Busy Momma Travel Co.

06/25/2024

I wanna hear some fun places you’ve traveled to this year?

And, what’s on your bucket list to book?

Horseshoe Bay Resort

09/30/2023

Can any other Texans relate to this 😝

09/26/2023

Y’all! Southwest Airlines has a huge sale that started late last night!

So so many flights are about half price!

Go check it out!

And did you know….if you already have a flight booked with Southwest and it is now cheaper, you can contact Southwest and they will give you flight credit or points back for the difference. It’s so easy!

So, if you’ve already got some upcoming travel to book OR already have some flights booked, go search right now! Either go save some money or get some back!

09/18/2023

Gratitude

That’s my one word to express how I was feeling during our trip.

Our time in Bocas del Toro was so quiet and peaceful. I found myself talking to God a lot, and expressing my gratitude over and over and over.

I have SO SO MUCH to be grateful for and it’s all because of Him!

09/17/2023

Friday, we flew back to Panama City from Bocas del toro. We had a hard time leaving our beautiful bungalow at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge 😢

But when we arrived in Panama City, I had arranged for a private tour of Casco Viejo (Old Town Panama City) and of the Panama Canal.

We saw many cool sites and learned so much more about this great country!at the Miraflores Locks, we saw the new IMAX documentary film that just opened in January. It was narrated by Morgan Freeman and was a 3D movie.

09/16/2023

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09/15/2023

We had some playful dolphins in dolphin bay!

09/15/2023

The monkeys stole my phone! 🤣

Green Acres Chocolate Farm and Botanical Gardens
Monkey Island Bocas

09/15/2023

Yesterday was a day of sloths (we saw 8!!!), monkeys, dolphins, chocolate farms, and bio luminescent plankton!

(Sorry, no pics of the plankton as they just didn’t show up on camera at night!)

Green Acres Chocolate Farm and Botanical Gardens Monkey Island Bocas

09/14/2023

A live tour of our over water bungalow!

09/13/2023

Thirsty anyone?

He’s willing to share (but only with his fellow lizards friends…there have been at least two different ones drinking from my coke can today because I can tell they have different tails when they jumped out 🤪)

And shoutout to Executive Signs if anyone needs signs for your business in the Austin and San Antonio areas and in between (haha, this was one of the koozies that we took with us here to Panama 🤣)

09/12/2023

One word…

Relaxing!

09/11/2023

Y’all, I don’t even know what to say about this. I’ve been pretty speechless all day!

Wow. Just wow! 😍

09/11/2023

Our airport worker in Bocas Del Toro!

09/11/2023

Travel Tip

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USE YOUR RESOURCES!

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Do you have an aunt that has traveled to ### destination once or even 12 times?

Does your next door neighbor have a family member that studied abroad while in college in the country you’re going to visit?

Is your coworker from the Boston area and you’re about to visit for the first time?

Are you on a current trip and met a nice couple who did some great tours/had delicious meals already near where you’re staying?

Do you have Facebook? There are always different Facebook groups devoted to travel in certain areas. So many people in these groups are in the same place as you, looking for answers! They ask great questions. And then the experienced folks pass on their knowledge!

These are all great resources for you!

Most people LOVE talking about their travels/adventures/hometown/family! Have these conversations! They can at least give you some starting points when doing your research on places you want to visit and things to see!

Perfect example. We were on a tour yesterday and met a couple who had just come from the part of Panama we are traveling to today. We asked them all sorts of questions about what they just experienced and even got some numbers of good English speaking tours/drivers that can helps us.

Perfect example. A friend that went to High School with me now lives here in Panama. She was FULL of knowledge and oh so helpful! She has shared so many personal recommendations and phone numbers of great English speaking guides. She has enjoyed helping me anytime I asked questions!

Perfect example. Jason’s coworker is from Panama. She gave us an entire list of things to check out and good foods places!

Don’t feel like you’re bothering someone to get specific details that will make your trip better! People love sharing and feel important when they can be helpful to someone!

Then, in return, when you hear of someone’s great niece that’s about to head to ### destination and you were just there in January, let that person know they can contact you with any questions! Do the right thing and pass on your knowledge and experience!

Finally, you can always reach out to me or your favorite travel agent! We have so many more resources through our travel agent network! And we can also assist with doing additional research!

Happy travels!

09/11/2023

Our last breakfast at this hotel! We had great views from our room and the daily breakfast! Highly recommend this hotel - Residence Inn by Marriott Panamá City!

09/10/2023

So…about those sunglasses!

Turns out, if you look in the bottom of your purse, you might realize you actually DID remember to bring your sunglasses on vacation even though you leave before sunrise 🤣🤪🤦‍♀️😎

09/10/2023

Some of my favorite pictures from today! This island is so cute!

09/10/2023

Taboga island!

09/10/2023

On a catamaran heading out to Taboga Island for the day!

Passing through the Panama Canal at this moment!

09/09/2023

Our breakfast stop on the way to hike to some cascades aka waterfalls!

09/08/2023

Live from the rooftop bar at the JW Marriott here in Panama City. From this bar, you can see the sunset, the bay, the mountains, this city, and the canal.

Oh, and this pina colada is pretty tasty too!

5 🌟 and 👍👍

09/08/2023

Rooftop bar from tallest building in Central America here in Panama City!

09/08/2023

Here’s my first piece of travel advice:

(I may or may not be speaking from personal experience as I’m sitting in the airport at 6:30am)

When you leave the house before daylight, don’t forget your sunglasses at home!

There it is. My simple travel advice.

🤦‍♀️ I’m sure they sell sunglasses in Panama, right?!? 🤪😎🙄

09/08/2023

Hey friends!

Stop what you’re doing! 🛑✋

I need your support!

I have a very important announcement!!!

Earlier this summer, I became a Travel Agent and I am so so so excited to begin this journey and finally be able to share this adventure with you all!

So, please, stop what you’re doing, and go like/follow my new Travel page Busy Momma Travel Co.!

Jason Reed and I are at the airport now ready to board a plane and head down south to Panamá!!

We will be exploring Panamá City, heading to an island to stay in an over the water bungalow, heading back towards the canal and staying at a rainforest resort, taking a fishing trip to catch some peacock bass, and so much more!

I’ve also set up some site visits while I’m in Panamá City to check out some of the nice hotels so I will be posting about those too!

So, follow along on my new adventure! And you can support me and my new business by liking my travel posts, reaching out for quotes to book trips (my services are FREE!), referring me to anyone looking for a travel agent, and always sharing with me ideas of what I should explore next!

Thanks everyone for your support!

Oh, and did I mention my services are FREE?! (You pay the same amount and I get paid by the resort or whatever you’re booking!)