HMR Vacation Design

06/05/2025

We all know how quickly 5 years fly by with children! Check their passports and remember about the Real ID for anyone over the age of 16.

We help a lot of frazzled parents who realized their child’s passport was expired at the last-minute before a trip. Consider this a friendly reminder that kids’ passports are only valid for 5 years (not 10) and those years FLY by! Check the expiration date(s) and set a reminder in your phone for when to renew.

Learn more at travel.state.gov/renew

31/03/2025

I know a lot of people have questions about the new online passport renewal option. This is a good check list to know if you’re eligible.

Wondering if you qualify for online passport renewal? Here are the key requirements:
✅The passport you are renewing is/was valid for 10 years, and you are age 25 or older.
✅ Your passport is either expiring within one year or has expired less than five years ago.
✅ You live in the United States (either state or territory).
✅ Your most recent passport is in your possession and was never reported as lost or stolen.
✅ You are comfortable paying online and uploading your own passport photo.
Learn more at travel.state.gov/renewonline

20/03/2025

Disney World just released Free Dining for Disney Visa card holders for 4 night, 4 day packages. This offer is for arrivals most nights from:
June 29 to September 30, 2025
October 20 to November 1, 2025
December 6 to December 22, 2025 These discounts are only available to travel planners for this early release! Let me know if you’re interested!

20/01/2025

Anyone else want to go to Jane Austen’s 250th birthday celebration— because I do 🥳🥰

To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in 2025, England is throwing her a massive birthday party with over-the-top costume balls, Regency dance workshops, festivals, immersive exhibitions, rare looks at the legendary author's homes and heirlooms, and much more—and you’re invited. 💐

19/11/2024

Interesting article that ranks cruise lines for money, families, adults, etc…

Viking & Disney Dominate U.S. News’ Best Cruise Line Rankings for 2025 by Dori Saltzman / November 19, 2024 Photo: Disney Cruise Line U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 best cruise line rankings and once again Viking and Disney Cruise Line have taken all but one of the top spots. This....

14/11/2024

I’ve been having an amazing time on the Disney Wish this week! I’m not looking forward to leaving tomorrow 😆. Here are some pictures of our beautiful verandah stateroom. I’ll be sharing more pictures of the ship soon.

17/10/2024

The date we’ve been waiting for! May 22nd Universal Orlando’s 4th park opens—Universal Epic Universe! Just in time for summer vacations so let me know if you’re ready to start planning!

19/09/2024

Online Passport Renewal is now fully available! First time applicants and kids will still need to go in person, but this is a time saving option now!

U.S. Fully Launches Online Passport Renewal Program by Daniel McCarthy / September 18, 2024 Photo: Shutterstock.com After a number of pilot programs over the past few years, the U.S. has fully launched its online passport renewal program. All adult Americans are now able to renew their passports on....

25/06/2024

Disney just released information on a change from Genie + service to Lighting Lane Multi Pass starting July 24 at Walt Disney World! This new system will allow you to preselect 3 passes in advance. My family is going to be there shortly after it opens so I can let you know all the details right away! Let me know what vacations you want help planning!! hmrvacationdesign

24/05/2024

If you haven’t already upgraded your Driver’s License to a real ID the deadline in Kansas is next May. You will need it for many things, but you won’t be able to fly without it!

16/04/2024

I’m shocked my kids’ passports have already arrived! We submitted the end of Easter week and were quoted 8-10 weeks. 2 1/2 weeks later and we already have them. I do have advice on getting passports especially with kids. Let me know if I can help you make some plans in or outside the country 😁

10/04/2024

This is too funny 😂. One of the perks of my service is helping you out of any problems along the way 😃