Kristy Binns - Travel Advisor for Living With the Magic

12/31/2024

🥳Disney's FREE Dining Promo is HERE! 🥳

Free Dining Plan By popular demand, Disney is bringing back their free dining plan offer for select 2025 vacation packages! From January 2 to February 10, 2025, guests who book a non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (minimum) Walt Disney World package with a Disney Resort hotel stay and Park Hopper ticket will receive a free dining plan.

This fantastic offer is valid for most arrivals from May 27 through June 26, and July 7 through August 6, 2025.

Current Clients - I will be in touch with you if your vacation package qualifies 🥰

12/27/2024

Did You Know? 🤔 While I absolutely love talking about Disney and Universal destinations and those are the first destinations I started planning 🏰🎢, I’m also a full-service travel agent ready to help you book and plan any destination your heart desires! 🌍 Whether it’s a tropical getaway to an All Inclusive Resort in Mexico or the Caribbean 🏝️, a European cruise adventure 🏰, or a cruise to Alaska or the Caribbean 🚢…I can and would love to help! ❤️

12/25/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from my Family to yours! ✨🎄
As we gather around our loved ones this season, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your trust and support throughout the year. Each journey you embark on is not just a trip; it’s an opportunity to create cherished memories with those you hold dear.

This holiday, may your days be filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of connection. Whether you're exploring new destinations or enjoying cozy moments at home, I hope your Christmas brings you closer to the ones you love.

Here’s to more adventures, unforgettable experiences, and the joy of making memories in the year ahead! 🌟✈️

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with love, joy, and wanderlust! ❤️🎉

12/23/2024

😱✈️ Have you SEEN airline baggage fees lately?! With more airlines charging for checking luggage 🧳💸(and increasing the prices of doing so), there’s more reason than ever to consider going to just carry on when flying. But HOW do you go from packing the whole house to one carry on and one personal item? 🎒💼 Here are some pro-tips:

🖤🤍✨ Pack neutral colored layering items and swap them around in different combinations. A couple leggings, a cardigan, some lightweight shirts that can be layered, and voilà…you’ve got several combos that will get you through a few days.

🧼🧴 Stock up on those mini toiletries or use what is available at your hotels. You won’t likely need an entire bottle of anything.

🧥❓ Do you really need a sweatshirt, fleece, AND jacket? Choose the most versatile one and pack it.

🎒✨ Find a good travel backpack and stuff that bad boy! The compartments are great for keeping everything organized like cords, snacks, and other items that can easily get lost in a backpack.

🧳✨ Lots of people swear by packing cubes. Splurge on the compression cubes, roll your items, and see how much more you can get in those mini suitcases.

Follow along in my private Facebook Group for more travel tips like this one - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwamomstravel

12/19/2024

Mardi Gras at Universal is SO FUN!!

💜💛💚🎊 Universal Orlando Resort brings the fun of Mardi Gras to Universal Studios from February 1st-March 30th, and you’re just in time to let me help you plan the most festive trip ever!

🎉 Did you know you can RIDE a Mardi Gras float and toss beads at Universal Studios?
🎭✨ You can savor Cajun specialties, dance in the streets to vibrant live music
🎶, and still enjoy the thrills of the theme parks. T

his celebration is the perfect way to usher in Springtime 🌸, and get the most out of the parks before the summer craziness of the new Epic Universe sets in. ✨

12/17/2024

Are you following along with my current trip at Universal and the Universal Symposium on my private Group Page? - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwamomstravel

Alright, time to set the record straight—Universal Studios Orlando is NOT stuck in 1985, and it’s way more than just thrill rides and Butterbeer 🍺. If you’re a die-hard Disney fan, you might have some opinions about Universal, but I’m here to bust some myths 💥:

It’s Just About Thrill Rides – Universal has some awesome thrill rides 🎢, but it also offers immersive attractions for all ages. From The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 🪄 to DreamWorks Land and so many experiences in between, it’s a family-friendly destination!

It’s Not as Immersive – Time to take another look 👀 at
Universal if this is what you think. And I’m not even talking about the upcoming Epic Universe park!

It’s Just for Teens and Adults – This is just a hard no 🚫. With lands and attractions featuring Trolls, Kung-Fu Panda, Scooby Doo, Despicable Me, and Dr. Seuss, the littles will know they are where they belong too 🎉.

12/16/2024

Are you following along with me on my Universal trip right now? I'm here now attending Universal's first ever U-Preferred Symposium hearing from top leadership and experiencing the holiday festivities! Come check it out!

Is your family ready to take on Universal together? 🎢✨ Big family trips can be a blast and a breeze with the right tips. From booking a family suite for extra room, to using child swap on attractions so every muggle gets their thrills, and suggesting the best bang for your snacking buck, I know all the secrets for making your big vacation an epic one! 💥🎬

https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwamomstravel

12/14/2024

🛳 The H family is pushing off on one of the world’s largest cruise ships today!

Bigger means bolder adventures and so many things for their 5 kids to do (ranging from elementary to college-age)!

Currently, the fleet boasts six majestic Oasis Class ships. Each ship in the Oasis Class is a marvel of modern engineering, featuring lush green parks, bustling promenades, thrilling entertainment zones, and tranquil retreats.

Dive into the essence of modern cruising with Oasis Class ships and discover why they're the talk of the seven seas.
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12/12/2024

I am so excited to share that I will be attending Universal Orlando's first-ever U-Preferred Symposium next week! 🥳

I'll be taking part in some amazing events within in the parks and resorts, hearing from Universal execs, and exploring some new experiences!

Kelly Van Eerden- Travel Advisor for Living With The Magic Vacations and Iwere chosen from our agency to attend this amazing event and we can't wait to learn things for our clients as well as experience the holiday magic at Universal Orlando (with a couple of days at Walt Disney World too).

Be sure to stay tuned for updates (hoping for some EPIC ones!!) join my private Facebook Group page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwamomstravel

12/04/2024

Reagan and I had a fun Christmas dinner with Travel Advisors of Northwest Arkansas - TANWA! I’m blessed to be a part of this supportive group, we meet monthly to learn from travel suppliers and each other. Community over competition!

11/28/2024

Thankful for YOU this Thanksgiving!

Thank you for your trust and loyalty in choosing me to be a part of your adventures, whether it's planning your family's vacation, passing along my name to a friend, or just following my page until you are ready to plan a vacation. I am grateful!

From my family to yours, I wish you a Thanksgiving filled with love and blessings!

11/25/2024

The B family is boarding a Royal Caribbean cruise today with their whole family (Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles, cousins - what fun!).

What would you do on Boarding Day first??

Maximize your first day on a Royal Caribbean cruise with expert tips from Living With The Magic Vacations. Discover how to streamline embarkation, explore the ship's thrilling amenities, indulge in delectable dining, and immerse yourself in world-class entertainment. Start your vacation off right wi...

11/21/2024

🚢 Cruise Fun Fact: Did you know that several cruise lines are “related” to each other? Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises are family. Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America, and Princess Cruises are family. BUT, and it’s a big one, just because there are connections doesn’t mean that all cruise lines are created equally.

👩‍💻 I work with my cruise clients to find out what they’re looking for in a cruise, what types of experiences they want, and what’s really important to them. After getting to know you, we talk options—SO. MANY. OPTIONS!

Have kids and/or LOVE Disney? Let’s look at Disney Cruise Line

Have older kids or Teens? Let's look at Royal Caribbean

River Cruising? AMA Waterways

Want the feel of luxury without the price tag? Celebrity is a winner.

11/19/2024

🌺🥥🌴 It’s time to say “Aloha” to Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa! Did you know you can now couple that dream of visiting Hawaii with your love of all things Disney by visiting Disney’s very own Hawaiian resort on Oahu?

🏖️ Even better, much like the Disney parks, Aulani OFTEN releases fantastic, cost-saving promotions to actually make the stay at this gorgeous resort more affordable.

💸 There’s no shortage of authentic Hawaiian culture or Disney’s impeccable service and knack for storytelling. What questions do you have about Aulani that I can answer for you?

11/05/2024

More memories, less stuff has become the new motto for many family holidays. Christmas at Universal Orlando Resort is festive, fun, and packed with all the holiday feels.

🎁 From the Macy’s parade, performances by Manheim Steamroller, Christmas tree scavenger hunts 🎄, Earl the Squirrel 🐿️, holidays at Hogwarts 🧙‍♂️, and the main attraction, THE Grinch, it will be a holiday for the memory books!

When you stay at a Signature Collection hotel with Express Pass Unlimited and zoom through the lines like holiday royalty 👑, it won’t even feel crowded.

Do you think your crew would be up for a holiday trip this year for Christmas? 🎅🎄

11/05/2024

Every hero deserves a break, and in honor of Veteran’s Day, from November 1st to November 16th, Sandals is offering a 15% discount off exclusively for Veterans and Active Military Members.

THANK YOU for serving, I'd love to send you a quote!

11/04/2024

❄️ 🤫 Ready for the worst-kept secret ever?! Alaska is amazing!! Ready for another secret? Not all Alaska trips are created equally. My favorite way to get clients to Alaska is on a cruise (or even better, a cruisetour where you get a cruise AND land tour!)

🚢 But Alaska cruises aren’t one size fits all. That's where I come in.

I’ll listen to your wishlist, your travel style, your budget concerns, etc., and then create the perfect options for YOU. Can your ship get into Glacier Bay? 🌊 Is the Inside Passage a must-do? Seattle vs. Vancouver? I’ve got you!