Monica Hayes, Travel Advisor & Trip Concierge

11/18/2024

I had a very “Capy” Birthday critter encounter at the Capybara Cafe in St Augustine as my gift from Brent! It was so much fun to engage with Mocha & Latte because these animal ambassadors are the absolute sweetest.🥰
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This is a great opportunity to show a delightful example of what responsible wildlife tourism looks like - choosing attractions that treat animals humanely and support conservation efforts. A thoughtful approach to your next animal encounter while at home or abroad can make all the difference… AND keep you from getting mauled, gored, or trampled to death because you wanted to get a selfie with a wild animal.🐾❤️
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In this case, I highly recommend spending an hour of your day there (reservations required) and supporting Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary and their mission⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Ready to book your next adventure? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

11/14/2024

BIG, exciting, and fantastic news to help travelers the next time your luggage goes missing! Apple has announced a new “Share Item Location” feature that’s going live in the next iOS update that will allow iPhone users to share the location of an AirTag with third parties such as airlines.✈️
That means if you slide an AirTag into your luggage before handing it off at the check in desk, you can assist your airline in locating your bag if it does happen to get lost (and the angels sing!!!)🙌🏼

This is also perfect timing as we approach Black Friday, as Amazon has great deals on AirTag 4-packs!

Share Item Location helps users locate and recover misplaced items by securely sharing the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory.

10/24/2024

HUGE day for me today!!!🙌🏼🥳💃🏻
What started as a complete & seemingly insurmountable pipe dream over a year ago, had me dancing in my living room this afternoon when I received the confirmation email! I’m so proud of myself for sticking with it, doing my best to work on my business daily, and honing my skills with the ins and outs of the complex travel industry.

Earning my PRO Advisor badge is one of the best early birthday gifts I’ve ever worked so hard to give myself! I’m thrilled to be apart of the best agency out there, Fora Travel !🫶🏼

The biggest THANK YOU of all goes out to all of my family & all of my amazing clients for all of your support in this exciting & special journey so far!🙏🏼❤️
Ready to book your next adventure? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

10/20/2024

“But did you die?” Imagine being chomped on by this thing over 23 million years ago!😳🦈 🤣

We had the best time on our Fossil Hunting Tour that left just outside of Charleston and traveled by boat to Morris Island. It was a beautiful day and so peaceful listening to the waves while hunting for treasures!

Did you know - Morris Island is a barrier island, which means it’s a large sandbar. Fossils that wash ashore on the island include: shark teeth, sea glass, ancient indigenous pottery, and keyhole urchins, also known as sand dollars
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Ready to book your next adventure? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

09/18/2024

🚨PSA🚨
If your TSA Pre-check is up for renewal like mine is, or you’re a new applicant, there’s no better time than NOW to upgrade to Global Entry (which also includes TSA Pre-check!) before the cost goes up on Oct 1st! ✈️🌎

Read more here:

The cost of Global Entry is rising. Starting on Oct. 1, application fees will be $120.

07/23/2024

Exciting day for me today!!!✨
It took me a hot minute to earn this bad boy because life got in the way, but I’m proud of myself for sticking with it and earning my Advance Advisor badge with the best agency out there, Fora Travel !👏🏼

Thank you for all the support in this new, amazing journey so far!🙏🏼❤️

07/19/2024

Still looking for that last minute getaway away (and cooler weather!🔥) to the mountains before the kids start back to school? Check out this article I wrote for some inspo or share with a friend!

Traveling to Helen, Georgia? Get inspired with this advisor-curated itinerary: Weekend Mountain Getaway to Helen, Georgia.

07/02/2024

👀Peep this write up on my recent adventures to LA!✨

Looking for family-friendly travel to Los Angeles? Read our curated guide and make your dream trip a reality.

07/01/2024

It may feel like the surface of the sun right now🫠🔥, but picture yourself here, soaking in the breathtaking beauty of the Fall leaf change!🍁
There are so many great places in the US to peep the color change, but one of my favorites is New England (Massachusetts north into Maine)! If chasing the Fall leaves is on your bucket list this year (happening late Sept - early October), NOW is the time to book that trip! Don’t miss out on the magic of nature.✨
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Ready to book your next adventure? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

06/28/2024

It’s Summertime🔥 and do you know what that means??? Alaska is calling!☎️
With its cooler temps, majestic native animal populations, and breathtaking views, now is the best time of year to check Alaska off your bucket list!✔️
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Ready to book your next trip? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

06/11/2024

Ever wonder what it was like to live during the last Ice Age?!?🦣🦣🦣
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Step back in time to when mastodons and dire wolves roamed the earth at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum! It’s located right in the heart of Los Angeles, CA (near Hollywood) and is still a functional working paleontology & archaeology site!🤯 Check out this unique and fascinating spot on your next visit to SoCal!
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Ready to book your next trip? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

05/10/2024

Holy smokes!!! Check out one of my new Preferred Partner offerings, On Location Experiences!🤯

I can now book UFC, Super Bowl, Olympics, NASCAR, New York Fashion Week tickets, Concert VIP tickets (and many, many other events!)🙌🏼🤩
Please consider reaching out if you’re in the market and please share with your networks!🙏🏼

Don't just be there, be On Location. Indulge your passion for live experiences like never before with VIP access, prime positioning, and exclusive opportunities at the biggest events around the globe.

05/01/2024

Today’s our day!!!❤️🥳

04/23/2024

Who’s planning to book a cruise this Summer/Fall?🙋🏻‍♀️
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I’m working to earn my “Cruise Pro” travel advisor certification and would love to assist you! Any cruise line, any destination, I’m here to help!❤️

Not personally cruising, but know someone who is planning to go? Please share my contact with them! Sharing is caring and I love referrals😀
Thank you in advance!

04/20/2024

Universal Orlando is Magical🪄✨
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We booked, we planned, we shopped, we explored, we ate, we laughed, we drank, we screamed, we walked our feet off… and we can’t wait to do it all again!🤪
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Ready to book your next trip? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

03/25/2024

Providence Canyon State Park (aka Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon”) was a beautiful surprise and such a fun half day hike!😎
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Did you know… “Providence Canyon is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. The massive gullies (some as deep as deep as 150 feet!) were caused simply by poor farming practices during the early 1800s.”😬
https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon
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Ready to book your next trip? I’d love to assist! Please DM, call, or email for more details.❤️ . .

03/17/2024

St Patrick’s Day in Ireland like…🍀🍀🍀
Dublin is one of those cities that’s full to the brim with historic things to see, cultural things to do, and friendly locals. It definitely makes the decision on whether or not to go back for another visit an easy one! Sláinte!
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