Top Notch Travel

07/10/2024

🌴🍹 Happy National Piña Colada Day! 🍹🌴

Celebrate with the best single-serving piña colada recipe! 🥥🍍

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz coconut cream
• 1 oz heavy cream
• 6 oz fresh pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• Pineapple slice and maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour into a chilled glass.
3. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry. Enjoy! 🌴🍹

Where is your favorite place to have a Pina Colada? Mine in Jamaica!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!! Be safe and enjoy your family time! I will be out of the office tomorrow and Friday for my daughters birthday. Enjoy your holiday weekend! 🎆🧨

07/03/2024

06/21/2024

DISCOVER YOUR TRAVEL PERSONA

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06/20/2024

Let's enjoy this ND sunset together.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's in our lives. They love us, work hard to provide for us, give us big hugs, take care of us when we are hurt, and put big smiles on our faces.

06/06/2024

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Beach

06/04/2024

Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica

06/04/2024

Moon Palace Jamaica in Ocho Rios

06/04/2024

Beaches resort in Ocho Rios

This is a family resort on a private beach. It offers full kids camps, nanny services, Sesame street parades and character experiences. Beaches offers an amazing experience and staff for anyone on the Autisim spectrum as well. They are certified in all areas.

06/04/2024

We had an amazing busy day yesterday in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamacia. We visited
Sandals Royal Plantation
Sandals Ochi Beach
Sandals Dunns
Beaches Ocho Rios
We put a lot of steps and me t the most amazing resort staff! I will try to post some reels of photos for you to view on each place. We are heading out today to see more!

Here is a sneak peak in our beautiful room! This room is in the butler village. It's a one bedroom poolside butler villa suite.
We share our private pool with 2 other rooms. This is one of the rooms I have been posting that comes open with the 777 Specials Sandals offers.

06/02/2024

Just a few more hours, and my manager Cindy and I will be off to the island of Jamaica. The sneakers are packed for all the walking to meet resort managers, wedding coordinators, and sales managers to get updates at 15 beautiful resorts in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay areas in Jamaica. I can’t wait to post photos for you and give you updates.

05/31/2024

Good afternoon!!
I will be out of the office June 2-7th. I will be in Jamaica looking for your next wonderful resort to stay at! During this time I will take the time to see 15 properties and get updates on all the beautiful resorts Jamaica has to offer. Please keep your eyes on my page for photos and videos over the next week! I will do my best to keep you in the loop! I can't wait to share these resorts with you!

05/09/2024

✨ RIU opened its seventh hotel in Jamaica: The Riu Palace Aquarelle. It is breathtaking with 4 pools, waterpark and a gorgeous beach. Click on the link to read all about the resort. 👉 https://bit.ly/4a56WDb
To get more information and pricing please email me at [email protected]

Send a message to learn more

05/08/2024

Wednesday Deal of the Day! Sandals 777 Specials come out each Wednesday and last for one week or until the room category is sold out. So here's our special today!

Sandals Ochi Beach resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
**One Bedroom Poolside Butler Villa Suite**
Within easy access to all the amenities the resort has to offer but far enough to make you feel like you're on your own private isle, our One Bedroom Poolside Butler Villa Suites tout contemporary Caribbean style and plenty of space to lounge around. Each suite features its own living area with a television and fully-stocked premium bar, a separate bedroom with a king bed, a full bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio or balcony access to enjoy quiet mornings amidst the resort's tropical foliage. You'll also have access to your villa's own semi-private pool, ensuring you always have a lounge chair under the shade. Your room comes with 24-hour in-room dining and access to a butler to ensure every need is met during your stay

These Villas sit up in the beautiful Jamaican hillside. They are a 4 plex. So you each have your own One Bedroom Butler Villa with a semi private pool. If you have 4 couples you could have the villa to yourselves with your own pool! They just finished remodeling these villas in the last few months!

Also so sweeten the deal!!!
+ $250 resort credit + Free Catamaran Cruise on stays of 7 nights or more. Or a Free Catamaran Cruise on stays of 5 or 6 nights.

Trip Details:
Nov 19-26th, 2024 based on 2 adults
The room rate is $4181.52
Total package price with room, Minot airfare, transfers, insurance and Club Mobay would be $6873.52

Dec 7-14th, 2024 based on 2 adults.
The room rate is $4181.52
Total package price with room, Minot airfare, transfers, insurance and Club Mobay would be $7319.52

The Package for 6 nights Dec 7-13th, 2024 would be $7076.52

Pricing can change at anytime until booked.

Please email or message me for details! [email protected]

05/06/2024

Barcelo Maya Palace- This All Inclusive property is located in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
This resort has been my most sold most repeat resort in my 15 years in the travel industry!

If you are looking for an amazing family vacation this is it!
These prices are for late January 2025. They include round-trip airfare from Minot, resort stay, private transfers & Travel insurance. (Valid for 2 adults & 2 kids ages 5 & 9). Total Cost is for 7 nights $6500.00

(Pricing & Sales are subject to change at any time until booked).

The Barcelo Maya Palace features all-inclusive luxury within the expansive Barcelo Maya resort complex. The hotel is located south of Playa del Carmen on a mile long stretch of white sand beach, considered to be one of the best in the Riviera Maya.

Featuring 756 spacious suites, spa-style bathrooms with rain shower heads, large balconies, LCD televisions, in room Internet and more. The Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe is the most upscale of the 5 properties in the Maya resort complex.

Enjoy a variety of cuisine at six beachfront restaurants all with indoor and outdoor seating, add some excitement at four bars and an indoor theater with nightly shows, or get involved in the action with the Barcelo Life animation team. Couples will enjoy the variety of activities, choices in dining options and mix between social places and private spaces. Families will appreciate the spacious suites, programmed kid-friendly activities at the Barcy Kids Club, children's pool and waterpark, and a wide sandy beach with gentle waves.

In addition to the services and amenities at the Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe, you can also enjoy full use of all amenities in the Barcelo Maya complex of 5 hotels including a choice of 22 restaurants, 15 bars, disco club, 3 theaters, spa facility, 8 pools including 2 kids waterparks, shopping complex, sports complex, water sports center and more! The complex is self-contained along a one mile stretch of beach with transportation provided throughout the resort.

05/06/2024

Riu Palace Tropical Bay Resort in beautiful Negril, Jamaica
This awesome all inclusive resort is great for couples and families with teens looking for a beautiful beach vacation! They have 3 large pools, an amazing buffet, and steakhouse. Renovated rooms, a coffee shop with treats and boozy coffee's. I have sold this resort lot's that past 2 years for couples and wedding groups!

Contact me for dates in early December and very early January.
Price $5600.00 (Valid for 2 adults) for a 7 night stay.

These prices include airfare from Minot, resort stay, Private transfers, Travel insurance & Club Mobay.

(Prices & Sales are subject to change at anytime until booked).

05/05/2024

11 Amazing Family Friendly Florida waterparks!

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These Florida resorts with water parks offer family fun with slides, pools, and lazy rivers.

05/01/2024

Today we celebrate all of our Fellow Travel Advisors and just how special they are!
We make dream vacations happen and memories that last! We can fill those bucket list must haves and photo op's that last a lifetime! We build relationships and ask those qualifying questions to our clients, so we know how to make their vacation special.
Always choose a travel advisor to help book your vacation. We have you covered!

04/25/2024

Come experience Jamaica with two exciting campaigns at Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Don't wait start planning today!

I will try to work up some dates for you to use this amazing promotion!

04/25/2024

Heading overseas this summer? Think of what you can buy with the $60 of expedited passport processing fees you saved by planning ahead! Passport processing times are currently 6-8 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service. travel.state.gov/passport

04/23/2024

Buy One Get one 50% Off Catamaran Cruises in Jamaica 48 Hour Flash Sale!
Let's get you booked in on one of these during your Jamaican Vacation! They are my favorite! Your biggest questions is.... "Do you like to Cruise in the daytime or sunset?"

04/04/2024

Sandals Negril is amazing!
The grounds are very pretty here!
Airfare not included in pricing.

03/14/2024

How many of you keep concert braclets, movie stubs, resort braclets, and memorable keepsakes from sporting events? What do you do with them?

03/13/2024

Recertification is a big part of growing in the travel industry. We keep current on all the changes so you the clients can use our expertise to book your next vacation with us!

03/03/2024

Happy Sunday! Have you ever done this? And where did your dart land?

02/26/2024

6 night-Western Caribbean & Perfect Day-Adventure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
January 4-10th, 2024

Date Port Arrive/Departure
Saturday, January 4 Port Canaveral, FL 4:00pm
Sunday, January 5 At Sea
Monday, January 6 Labadee, Haiti -7:00am 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 7 Falmouth, Jamaica- 9:30am 5:30pm
Wednesday, January 8 At Sea
Thursday, January 9 CocoCay, Bahamas-8:30am 5:00pm
Friday, January 10 Port Canaveral, FL-7:00am

Roundtrip from: Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
Visiting:
• Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
• Labadee, Haiti
• Falmouth, Jamaica
• Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
• Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida

Adventure of the Seas Ship Information:
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/adventure-of-the-seas
The Adventure of the Seas offers almost every imaginable amenity at sea. Play classics at the arcade, enjoy a huge screen for outdoor movie nights and check out the surf simulator for some thrills. Only the bravest passengers will face The Perfect Storm, racing to the finish line on two high speed waterslides. Those who want a more casual swimming experience can check out the pools or Splashaway Bay, a colorful aqua park. Adventure Ocean has age-appropriate fun for tots, tweens and every kid in between. Check out a show on the ice or try your hand at ice skating yourself. Nighttime diversions include live entertainment, a wide variety of bars and pubs and plenty of places to grab a superb dinner. Other amenities that will keep you occupied are a library, a fitness center, a spa, a shopping area and more.

I have group space held on this sailing for about a month. Rates are amazing on the sailing. And the airfare was only $435.00pp last I checked leaving North Dakota!

Pricing includes Stateroom cost plus all taxes, fees/ port expenses, Pre-Paid Gratuities & Transfers. These are all balcony staterooms.
Price for 2 adults would be $2955.14.

Exclusions:
Pre night stay in Orlando & Travel Insurance. And any beverage programs you want to add.

02/24/2024

02/22/2024

Travel Question of the Day!
What is the difference between Western and Eastern Caribbean cruise?
And where does Mexico fit in.

Western Caribbean cruises typically included destinations closer to the mainland U.S. and Mexico, like Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Belize. Eastern Caribbean cruises tend to stop at isles closer to the open Atlantic, like the British Virgin Islands, the Leeward Islands, St. Maarten and Puerto Rico.

The Cruises that leave out of California are called Baja Mexico cruises or Mexican Riviera Cruises since they stay on the Baja side of Mexico. Not the Caribbean side.

02/14/2024

I get this question a lot and it's a great question:) What are my perks booking when using a Travel Advisor and what can you book?
Great questions!
I book just about everything! Here's a list to get you started:
Disney/Universal/SeaWorld
Europe
Vegas
State-side getaways
Cruises
All Inclusive trips
Family reunions
Weddings/Honeymoons
Plane tickets/Amtrak
Alaska and Hawaii
Guided Tours
I can book through numerous companies too many to list!
Delta Vacations, United, Funjet, GOGO, Apple Vacations etc.
I can book those fancy getaways you see on the Wheel of Fortune lol!
Trafalger, Collette, Globus, Brendan Vacations to Ireland etc.
I am also a member of Travel Leaders.

What I can't book:
Airbnb, timeshares and some condos

What are your perks:
You get my expertise in 14 years of travel experience. I pride myself in giving honest customer service. I like to qualify my clients to create a vacation that is just right for them.

I offer payment plans to make your trip affordable, after hour service if need be. If you are on your trip and need assistance what other travel agency will take your call at 8pm because you are stuck in MSP due to weather delay and need a hotel. etc.
I do all your pre-checking in for you with hotels, resorts, pre-cruise check-ins. Sandals/Beaches this list goes on.

I will sign you up for Skymiles/frequent flyer programs and monitor your flights to ensure you get to your destination on time.
I do follow up calls after your trip to ensure you had a great time and if there are any issues, I will be happy assist in getting them corrected.

I offer an array of travel insurance options for all situations.
I can offer tours and options to upgrade. I am honest and can guide you to making that optional upgrade if I think it's worth the extra $$ money I will tell you.

This list goes on but I am happy and excited to start this 2024 season with you all! And if you want to make the switch in becoming my new client, I will do my very best for you!