilots for the test, took pains to present the results in its favor.

"These results ... mean your chances of COVID exposure on a United aircraft are nearly non-existent, even if your flight is full," said United Airlines Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist.

The study was led and funded by Transportation Command, which operates Patriot Express flights that use commercial planes like United's for members of the military and their families.

The research over six months involved 300 tests during 38 hours of flight time and 45 hours of ground testing. It was done by releasing particles the same size as the novel coronavirus across the entire cabin by section, each of which had 42 sensors representing other passengers who could potentially come in contact with the particles.

Each test released 180 million particles – the number of particles that would be produced by thousands of coughs.

Study participants included the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Boeing Co, among others.

Last week, plane manufacturers Boeing, Airbus SE and Embraer SA released a joint publication showing that cabin air filters limit the spread of viruses on their aircraft.

Their conclusions were based on computational fluid dynamics research that simulated how particles move around the cabin.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has identified only 44 flight-related COVID-19 cases since the beginning of 2020 versus some 1.2 billion passengers who have traveled during that time.

While "nothing is completely risk-free," the published cases of potential inflight COVID-19 transmission show that "the risk of contracting the virus on board appears to be in the same category as being struck by lightning," IATA Director General Alexandre de Juniac said.

08/07/2020

We have lifted the Global Level 4 Health Advisory, which advised Americans to avoid international travel due to COVID-19. We are returning to country-specific levels of travel advice (Levels 1-4), so that travelers can make informed travel decisions. http://ow.ly/j75W50ASOxK://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html

The Department of State advises all U.S. citizens to read the country-specific Travel Advisories and U.S. Embassy COVID pages for updates on the impact of COVID-19 worldwide.

07/23/2020

Borrowed from my friends at Hickory Travel. Love you ladies!

Well said by one of my Travelagent sisters!
🗣🗣 Public Service Announcement.....please book your next trip with a travel agent.
🌎 From Travel Advisors around the World
Would you work for 5 months, full time, without getting paid? Think about this for a minute.
If your boss told you to come back to work, but you couldn’t get paid, and you’re not sure when you’re going to get paid again, but to please stick with it and put your heart and soul into it for hopes of a better future?
Chances are, you wouldn’t do it.
Travel Advisors have had their businesses turned completely upside down. They worked for countless hours to plan that trip for you, put it all together, customize every little detail — and they don’t actually get paid their commission until you go on vacation.
Now, your vacation got cancelled.
They dive back in to work twice as hard, fielding calls, waiting on hold, fighting for your refunds & credits — all while still not getting paid for any of the work they’ve done for the last 6, 12, or 24 months. Why?
This is more than just their job. This is their passion, their commitment to YOU as their client.
Much of the travel industry is on hold, but people are still booking, some are still traveling, and many hopeful travelers are setting their sights well into 2021.
Before you jump online to book that trip to Europe, before you reach out directly to the cruise lines, and before you just start planning that all inclusive vacation through a “cheap” website — reach out to a Travel Advisor. Refer your friends and family when you hear they’re planning a trip. Help the travel industry rebound by helping those who support it most.
We’re here for you, and we hope you’ll be there for us!
We want to thank every friend, family member, business partner, and most importantly, client, who has supported the travel and tourism industry over the years and continue to put their trust in us — especially now!

07/17/2020

Here are the latest travel restrictions in the US. Take a peak before you get in your car.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/travel/state-travel-restrictions.html?fbclid=IwAR1cvSyuj5sEcaBhVdK2KO6YTf0qVst1w4VNofOkNNBmCang2NQCdjb_aZ4

A third of states have strict measures in place for visitors, from mandatory testing to quarantine requirements.

06/08/2020

The planes are flying and travel is opening back up. Time for you to call Dragonfly Escapes and get in on the low rates being offered. Extremely low deposits and cancel for any reason insurance as low as $45 per person. Now is the time to book your next getaway. Give us a call 704-201-1060 or send us an email and let the experts with over 35 years of experience help you find your perfect destination. Never a fee to book with us, and your Satisfaction is our Destination

Adventure awaits!

06/04/2020

Please take a minute and fill this out if you are waiting on a passport. Let your voice be heard! NO reason that Passport Processing should be closed.

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Due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, on March 19 the State Department limited passport processing operations to life-and-death emergencies. While we understand the rationale behind their decision, we are hopeful...

05/30/2020

Thinking of a road trip this summer? Here are some wonderful things we saw along the Historic Route 66. We can help make your trip a great one!

05/22/2020

A few scenes from our journey today. Saw the Petrified Forest, the Painted desertLots of desert land, beautiful Sunsets and wound up in Santa Fe. I got to reminisce my son and his beautiful wife’s wedding in the Loretto Chapel. Enjoy the beauty!

Doesn’t this make you want to get in your car and go! Call us we can help make it happen

05/07/2020

05/07/2020

So been a while since I posted. Here are some pictures of one of the most famous attractions in the USA.

Worth the trip to see This beauty....We had a wonderful time viewing the Grand Canyon

04/26/2020

After loosing a few dollars in Vegas we are headed back East. So for some reason I can’t find any pictures from today on my phone. Maybe if my traveling partner has any she will post for today and tomorrow. We visited Hoover Dam, Chloride,AZ and our first views of the Grand Canyon more on that tomorrow... And wound up in Williams AZ and picked up Route 66 here.

But along the way, everyday we thanked the one who made it possible. Stopped at the sweet little roadside church to pray....

04/24/2020

A lot of miles that day but wound up I. Las Vegas for the night. To much glitz for me but had a nice evening staying at Paris Las Vegas, ate at Gordon Ramsey’s Steakhouse took in The Jersey Boys show and the next day had some treats at Serendipity’s.....one day of this place is enough for me. Headed back East from here

04/20/2020

On this road trip we took a detour to see my son who at that time lived in Denver Colorado. Here are a few beautiful scenes along the way

04/16/2020

My personal pictures do not do this National Park justice

Arches National Park / Moab Utah

04/14/2020

For all of you asking, no I am safe and sound at home. This trip was a couple of years ago, one of my favorites, just wanted to show you some of the beauty in the USA.

Today our journey takes us through Idaho and into Salt Lake City. Such a beautiful drive

04/14/2020

So took a few days off for Easter but back on the road again...Today Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons. My happy place out West.

04/10/2020

04/10/2020

We found ourselves in the midst of beauty on this day. Yellowstone National Park. One of the most famous and largest National Parks. Hope you enjoy a few scenes from our exciting day In the park.

Please know these are all my personal photos taken on a road trip across the USA a few years back

04/08/2020

A road trip out West isn’t complete without a stop in Cody WY. Home of Buffalo Bill.

Stay and Dine at Irma’s Hotel, take in the Cody Stampede Rodeo, maybe visit Buffalo Bill Dam. Great “old west” town. Next stop .......?....... see if you can guess

04/07/2020

Today’s adventure took us on a beautiful ride from Rapid City to Cody Wy.

Passing through Sturgis and Devils Tower and one of many cemetery’s honoring the people who fought for our freedom. The blue sky’s and sunsets are breathtaking....

04/06/2020

🌟it’s Memories Monday!!🌟

Have you started thinking about your next family vacation? Beaches Resorts is the most awarded family all-inclusive resort ever! Choose one of three resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos for an experience that your family will never forget and memories that will last a lifetime. Pristine sand, warm water, water & land sports, all meals, kids clubs and activities and more are all included.
Contact us to begin planning and booking your next family vacation to make lasting memories. Our expertise and service is absolutely free!!
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04/05/2020

We saw some famous sites and natural beauty in Custer State Park today.
My Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Needles Highway. All a must see while in Rapid City

04/04/2020

Made it to South Dakota and the Badlands today. What a beautiful National Park

A must see on your road trip of the West!

04/03/2020

It’s 🌟Family FRIDAY!🌟
A family favorite
☀️DREAMS PUNTA CANA ☀️

Tucked away on Uvero Alto Beach where flamingos & peacocks roam free and dreams come true, Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa delivers award-winning style and luxury. Located on the pristine coast of the Dominican Republic, just 20 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, Dreams Punta Cana resort is the perfect getaway for everyone, including family vacations!

“Had to drag my kids out of kids club” -Jodi

A perfect family vacation for Christmas message us to get a quote for your family!

04/02/2020

☀️HELLO TROPICAL THURSDAY ☀️
Anguilla!!
It is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean. It lays East of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin. Honestly, people don't come to Anguilla to "see the sights" — the beaches, resorts and restaurants are the real "attractions”

❤️ this post if you would like to travel here!
👍🏻 if you’d like more info on Anguilla!
Feel free to tag a friend 😜

04/02/2020

Now I hope people realize how valuable travel agents are and travel insurance is.
I’ve heard so many horror stories about people not getting through to Costco and Expedia and other discount sites like these this week and VRBO and DVC rentals not refunding money this week for cancellations.
Please make sure you book with an agent next time you book a trip. It doesn't cost you anything more and you get the service you don't get when you book through these third-party booking sites.

As the coronavirus disrupts travel around the world, customers booking through third-party site such as Expedia, Booking.com and Orbitz are struggling to get assistance and refunds.

04/01/2020

We are not in Kansas anymore! Saw a lot of farmland today. Next stop The Badlands. Tune in tomorrow