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12/29/2023

One of my favorite vacations I planned this year was for this sweet couple celebrating their delayed honeymoon and babymoon in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷

They spent the first half of their trip at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa in Arenal. Their honeymoon suite featured a bath tub on the private balcony with views of the rainforest and volcano. I loved hearing their feedback - “The Tabacon was absolutely incredible! One of the best places we’ve stayed at.”

They wanted to be at the beach for the second half of their trip so they stayed at the Westin Reserva Conchal. This all-inclusive golf resort and spa is situated on 2,400 acres nestled between the forest and Pacific Ocean. They stayed in a Westin Club room which is adults only and gives you access to the Westin Club private pool and lounge. There is also a family section and a kids club so it’s a great option for families as well.

I’m looking forward to planning more trips to Costa Rica in 2024. It’s a great destination if you’re seeking adventure and relaxation in exotic forests and unspoiled beaches! 🌳 🌊

12/20/2023

2023 has been an absolutely epic year of travel for my clients! Throughout the next week I thought it would be fun to share some of the amazing itineraries I had the honor of planning.

First up is Greece! I had several clients travel there this year and it’s currently my top booked European destination for 2024. I loved working with these two to make this vacation exactly what they wanted.

🇬🇷 They spent time in Athens exploring the history of the Parthenon.
🇬🇷 Next they went to Mykonos and experienced the beach clubs and amazing restaurants.
🇬🇷 Paros was their next stop where they got to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches.
🇬🇷 Finally, they ended their trip with four days in Santorini taking in the breathtaking views. They enjoyed a catamaran cruise one day and a sunset wine tasting one evening.

Greece is one of the most romantic places to visit and it’s one of my favorite vacations to plan for couples. Is Greece on your bucket list? If so, let’s chat!

09/28/2023

Disney released an exciting promotion this week for travel dates in early 2024. I’ve saved over $1,000 for my clients who already had packages booked!

If you are thinking of traveling to Disney between January and March, now is the time to book! Details below…

✨Save up to 25% on stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 9th through February 22nd when you book by December 15th.
✨Save up to 30% on stays most nights February 25th through March 24th when you book by December 15th.

This is an ideal time to go to Disney because temperatures are usually more pleasant and crowds tend to be lower.

I would love to help you craft the perfect Disney World trip for you and your family. Click the link below so we can start planning! 🏰

https://linktr.ee/escapesbykate

08/22/2023

Summer ‘23 has been an exciting season of travel for my clients! Check out where they have been:

📍 Bellagio, Italy
📍 London, UK
📍 Barcelona, Spain
📍 Santorini, Greece
📍 Riviera Maya, Mexico
📍 Alaska on Royal Caribbean
📍 Arenal, Costa Rica
📍 Turks and Caicos
📍 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
📍 Positano, Italy

Not pictured: Disney, Bahamas, Paris, Normandy, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Glasgow.

Travel isn’t slowing down for the fall either. My clients have upcoming trips to Italy, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Paris, Aruba, Disney, and Universal. I absolutely love planning these vacations with my clients! ✈️

08/09/2023

Want to know the secret to curing those end of summer blues?

Book your next vacation! I’ve been busy booking last minute fall and holiday trips to Disney and Universal. My clients are also booking their spring break and summer trips for 2024. My top requests lately:

1. Beaches Turks and Caicos
2. Disney Cruise Line
3. Disney
4. Caribbean All-Inclusives
5. Italy and Greece

The earlier you book the better for lower pricing and more availability for choosing your desired room type. If you’re ready to start planning, I would love to help!

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07/14/2023

🚢 Part 2 of our Disney by Land and Sea Vacation

We spent four amazing nights on the Disney Wish and we were blown away by all of it! I’ve always heard people say “no one cruises like Disney” and I couldn’t agree more.

A few highlights:
✨ Every single cast member we encountered was wonderful, especially our servers at dinners.
✨ The attention to detail on this ship is incredible. The theming and decor was beautiful in every nook and corner.
✨ We had TWO nights of fireworks. On Pirate night as usual and for the 4th of July. It is so magical watching fireworks at sea and Disney is the only cruise line that offers this.
✨ We enjoyed the rotational dining each night at Worlds of Marvel, Arrendelle, and 1923.
✨ The Broadway-style shows were simply amazing. Aladdin was our favorite!
✨ Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island and we loved our day here riding water slides, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach.

These are only just a few highlights and I can’t wait to share more of this unforgettable trip in my stories over the coming days. If you’re interested in sailing on the Disney Wish or any other Disney cruise, I would love to chat with you about it!

07/08/2023

✨Part 1 of our Disney by Land and Sea Vacation✨

Before our cruise, we spent three days at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We got to enjoy time around the resort and the pool and one full day at Magic Kingdom.

A few highlights:
✨We loved staying on the monorail. The convenience to Magic Kingdom and the other monorail hotels makes this resort very appealing.
✨The girls loved the main pool and slide and there were lots of kids activities courtesy of the entertainment cast members.
✨Dinner at Narcoossee’s was very good and we enjoyed being able to see the Happily Ever After fireworks from their deck.
✨’Ohana was a delicious and fun character meal featuring Mickey, Pluto, Lilo, and Stitch.
✨Magic Kingdom was wonderful as always but extremely hot. We drank plenty of water, wore cooling towels around our necks, and took a mid-day break at the hotel during the hottest time of the day. That left us feeling refreshed to go back and stay in the park until closing.
✨TRON Lightcycle/Run was amazing! I recommend purchasing a lightning lane for it at night when the canopy is lit up.

I’ll be sharing more of our stay at the Grand Floridian in my stories over the coming days. Have you ever stayed here?

05/30/2023

Exactly a month from today we’ll be checking into Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This will be our first stay at this beautiful, deluxe resort. This trip is going to be more relaxed than our usual trips. We’re only doing one day at Magic Kingdom, two pool/rest days, and we have several dining reservations along the monorail.

The Grand Floridian is a top request from my clients so I’m looking forward to experiencing it first hand. Have you ever stayed here?

05/25/2023

That time Emme and Ariel fell in love with each other at Cinderella’s Royal Table…🥰

The cast members in Disney are truly exceptional at what they do. Ariel was so sweet to both my girls but she and Emme made such a connection with each other it made me cry. I remember thinking that I would remember this moment for the rest of my life. This is what makes Disney trips so special. 🧜‍♀️

We are very excited for the movie this weekend because Ariel is our favorite princess. Anyone else?!

05/11/2023

🚨Disney announced some major news this week! 2024 packages will be released on May 31st! 🎉

The dining plan is also coming back in 2024! 🥨🥳

If you are interested in a Disney World vacation for next year, please fill out the travel inquiry form at the link below. It’s not too late to book for this year too!

https://linktr.ee/escapesbykate

05/04/2023

May the 4th be with you! Chewie is our favorite character to meet at my personal favorite park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can meet him at the Star Wars Launch Bay in the Animation Courtyard along with Darth Vader and BB-8.

Clients, you don’t want to miss this on your next trip!

04/26/2023

Cruising is back baby! 🚢

I’m so excited for the families I just booked on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. They’ll get to experience the amazing restaurants and bars onboard, the zip line ride ten decks above the Boardwalk, the FlowRider surf simulator, and so much more.

Their exciting itinerary includes stops in Nassau and Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay. This beautiful island has the tallest water slide in North America and the largest freshwater pool in the Bahamas. And that’s just scratching the surface of what there is to do here. We spent a whole day here and didn’t get to see it all.

If you’ve been thinking about cruising with your family let’s chat!

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01/17/2023

More happy news from Disney! ✨

Ariel’s Grotto and Enchanted Tales with Belle are returning to Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom! Ariel will be meeting again on January 22nd and Enchanted Tales with Belle will be back February 19th.

It’s so exciting to have these beloved experiences coming back. These two are our favorite princesses and we’ve missed them!

01/05/2023

Calling all ears! Disney has just released their newest dining promotion! 🚨

Starting today, when you book a Walt Disney World resort minimum 4-night stay with 4-day park tickets between June 25th and September 14th you are eligible for up to a $750 FREE dining card! The value will depend on your check in date, length of stay, and resort category.

This offer will go quickly so if you’re thinking of heading to Disney this summer now is the time to book!

12/12/2022

Last week Lilly and Emme had royal makeovers at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom. It was the most magical experience! ✨

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is available for guests ages 3-12 and there are several packages you can choose from. Once you select the package you want, you are escorted into Cinderella’s castle where the makeover begins. The cast members are fabulous and Photo Pass photographers are there to capture all the sweet moments.

I recommend trying to book this as early in the day as possible and then book a princess character dinner at either Cinderella’s Royal Table or Storybook Dining at Artist Point. This was our favorite day of our trip!

12/08/2022

We finally got to experience Space 220 in Epcot! 🌎

This restaurant gets mixed reviews but we all really enjoyed it. The experience is truly unique, the drinks were tasty, and all of our food was really good. Because of the high price point, it’s probably a one and done for us but I’m glad we went.

Have you eaten here yet?

10/20/2022

“Collect moments, not things.” ❤️

I love this motto. I have always been of the belief that I want my children to have experiences and not stuff. ✈️

This picture was taken right after we surprised the girls with a trip to Disney last December. We loved that trip so much and the memories we share together. Can’t wait to do it again. 🎄

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” 💵

10/01/2022

Happy 40th to Epcot! 🌐

Do not skip this park when visiting Disney World. It has so much to offer for both adults and children! A few of our favorite things to do here:
🎢 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
🌍 Soarin’
👑 Meeting characters and princesses in the World Showcase
🍷 Eating and drinking around the world

My best advice: Ride all of the rides except Mission Space. That is a NO for me. 🤢 Anyone else?

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