Cheryl with Vacationista Travel & Co.

03/21/2024

Explore an incredible city where your river cruise begins or ends, or discover a new destination accessible by land. Book with me by Jun 30 to enjoy a complimentary land package on select sailings through 2025!

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03/15/2024

There’s truly nothing worse than having a trip de-railed by a bad hotel experience.

So how do I do my best to make sure clients are satisfied with the places they stay?

1️⃣ I get to know what your travel preferences are, what you like, what’s your top priority are when you travel, etc.

2️⃣ I take note of the resorts you’ve loved in the past and the resorts you haven’t loved so much — this gives me a great place to start.

3️⃣ I stay up to date on the new resort and hotel openings across the Caribbean & Mexico I and I’m constantly taking notes when properties open that are a great fit for specific clients. When they’re ready to travel, I already have a list started.

If you’re down the internet rabbit hole right now trying to book a hotel stay or a trip, I may be able to help. Send me a DM or use the link in my bio. Let’s get you booked somewhere you’ll love.

02/18/2024

Can I give you a backstage pass to Hyatt Zilara Punta Cana?

I recently stayed at this resort on a trip. The industry calls it a FAM (familiarization trip), but I call it travel renaissance. Call me the Carmen Sandiego of travel planning! 🔎

On a FAM trip I’m vetting accommodations — testing out the service, the views, and the overall compatibility with different client needs.

I’m also connecting with my local network of pros in the destination, so I know what the best tours, experiences, restaurants, and must-do things are.

But let me give you the scoop on Hyatt Zilara.

As soon as you walk into the lobby, you’ll notice just how beautiful the property is & be greeted by a welcome drink because the staff here are gems.

The rooms are modern and airy. I for one am a sucker for a good day lounging by the water so I opted for the Swim-up room with a balcony and enjoyed every minute.

The resort has 11 dining options on site — Waves being my favorite. The steak was one of my favorites!

Some other things I loved that I know you’ll all love to the gorgeous beach, so serene and beautiful.

I’d stay here again in a heartbeat. I’m just a call or DM away if you want to know more about this property.

02/16/2024

Hey busy future bride! Thinking about making Hawaii your honeymoon destination?

Here’s the thing: I’m over here planning a honeymoon for my clients to Hawaii, and I HAVE to stress just how awesome it is to have a travel advisor in your corner.

💰 I saved them money by bundling their package with one of my preferred
suppliers.

✨ I added in their transfers and will help with their tours.

🥂 There will be a little something special from me to them for booking with me

⏰ I’m saving them 20+ hours on planning.

✅ They have my support in the planning + while they travel

All that is to say, if honeymoon planning is on your radar, to Hawaii or anywhere else (I can plan trips to lots of places!), I’m here to help.

Reach out to me for my trip inquiry form to get started — it takes a couple of minutes and gives me details on the honeymoon you have in mind.

02/15/2024

I literally breathe a sigh of relief every time a client makes it to the airport, boards their flight, and is officially on the way.

But what happens if you do miss your flight?

1️⃣ First, if you’re headed to the airport and you’re pretty sure you won’t make your flight, contact the airline en route to let them know. They may even be able to start making arrangements for a new flight.

2️⃣ When you arrive, make a beeline for the airline’s customer service desk — they’re your best allies for getting booked onto another flight.

3️⃣ Get in touch with your travel advisor (Hey hey, that’s me!) so I can re-arrange your airport transfers and call the hotel to let them know you’re arriving later, so you don’t risk getting bumped in an overbooking situation or getting stuck with the worst room.

When travel plans hang in the balance, it’s a must to have support and someone to help smooth things over.

Have you ever missed a flight? This is a judgment-free zone! Share with me in the comments.

02/14/2024

Ranking high on the list of things I love are photos of happy, smiling faces during a vacation and feedback from clients when they come home.

Like these kind words from a client who just got back from their Caribbean cruise.

Here‘s what they had to say about working with me to plan their honeymoon.

By: Hannah K:
Cheryl was absolutely fantastic to work with, she answers every single little, small question I had with urgency. She took care of everything I didn’t feel like I even had to blink, and everything was complete. Will definitely be working with her again!

There is nothing better than happy clients who love every minute of their getaway. ❤️

12/25/2023

I'm so looking forward to a few days away from the computer to enjoy the festive season & spending time with friends and family over great food and fun.

I can’t wait!

Before I sign off though, I’m seeing clients off on a family vacation to Puerto Rico to enjoy the holiday, and others off to Los Cabo for a relaxing getaway and some families cruising the Caribbean for the New Year.

What are you looking forward to most this Holiday season?

12/25/2023

Feeling extra grateful today! Thank you to all of the amazing clients, new and old, that continue to support my little small business.

When you work with me to book your trips instead of booking online with large corporations, you’re allowing me to do something I truly love and enjoy.

Without all of you, this crazy dream to see more of the world and help others see it too just wouldn’t be possible.

Grateful for all of you!

Merry Christmas!

12/24/2023

You can absolutely plan that 2024 trip to the Caribbean!

But who needs the stress of planning a vacay to the Caribbean when you can save your sanity by delegating?

My clients travel stress-free every single time without the hassle of researching, planning, coordinating, and rolling the dice on their vacation plans!

They know they’re getting:

✨ Travel advice from an expert
✨Travel suggestions based on THEIR interests
✨Support every single step of the way.

If this sounds like how you’d like your travel planning to look in 2024, get in touch at the link in my bio, or send me a DM!

12/24/2023

T’is the season for gifting! But let me ask you, if you could gift yourself a dream trip, what would it be?

For me it would be visiting the beautiful French Polynesia, this has been on my bucket list for many years and was supposed to happen a couple years ago, then Covid hit and messed up those plans. Now, I need to work on getting it back on the books in the near future.

What about your dream trip? Share with me in the comments.

12/23/2023

Looking at my December calendar and remembering all of the trips clients took this past year. It was SUCH a great travel year.

This year my clients:

✈️ Went on a Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Barcelona and saw so many wonderful sites, a bucket list trip!

✈️ Celebrated a honeymoon at the oh-so-relaxing Sandals South Coast in a OTW bungalow

✈️ Spent two weeks exploring Londan, Scotland and Ireland on an unforgettable journey, including a scenic ride on the Jacobite train.

✈️ Took a scenic rail vacation through Switzerland with many beautiful stops along the way.

It was such a great travel year for so many of them, I’ve got their travel photos in my inbox to prove it!

Which trip would you take? Share with me in the comments. Then head to the link in my bio to schedule a call to chat in January about your 2024 vacation plans!

12/21/2023

One thing I love about my clients?

They jump in feet first and love a running head start on trips, and 2024 is no different.

Here are just a few trips my clients have already locked in for next year

Two different groups are heading off to Europe on a Mediterranean cruise.
Another group heading to Hawaii to cruise around the islands.
Honeymooners visiting Kauai for a romantic stay in paradise.
Several different people will be visiting the beautiful St. Lucia.
Another couple touring London and Scotland.
The list goes on and on.....so many people are getting their travel arrangements made and it will be an exciting 2024!

What’ trips are on your radar for 2024?

09/09/2023

Is anyone celebrating a big anniversary next year?

Whether it’s 5, 10, 20, or 30 years, travel is a great way to reconnect, and renergize your relationship.

Of course, you’re talking to a girl that thinks travel is the cure for eveything! 😀

So where do you begin? Let me give you a few trip ideas to start pondering:

🏍 Explore Rome - Vintage vespa rides, sipping espresso on piazzas, gnocchi making classes.

🌊Luxury In the Caribbean - Watch sunsets over the Caribbean sea from your overwater bungalow complete with butler.

🌌 Aurora Chasing In Iceland - Soak in the endless natural spas around Iceland by day, and chase the Northern Lights by night.

🍷 Wine Tasting in Portugal - Vineyard hop through Porto, taking in the stunning landscape, and eating some of the best seafood in the world.

Which anniversary is most your style?

07/27/2023

It’s time to usher in a new era where you don’t have to be the one spending hours of your time to plan, research and get a trip booked. 🎉

When you choose to book with me, you get more than just a reservation and a confirmation code to your email.

You gain a trusted travel partner.

I`ll be your go-to guide, solving any challenges that come your way throughout the journey.

And that includes every phase of the travel journey — researching the trip and making key decisions, booking it, and when you’re actually *on* the trip.

Reach out to me via call, text, or email , and rest assured that you`ll receive the exceptional support you deserve.

07/01/2023

World Tourism Day

It’s and I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to say thank you to all of you who support this dream of mine by planning your trips with me.

And a huge thank you to all of my partners in Around the world who help me to truly elevate the trips my clients take. After a rocky couple of years, feeling grateful today. 🙏

06/26/2023

What`s the average day in the life of a travel planner?
If I’m being honest.. when you’re planning dream trips, there’s no such thing as an average day! But here’s what an IDEAL day looks like:

Researching dream trips for my clients from all-inclusive resorts, luxury destinations, cruises or rail travel. Some days are derailed by delayed flights or clients needing extra support while in destination, and on those days, I remind myself to just embrace the madness and that I wouldn’t like to be doing anything else, this is where I’m in my element most. Tell me in the comments: What`s your ideal day like?👇

06/25/2023

How do you know a trip was a really good one? When it comes to my clients, I usually measure this by the number of happy post-travel photos I see and the rave reviews they send me when they get back. And today I’m ecstatic to hear all about how my client Andy enjoyed his cruise to the Caribbean.

"Absolutely outstanding and exceeded every expectation I had. I've never worked with someone that does what Cheryl does. I couldn't have done any of this without her help. I'm a single Dad and most dads stink at planning vacations. I'm that dad, luckily, I trusted Cheryl. Couldn't have been more happy! After I booked our trip. I felt like I needed to cancel because of a personal situation that was taking place and Cheryl was kind enough to listen to my dilemma and give me my options. I asked for her advice, and she shared with me what she thought and for once. I listened to good advice and took good advice. She was absolutely right, and I can't thank her enough for being personable enough for me to talk too. That's a rare quality these days. She didn't judge me but rather helped me get over the hump I had in front of me. Thanks to her, I was able to give my son the best vacation ever. Thanks Cheryl"

It never gets old hearing from clients about the great travel experiences that I get to help them design. Love what I do! Thanks Andy...this makes my heart happy :)

06/20/2023

Let’s talk about booking trips through online travel websites (We’re talking Expedia, iTravel, etc)

Yes, you can book online.

No, the price won’t be much different when you book with me,

But here’s what you WILL have when you book with me instead.

✈️ Someone to help you personally curate your vacation

🥂 Someone to delegate all of the logistics to so you don’t have to worry

🎉 An actual phone number to call when you need something, not just a 1-800 number

🍹 Someone who calls ahead to the hotel or resort to let them know you’re a client of mine and should be treated like the VIP that you are

☀️ Someone that’s here every single step of the way who knows you, your family, and how you like to travel.

So no, it won’t be cheaper booking with me, but there’s so much more value you get when you plan your trips.

06/19/2023

Raising a glass to the art of good travel planning 🥂

My client Sarah recently visited Matachica in Belize and good planning is partly to thank for that!

I took care of the transfers, accommodations, and activities so they didn’t have to worry about any of the logistics. And having that peace of mind allowed them to fully immerse themselves in their vacation and have a good old time.

Here’s what they had to say about their experience:

"Cheryl was amazing! Very accessible and detail oriented. She made our honeymoon prep stress free and had great ideas that enhanced our trip. The travel itinerary and goodie kit was great to have, and she went above and beyond by having our room honeymoon ready with flowers and champagne. We loved all of her personal touches. Highly recommend her!"

Cheers to that!

06/18/2023

All kinds of travel packages come across my inbox. But this one … a tequila lover can dream.

The five-day Mexican adventure includes four nights at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and two days/one night in Tequila in a barrel-shaped room at the Matices Hotel de Barricas.

But it's the activities that really make this package something else! Multiple tequila tastings, a tequila cream massage, private beachside taco and tequila dinner, two (!) helicopter rides, horseback riding through agave fields, a visit to the famous Casa Cuervo, and a private barbacoa dining experience accompanied by a Mariachi band.

Talk about tequila dreaming!

Want to know more? DM me for details.

06/17/2023

How cool are these drinks?!

Throughout the 2023 Alaska season, Holland America is offering up four cocktails that feature real Alaska glacier ice harvested – by state permit! – from the floating bergs in Prince William Sound.

The four drinks are:

❄️Juneau Gin & Tonic, featuring Juneauper Gin that's produced in Juneau, Alaska
❄️Alaska's Blue Ice, with De Kuyper Blue Curaçao, X Rum, pineapple juice, Velvet Falernum, and Dry Vermouth
❄️Blue Iceberg, with Juneauper Gin, apricot brandy, Blue Curaçao, and lime juice
❄️Black & Blue, with a choice of Jonnie Walker Black or Jack Daniels Black Label served over glacier ice.

Which would you choose?

06/16/2023

Turn your little girl's "Little Mermaid" dreams into reality. If your daughter has "Under the Sea" dreams, I can help!

At Atlantis Paradise Island, I can arrange for your little girl, ages 3-12 (boys, too!), to dive into the world of mermaids with one of two mermaid experiences. With both, kids can swim with a mermaid and get pictures with her, take home mermaid swag, and even get a mermaid glitz and glam makeover.

Or, at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, your kids – and you! – can live out their dreams of becoming a mermaid and learn how to swim with their very own mermaid tail. And for the social media, minded, teens and adults will also learn how to take the ultimate underwater mermaid selfie.

Hyatt Regency Maui

06/15/2023

Deal Alert!

Deals on cruises are few and far between this year, but for a short time only I've got a deal for you!

Celebrity Cruises is offering a Buy One, Get One 75% off plus up to $800 in extra savings.

It's even better for families of four. If you book a stateroom for four people, you'll also get up to $800 in credit to spend onboard. Plus, there's a $50 onboard credit bonus for booking a Veranda Stateroom and above.

The deal is good on most sailings between June 29, 2023 and April 30, 2025 but you've only got to July 6 to make your booking with me.

Whether you've got some flexibility and want to book a cruise this summer or you're ready to book next year's vacation, contact me before this sale is over.

06/15/2023

Win a Trip to the Arctic!

If the Arctic is on your bucket list, then I've got the contest for you. Australian-based expedition cruise line Aurora Expeditions is offering one lucky person the chance to win a trip for two onboard one of three 2024 Arctic cruise adventures.

To enter, you'll need to follow Aurora on FB or IG and share your Arctic dream voyage, including why you want to go in 25 words or less. You've got until July 19 to enter.

The competition is open to anyone globally over the age of 18. https://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/arctic-competition-23/

05/12/2023

Spectacular or a bit scary, in your opinion? Preikestolen is an imposing cliff in Norway that rises 604 meters above the waters of Lysefjord. It is one of the most famous mountain hikes in Norway. And even if hiking is not your cup of tea, Norway has a lot to offer to travelers, with no disappointment possible.

05/12/2023

Save 30% on India! traveling through Rajasthan is like walking through a kaleidoscope.

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05/12/2023

You can attend the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany when you book either the September 22 or 25, 2023 tour departure. Book by 6/7/23.

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05/11/2023

When I look at the whitewashed, cubist houses clinging to the cliffs of Santorini it takes my breath away. It’s the most popular island in Greece for a reason with lots of ways to visit the island. Can I help navigate a trip for you?

05/11/2023

Uncover the legends and folklore of Tarascon, France - like the fearsome Tarasque tamed by the brave Saint Martha. A town steeped in rich, captivating history.

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