Lost Borders Travel

27/06/2024

Alaska is the hottest destination right now. If you are thinking of booking Alaska the sooner the better, and there is not better time that right now with this deal!

If you would like a quote fill out my form and we will start planning!

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17/06/2024

Yesterday was a day of adventure for sure. Took a speed boat tour around the whole outside of the island. Started at sting ray city. Held a sting ray!! Watch men pick and throw jelly fish out of our way and got the first snorkel in for the day. Then on lunch at green island. Totally inhabited and had everything brought with us. It was fantastic. Saw the pillars of Gibraltar. Snorkeled again at cades reef. Literally the best snorkeling I have ever done. Got a history lesson of Nelson’s dockyard. And ended with rum punch on pinch in beach. It had sand that felt like walking in marshmallows and a downpour that was amazing to watch.

16/06/2024

Today was an interesting day to say the least. Started with a ferry to Barbuda at 6:30am. Then on to learn about the island. The donkeys,goats and sheep roam free. Not a lot on roads. I definitely wore the wrong shoes! Hiked through a cave the one of the tallest points on Barbuda. 115 feet 😂 Then went to the pink sand beach. It really does have pink sand. The bird sanctuary had frigates and there were so many.

14/06/2024

Tell me how you know you are in New York?

13/06/2024

3 cancelled flights and one delayed! I think we are going to make it. Lots of shuffling and one day late.

10/06/2024

It's summer time! That means more travelers and ways to say thank you. I personally don't think the hand written note is a lost art.

08/06/2024

Have you ever bought a plane ticket on your phone? What about a pricey piece of furniture? I’m asking because a new WSJ article highlights the concept of “big screen purchases,” which describes how people make large purchases strictly on a computer because they want to have a second window open or generally create more friction in the buying process to avoid making a mistake.

What’s the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought on your phone? And where would you draw the line?

03/06/2024

Travel season is upon us.

You forget your headphones, left the book you planned to pack on the coffee table, and are sitting at your resort paranoid about leaving the hair dryer plugged in.

There’s nothing worse, in my opinion!

Here’s my day before travel checklist that I’ve perfected to make sure I don’t forget anything:

Start prepping a week before: I start setting things aside for my trip, but I hold off on packing until a day or two before, so I remember what’s in my suitcase.

Do a round of editing: Right before I pack, I edit to make sure I’m packing what I’ll actually need. I also check the weather forecast where I’m headed to make sure I’m prepared.

Carry-on check: I double- and triple-check my carry-on for my documents, my AirPods, and my lip chap—basically everything I’ll need on the actual flight (chapped lips on a four-hour flight is the worst!).

Travel admin: I call my credit card company, download airline apps, make sure I have a copy of my boarding pass, etc.

What on your day before travel checklist?

Share yours in the comments below 👇

01/06/2024

If you are stuck trying to decide where to travel next here is a few of the places my clients are traveling this summer. Which is your favorite.

17/03/2024

Destination Spot Light - SAUDI ARABIA

Experience rare beauty by planning your next vacation with me 🏜️ ✈️.

12/03/2024

Travel Tip Tuesday!

As a travel advisor, I am here to ensure your trip is safe and smooth while also making sure you have a good time. Connect with me to plan your dream vacation in 2024!

11/03/2024

10/03/2024

Spotlight Saturday!

Journey through Alaska for an adventurous escape with peaceful scenery.

08/03/2024

Happy 💁‍♀️ 🫶 ! Treat yourself (or a special woman in your life) to a vacation that shows your love and appreciation. Connect with me to plan a trip that the women in your life are sure to enjoy ✈️.

06/03/2024

It's HUMP DAY 🐪🐪 ! Get creative with your honeymoon excursions by booking with a Honeymoon & Destination Wedding expert to do something you never thought possible. We know the ins and outs of fun and unique activities to make your honeymoon memorable, so connect today!

05/03/2024

Here’s a fun fact about my travel agency

I founded my business in 2021, and I’m so grateful for all of the support I’ve received over the past few years.

When you plan your trips with me, you’re supporting a small business versus a big corporation like Google, Kayak, or Booking.com.

I, in turn get to reinvest in our community through my weekly coffee runs at Summer Moon and shopping at the farmers market, and breakfast out at Huckleberry's.

I so appreciate everyone here in Keller/DFW who has planned trips with me!

I also love that I get to add a personalized touch to your travel experience, and give you much more hands-on customer service — Expedia could never! 😉

03/03/2024

Saturday Spotlight🕵️‍♂️

Visit South Africa to witness the beauty of Earth's wildlife 🐘🦒.

01/03/2024

The amount of time needed to plan a great trip is always underestimated.

You go down the wormhole thinking, “This will be easy,” and you come back up not remembering which resort had which amenities and what room category includes the lounge pools.

But here’s a bit of magic for you — you can turn those 20+ hours spent on Google into a simple phone call or email to me.

👉 I do the planning and research.

👉 I provide tailored resort recommendations.

👉 I give you my honest opinion on which experiences are worth booking and which you shouldn’t miss based on your interests and travel goals.

👉 and then I get it all booked for you so it’s easy peasy!

Raise your hand if that sounds like how you want to plan your trips in the future! 🙋‍♀️

Like I said, I’m just a phone call, email, or DM away. Details here 👇

vanessa@lostborderstravel
512.695.0351

28/02/2024

The year of the Dragon. This sounds like a great plan to me

Let’s look at the celestial influences shaping your personal 2024 travel calendar according to Chinese zodiac in the Year of the Dragon.

28/02/2024

Wedding Wednesday!

Let's plan your bachelorette party! Get creative and work with me to curate the perfect weekend getaway before your special day! 🎉💍

28/02/2024

As a travel agent, I'm here to ensure your travel runs smoothly while you have the time of your life.

26/02/2024

Hmmm. Monaco! The second smallest sovereign state in the world after the Vatican City.

25/02/2024

This is an expensive travel mistake to make in 2024 👇

It’s going to be busy everywhere: Europe, the Caribbean cruises.

And you’re rolling the dice with your travel budget by booking everything yourself (your time costs money, but that’s a conversation for another day!)

Booking everything yourself online means you’re the backup, you’re the problem solver, and you’re the person you’ll have to rely on if flights get missed, the hotel bumps your booking, or the tour guide just doesn’t show.

All of this can add up to hard-earned money lost.

When you work with me to plan, you not only avoid costly travel mistakes — things like booking flights for the wrong airport, booking hotels for the wrong dates, etc.

But you also have me as support every step of the way while you travel, and with how chaotic travel will be this year, that can make the difference between a fantastic trip and one you’d like to forget.

Having support and an expert is a must this year. If you’d like that expert to me me, take a quick minute to fill out my inquiry form, tell me about your trip, and let’s chat. Link in bio.

25/02/2024

Did you know that 80% of the wildlife in Madagascar cannot be found anywhere else on Earth? 🦓

Connect with me today and we'll find you a private villa tucked into the rainforest of Madagascar for your next adventure.

24/02/2024

Did you know 2024 is predicted to have the most spectacular northern lights seen in 2 decades? If you have ever wanted to see them this is the year to do it.

23/02/2024

Calling all foodies!

Would you consider yourself a foodie? Here are 4 places we recommend you visit if you have a diverse palette and a hunger for culture.

22/02/2024

Happy 🍹! Did you know that margaritas are the most popular cocktail in the United States?
Where do you like to drink margs?

21/02/2024

Wedding Wednesday!

Romance Travel is in the air! Here are a few destinations great for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Connect with me to start planning the perfect couple's trip ❣️

20/02/2024

I literally breathe a sigh of relief every time a client makes it to the airport, boards their flight, and is officially on the way.

But what happens if you do miss your flight?

1️⃣ First, if you’re headed to the airport and you’re pretty sure you won’t make your flight, contact the airline en route to let them know. They may even be able to start making arrangements for a new flight.

2️⃣ When you arrive, make a beeline for the airline’s customer service desk — they’re your best allies for getting booked onto another flight.

3️⃣ Get in touch with your travel advisor (Hey hey, that’s me!) so I can re-arrange your airport transfers and call the hotel to let them know you’re arriving later so you don’t risk getting bumped in an overbooking situation, or getting stuck with the worst room.

When travel plans hang in the balance, it’s a must to have support and someone to help smooth things over.

Have you ever missed a flight? This is a judgment-free zone! Share with me in the comments.

19/02/2024