Experienced travel professional with a passion for helping clients find their perfect vacation destination. Hi, there! Are you a special needs family?
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My name is Desiree, or as my friends and family call me, Disney Des! I have two lovely princesses, one in college and one in high school, and the cutest rescue dog ever, Max. When not planning amazing trips for my clients, I work in a special needs school district where I love creating magical moments for my students and colleagues. I've been visiting the Walt Disney World Resort since I was a chi
ld and my Disney memories tell the story of my life, from childhood through parenthood. No matter how difficult life can get, visiting reminds me the world is filled with magic, wonder, and possibilities. And sometimes all you need is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust! Aside from years of varied adventures at the Walt Disney World Resort (just have 3 more resorts to visit before I can proudly say I’ve visited them all), my family and I have sailed the high seas on the Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Dream and Fantasy, experienced a whole new world when we traveled to the breathtaking Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and had several visits to the magical place where it all began, the Disneyland Resort! We are looking forward to saying “Bonjour” as we plan our trip to Disneyland Paris in the near future! We’ve made such magical memories and I'd love to share what I’ve learned along the way with you as we create your own special memories! So whether you are looking for a magical time on a budget, or you are dreaming of a trip with all the “Belles” and whistles, I’ve been there and I’m here to help! I’ve got lots of experience there too. Want to do a split stay or also visit other Orlando attractions like the Universal Orlando Resorts and SeaWorld? I’ve got so many tips to share! One thing is for sure, with a world full of Disney destination possibilities, "there's just no telling how far you’ll go!"
01/11/2024
🏝️ Beaches Deal of the Week 🏝️
It’s all treats and no tricks at Beaches Negril next Halloween!
Enjoy a Tropical Oceanview Walkout Concierge Double (WBCD) room for 5-nights, arriving 10/26/25 only $5,153 for a family of four (2 adults 2 children)! 🏝️🇯🇲
🌴 Fall Fam Jam - includes a Free Sesame Street Tuck-in for Tykes or Free Red Lane Spa Couples Massage!
01/11/2024
🏝️ Sandals Deal of the Week 🏝️
SWIM don’t walk to grab this incredible deal at Sexy Sandals South Coast!
Enjoy a Longbeach Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Suite w/ Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub (LSUP) for 5 -nights, arriving 10/1/25 only $5,022 for two!🏝️🇯🇲
23/10/2024
🛑 STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND SHARE MY POST! SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS THIS DEAL!
☀ Have you been dreaming of a getaway this year, but been procrastinating and never booked for 2024? Consider this your sign because last minute deals are coming in HOT!
And I'm soo close to hitting a major sales goal for this year so let's help each other out! If you or someone you know wants to travel this year to the Caribbean...I'm your girl! 🙋♀️
👀 Up first, fun for a family or group:
Beaches Ocho Rios (I was here last week!)
2 adults, 2 children (Rooms sleep up to 5/could price for all adults in one room, too!)
4 nights/5 days
LUXURY ALL INCLUDED:
All your drinks, gourmet dining and snacks, land/water activities, water park/extensive kids club, airport transfers
$4,629.06
GUYS, THIS INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP, DIRECT FLIGHTS FOR 4 from JFK to Montego Bay! 🤯
11/2: JFK -> MBJ 8:00AM-11:15AM
11/6: MBJ -> JFK 6:26 PM-10:11PM
AND, you still qualify for my booking incentive through 10/28 so how about a minimum of a $100 credit towards your excursion or spa treatment?
Total Package Price Breakdown:
Original Room + Air Price:$10,207.44
$100 ONLINE INSTANT CREDIT- $100.00
LAST MINUTE DEAL: FIRST NIGHT FREE - $1688.00
55% OFF & AN ADDITIONAL 7% OFF RACK RATES- $3641.88 55% OFF RACK RATE- $148.50
TOTAL: $4,629.06
Look at this deal! It includes airfare in a Butler Suite! 👀
This one won’t last!
23/10/2024
Underneath the Northern Lights, everything feels possible.
Does the recent Northern Lights viewing in the U.S. have you wanting to add Iceland to your travel bucket list?
🌟 I am here to help!🌟
Imagine exploring vibrant Reykjavík 🏙️, discovering stunning waterfalls 💧, black sand beaches 🏖️, and the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights 🌌.
Visit the iconic Golden Circle ⭕️, take a whale-watching tour 🐳, and unwind in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon 🛀.
Experience the magic of:
✨ Reykjavík: Explore the city's charm and key attractions on a hop-on-hop-off bus tour 🚌, visit the Reykjavík City Museum 🏯, and enjoy a night out in the city with a traditional Icelandic dinner and folk show 🍴.
✨ Golden Circle: Take a private tour of Þingvellir National Park 🏞️, Gullfoss waterfall 💧, and Geysir hot spring area ♨️.
✨ South Coast: Visit the stunning waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss 💧, and the iconic black sand beach of Reynisfjara 🏖️.
✨ Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Explore the picturesque Kirkjufell mountain 🏔️ and Djúpalónssandur beach 🏖️.
HIGHLIGHTS:
🏯 Private Golden Circle tour
🐳 Whale-watching tour
🛀 Premium Blue Lagoon tour
🏞️ South Coast tour
🏔️ Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour
INCLUSIONS:
🏨 Accommodations
🥐 Daily breakfast
🚗 Private arrival and departure transfers
✈️ Flights
🗣️ English speaking assistants and guides
🎟️ Admission tickets to specified attractions
Ready to unleash your inner Viking? Contact me today to start planning your tailor-made dream trip to Iceland, customized just for you and your budget!
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21/10/2024
🍽️ 🏰I know how it is—when you’ve got your go-to quick service spot at Magic Kingdom, it’s hard to veer off the path. (Trust me, I get it. There’s comfort in sticking with a favorite!). BUT when you’re ready to take a break from your “usual,” head straight to 🍺 Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland.
Their new Ham & Gruyère Tart is next-level! If you’re a fan of rich, savory combos, this is the dish you didn’t know you needed. And, if you do take the leap and try it, you’ve GOT to add a Grey Stuff Cupcake for dessert. 🧁 It’s the ultimate reward for stepping outside your comfort zone. (Spoiler: It’s delicious!)
20/10/2024
Humbled. Grateful. Blessed.
This is going to be long, but I hope you’ll hang in there with me.
As I sit in the Montego Bay airport, waiting to board my flight home, I can’t help but reflect on the week I’ve spent in Jamaica. It was nothing short of incredible and truly one of the most life-changing trips I’ve ever been on. I found myself wiping the tears from my eyes time and time again. And all because of the heart and soul of the Jamaican people.
It’s a humbling experience to witness people being so positive, giving, loving when they have so little.
If you know me, you know that traveling has always been my happy place, a respite from the trials and tribulations of life. But I’ve been shown this week that there is a huge difference in taking a break from reality, and traveling somewhere that feeds your soul and connects you so deeply to the world around you. Traveling to a place so special that you’re reminded at the end of the day, even though we all come from vastly different places, we are all the same.
We all have a responsibility to each other. I now understand this on such a deeper level, and it’s because of my time in Jamaica. And for that, I am so very grateful.
While I’ve been a professional travel advisor for 6+ years now, I don’t think I’ve had an ‘aha’ moment quite like I did at the Jamaica Love showcase on Wednesday. Sitting in the Montego Bay Convention Center, listening to one amazing speaker after another, it was hard not to be moved as they so beautifully and eloquently wove together an inspiring, and often heartbreaking, story of Jamaican history. It’s fight for freedom and for fairness. How the Jamaican people have suffered, and sacrificed so much to rebuild their livelihood and their economy, only to be rocked by a global pandemic. And before they could bounce back from that, they were hit with some unfair, irresponsible media sensationalism on Jamaican tourism and safety.
So I’m very clear, I’ve crisscrossed the entire country and gone off the beaten path many times this week, and there was never a moment that I felt unsafe. If anything, all I felt was genuine gratitude and love from every single person I’ve encountered for being simply being here. And to be very honest, I can’t say that I feel this safe at home in the U.S. where the crime rates just seem to soar.
But I digress. Back to my ‘aha’ moment.
Until this week, I’ve never really considered the true impact my work as your travel advisor has on the bigger picture. My ‘why’ has always been because my hope is that you find the same joy and peace in traveling as I do, especially when I can help make your trip as stress-free as possible.
But here’s the thing I’ve been kicking around in my head this week, and I’m actually ashamed to say that I’ve never considered the very direct and real impact that you and I have on the livelihood of so many beautiful places in the Caribbean, but especially Jamaica. It’s almost hard to believe the ripple effect that your vacation dollars have in this country. From the resort staff, to the transportation drivers, to the tour and excursion operators, to the artisans and small business owners, the impact is felt quickly and at every level. Not only was told this again and again during my time in Jamaica, but I got to witness it for myself. Life-changing.
I can’t end without mentioning how blown away I was by Sandals and Beaches brand. I’ve always been excited to partner with them, I trust that they will take amazing care of my clients, and I’ve been aware of the work they do through the Sandals Foundation. But I had no idea how vastly different this company is. This family-owned and operated business is a Jamaican born and run company since 1981. There is something magical that happens when a company has roots where they stay and do business. They understand the bigger picture and accept their responsibility in it. But I didn’t need to look any further than the Sandals and Beaches employees to understand the difference. They were not only invited guests to the Jamaica Love showcase, they sat among us at every table, and the pride and love they have for not only their country, but for their employer, was palpable. The time I spent in that conference center I will never forget and I’m so grateful that I was selected to be a part of it. And I’m so proud to work with a company that not only says they care about their community, but they live and breathe it every single day in ways that I had no idea about until this week.
Finally, I think we all already know that Jamaica is a beautiful place with its natural beauty from the beaches to the mountains with the rivers and waterfalls in between. But when thinking of planning your next vacation, I ask that you don’t forget to consider the Jamaican people. It’s so much more than the hospitality. It’s about an authentic, warm, and genuine connection with people who need our help so much right now.
Jamaica Love.
One Love.
🇯🇲♥️
Des
20/10/2024
🏰 If you’re a Walt Disney World pro, you're probably at least a little curious about how Disneyland compares, right? OK, let me tell you—on top of the intimate, nostalgic feel, there are SO many reasons to spend your next vacation at Walt’s park:
🚶♂️🎡It’s literally steps between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Park hop in minutes!
👑There are many new and classic exclusive attractions and experiences that are totally unique to Disneyland. Sleeping Beauty Castle is an attraction!
🎃 From holiday overlays (hello, Sandy Claws ) to rare characters walking about, Disneyland knows how to sprinkle in that extra magic! ✨
As a travel agent who knows BOTH coasts, I help my clients craft the perfect Disneyland itinerary so they don’t miss a thing!
Planning a trip to Disneyland is VERY different from WDW, but I’ll make sure it’s just as magical (if not more!). Reach out today, there’s no need to feel overwhelmed! 😊
19/10/2024
NJEA Week Deal #2: Sandals Dunn's River
If you think you know what Sandals Resorts are all about, but you have never been to the newly opened Sandals Dunn's River, I'm here to tell you that you need to get here! Sandals Dunn's River is newly re-imagined, and the first of the Sandals Jamaica 2.0 experience!
Inspired by Dunn’s River and its rainforest backdrop, these modern accommodations integrate Jamaica’s native elements into every aspect of the resort experience and it WOWS!
And don't be surprised if you find yourself at the popular guest favorite, Dunn's Rum Club, and the resort's general manager pops in and makes his rounds with the guests. Here, everyone is family whether it's your first visit or your fifth! Trust me, you'll want to return again and again! In fact, I loved my time there so much, I'm returning myself in two weeks.
Deal includes: your resort stay, RT airport transfers, all meals, snacks, alcohol and resort entertainment! No ✈️ included but, can be added!
Other dates/room categories available, message me for more info! And don't forget that booking incentive!
Contact me to book NOW, these deals won't last!
19/10/2024
New Jersey clients, are you looking for a last minute getaway for NJEA week? I have a few to share!
Up first is the sexy Sandals South Coast! I was there yesterday and it does NOT disappoint! This is a brand new room - club level! And that tranquility soaking tub on the balcony with the view 😍 You will never want to leave this serene and tranquil location, it's just good for the soul!
Includes: your resort stay, RT airport transfers, all meals, snacks, alcohol and resort entertainment! No ✈️ included but, can be added!
Other dates/room categories available, message me for more info! And don't forget that booking incentive!
Contact me to book NOW, these deals won't last!
19/10/2024
🎡 Let’s talk thrill rides! At Walt Disney World, there is something for everyone. Is your ideal attraction a roller coaster like Expedition Everest 🏔️ that races along the track at top speeds while you raise your hands and scream? 🙌 Or do you prefer to let your mind do most of the work in a simulation attraction like Star Tours? Do you like to spin those tea cups like mad on Mad Tea Party? ☕ Or do you like to combine speed, the spin, and some cool tunes on the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster? 🎶
18/10/2024
Sandals South Coast, they don’t call it sexy for nothing! If you are looking for the perfect amount of vacation fun, surrounded by the beauty of green mountains and turquoise blue seas, look no further then
Don’t forget those booking incentives through 10/27!
18/10/2024
Hello from paradise! I know I shouldn’t have a favorite, but this just might be my favorite Beaches property, it’s for the whole family but also completely appropriate for adults/groups!
A full day of resort tours on the agenda today, I hope you’ll follow along as As we tour Beaches Negril, Sandals South Coast, and Sandals Negril. I’ll be posting some incredible rooms today, appropriate for bigger families and groups traveling together. I can’t wait for you to see them! 😍
Don’t forget my booking incentives, book by 10/27 with $98 down! Booking through 2026.
18/10/2024
❄️🚢❄️What used to be one of those far-fetched bucket list kind of vacations has now become one of the most popular cruise destinations. I’m talking about Alaska!
🏔️ An Alaskan cruise is unlike anything else! It can be budget-friendly while still being rich in core memory-making experiences and nature’s most bountiful beauty on full display. There are a variety of cruise lines that offer different itineraries and a range of prices, including some amazing cruise tours...where you get a cruise AND a a land tour!
Let’s stop saying “bucket list”...why keep waiting to take these adventures? Who else is dreaming of an Alaskan cruise vacation? 🚢
If you are ready to see if an adventure into the last frontier is for you, reach out!
What questions do you have about Alaska? Let’s chat! 😊
17/10/2024
NO UPCHARGE FOR THIS? 🤯 I feel like it’s only a matter of time before this reservation gets its own special (more expensive) category, but for now, here’s my PARADE TIP: 🎉
Book a late lunch at Tony’s Town Square (about 30 minutes prior to the parade start) and request to sit outside. 🍝 The patio offers a nice view of the parade, which you can enjoy while dining on chicken parm, mozzarella sticks, or anything else off the Italian fare menu. 🧀🍽️ It’s not a front and center view, but if you’re a casual parade fan, this is a comfortable way to enjoy the ambiance and energy of the Festival of Fantasy parade! 🎠✨
16/10/2024
🎉Just booked! 🎉
Sandals Dunn’s River
Mamee Bay Club Level
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
This could be you, and I have some special booking incentives to help get you here!
Come see what makes Sandals Dunn's River so special, come see what makes Jamaica so special.
It's Jamaica Love 🇯🇲♥️
16/10/2024
Here are a few more amazing 7-7-7 offers for you! 🇯🇲♥️
16/10/2024
🇯🇲♥️ This is a special 7-7-7! I got to tour one of these Honeymoon Romeo and Juliet One Bedroom Villa Suites with private pool this week and it was incredible! This is for 7 NIGHTS in a Butler Suite, and everything is included.
This deal can be combined with my Jamaica Love booking incentive - contact me ASAP as these go fast!
Other dates may be available, and we can place a complimentary no-money down hold on the booking for a week! Message me NOW for more info!
16/10/2024
Today is the day! We are up and out early, saying goodbye to our amazing hosts at Beaches Ocho Rios, headed for the Montego Bay Convention Center for the big event, the Jamaica Love Tour Product Showcase!
I can’t wait to share all of the exciting updates and our surprise guest speakers with you, so follow along with me for all the ! 🇯🇲♥️
Check out how we are traveling, police escorts all the way to Montego Bay, just adding to the excitement!
16/10/2024
PRO TIP: Journey of Water is STUNNING AT NIGHT. 🌙💦 There are more than a few Walt Disney World attractions that have a different (dare I say better) vibe at night, and this one tops the list. ✨
The lighting is magical, the soft sounds of water can actually be heard 🎶💧, and getting a little wet at the end of the day is so fun! 😄 Plus, you’ll see hidden details that can’t be seen in the daylight. 🌟
So definitely visit Te Fiti after dark 🌙 but also...think for a minute and tell us what attraction you think is SO MUCH BETTER at night! 🎢🌟
15/10/2024
🇯🇲♥️ We had the incredible opportunity to participate in a “Reading Road Trip” with the Sandals Foundation this morning while in Ocho Rios!
We “packed with a purpose” and brought school supplies with us, and visited a local school to spend time reading to the students and delivering our supplies. We were assigned to a special needs classroom and its safe to say it was an experience I will never forget! 💕
The Sandals Foundation continues to do amazing things for the people of Jamaica, and we were so happy to have this experience!
Because Sandals believes in this initiative so much, guests at select resorts have the opportunity to participate as one of the off-resort excursions available and I would be happy to help get this setup for you and answer any questions that you have.
15/10/2024
🎃🚗👻If you’re torn between visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World next fall, let me tell you about one of the coolest, spookiest, and most unique Halloween experiences that might just steer you toward California: Cars Land’s Haul-O-Ween celebration!
Cars Land REVS IT UP for spooky season as Radiator Springs transforms into Radiator Screams. 🛞 The entire land gets decked out with automotive-themed Halloween décor, attractions get spooky twists, characters in costume, and of course, you’ll find seasonal treats. 🍬 Then at night 🌙, the spooky orange and purple lighting takes Haul-O-Ween to a not-so-scary next level, no party ticket required! 😱
If this makes you want to race out to Disneyland for Halloween next year, message me and I’ll add you to my wait list! I just might see you there!
14/10/2024
Hello from Jamaica! On today’s agenda is exploring the Sandals and Beaches resorts in the beautiful Ocho Rios area!
If you've been thinking of a Jamaica vacation, this is the week to reach out to me! I have an exclusive booking incentive while we are LIVE in Jamaica with Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Snag a spa credit or a catamaran cruise…but only for new bookings now through October 27th.
A $98 refundable deposit is all it takes to save your spot on the beach!
Message me to request your all-inclusive quote!
14/10/2024
Although Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure attraction opened at Islands of Adventure back in 2019, I still urge my first-time guests to NEVER watch any spoilers or ride-through videos before their arrival. 🚫🎥 This attraction is so incredibly unique, fun, and unexpected that experiencing it firsthand is the only way to do it. 🤩 For you experts, are you a bike 🏍️ or sidecar kind of rider? (See, that won’t give anything away!) 😏
If a motorbike adventure isn’t your idea of fun, you can still feel close to this gentle giant on Flight of the Hippogriff where you’ll see his hut and his beloved Buckbeak. 🦅 Wizarding World PROS, where else can we go to get a Hagrid fix? ⚡
13/10/2024
Shopping looks a little different when it’s done at Disney Springs. 🛍️ The M&M store is a prime example of how you can make shopping fun for all, especially M&M fans! 🍫 At this merchandise mecca, you’ll find:
🌈 M&Ms of every flavor and color
🎁 Merchandise ranging from gifts and apparel to home goods and stationery items
🖨️ Personalization kiosk for designing and printing your own M&M styles
📸 Photo ops and cool displays that make a visit here a true experience to remember
🕰️🎨 A fun timeline of color introduction
OK, everyone has one...what’s your favorite ORIGINAL M&M color? 🌈😊 Mine is 💚
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“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”
~ Walt Disney
For years, friends and family have known me as the “DISnerd”. The “go-to” for all things Disney. You’ve cheered me on as I’ve chased my Disney Parks Moms Panel dream and your support has meant so much! While the Moms Panel dream never came to fruition, it helped me dream another dream, to find an outlet for all this Disney “magic” I have in my veins. And so, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m now an independent travel agent, specializing in what else but Disney Destinations!
It’s been an honor to have helped my friends, family, and even strangers in the grocery store plan their own dream trips over the years, but now I can take that a step further! It would be my pleasure to help you dream and book your trips, whether they be to a Disney Destination or not! That’s right, not only can I help you with your Disney trips, but I can also help you book trips all over the world, on all the major cruise lines (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, etc.), Universal Studios Orlando or Hollywood, hotel only reservations...the list goes on and on!
More good news? My services are 100% free to you. The vendor pays my commission so let me do the work so you can enjoy your vacation! In fact, I’ll keep an eye out for you to make sure you have the very best deal right up until you leave for your trip.
I offer personalized services before, during, and after you travel. I can just book your reservation for you, or I can help you plan down to your dining and FastPass+ reservations.
And I offer flexible payment planning and budget services. As a single parent, I’ve been on budget conscious trips and I’ve been on luxurious club level trips so if I can do it, I know you can too. Let’s make it happen for you! Contact me today and we can chat!