Jonathan Buckley - Travel Consultant with The Magic for Less Travel

22/10/2024

I LOVE helping guests that book with me! Here's a recent email I received from a family that just returned from Walt Disney World:

We all had a wonderful time, in no small part because of your guidance and assistance. While we made a few adjustments to your suggested daily schedule, mostly to accommodate the endurance of grandparents and grandkids alike, we followed it closely and your planning was superb. We had a free day Friday and what we learned is that if we had tried to do this on our own we would have spent a good deal of time either stroking our chins, trying to figure out what to do next, or slapping our foreheads, saying “We could have done that instead!”

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19/10/2024

It’s Parents Weekend at UW-Madison! Nate and one of his roommates joined us for dinner at Samba. This Brazilian steakhouse just off State Street featured a good cold bar and a wide variety of meat selections. The tenderloin, picanha, parmesan pork and balsamic honey glazed flank steak were amongst our favorite as well as the grilled pineapple.

13/10/2024

It’s a day trip to Bayfield! We love this town where we honeymooned 29 years ago! Lots of quaint shops, places to eat and apple orchards! The harbor on Lake Superior gives a New England feel!

01/09/2024

After lunch, we went to Temperance River State Park to hike along the Temperanceq River. Our round trip clocked in at 3 miles but you could see a lot of whitewater and falls in just a mile. We loved sitting on the rocks at the edge of the river!

01/09/2024

We enjoyed a picnic lunch looking out at the lake below Split Rock Lighthouse! There’s a nice beach area for swimming and many people were walking out in knee-high water to an island. It was warm, breezy and beautiful!

31/08/2024

It’s a DATE NIGHT day trip to the North Shore! First stop is one of our all time favorites - Split Rock Lighthouse! This National Historic Landmark is Minnesota’s most photographed spot! 💙😃

13/08/2024

Here’s our stateroom which is for 2 people and has an oversized balcony. The balcony is one of my most important features on a cruise. I love sitting out there and taking in the calm and peacefulness of the ocean.

13/08/2024

I did it! I flew through the air on a zip line at sea! (See video proof!) There are so many exciting activities on this cruise! It was fun!

13/08/2024

Our first cruise meal was lunch! We enjoyed a cocktail shrimp appetizer and Caesar salad before digging into the filet mignon which was done perfectly. Dessert was tasty as well.

13/08/2024

The Allure of the Seas is beautiful, amazing and big! There are so many different areas and things to do! We explored the ship throughout the day.

12/08/2024

My run this morning was through Bayfront park and along the waterfront! It was quiet, calm and beautiful - hot and humid too! 🏃‍♂️👊😃

12/08/2024

Bayfront Park was neat! It’s a great place to dine, shop, hang out and have fun! The ambience is relaxed while simultaneously exuding a lot of positive energy!

12/08/2024

Our pre-cruise hotel is the Holiday Inn located downtown. This 3 star hotel has clean rooms and the location is fabulous! Just across the road lies Bayfront Park which boasts several restaurants and shops as well as a giant Ferris Wheel - all right on the water. Meanwhile, it’s an easy 10 minute drive to the port even with traffic. Bonus - It’s a block away from the Miami Heat’s Kaseya Center. It’s a really nice area to hang out!

11/08/2024

Our flight was on time allowing us to quickly drop off our luggage and visit LoanDepot Park to watch the Florida Marlins! It was our first time in the stadium. Loved the view of Miami out past the outfield! The blue seats and closed roof gave off some Metrodome vibes too!

11/08/2024

It’s time for one final trip before kicking another fabulous school year! We’re off and it’s not to Disney!

28/07/2024

Dinner at the Carriage House was delicious! We love the outdoor seating on the lake! Everything was delicious and service was outstanding! This is a great place for a special occasion celebration meal or quiet DATE NIGHT! Incidentally, the Carriage House is at the Iroquois, where we first stayed on Mackinac many years ago. Nice rooms and wonderful lake location at the end of town!

27/07/2024

Friday is always a highlight on our Mackinac Island trip! Sarah attends a medical conference at the Grand Hotel and they host a luncheon for the attendees and their families on the first day! Food is excellent and the setting on the lawn feels timeless!

26/07/2024

Here’s a tour of our newly refurbished room. We’ve always liked the location of the hotel and the views from our room, but this refresh makes this place a premier resort on the island!