Desiree at Magical Vacations Travel

21/11/2024

🤫 Psst!

Are you dreaming of a magical holiday gift to give this year? 🎁 One they'll cherish forever? 😍 Gift them the ultimate European adventure! I'm sure they won't mind that it doesn't fit under the tree! 😆🎄

Imagine exploring the ultimate trifecta of European magic: London, Paris, and Rome! 🌟

✈️ Begin in London: soar to new heights at the London Eye 🎡, discover local pubs 🍺, and snap a photo with Big Ben 📸. Visit Buckingham Palace 👑, wander past the Parliament Building 🏛️, and indulge in afternoon tea with friendly locals ☕️

🍽️ Next, savor the flavors of Paris: pick up a fresh baguette from a charming boulangerie 🍞, picnic in Luxembourg Gardens 🌳, and capture the Eiffel Tower's magic ✨. Don't forget a French baking class 🍰

🏯 Finally, explore Rome's ancient wonders: tour the Colosseum 🏟️, marvel at the Vatican City's breathtaking art 🎨, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine 🍝

HIGHLIGHTS:
🔹 London Eye - Fast-Track Ticket
🍴 Eiffel Tower Dinner and Seine River Cruise
🏯 Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour
🎨 Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Basilica Tour

INCLUSIONS:
🛏️ 3 nights in London, Paris, and Rome
🥐 Breakfast daily
🚗 Private Arrival Transfers
🍔 Lunch in the Cotswolds
🎩 Magic of London Tour with Afternoon Tea
🖼️ Guided Louvre Tour
🚣‍♀️ Mont Saint Michel Tour
🛥️ Capri Tour with Blue Grotto and Lunch

Ready to craft a dream adventure to Europe? 🤩 Europe travel will be challenging next year due to Jubilee, don’t go it alone! Contact me today to customize any European adventure and make your travel dreams a reality! 📲

20/11/2024

Hopefully you’ll never be in this situation, but it happens! Just another reason to use my free services, I’m a “fixer” and can help you navigate when things go astray!

What should you do if your passport has been lost or stolen while you’re abroad?

Don’t panic! The nearest U.S. embassy or consulate can help by issuing you an emergency passport. To learn more visit travel.state.gov

20/11/2024

🌴 Sandals Deal of Week: One of my favorites, Sexy Sandals South Coast! 😍

Enjoy a brand new Longbeach Beachfront Club Level Suite w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub (LGB) for 6-nights, arriving 5/10/25 only $4,990 for two!!! Just $98 gets you booked!

Want to learn more about this amazing resort? I’d love to chat! Reach out today and let’s talk Jamaica! 🇯🇲❤️

20/11/2024

Watch live with me!

12/11/2024

💍 Are you or someone you know recently engaged and considering a destination wedding?

Grab your fiancé and login to the best wedding soiree online! You'll get the latest information from Sandals and Beaches Resorts, and inside tips about hosting your destination wedding celebration in the Caribbean!

Join me on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 PM EST!

Couples that register ahead and that attend can receive special booking incentives and up to $250 in a spa credit when you book with me, your dedicated Travel Advisor, within 14 days of attending the webinar!

You must RSVP at: www.sandals.com/virtualparty/

During registration, it's important to complete the form with all details, including my name and email address, [email protected]

I’m proud to be a Certified Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Travel Specialist and would love to help get you to “I Do!” 💕

Login to the best wedding soirée online! Get the latest information and inside tips about throwing your ultimate Sandals Aisle to Isle Wedding! RSVP now!

11/11/2024

If last year’s pictures of your trip to the theme parks or the beach look a lot like the ones from the year before, and the year before that, it might be time for a fun change!

When you are looking for different kind of vacation to refresh and explore someplace new, then a volunteer trip abroad could be exactly what you need to add more value to your life! Volunteering and visiting new destinations can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around us. 🌍🫶

Reach out today, I'd love to chat about customized travel opportunities that will bring memories to last a lifetime! 💕

10/11/2024

Black Friday just got a whole lot sunnier! Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are bringing you their biggest sales of the year, each with unique perks ☀

🌴 Sandals Resorts: Now through December 3rd, couples can save up to 65%, earn up to $1,500 in booking credits, and enjoy a free night at select Sandals Resorts! Grab our best all-inclusive deals of the year and trade the shopping crowds for sandy toes and ocean views.

🌴 Beaches Resorts: Families can take advantage of up to 65% off, up to $1,000 in booking credits, and a free night at select Beaches Resorts, making it the ideal time to book their next family escape

Give a gift that WOWS this year, one they won’t forget after a week. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Experiences bring lasting memories and there is no better experience than travel! Just $98 gets you booked with dates through 2026! Reach out today to learn more.

📲 609-284-6243
📧[email protected]
👩‍💻 www.vacationsbydes.com

07/11/2024

🏝️ Sandals Deal of the Week 🏝️

Christmas in the Caribbean?! Sign me up! Leave the stress behind and visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the jewel of the Caribbean, and stay at Sandals Saint Vincent & The Grenadines!

Enjoy a One-Bedroom Garden Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub (VF) for 5-nights, arriving 12/21/24 only $5,976 for two!🏝️🇻🇨.

06/11/2024

There’s no better way to start your Jamaican vacation through MBJ then Club Mobay! They can help fast track you through security and straight to their VIP Lounge to freshen up and grab refreshments while you wait for your transportation.

Upon departure, you get another fast track through security, and the VIP Lounge has a full bar, a buffet, and private restrooms and showers, a play area for kids, TVs, and they will even hold your bags so you can enjoy all the lounge has to offer without lugging your bags around. Then when it’s time to head to the gate, they will help with your bags and es**rt you there. Best part? It’s all included with the price!

We are thoroughly enjoying our last few Jamaican delights…a Purple Rain, beef patty, and some jerk chicken. 🇯🇲♥️

Ask me about adding Club Mobay to your vacation package, start vacay the right way!

06/11/2024

Bahamas, anyone? This is an awesome deal for a Butler Level Villa with round trip airfare. ✈️♥️ Just $98 gets you booked!

02/11/2024

4N1 Butler Villa (Sleeps 8)

02/11/2024

Out of office alert: I'm back in Jamaica!

I'm excited to share what I've been up to since my incredible trip!

My last trip had such an impact on me that I've been busy working on becoming a certified Jamaica Travel Specialist, and a Jamaica Destination Wedding Specialist.

I hope you'll follow along on my adventures this week! I'll be at Sandals Ochi Beach in the amazing 4N1 Butler Villa, perfect for our group of 8, and Sandals Dunn's River!

🇯🇲❤

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

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!
📲 [email protected] or https://forms.gle/uUu4BLXNCyZ8nvXf6

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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