Suitcases on Standby Travel

01/04/2025

Still don’t have Spring Break 2025 booked? There are a very limited number of rooms available at these exclusive rates for Royal Caribbean’s fun-filled Navigator of the Seas sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles during North Kitsap and Central Kitsap Spring Break 2025. Reach out soon if you are interested because when these rates are gone, they are gone!

01/01/2025

From my family to yours, wishing you a Happy New Year full of travel and making memories together. Here are some of our best travel memories from the year (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Walt Disney World for Christmas, and visiting Rome for my daughter’s high school graduation trip).

12/30/2024

This month, I celebrated 10 years in business! 🌟Throughout those years, I have learned so much and increased the destinations that I confidentially book tenfold. I am forever grateful for my long-term, loyal clients who book their vacations with me year after year. Getting to know you on a personal level and seeing the memories that you make with friends and family fills me with such joy. It is the greatest part of this job!

Despite this being my busiest year to date, I have been fairly quiet on social media. I also have not done a lot of exploratory travel lately. The majority of my travel over the last 18 months has been to St Louis to spend time with my sweet mom as she experienced and overcame major health issues. If you know me, you know family is of the utmost importance to me, and that time was well spent.

As we turn the corner into 2025, my intention is to share more about my most popular destinations, travel inspiration, opportunities to travel on exclusive rates held by Suitcases on Standby Travel, and more.

THANK YOU to anyone who has booked their travel with me in the last 10 years. You are the reason I am still here, and I appreciate you.

Here’s to Year 11!

12/03/2024

One of our favorite ports to visit on an Alaskan cruise was visited by Delivery Prep - Elf Team 3 today.

12/01/2024

Suitcases on Standby Travel has been lucky enough to receive Pre-Delivery Reports completed by Delivery Prep - Elf Team 3. The job of these elves is to ensure locations are ready for Santa’s arrival on the night of December 24. What a treat it will be leading up to Christmas to see Delivery Prep - Elf Team 3 asses some of the most popular destinations to book for our wonderful guests. We hope they love these places as much as we do!
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10/26/2024

There are only 9 rooms remaining on this amazing deal sailing from Seattle! This exclusive pricing is hundreds of dollars less than current pricing on this rare 5-night cruise. Quantam of the Seas is a personal favorite of Suitcases on Standby Travel, and the perfect setting for our first trip where we will be traveling with you. Grab your favorite cruise partner, and join us for a fun cruise over Mother’s Day weekend 2025!

**These exclusive rates are extremely limited. Deposit of $500 is due upon booking with the final payment due no later than February 1, 2025. Rooms are only available for double occupancy - 2 guests- and does not include upgraded options such as gratuities, beverage packages, dining packages, travel protection, or insurance.**

07/30/2024

Tonight at Seattle’s airport, I will have a family of eleven returning from 10 days in Greece pass another one of my clients as they fly out to begin their 2 week trip to Greece. All of them living their travel dreams.

But it dawned on me as I texted final travel arrangements with them today that I am living the dream, as well. Helping lovely people visit lovely places as they make lifelong memories. It’s a special role I get to play, and one that I love. 🇬🇷

07/15/2024

Busy Monday working on quotes today after being out at a Walt Disney World conference last week. Working in shorthand and scribbles keeps the day moving along. 🇬🇷

07/15/2024

Current weather conditions in Seattle - 80 and sunny with a light breeze. A picture perfect PNW summer day.

If your suitcases are ready for hiking, glaciers, local seafood, waterfalls, and unforgettable views, now is the time to book Alaska 2025! Because summer days like this are ones where memories are made. 🏔️

06/12/2024

The Edge Class ships from Celebrity Cruises have become fast favorites with Gen X travelers. Relaxed, yet upscale. Modern, yet inviting. No waterslides or ziplines. Elevated dining experiences. The ships become the destination. Check out the video below of Celebrity Beyond. We have exciting news coming soon about this stunning ship!

Welcome aboard Celebrity Beyond, a state-of-the-art ship with impeccable design, luxurious features, and breathtaking onboard venues and accommodations. Rela...

06/05/2024

I have two spots remaining for the very unique opportunity to tour an 800 passenger, premium-experience cruise ship in Seattle on Friday, June 21. Please only respond if you are interested in this type of cruise experience and are not currently working with another travel agent. Please text me at 360.621.3058 to secure a spot on this tour and luncheon. It is sure to be an informative, fun day!

06/03/2024

Have you experienced Disneyland, Disney World, or Disney Cruise Line for the holiday season? Making memories with family is one of the greatest gifts we can give.

05/29/2024

For those of us in the PacNorWest, it might not feel like summer yet (high of 57 today), but the days of flip flops and trips to the beach, pool, and lake are upon us! Cheers to summer!

05/16/2024

Went to an awesome training in Bellevue yesterday for a group that I have excitedly been holding onto, and will be announcing soon. Who wants to join me for a Christmas market river cruise in 2025?! 🎄

04/11/2024

Greece was the answer to yesterday's question of "What is our most booked destination for 2024 and already for 2025?" Linda Benningfield guessed correctly. Is a visit to Greece on your 'Someday Soon' list? 🇬🇷

04/10/2024

Every year, we tend to have one destination that stands out above the rest as the most popular spot of the year. Can you decipher which destination we have the most client's booked for in 2024 and already for 2025?!

03/29/2024

It’s all about relaxation and an upscale experience with this at one of our favorite resorts. After the kids have gone back to school, take some time as a couple or with friends to enjoy the food and spa at this boutique-style resort.

The Find:
2 adults
King Oceanview Room
September 13-16, 2024
$1950 including roundtrip airport transfers

03/10/2024

Due to a unfortunate circumstances, there were a few cancellations in one of our groups sailing to Alaska this summer. These exclusive rates are FABULOUS compared to current pricing, and we do not want them to go to waste! If you are interested in sailing to Alaska this summer, check out the information below. Rooms must be be deposited with $500 per stateroom no later than March 30 to take advantage of these rates. This is a fantastic ship with an indoor pool, as well as an adults-only indoor solarium. It's a great place to spend a week while enjoying Alaska, and one of our personal favorite ships!

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas
Sailing roundtrip from Seattle July 29-August 5, 2024

*Rates only available when booking with Suitcases on Standby Travel. Pricing show is total for two guests {not including gratuities, travel insurance, excursions, beverage packages, or dining packages}.*

Balcony Stateroom: $4128
-current published rate is $4756 {savings of $628}

Oceanview Stateroom: $2558
-current published rate is $4383 {savings of $1825}

Inside Stateroom: $2142
-current published rate is $3280 {savings of $1138}