Heritage Travel & Events, LLC

12/13/2024

Getting engaged this holiday season?

First, congratulations!
Second, I can help you with planning for the honeymoon!

Whether staying in a hotel a town over or hoping around the world, a honeymoon is great for distressing from all of the wedding activities.

I've helped budgets of all kinds.
Message me here or text me at 334-651-1502 when you're ready.

11/28/2024

What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

I hope you all have an amazing day!

11/21/2024

Your card is likely to get declined.

Over the last year, I have adjusted some of my booking procedures.
I no longer make payments after 4 PM Monday through Thursday.
I do not make payments on Friday after 12 PM.
And I do not book new trips on Fridays.

Why is this? Your card is going to get declined (and some other reasons, too).
Thanks to technology (I guess), more times than not a client's card will get declined when booking a trip. Booking a trip is not something you do every day- though I wish!
Most of my clients' cards get declined out of the bank stopping what they believe to be a fraudulent charge. And I'm thankful for that for you!
Clients always get so embarrassed, which I totally get.

If any future clients, repeats, or ones I haven't booked for in a while see this and this scenario happens to you, just know you won't be the first.

11/14/2024

If you have a second, click on the link below and nominate Heritage Travel & Events to be a finalist in the Community Votes Tuscaloosa!
Thank you for your support!

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Tuscaloosa, AL. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

11/13/2024

I have to know... who has their tree up?
And if yours isn't, when do you put it up?

If you've been following me long enough, you know that mine is up already. We didn't get to put it up on our traditional Halloween day, but it did get up within the week.

**Just a reminder, an envelope with travel documents makes a GREAT Christmas gift under the tree. 😉

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!
I hope you all have a frightfully-fun day! Comment with your costumes and/or favorite Halloween candy.🎃👻

10/22/2024

Are you thinking of going on a trip?
Wanna talk about it?

Fill out the form below to let me know what you're looking for. I would love to help you!

10/14/2024

Now vs Honeymoon.

Y'all, this makes my heart so happy.
I've had the privilege of helping this couple with multiple trips over the years, the first being their honeymoon.

I also have had the privilege of getting to say that since their honeymoon trip, my family has got to do life with these two in many different ways.

Their own personal story goes way beyond just loving Walt Disney World. It's a special place for them.
And their pretty special to me.

I love what I do and who I do it for.

10/07/2024

There's a trend going around on TikTok with a filter that turns your photo into Pixar characters.
I had to choose one of us representing one of my favorite Pixar movies in one of my favorite places- Walt Disney World!

If I can't be in a Pixar movie, or at least be at Walt Disney World, I guess a filter will have to do it.

10/03/2024

It has been an fun week around here!

One of my favorite couples is spending a week in Walt Disney World enjoying some incredible food.
In two weeks, another great couple leaves for St. Lucia.

Just this week, I've helped 3 different sets of people get booked for different adventures.
One is an Alaskan cruise on the Royal Princess.
Another is a Carnival cruise out of New Orleans.
And just today, I finalized a quick trip to NYC for a repeat client.

I genuinely get so excited to help you all see this awesome world!

09/30/2024

Life happens.

(Insert short segment on why travel insurance is a good idea and how I make any client that declines travel insurance sign a waiver saying that they decline travel insurance.)

I feel that when we typically use that phrase, we are referring to something negative. I think we use that phrase to try to console ourselves when things aren't working out like the way we planned.

This year, I have had to change more trips than I have since Covid.
One of those being our own Walt Disney World trip. Life happened and we just weren't able to make it this year.
But that's ok.

As much as I would love for every trip to go perfectly and according to (my) plan, that's not how life works.
And when I sit back and take a breath, I'm glad.

If I would have continued on with my plan, I would have never had the opportunity to learn and own this business.
I wouldn't have met so many people or traveled to so many places.
I would not have ended up with our little farm and the friends we have now.

Life would have looked a lot different.
Yeah, those changes stung at the time. But it's all good now.

Life happens. And I'm pretty thankful for it.

08/16/2024

Good morning!

I've spent a little time today finalizing payments for clients that will be staying at Sandals Regency La Toc.
Located in St. Lucia, this resort has 220 acres of beauty and fun!
One of the cool things about this location is that a stay here allows you access to Sandals Halcyon Beach and Sandals Grande St. Lucia.

Due to Tropical Storm Brett last year, we were unable to make a site visit to La Toc. However, our time in St. Lucia was relaxing and fun despite a little weather.

Check out the link below to see photos and learn about this resort.

https://www.sandals.com/regency-la-toc/photos/?referral=101731&agentid=JEVI5805

08/14/2024

A new chapter in my life began last week. My big girl started kindergarten and my twin boys started daycare.

As much as I miss them, I'm also happy to officially get back to work!

Since 2017, I've been able to help so many with their travels. And I'm glad I get to continue to do so.
If you have a second, help this small business out by sharing. Let all of your family and friends know that HTE is ready to help them travel!

06/18/2024

Looking for some activities this summer?

The link below gives you access to activities and excursions all over the world! From Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Rome, Italy- this has got you covered!

So here's the booking details:
1. You can book anything from your end. I'll receive an email letting me know that you purchased an activity. I'll be able to see and help with anything that you may need, but you'll be the direct contact.
2. If you found what you want but want a little more help, just let me know. I'll get the activity booked for you and continue the process like any other trip I book for clients.

I love having access to this resource. It makes exploring relatively easy. Not to mention it's just fun to look and see what you can experience!

06/11/2024

Seven years ago this week I eagerly-and blindly-toiled the streets of downtown Tuscaloosa getting all of the licenses and documents needed to start my travel agency. I dragged my cousin along. Bless him.
Every part of that process was unfamiliar to me. The only thing I knew was that God had opened the door for me to start my own agency, and I was going to walk through it. I loved being a travel advisor. I just wanted to be one in a way that fit my values and beliefs.

We probably went to 20 offices that day (only a slight exaggeration) with really only 5 offices being what we needed.
I can't even remember if one of the offices we walked in was one of the ones we needed to visit, but I know that I'll never forget what happened.

As I had done 100 times that day, I walked up to the counter and explained what I needed. This tall, middle-aged man stood at the counter. He looked at me, chuckled, and said
"You need to really think about doing all of this before you get started. It's not that easy. Most businesses don't last. You're going to take on more than you want!"

I'm not going to lie, most of the time peoples' words get to me. I take what they say to heart. Whether what they say is true or not, I believe that I then have to meet their expectation of me. It's definitely something I struggle with.
But this time, his words made me angry. They fueled my desire even more to start this business and never look back.

That wasn't the last time I would be met with doubt or lack of support. Sadly, it's just been from people that I never expected.

But despite his words, I'm still here.

My hope and prayer is that I will be here for years to come.

So thank you for your support. I take this business seriously. And I take pride in knowing that I get to help so many of you.

With that, if you've made it this far. I would greatly appreciate a share, like, or anything to help my business reach more people.
Once again, thank you!

05/21/2024

When I started this business in 2017, Hunter and I were more newlyweds with no children.
Since then, we have brought 3 children into this world.

Our oldest was born in 2019. The year that followed was one of the hardest years of my life- personally and professionally.
By time Kaylee was 7 months old, my business was turned upside down due to COVID.
She also wasn't the easiest baby to tend to.
I spent all day holding her (because she wouldn't let you put her down). Once my parents completed their work day, I then worked in the afternoons until around midnight. Hunter was nursing then on travel contracts, so he was in another state.
That was just not a fun year.

Yesterday, we attended Kaylee's K4 graduation. My mind raced all day with hundreds of thoughts and memories.
I thought back to the rough start of navigating motherhood, owning a business, and surviving a pandemic (literally and figuratively).
I thought of how the next time she has a cap and gown on, it will be for her high school graduation.
I thought of how fast these years have flown and we'll be doing this in no time for the boys.
I thought of all the graduation trips I've planned over the years, and before long we'll be planning hers.

I'm back in my office today after making yesterday all about her.
I'll also be checking in on a graduation trip for a client today.
I think I'm going to take a second to ask that mom how she's doing. I'm sure she didn't think life would go this fast.

Congratulations to all of the graduates out there!

04/03/2024

Coffee cups are my go-to souvenir.

Well, actually 4 things: a coffee cup, tshirt, magnet, and Christmas ornament.

But coffee cups are the first thing I look for when we travel or go to places.
Each cup in our cabinet has a memory or story.

They also tell a timeline.
My Southern Miss alumni mug- which is no longer with us- came from before Hunter and I even met.
Our Mexico, France, and some of our Gulf Shores mugs came before Kaylee was born.
The mug below was from Kaylee's first trip to Walt Disney World.

Some have broken over the years. Our Canada mug was one of our favorites and most used. It's also why we don't have it anymore.

I know. This is kind of all stupid. They're just coffee cups.
But right now in the depths of newborn twin life, these cups are probably one of the most valuable and cherished items in our house.
My days- and nights- are controlled by the ever changing schedule of two relatively tiny humans (I produce huge children).
I'm pretty sure there's FDA warnings about the amount of caffeine we're consuming these days. But I'll deal with those side effects later.

I'm one of those people that thrives on a schedule and plan. Maybe that's why I love what I do.
But I'm pretty sure having twins was part of God's way of getting me out of my very loved and meticulously planned comfort zone.
Schedules are more like suggestions these days.

Despite my plans, life continues regardless.
Until the boys start daycare, my work hours are determined by them- along with my sleep hours and everything else in our lives.

These long days and nights filled with baby snuggles, bottles, and diapers are temporary. But they're also a reminder- like my coffee cups- that this time will pass quickly and be a memory.

At some point, when I can leave the house again, I'll accumulate more cups that will have the memory of the boys too.
And at some point, I'll open that cabinet and look at all of those cups with a memory of how they kept us semi-awake during this newborn time.

At some point, God-willing, Hunter and I will get a cup from our first trip with no children at home.
Though a trip with a full night's sleep sounds amazing, for now, I'll reminisce with my daily coffee as we take on our most important adventure- loving and growing our marriage and babies (and attempting to get some sleep).

03/14/2024

Since 2017, I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of people travel the world.
During this time, I've seen marriages, births, moves, and even deaths of my clients.
Throughout this period, I've experienced two moves, the birth of our daughter, and now the birth of our twin boys.

I can't thank my loyal clients enough for your patience and understanding during my bed rest the last few months. And now, as I'm slowly getting back to work, I again appreciate all of you giving me grace while I navigate life with two babies.

I love helping you all, and having this business allows me to provide for my family. I deeply cherish each of you so much.

With that, here are HTE's new travel companions- Will and Ray!