All Points Travel Connections with Ashley

07/31/2024

I’m currently visiting the Isle of Skye in Scotland and am so in love with the beauty of this place.

I had to share it with you all- blog post coming soon!

07/30/2024

New blog post is up! Please share with anyone who may need some tips for their next WDW trip!

As I mentioned in my last blog post, my husband and I became passholders when my daughter was an infant. This meant I had a steep learning curve for not only getting the most out of the parks (havi…

07/28/2024

Have you been wanting to travel to a foreign country but feel lost planning the details?

Earlier this year, I took an amazing trip to France with EF’s Go Ahead tours. It was my second time traveling with an EF company and the experience was amazing. Check out the sale they’re having on their website and let me know if you need any support with booking!

Get the best deals on travel here at Go Ahead Tours. Shop our travel deals before they are gone to score the best deals on tours. Browse now!

07/26/2024

If you know me, you know I love Disney. But did you know that my first time visiting WDW was when I was 13? Check out my latest blog post to read more of my personal Disney story. In the coming weeks, I'll be sharing tips and trips for WDW Orlando on my blog and on my page, so make sure you're subscribed and looking out!

When I was a little girl, my parents came to my brother and me one day and asked us which we would rather have- A trip to Disney World or a puppy. We deliberated on the choice and ultimately chose …

07/24/2024

My travel blog is up and running! Feel free to subscribe, but I will also always link new posts to my FB page!

Tips, tricks, and insight on how to travel on a budget and live in the moment.

07/17/2024

Travel blog coming soon!

I’ll be covering Walt Disney World, EF’s Go Ahead Tours, cruising with and without kids, and much more! I’ll share posts on my page for everyone to enjoy!

06/25/2024

Did you know that booking through a travel agent (like me) costs you nothing? That’s right- you’ll get the same prices and deals you can see yourself (if I can’t find you an even better deal) because the commission I’m paid by resorts, cruise lines, and hotels is already built into their fees.

But you don’t have to book a trip to support my business- just share it with your friends and family!

06/22/2024

We’re enjoying our annual staycation at the parks. This year we’re staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort. I love this one because as a moderate resort it’s pretty affordable and it has access to the Skyliner. The main pool is also great!

Ready to book a WDW vacation? I can help!

05/13/2024

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at WDW on 6/28!

Princess Tiana serves up delicious Louisiana favorites, and we’ve been serving you all kinds of news about her new ride. We celebrated our announcement down...

05/06/2024

I know my teacher friends love to travel! Let me know if I can help you book a cruise with NCL!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Norwegian Cruise Line announced a new year-round Teacher Cruise Discount and onboard credit for educators and staff across the U.S. and Canada, as well as the return of its Norwegian's Giving Joy recognition program, according to a statement. All education prof...

04/02/2024

Locals, let’s do Disney together!

03/18/2024

Bonjour from France!

Have you ever wanted to travel to a foreign country but were stressed about planning the details? Maybe you want to travel solo but not actually be alone?

When my husband and I travelled to Europe for the first time, we were busy working and didn’t have the time to plan all the details. We decided to join a tour group. We had an absolutely amazing time exploring all over Ireland and still consider many of our fellow travelers we met on that tour to be friends 8 years later.

When my friend and I wanted to do a girls trip, we decided to book with a tour company so we could see more of the area without having to figure out getting around a foreign country ourselves.

Are you interested in this kind of travel? I can help you find the right tour for you and book it- and the best part is you get the same deals you see online and my help doesn’t cost you a cent!

03/13/2024

Florida resident and wanting to visit Disney but don’t want to commit to annual passes? Check out the Discovery Disney ticket! Let me know if I can help you book!

03/10/2024

One of my favorite things about being a Disney Passholder is that I never have to feel the need to “do everything” in a park and can go with the flow. When we walked into Epcot today the wait for Spaceship Earth was 40 minutes. Any passholder would know that this means one thing- the park is packed. On a regular day Spaceship Earth is typically a walk-on ride.

We are at the park today participating in the annual Easter egg hunt and enjoying the Flower and Garden festival. The park is crowded and lines are long, but we don’t care- because we know we can always come back another day. It makes being a passholder well worth it.

02/15/2024

I personally don’t make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day, but maybe that’s because my husband has never booked me a trip in celebration of our eternal love.

Hint hint, Honey. ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! Single? Catch flights, not feelings 😉

01/30/2024

The last Tuesday of January is National Plan for Vacation Day! Let me help you plan yours!

01/17/2024

Are you a Florida resident wanting to visit Disney this spring? Check out this deal! Reach out if you need help booking your Disney Staycation!

01/03/2024

Disney has been rolling out the deals over the last week or so, including discounts on resort stays and free meals for Disney+ subscribers booking a resort package.

If you're planning to visit Disney World In 2024, I'll be glad to help you find the best deal! I just booked our annual summer weekend trip today :)

01/01/2024

12/23/2023

You know what you can still buy for a loved one at the last minute? A vacation! Let me know if I can help 😉

12/14/2023

If you’ve cruised before, you’ve probably heard of cruise ducks that people will hide around the ship to bring a little joy when they’re found.

But have you heard of Fish Extender?

Disney Cruise passengers have a long-held tradition of Fish Extender gifts. You bring a door pocket (like our family one pictured here or this other cabin’s holiday one) or maybe if you’re doing a holiday cruise you could use a stocking. You bring some small gifts on board to put in the pockets on doors of other cabins throughout the ship and other people will fill the pockets of your door hanger with little gifts too. Some of the items are handmade, some store-bought, most are themed to the cruise.

This year we brought some cute holiday themed fidget poppers and surprised fellow sailors with them. In our pocket we received Disney and Christmas themed goodies galore, including pins, stickers, pens, toys, candy, ducks, a nutcracker, an ornament decorating kit, towel chair clips, and lip smackers chapsticks. Someone even gave us bracelets with our cruise dates and ship on them. You can even join Fish Extender groups on social media before your cruise and organize your giving with others, sharing ideas and plans.

It’s a fun tradition and Cady loved seeing the little surprises mysteriously show up throughout our trip, as well as getting to deliver some to others!

Fun Fact: The name fish extender came from the hanging pockets “extending” down from the door hooks, which look like fish, on the early DCL ships. The newer ships have since changed the look of the door hooks.

12/13/2023

Meet my dirty laundry bag.

This little rollable, packable duffle bag is my lifesaver on trips. I throw it in my luggage because it takes up no space, and unroll it when we get settled in our room. As we wear outfits each day, I toss the dirty clothes into this bag. It can fit about 4 days worth of clothes for 3 people.

When the trip is over, I can either pack this guy up in the larger suitcase with some other stuff or I can bring it home as a new piece of luggage or flight carry-on if I needed the other space for souvenirs. It keeps my dirty clothes from mingling with anything extra that is still clean and when I get home I literally dump the entire thing into the washer with a color catcher and a couple of detergent pods.

My Dad would probably launch himself out of his grave over hearing me admit that I don’t sort clothes by color, but alas, I’ve been a grownup for a while now and I’ve only dyed something pink once 😉. I hope this tip helps some of you fellow travelers!

12/11/2023

Last year my family went on their very first Disney Cruise, and I knew we had to do it again. This year we got to spend 3 nights aboard the newest ship in Disney’s fleet, the Wish. It’s a stunning ship and we had a great time.

Interested in sailing with Disney? I’ll be glad to help you book your trip!

11/26/2023

This is my favorite time of year to visit the Disney parks- I can’t wait to see the decorations again and enjoy the cooler weather over the next few weeks!

Want to see them yourself? Let me know if I can help book your trip to Disney World!

11/21/2023

Several cruise lines have started their Black Friday deals! I’ll post info today- let me know if you’d like me to quote anything for you!

Carnival has some new ships I’d love to check out!

11/21/2023

Several cruise lines have started their Black Friday deals! I’ll post info today- let me know if you’d like me to quote anything for you!

I love that Royal has included Kids Sail Free in their promo! (blackout dates apply)

11/21/2023

Several cruise lines have started their Black Friday deals! I’ll post info today- let me know if you’d like me to quote anything for you!

Up next we have Norwegian!

11/21/2023

Several cruise lines have started their Black Friday deals! I’ll post info today- let me know if you’d like me to quote anything for you!

First up we have the adults only Virgin Voyages!

06/18/2023

Disney has announced that they will soon start accepting bookings for late fall/early winter 2024 sailings! We started a tradition last year of doing a Very Merrytime cruise each winter, so I am excited to be able to book for 2024 soon!

They’ve also announced new park celebration activities for the holiday parties!