Keys to Dream Travel-Ashley Hardin

10/17/2024

FINALLY!!! The news we've all been waiting to hear!!

Universal Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort! Select multi-day tickets and packages will go on sale October 22. Bookings for Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will also be made available.

I CAN'T WAIT to get this new park booked for your family! Drop me a comment if you would like a quote for your family as soon as I'm able to get pricing!

The portals are opening. And our universe will never be the same. On May 22, 2025, Universal Epic Universe theme park officially opens at Universal Orlando R...

09/03/2024

Bring on more Wizarding World!!

08/16/2024

You’ll EAT UP this deal at Universal Orlando Resort!!

Get ready for the vacation package you've been dreaming of!
• Up to $1,000 Food & Beverage Card per room!
• 4+ nights at amazing Universal Orlando hotels
• 2-Park or 3-Park tickets for 4 or 5 thrilling days
• Free 5x7 Souvenir Photo and so much more!

You can EAT, PLAY, and STAY like never before! From full-service restaurants to quick bites, this promo adds flavor to every Universal adventure!

Travel Window: November 7, 2024 through April 10, 2025
Blockout Dates: December 20, 2024 - January 4, 2025

Contact me soon for pricing for your family! [email protected]

07/31/2024

Magical details released! The Wizarding World of Harry PotterTM - Ministry of MagicTM opens 2025 at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.

Learn more [UniversalOrlando.com/harrypotterministryofmagic]
https://youtu.be/IAI67O_MCoE

07/09/2024

Grab some friends and hit the road for a last-minute beach vacation before school starts back! This oceanfront 3 bedroom/2 bath condo is available for July 28-August 1 for $3050!

Take a break from it all and let the salty air and gentle surf take your breath away here in Orange Beach. With a perfect beachfront location, you will have no trouble getting your fill of sunshine on the warm sand. Plus, the indoor and outdoor shared pools, sauna, and fitness center will also spoil you and your guests when you aren't venturing out into the city. Any downtime spent at home base will be a treat for the whole gang, as the chef of the group can hop into the full kitchen prepare tasty recipes on modern appliances while everyone else gathers in the living room to kick back and watch a favorite show on the flatscreen TV. The private balcony will be just the place to watch the pinks and purples of sunset reflect off of the emerald water below. Plus, everyone will sleep well with plush mattresses in each of the three bedrooms as the sound of the tide is ever-present just outside.

Contact me soon for availability for this or any other condo for your last summer vacation of the year!

07/01/2024

Would you like a relaxing lake getaway before school gets started? Check out this rental house!

Find yourself perched mere minutes from the calm waters of Douglas Lake and Downtown Sevierville when you make this stylish retreat home for a little while. The house is also highly convenient to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It boasts outstanding lake views from the upper furnished deck and a stylish backyard outfitted with an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, shaded patio seating, and a gas grill, so there will be no need to venture out to have unlimited fun. And, when you want to escape the summer heat, the community pool has you covered for quick dips.
Inside this designer-owned home, luxury furnishings and antiques give the interior a high-end feel everyone will love. The upper level will be the hub for entertaining with a full kitchen, a spacious living area perfect for streaming movies as everyone kicks back on the large sofas, and an accommodating dining area for formal meals. Downstairs, the billiards room with a pool table and grand piano awaits a bit of friendly competition, and the massage room is home to the sauna where you can soothe sore hiking legs in no time. Extra perks include central air-conditioning, a private washer/dryer, and fast WiFi.

This 4 bedroom home is available July 21-26 for $3895. Contact me to book this home or any other vacation rental for your preferred destination!

06/26/2024

DreamWorks Land is now open at Universal Orlando and is a perfect spot for the littles to play, meet characters, and ride their own kid-friendly coaster!

Trolls Trollercoaster--Hop onto the caterpillar Caterbus on this family-friendly coaster. You’ll join Poppy, Tiny and the twins Satin and Chenille as you try to make an escape from spooky spiders.

Po Live!--Meet and talk with Po on a digital animated screen. He’ll train you in the ways of kung fu while babysitting his mischievous baby cousin and cooking some delicious snacks. Skadoosh!

Shrek's Swamp Meet--Now’s your chance to meet Shrek, Fiona and Donkey outside Shrek’s cottage.
..plus additional shows, playgrounds, and experiences!

There is a great promo right now that travel agents can offer to help your family enjoy a fun-filled Universal vacation at a very reasonable price! Let me get you a quote!

06/17/2024

Booking through a travel agent has MANY perks, and this is a great new one!

You can save up to $1300 on a Universal Orlando travel package with this exclusive promo available only for those booking through travel professionals!

Details:
🌟 The package must include a minimum 4-night, 4-day ticket bundle.
🌟 Resorts available with the promo include Surfside Inn and Suites value resort, Loews Royal Pacific Premier Resort, Hard Rock Hotel Premier Resort, or either of the two newest properties, Universal Stella Nova (opening January 21) or Universal Terra Luna (opening February 25). **Premier resorts include FREE Universal Express Unlimited Passes for all guests in the room!!
🌟 Promo is valid for select travel dates now through March 6, 2025. Must book by August 14.

Contact me SOON for best availability!

06/08/2024

It’s been about a year since our family’s “Greatest Vacation Ever,” and I’m not exaggerating when I say we have reminisced about this place multiple times a week for the past year!

White Stallion Ranch in Arizona checked all our boxes! Besides the main attraction—as much horseback riding as you want—we were able to participate in rock climbing, e-biking, hiking, shooting, archery, swimming, nature walks and demonstrations, historical talks, watching a rodeo demonstration, line dancing lessons, watercolor lessons, cowboy singing and entertainment, and eating FABULOUS food! All the non-stop activities, 3 home-cooked meals a day plus all-day snacks (and coffee!), and lodging in adorable adobe guest houses are all included in the nightly rate. It’s the closest you’ll get to an all-inclusive vacation in the U.S.!

I’d love to send your family to this desert oasis! Contact me for more information or pricing for your family!

05/27/2024

It's hard to believe I've been a part of Keys to Dream Travel for 8 years now! This job and this agency has been a huge part of my life, and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to build relationships with my fellow agents and with so many wonderful clients!!

Thank YOU for helping make this business a success for me! I love planning with each and every one of you, and I look forward to many more trips together!

05/21/2024

We’re staying at the beautiful Lighthouse Resort in Gulf Shores this week. Perfect location near shopping and restaurants, and very close to the Gulf State Park pier, so crowds are thinner. It’s a perfect week for weather!

05/13/2024

Tracy Bass Smith Welcome home to the Smith and Bass families from your recent vacation to Walt Disney World Resort. I'm so glad you had a wonderful first visit with sweet Hannah! (And I hope she got addicted so that we can plan together again soon! 😉)

05/02/2024

Universal Orlando's newest park, Epic Universe, is scheduled to open next year! If you want to be on my list to notify as soon as I hear word of an opening date, comment below!!

Epic Universe’s SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will feature three attractions!
🥚 Yoshi's Adventure – search for Captain Toad and mysterious eggs from atop Mount Beanpole!
🏎️ Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge – race against Team Bowser and collect coins to claim the Golden Cup.
⛏️ Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness – hop aboard a mine cart and join DK for a wild adventure!
But wait there's more 🤌🏻
🎮 SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will offer unique dining stops and each featuring themed bites sure to impress any Nintendo fan
🍄 Toadstool Cafe
🏝️ Yoshi’s Snack Island
🛞 Turbo Boost Treats

04/30/2024

Get excited for summer at Universal Orlando! 🌟

👀 Mark your calendars for June 14 because that's when the magic begins!
🏰 DreamWorks Land: Hang out with Shrek, ride the Trollercoaster, learn kung fu with Po, and catch the new live show DreamWorks Imagination Celebration! 🌈💫 (June 14th)
🧙‍♂️ Hogwarts Always: Dive into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with the mesmerizing nighttime extravaganza at Hogwarts™ castle! 🏰✨ (June 14th)
🎥 CINESATIONAL Lagoon Show: Thrill to a cinematic journey with stirring soundtracks evoking the mystery and magic of Harry Potter™, the pulse-pounding thrills of Jurassic World and the gripping suspense of Jaws. On select nights 🦕🌊 (June 14th)
🎭 Universal Mega Movie Parade: Join your favorite characters in a dazzling daytime parade, featuring T. rex, E.T., Trolls, and more! 🎥🎉 (July 3rd)!

I'd LOVE to help you plan!! Reach out to find out what deals are being offered for your travel dates. (Pssst...there's a great 4-day ticket promo!!)

04/22/2024

THANK YOU so much to all the families that entrusted your Spring Break vacations to me! I loved planning these special trips with all of you!

This year I had multiple families traveling to different destinations including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Washington D.C., and sailing with Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line!

04/11/2024

The two newest Universal Orlando hotels are scheduled to open early next year, and bookings are available NOW! Let me know if you'd like a quote for a stay at one of these sparkling new hotels while visiting the Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Volacano Bay!

Introducing Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort!

04/05/2024

Thank you all so much for your patience as I was out of the country recently. While the vast majority of our trip was spent in the mission effort of Bible studies, VBS for local children, and cleanup and construction for the church building, we still had time to enjoy the immense beauty of Costa Rica!

The people of Costa Rica are very warm and welcoming, and the country is full of spectacular wildlife, lush rainforests, and beautiful beaches! We were able to spend some time ziplining past waterfalls and through rainforests, horseback riding, and enjoying cultural experiences at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park and enjoying local hot springs near the Arenal Volcano.

I’d love to help you plan your adventurous getaway in this beautiful area!