Big Dreams Travel with Rachel

10/17/2024

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Tickets and packages go on sale October 22nd!!!

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10/09/2024

I don't usually share stuff like this, but this is awful and another prime example as to why it is so important to know what you're getting into when you're planning a trip.

This poor family. When using a travel agent we work for YOU. And when you travel, we are on call, we don't close. Thankfully I don't have clients currently in Orlando, but I have in the past, and currently personally know many agents who have waited on hold for 3+ hours MULTIPLE times for their clients to be sure they were able to reschedule or cancel and receive reimbursement for their trips. Suddenly that small savings Costco offered, turned into a HUGE loss for this family.

This is a big reason why many agents say "don't book your trips where you buy your toilet paper". 🙃

09/16/2024

09/11/2024

We will never forget. 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙

05/28/2024

Shouting Happy 25th Anniversary to Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure Theme Park!!

Universal Islands of Adventure opened its doors to the world on May 28th, 1999. Within the quarter-century thereafter, it has been an influential force in the theme park industry in both its immersive theming and groundbreaking attractions.

While it has surely evolved over the years, making room for fan favorites like Hogwarts, there are staples like Jurassic Park River Adventure that STILL thrill after all these years!!

Check out a few of my personal favorites from IOA through the years!!

05/06/2024

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party dates were finally announced!
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August - 9, 13,16 20, 23, 27, and 30
September - 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, and 31
October - 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, and 31
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Tickets go on sale for guests with on-site reservations (including Swan/Dolphin and Shades of Green) on May 8. Tickets go on sale for everyone on May 15.
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While most days will eventually sell out, none will sell out in May. There’s no rush! Tickets are nonrefundable, so make sure your trip is definite before you purchase these.
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Ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom at 4pm with just the party ticket. The park closes for non-party guests at 6pm. The party starts at 7pm and lasts until midnight.
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If you are interested in attending, reach out to me via my link or comment here!! Now’s the time to get booked!
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https://www.bigdreamstravelusa.com/rachel-strickland.html

04/12/2024

Quick update!! ✈️☀️🏖️💃🏼❤️

04/10/2024

Today's the day!! 🎉🧳✈️☀️❤️🏖️

I'm sitting at the gate waiting to board my flight for our Agency FAM/AEP to Mexico!! What in the 🌎 is an AEP? Glad you asked 😅

AEP stands for Agent Education/Experience Program and FAM is just short for familiarization!!

Over the next 4-5 days, 8 of my colleagues and I will be experiencing all that Cancun has to offer! From Playa Mujeres, to Hotel Zone, down to Riviera Maya and Playa Del Carmen. In 4 days we will we be staying at TWO different resorts, and touring about 12 in total!

These are long days spent touring different resort properties, from rooms and suites to fitness centers and spas, restaurants, pools, and most importantly BEACHES! (Not all beaches are created equal even in paradise!)

Follow along with me over the next few days to see a glimpse of all the different resorts we are touring, and learn some tips and tricks to elevate your travel experience all together!!

It's trips like these that really make all the difference for my clients! I can (and do) research every location extensively before I will send my clients, but there is NOTHING like first hand experiences to be able to recommend and guide my clients to be able to truly book the best possible trip for them and their family!!

Stay tuned!!

The countdown is ON to blue skies and even bluer waters!! 🏖️☀️

Let's GO!!

04/05/2024

Some exciting content is coming soon!!

Follow along with me as I get ready for our annual Agency Retreat/AEP/FAM Trip NEXT week!! 🤩🤩 I am excited to share it all with you!!

From packing, to navigating the airports, immigration, transfers and PLENTY of resort tours, and excursions, I'm inviting you to come along with me on this adventure!! I will have all the tips and tricks, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have along the way!!

Any guesses where we are heading?!?!

(if you already know, feel free to throw out "obvious wrong answers only" just for fun!!)

I will be announcing later this weekend!

03/28/2024

It's. Going. To. Be. EPIC! 🤩

02/29/2024

Can. Not. Wait. 🎉🎉🎉

02/26/2024

2025 Disney World packages are dropping TOMORROW! With a brand new perk to staying on property!!

This is earlier than we have really ever seen them open up packages for the following year!

Disney Resort hotel guests arriving in 2025 can enjoy admission to a Disney water park!

01/31/2024

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01/25/2024

Last night I received this exciting, and truly overwhelming news!!!

Just over two years ago, I stepped out in faith to pursue a dream of mine, and it has been so amazing to see how the Lord has blessed my hard work and dedication to my craft, and to my clients.

There are not words adequate enough to express my gratitude towards each and every one of my clients who are absolutely the key to my success!!

I am looking forward to 2024, and all of the lives that I will have the pleasure of becoming a part of, the family trips that I will get to plan and orchestrate, and best of all, the memories that I will have the opportunity to create for the couples and families that I serve!!

So THANK YOU!! And of course, keep the trips coming!! Let's go for another record year, and see where our DREAMS take us!!

Check out my page at www.bigdreamstravelusa.com/rachel-strickland and join my VIP group (if you haven't already).

Here's to crushing goals, and breaking ceilings!! LET's DO THIS!!

Best Wishes,

Rachel

01/04/2024

🥳🥳🥳 One of my favorite parts of being an agent is looking out for my clients!! I was able to save two clients over $800 (combined) on their Walt Disney World Packages today!!

Yes, of course you CAN book your own trip, but why on Earth would you WANT to?

We all have someone change our oil, do our hair, nails, shoot even do our grocery shopping!

Why not have someone else handle your trips for you too?!?

While YES I do a lot of Disney, and I LOVE it, it's not all that I do. I specialize in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Honeymoons and Anniversary Vacations, Family vacations (especially Florida, NYC, Cruise, and Caribbean vacations).

I would love to work with you for your next trip!

Check out my website to find out more and to request a quote!

www.bigdreamstravelusa.com/rachel-strickland

01/02/2024

NEW YEAR, NEW OFFER!! 🥳🥳 FREE DINING IS BACK!!

Starting TOMORROW, Disney+ subscribers can get a FREE dining plan when purchasing a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option.

**This offer is valid for arrivals most nights July 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.

These will GO quickly, so if you have been on the fence about planning your next Walt Disney World Vacation, now is the time!

Message me for details and to get on my list for quotes for 2024. 😍

01/01/2024

Wishing you all of God's best for you and your family in 2024!! And of course all the TRAVEL your hearts desire!! 🥳🥂🎉🪩🎆💜🧳✈🛳

12/25/2023

🎄Merry Christmas from our family to yours!! 🎄

12/23/2023

🎵I'm dreaming of a "white sand beach" Christmas.... 🎄

11/24/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🦃🥧Today and everyday I am thankful for my family, friends, and the most amazing clients who have become friends!! You are truly the best and enrich my life so much! I hope you each had the most wonderful day, and have full hearts and full bellies!!

11/13/2023

This one's for you families!!!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 TOMORROW Disney is dropping a brand new offer that includes 50% off Kids Tickets and Dining package on most 4night stays March 3rd -June 30th 2024!! 🎆🎇

These will go FAST, so if you have kids, and have been thinking about taking that trip to Disney World, now is the time! Message me for more details and to get your name on the list to take advantage of this amazing offer.

www.bigdreamstravelusa.com/rachel-strickland
or email me at [email protected]

11/11/2023

Shouting a HUGE thank you to all of our Military Veterans and Active Duty friends, family members, and clients today! It is always a privilege to be able to serve these families and individuals to help them plan their dream vacations! Thank you for your service, we are forever grateful for your commitment and willingness to serve! Today and everyday, we celebrate YOU!

With Love,

Big Dreams Travel with Rachel

11/10/2023

{FUN Ship Friday}
Shout out to these ADORABLE ladies who recently sailed on the Carnival Sunshine out of Charleston for my client's "Last Sail Before the Veil"! I absolutely enjoyed every minute of working with these beautiful ladies to research, plan, and book their long weekend Bachelorette getaway! For several of them it was their first ever cruise, and it was my pleasure to help them navigate everything, and make the process as seamless as possible for them!! They definitely had a WONDERFUL time, and I cannot wait to have the opportunity to book their next one!!

I have also had the privilege of booking the bride and groom's honeymoon which will be here before we know it!! And also have had the pleasure of booking several trips for her future mother-in-law, and have one on the books for her soon to be sister-in-law as well!!

This is the sweetest family, and I absolutely love that I get to have a front row seat to some of their biggest life adventures!! 💕

Check out some of my favorite photos of their Bachelorette Cruise!!

10/24/2023

🇺🇸2024 Walt Disney World
Military Promotional Ticket Prices Announced!! 🇺🇸

4, 5 and 6 Day Hopper and Hopper Plus tickets are available for purchase at local base/post MWR and ITT offices, and at Shades of Green.

🇺🇸 2024 pricing🇺🇸
6-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket
•Park Hopper Option: $409 plus tax
•Park Hopper Plus Option: $439 plus tax
5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket
•Park Hopper Option: $389 plus tax
•Park Hopper Plus Option: $419 plus tax
4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket
•Park Hopper Option: $369 plus tax
•Park Hopper Plus Option: $399 plus tax

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